Write a story that solely consists of dialogue. (No dialogue tags, actions, or descriptions. Just pure dialogue!)

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“Dialogue 5” by Daniel Daisi

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Content warning: Strong language and discussions of nihilism, existential despair, and suicide.Supreme: There is no point to anything at all so we should all cease to exist. All in Unison: Naaahhhhh.Supreme: Then what’re we doing here?Mental Health: We’re here because I’m distraught about how directionless I am in my life. I feel like I’m running out of time, and this feeling is persistent.Revolutionary: I’m motionless, I’m not affecting the world in any way. I’m not making an effort to inspire the change I wish to see.Poet: I’m not sur...

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“Trouble in the Cabin” by Davy Holland

Submitted to Contest #280

“Drop it… I have no problem pulling the trigger. Now, drop the purse.”“Okay, okay. Take what you want but I don’t have a lot of money.”“Yeah, we know.”“…Then why are you robbing me?”“This isn’t a robbery.”“What?”“Let’s go. Start walking. Move!”“Okay, okay I’m going.”“Walk out of the garage, if you scream or say one word your brains will cover this driveway.”“I w-won’t.”“Walk to the van. Slowly!”“Come on lady. Do as he says.”“I got this Ronny, just get back in the van.”“Whatever you say boss.”“Let’s go girl, hop up in the back.”“A-alright.”“R...

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“Take Flight” by Tanee Hadley

Submitted to Contest #280

“What the hell was that?”“What the hell was what?”“That whole thing with the air and the trees and the-”“Man, are you drunk?”“Ira, don’t piss me off.”“I just don’t understand what you’re talking about.”“My mother is the queen of gaslighting. This is not funny.”“I’m leaving now.”“Don’t just walk away from me.”“I can do as I please.”“I’ve known you for going on five years now and you’ve never told me you could do that.”“What are you talking about?”“Move out of my way.”“Not until you tell me what that was.”“Jason, I already said-”“Please. No mo...

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“THE CROSSING” by Aaron Schuck

Submitted to Contest #280

“You think the water’s gonna be this choppy the whole way?” “Would it matter? Ain’t like we’re turning back now.” “Don’t say that, man. Just trying to keep my breakfast where it belongs.” “Better get used to it, buddy. Breakfast might not be the only thing you lose.” “Come on, leave him alone. We’re all thinking it.” “Thinking what?” “That this is it. No more training exercises. No more drills. The real thing.” “Yeah, no kidding. The real thing. Bullets, bombs, and Krauts waiting to punch a hole in us soon as they get eyes on this tin can.” ...

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“Road Trip” by Fred Horan

Submitted to Contest #280

How far is it again?Same distance as when you asked me five minutes agoWell that couldn't be right... Sure it couldn't?... Are ya listening?NoI was saying it couldn't be the same distance as it was five minutes ago cause we've ate up at least 5 more minutes worth of milage... Ya know?For fucksake Steph well be there around 6 o'clock you're doing my head in hereOoooh well sorry Mr. Sensitive. I'll just sit here like a stone and stay silentPerfectYou're so rude.... Are you excited to meet them?Who?My parents obviously, the whole reason we're g...

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Write a story that solely consists of dialogue. (No dialogue tags, actions, or descriptions. Just pure dialogue!)

Submissions are closed

✍️ 185 stories

“Dialogue 5” by Daniel Daisi

“Trouble in the Cabin” by Davy Holland

“Take Flight” by Tanee Hadley

“THE CROSSING” by Aaron Schuck

“Road Trip” by Fred Horan

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