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

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“The Witch, The Auditor, and The $5 Crime” by Elda Orozco

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“Did you hear about the new guy at work?” “Yeah, everyone’s been talking about him. What’s his name again? Evan?” “No, it’s Emmet. Or Edgar. Something with an E. Anyway, I think he’s… odd.” “Odd, how?” “He doesn’t blink.” “Come on, everyone blinks.” “Not him. I’m serious. I sat beside him during the town hall yesterday, and he just stared. Eyes wide open the whole time.” “Maybe he’s focused? Or has a condition. You’re being judgmental.” “It’s not just the blinking thing. He doesn’t make any sound while typing.” “No sound? Okay, that’s a litt...

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“My Sweet Nothings” by Aidan Romo

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“Do not….go…to…the door…”“What’s out there?”“Eve…ry…thing……you cannot…have…”“Not that there’s much…”“You…do…not…need….that…never have….never wiiill…..”“You might be right…”“Have…..I….ev…er….led…you…..a…stray….”“I don’t know.”“Of course…you do not…..you know nothing….”“When have I last seen sunlight?”“There….is…no….sun……for you.”“Why just me?”“You….are….im..pure…..put..rid…”“It’s hard to see in here.”“Why…would…you…need to see…..a world….that you can’t…have…”“Am I unworthy of light?”“Yes…..most…un…worthy…”“Of the sun?”“Just….look….at…you…”“Wh...

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“The Levy” by Cathi Allen

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"This is bullshit, it doesn't take two of us to guard this levy, nothing's going to happen. Especially not this time of night in the pouring rain. Don't know why we HAVE to stand outside rather than sit in the cab. Could see just as bad from in than out." "You just drove in today; go ahead and get some sleep in the deuce. You look like shit." "You look like shit!" "Nah. Remember, I'm kinda local, I got to sleep in my old bed at my mom's place last night. Go." "'K. Thanks, man." "Yeah. Whatever."..."STOP! Who's there? This levy is under the s...

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“Let’s Make A Deal” by Michael Jefferson

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“There’s a fire in the woods, Matt.”“So, call the fire department.”“It’s not that kinda fire. It’s a bonfire. Disengage your lips from your can of beer for five seconds and come take a look. Someone’s trespassing on our property.” ***“This is cool, Bo.”“It’s gonna g...

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“The Saboteur's Confession” by AJ Shaw

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“Yes, by 1910 the Germans had more or less given up trying to compete with Britain’s naval power, Mr. Forrester.” “But you’re saying they never stopped trying to find weaknesses in the Navy’s ships, am I right?” “Precisely, or all ships, to be exact. Commercial and naval vessels alike. They wanted to poke holes—pun intended—in the British fleet wherever possible. Even if that meant orchestrating accidents at sea that would cause significant embarrassment. The Kaiser wanted to diminish the British Empire figuratively and, over time, literally...

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“The Tennis Duo” by Adam Benezra

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"You ready to beat these punks tonight?""I guess.""You guess? Get excited, Adam!""It's just tennis, Pop Pop.""I'm eighty years old and I fought in the early days of World War One, and for goodness sakes, I'm excited about playing tennis tonight!""Your math is way off. You'd have to be about one hundred and twenty-five to be able to say that.""What did I say?""That you fought in the early days of World War one.""You're right. I'm way off. I meant the early days of the Vietnam War.""Pop Pop, you never fought in the war. You were a marine but.....

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“Silent But Deadly” by Jed Cope

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The grass waves to the breath-filled song of the wind. No, wait. That doesn’t sound quite right. Maybe just the voice of the wind. The luscious grass dances as the wind sings. Something like that anyway. I look around me. Casually, like I’m taking in the view and not at all looking for a sudden change in the landscape that would signal my end. Should I admit that I’m scared? I’d be mad not to. But then this is madness. I’m narrating my life because my life actually depends on it. The moment I go quiet, it’ll come for me. I know that much. Sn...

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“Night Call” by Montrell Burke

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“What do you want?”“Hey, can you come over?”“Are you fucking serious? It is three in the morning, no.”“I’m sorry, I know it’s late, I just really need you to come to the house right now.”“I can’t believe you. You blocked me, what makes you think I want to see you right now? I’ve been trying to reach out to you for weeks-”“Peter, you can lecture me all you want in person when you get here. I really need you to come over, fast.”“No. Forget it. Bye.”“There’s a man outside.”“What? What does that mean?”“I don’t know… I just woke up, I got up and ...

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“Silent Film” by Karissa W

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“I didn't realize it was going to be so dark in here. And why is the theater so empty? You said the show starts at seven, right?”“Yeah, the screen should come on any time now. Since it’s a silent film from the 1920’s, it won’t have special effects. Or actors that anyone would recognize. Or music. Or ‘lemons,’ as they used to say. Most people would consider that a virtue, though.”“Isn’t the music your favorite part of a movie? That’s why you’re into all those old musicals?”“I do love musicals, yes.”“Then why aren’t we watching that one musica...

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“Turkey, Absconded” by Jessica Warren

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"The best thing after Thanksgiving is the seven pm turkey sandwich.""Ooo, I want one, too.""Mhm. Grab plates and the bread. Did you see which container your mom put it in?""The white Corningware with the lid.""There's just a leg and a wing in here.""That's where she said the leftovers were . . . get out the way. Huh. Oh, maybe it's—Ew. Why did they leave the deep fried turkey?""Wait, she didn't take it? That was her goddamned turkey. Why the hell didn't she take it? I don't want that shit. I want my perfectly roasted leftovers.""At least we ...

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“The Spatula Drawer” by Glenna Mageau

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“Mom. Where in the heck did you put my spatula? You’d think this was your house by the way you rearrange everything to your liking. Mom?!”“You bellowed?”“Where have you been?”“Out celebrating. Where do you think?”“And what exactly are you celebrating?”“My fifty-ninth birthday of course.”“For the tenth—make that eleventh year in a row. I guess technically that would be twelve times you’ve celebrated that age. Which was also a week ago.”“So what? I like being fifty-nine, so that’s the number I’m sticking with.”“No matter how old you get? Okay....

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“The Bloody Ghost of Magdalena” by Poe M

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Trigger Warnings: This story contains references to but not depictions of underage drug/alcohol abuse, inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature towards a minor, and suicide. “There’s supposed to be a sword down there.” “A sword? In the well?” “Yeah. Way at the bottom.” “Like, a choppy, stabby – ” “Yeah. One of those.” “ – King Arthur dealies?” “Yeah. Like Excalibur.” “Or Ice.” “The Sword of Omens.” “Oath Keeper.” “Uh, Master Sword.” “Needle.” “Is that the only show with swords you’ve watched this century?” “I’m reading the books, give me a ...

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“Forgotten” by Laura Camacho Frias

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"Rita, is everything okay. Did I forget to kiss you goodnight?""Open the door immediately, Ernesto. We need to talk." "I'm here, it's open, what's happening?""How could you? Why didn't you tell me?""You seem upset. I don't understand.""I'm not upset; I'm furious! You should have told me!""What are you talking about?""We did it! We did it, and you said nothing.""Can you be a little bit more specific?""You need details?""If you don't mind, it would really help me to know what you are speaking about.""You think you are at work? Speaking wi...

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“Me, Myself, and I Go to an Interview” by Anthony Andrés

Submitted to Contest #280

Ok, breathe in. Hold. HOLD. HOLD! Now, breathe out. You are going to be ok. You got this, Anthony.Do you really think you have a chance? You don't even look the part. Look around you; everyone here is so calm and collected. They have their act together. Just look at their suits. Not one wrinkle!I knew I should have ironed my suit. That's what happens when you suck at time management. Hopefully, it's not that noticeable. It's noticeable. It doesn't help that your suit is too tight. You can't even button the jacket because of your belly. ...

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“The Library of Profanity and the Palace of Shadows” by Cajek Veilwinter

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“...To have acquired this place you must be both cunning and rich. A rare combination, though not an impossible one.”“I appreciate the flattery. What is your name, sir?”“Mortimer, my lord.”“I see that this place is windowless. You have been here for... how many decades?”“Four I believe, my lord: ever since I was a teenager. And are you here alone?”“My sister and my wife live with me in the floor above. I appreciate that you did not ask my name. Your last name must be ‘Discretion.’”“I generally do not ask the name of the persons who step out ...

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

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✍️ 185 stories

“The Witch, The Auditor, and The $5 Crime” by Elda Orozco

“My Sweet Nothings” by Aidan Romo

“The Levy” by Cathi Allen

“Let’s Make A Deal” by Michael Jefferson

“The Saboteur's Confession” by AJ Shaw

“The Tennis Duo” by Adam Benezra

“Silent But Deadly” by Jed Cope

“Night Call” by Montrell Burke

“Silent Film” by Karissa W

“Turkey, Absconded” by Jessica Warren

“The Spatula Drawer” by Glenna Mageau

“The Bloody Ghost of Magdalena” by Poe M

“Forgotten” by Laura Camacho Frias

“Me, Myself, and I Go to an Interview” by Anthony Andrés

“The Library of Profanity and the Palace of Shadows” by Cajek Veilwinter

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