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

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“Visits” by Pei Pei Lin

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What are you doing here?I could ask you the same thing.I mean, you didn't tell me that you're back.Well, I don't need your permission to visit our dead Father's grave.That's not what I meant.What are you doing here then?I thought I'd bring some fresh flowers.Funny how you care so much about it now.Really?! Remind me who it was that took care of him during his final days?If you can call that taking care of somebody.You weren't even here!Because I have a job to do! Because we trusted you!I reported EVERYTHING to you! You didn't fly back then, ...

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“Mother” by S.E. Tomlin

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Mother? Yes, child? Can you tell me what it was like in the Before Times—before the Lord appeared to us in all His glory? That is difficult to describe, dear girl, for I scarcely remember the details now. Things were different in the Before Times. People were selfish, sinful, filled in abundance with the desires of the flesh. They were wicked things, stricken with toils which burned within, causing them to abandon the Lord entirely. What did the Lord see fit to do about it? Why, child, the Lord transformed His people. He made us in His image...

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“Forbidden” by Delilah Elegans

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“I’m falling in love with you.”“Don’t, look at me that way. You know we can’t do this.”“I know. But my head and my heart refuse to agree.”“This is a mistake.”“The feelings aren’t the mistake—only the actions.”“It doesn’t seem fair.”“All’s fair in love and war.”“I don’t think I believe that.”*“What’s worth fighting for, then? Isn’t love the reason we go to war?”“How can something that comes so naturally feel so wrong?”“Perhaps it’s just what we’ve been taught.”“Or maybe it’s who we are.”“We can’t stop this train—not in time.”“Would we, if we ...

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“Manzanillo Nights” by Ty Thompson

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“Que cojones está pasando, Mariko?! Que pasa si ellas regresan?” “If they come back then I might be able to tell you what the hell is going on. But they’re not coming back. Unfortunately.” “Los mataste?” “One of them, yes. But it was kind of his own fault.” “For attacking you?” “What? No. For shooting the gas tank of the boat I was hiding in. There was a small explosion as I jumped clear, and then it fell off the lift and onto him.” “Ay Dios mi, that’s terrible. And the other guy?” “He ran off when he saw the boat rampage.” “So you’ll go loo...

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“That or This” by Alex Hawkins

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“Nothing is better than a gentle breeze that makes your body feel like it belongs in the air, soaring with the wind across the sky.” “Yet, nothing is worse than harsh winds that make you feel out of place and suddenly disconnected.” “This difference reveals the truth about us: even a gentle breeze shows our true essence.” "Listen... listen to this." "Hear what? I don't hear anything." "Oh god! Oh, here it comes again, listen!" "You know what? I'm getting out of here now!" "No, no. Just stay and wait!...

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“Despite” by Dee Bello

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“Elias? What are you doing outside my window? Have you decided to go mad to avoid the throne?” “I have not gone mad, I just could not sleep is all,” “Did you walk? The castle is miles away from this home,” “I rode Challen through the forest, he is tied to a tree not far from here, I was hoping you’d be up,” “Am I your only friend then?” “Seems so,” “I shall be down in a moment, I must make myself look presentable,” “Do not on my account, I rather like the scarf,” “It was my mothers. I figured it was warm enough that I wouldn’t need a c...

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“Balcony Games” by Amber Morgan

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Balcony Games “Ah, there you are. You don’t seem to be enjoying the festivities, Ambassador.” “Funny, General. I don’t seem to recall anything festive about them.” “Everyone else is having a good time. Would it kill you to play along? Laugh a little, try an hors d’oeuvre, mingle with the commoners, or smile like this isn’t a funeral.”“Not immediately, no. But you see I’m a bit anaphylactic about faux promises, you see. Eventually, I’d die from this façade of coexistence.”“You are not a prisoner here; you can leave anytime you’d ...

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“For the Dreamers” by Tina Harden

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"Stop being a baby.""You always say that.""But it's true. You never listen.""I do, but you’re too bossy.""Maybe I am. But you could try, just once.""Okay, okay. I'll think about it." "Remember the time we found that old map?""How could I forget? It was raining cats and dogs.""Yeah, and the ink was running and blurring.""But we still followed it, anyway.""And ended up with wet socks and tracked mud everywhere.""But that’s the kind of fun we'll never forget." "What if we went back?""Back where?""To where the map led us.""Are you serious?""Why ...

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“Was It Worth It?” by Maudie Daun

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Content warning: Strong languageWas it worth it?Was, what—worth it?Was it worth losing the friendship and your family?I don’t know…what kind of question is that?It’s a simple question, John. It’s not hard.Well—I don’t know how you want me to answer that, Sarah—Now, please lower your voice…I don’t want to wake the kids—Ha—Wake the kids; they already know! Sophie wants to know why she can’t play with her best friend, John.God—I fucking hate when you do that, Sarah…Do what—? If you can’t lower your voice, I don’t want to continue on with t...

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“Vegas Nights” by Ronald John MacLennan Jr

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Xander: "Why are you just standing there? Everyone else is dancing."Moxy: "Maybe I don’t like dancing."Xander: "Then why come to a nightclub? Isn’t that the point?"Moxy: "The point is whatever you make of it. Why are you here?"Xander: "To dance. Obviously."Moxy: "You’re dancing with your drink more than with anyone else."Xander: "Observant, aren’t you?"Moxy: "It’s hard not to notice someone who doesn’t quite fit."Xander: "Not fit? That’s a strange way of flirting."Moxy: "Who said I was flirting?"Xander: "Your eyes. They’ve been following me ...

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“The Conclusion of Murder by Mai Tai” by Elizabeth Rich

Submitted to Contest #280

Are you sure it's okay for us just to show up unannounced? Of course, it's fine. It's my sister. She's going to be so happy to have some company. She's been on bed rest for a week because of the blood clot in her leg. She still has to stay home for another week. She's going to be so happy to have some company. Geez. I haven't seen her for probably 20, maybe 25 years. It's going to be wild seeing her again. I've been following her on social media for a while, and she looks exactly like the 18 year old I remember. Yeah. She will tell you it's ...

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“The Clerk, The Snob, The Key” by Rebecca Corbeil-Schleicher

Submitted to Contest #280

By Rebecca Corbeil “Hi. How can I help you today?” “I’m here to get my dry cleaning.” "Do you have your claim ticket?” “Are you kidding me? Let me look in my purse. I’m in a real hurry. This is so stupid… Look, I can’t find it, just get my clothes. They’ll be easy to find, they’re probably the nicest clothes that have ever been in this store.” “Ok. I’ll need your name and some kind of photo identification.” “Kimberly Thompson. Would you hurry things along, ’cause I really don’t have time for this? Do you really need ID?” “Yes I do.” “Just go...

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“Bafts!” by Chloé LaGreve

Submitted to Contest #280

*contains profanity and alludes to violence*~~~ - I don't think you should. - ... - I really don't think you should. - Get your anxiety under control. - Do you know the consequences of doing something like this? - Do you know the consequences of not doing it? - We could die. - ... - We could die. - So many more can die if we don't. - You're not thinking. - You're being selfish. - Selfish?! - Did you ever consider that we're here because we're heroes? - ...

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“ Two Dogs Talking” by Michael Lewis

Submitted to Contest #280

“Hi, Hamish.” “Hi Rover, how’s life treating you?” “I’m telling you, Hamish, I’m so pissed off at my owner, I’m thinking of running away.” “Why?” “Well, I was thirsty last night, and his lordship was watching the television. My water bowl was empty, so I went into the bathroom and drank from the constant water supply they call a toilet. Well, I was lapping up the water, when it suddenly dawned on me that humans use the place to get rid of their food. When they exit the place, it often stinks. If he uses that room, it must be okay f...

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“Sleep Deprived” by Louise Arnott

Submitted to Contest #280

“No, Don’t.” “Bob, wake up. You’re doing it again.” “Wha- wha- what’s the matter?” “You’ve been moaning and groaning and now you are shouting.” “Why’d you wake me up?” “I just told you. Try sleeping in your chair.” “It’s still dark, too early to get up. What the hell time is it?” “I don’t know. Turn on the light so I can find my glasses.” “No, then I’ll be wide awake. For god sake woman, why do you need your glasses?” “To see the clock, obviously.” “Alice, just look at the bloody numbers glowing on the ceiling.” “You were t...

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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

“Visits” by Pei Pei Lin

“Mother” by S.E. Tomlin

“Forbidden” by Delilah Elegans

“Manzanillo Nights” by Ty Thompson

“That or This” by Alex Hawkins

“Despite” by Dee Bello

“Balcony Games” by Amber Morgan

“For the Dreamers” by Tina Harden

“Was It Worth It?” by Maudie Daun

“Vegas Nights” by Ronald John MacLennan Jr

“The Conclusion of Murder by Mai Tai” by Elizabeth Rich

“The Clerk, The Snob, The Key” by Rebecca Corbeil-Schleicher

“Bafts!” by Chloé LaGreve

“ Two Dogs Talking” by Michael Lewis

“Sleep Deprived” by Louise Arnott

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