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

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“The Puzzle” by Amy Nunnelly Kokeš

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What’ll it be today Doris, the edges or the insides? I think I’ll do the edges if that’s alright. Sure. So, what did you have for breakfast this morning? Oatmeal again. The cook is still out with the flu and I don’t like the eggs that the new guy makes. Too mushy. Cook’s been out sick for nearly two weeks now ain’t he? Yeah. And you should see his country fried steak. Horrible! So tough you can’t hardly eat it. He don’t know how to beat it and make it tender. Ain’t got the good sense God gave a goose.&nbsp...

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“Presidential talk” by Vadim Albukh

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“Well, Bob it seems like we're all in a very awkward position.” “Yes, Kelly. I hope you're happy now that you're president the of United States.” “No, I am not because now you are also president the of United States. The election ended in a complete draw and now we were both sworn in as president. How does that even happen?” “I'm not really sure but nobody is bothering to question it so like it or not we have to share the job. Turns out Congress and the Senate is now completely split down the middle with this election.” “Well, I guess we nee...

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“A Secluded Sacrifice” by Lindsay Marshall

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“Do you forgive me?” “I can’t.” “I said I was sorry. I’ve done everything I could to make it right. What else can I do?” “You could go back in time and make better choices.” “I didn’t mean to hurt you. I was young and foolish.” “‘I didn’t mean to’ and ‘I’m sorry’ doesn’t make it better. It doesn’t change the past.” “So you’re going to hold this against me for the rest of our lives?” “I don’t know. I don’t know how to move on.” “I can’t change the past. I lived in ignorance, not knowing that what I did was ...

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“Music Your Blues Away” by Judi Wallower

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“What are you listening to?” “Bruno Mars.” “Yeah, I like Bruno Mars too, but what’s your favorite type of music?” “My absolute favorite is seventies music.”“Classic Rock?” “Yes. But I really love disco.” “Disco?! Seriously?”“Yeah. Don’t make fun of me. It has excitement and exhilaration.”“I can say the same thing about classic rock. There’s nothing like it.”“Yeah, but you can’t dance to rock music. It has movement and power.”“You can play any instrument you want, and you don’t have to know how to play.”“I don’t get that.”“But how can you lik...

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“Violent Delights” by Aisha M

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Why is she looking at us like that? Whatever, just ignore her. She’s a loner. She just sits at the edge of the playground every day at recess. Um, she’s walking towards us fast. And she does not look happy. Huh? Wait! Watch out! Oh my god! Someone get the teacher! His nose is bleeding a lot!___________________________________________ Why would you do that, Jade? I don’t know. Apologize to him. I’m sorry. Good. Mrs. Booth, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend this meeting. I need to inform you that your daughter can’t...

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“Nowhere to be Found” by K. Klein

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Content Warning: This story contains sensitive content including child abduction, violence, and emotional distress. Reader discretion is advised."She's gone missing…? When?""Last night. I woke up this morning, and she wasn't in her bed. I thought maybe she'd gone to the bathroom, but she wasn't there either. I checked everywhere.""Oh my god, Tori! Did you check the backyard? Maybe she went outside to play early?""Of course, I checked the backyard! I checked the whole house, top to bottom. She's not the type to just wander off, especially not...

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“Security Breach” by Nolan Pierce

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“Mark… I think he knows. He has been watching me more closely lately. I don’t think I can see you for a while… I know, I know. But it has to be this way… Who knows what he will do if he ever figured it out.”“Who the hell are you talking to?!?... Hello, Mark, this is Paul. How stupid do you think I am?”“…”“You have a lot of nerve. Never talk to my wife again or I will wring your neck. And you, Catherine, you are going to tell me everything. Right now!”“I… I can’t… I’m sorry Paul, I—”“Like hell you can’t! When did this start? What the fuck is ...

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“Fried Brains” by Abi Heinrichs

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“Did you tell Harry?”“Did I tell Harry.”“You said you would Sean. You’ve had plenty of time.”“Sure.”“Sure?”“Hm?”“Sean!”“What?”“Don’t look at me like that. I’m trying to have a conversation with you.”“Is that what this is?”“Sean. I swear to god if you don’t put that book down—”“Hold on…”“You’re disgusting. Do you know that?”“Oh Lord.”“What? What is it?”“You’ve never disemboweled a person have you?”“What! You’re rotting your brain Sean—now put that down—”“Rotting my brain. Harry wanted me to read this you know. Besides…”“Besides what? Sean. Be...

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“Undone at the Seams” by Daryn Schvimmer

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“Pass me that eyeball.” “No, the one on your left, the hazel ones not the green ones.” “I don’t know. Do you really want the creature to look identical to Perry?” “What’s the point of defying the laws of nature if we’re not getting the real deal back?” “If it were the real deal–here’s your goddamn eye, Roger–why are we using the torso of a random man we found in the river last week, the arms of a recently deceased Leonard from next door, and the legs–ugh, I don’t even want to talk about the legs. The only thing this m...

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“Skin” by Maxx Randell

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Today we have three pieces up for auction and please remember that all costs will be above your bid. If you wish to make a special request for the handling of your property, inform us right after the auction has concluded. Up first is a piece that is rather unique to this auction house. We are not use to auctioning off technological statements. For those not up front, I refer you to the screen above my head. Now, the first piece is a mock of The Creation of Adam. As you can see, man has replaced God and a robot has replaced Adam. According t...

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“Coffee Chat” by Ellen Talboom

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Implying death of a pet"Great coffee here, right"?"Yup. Glad you chose this place"."The gluten free muffins taste good as well"."Ok, I don't eat gluten free foods. But the regular muffins are great"."Have you read the current posts on the neighborhood text chat"?"Second think I do every morning"."Second"?"Feed the pets. That is always first on the to do list"."Right"."Speaking about pets, did you read about the woman who lets her cats out during the day? And then she posts that if anyone has seen her cats because they did not come home a few...

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“When You Wake” by Lindsay H

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“What will I say to him when he wakes up?”“Tell him you love him.”“He won’t believe that. He probably hates me.”“Madison, Auggie can never hate you. He is still your baby brother, and he loves you.” “Look at him. I feel so helpless. I let this happen. He will never look at me the same way again.” “Okay, stop that. You didn’t do this to him — your ex did. You did everything you could to bring him home.” “But I didn’t bring him home, did I? He did that all on his own— and he called you to come get him. He doesn’t trust...

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“Something's Fishy” by Paulina Smal

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“Don't, Margret!”“It’s too late, John.”“But–!”“I said, it’s too late.”“And I say don’t you dare. It’s too late when I say it’s too late!”“Be reasonable John, please, honey. Just, oh, stop pacing, would you?”“You don’t trust me?! A marriage is built on trust you know.”“I– dammit, John, it’s not about trust.”“Then what’s this about, huh?”“It’s rotten, the whole thing. There’s no saving it.”“That’s not–!”“It is true! You’re just too stubborn and prideful to admit it!”“I’m not prideful!”“Oh but you are stubborn, then?”“Don’t be cheeky! You’re th...

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“Soap” by Niha G.

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Do not touch me.Calm down. Let me take that from you, it would probably be best for us all if you ease up on the wine.Piss off. It does not matter anymore if anyone sees, right? You ought to be grateful too, Deran. Cheers.Keep your voice down! Please, stay seated. Stop!That two-faced bast—oh! Sorry, you surprised me little one.Sissy, are you leaving already?… Well I—come now, do not fret. I shall be back soon.… All right, then.***What is that you have there in your hand?A bar of soap.… Do you work here?No…I don’t think so.What is that s...

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“A Dove in War” by Juhee Singh

Submitted to Contest #280

“I don’t know, Gabe. I got a bad feeling.”“A bad feeling about what?”“The bird.”“I told you to let it go. There’s nothing to worry about. Hand me that flask, will ya’? A man gets parched standing around up here all day.”“Here. Hey, look, I know what you said, but I’m worried.”“You still on about that damn bird? You think too much, Udo.”“I can’t help it. There’s nothing to do up here but watch the Cleft and think.”“You forgot about walking our paces. ‘No one in, no one out. The Watch is keen, and our steel is strong. Back and forth, back and ...

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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 Puzzle” by Amy Nunnelly Kokeš

“Presidential talk” by Vadim Albukh

“A Secluded Sacrifice” by Lindsay Marshall

“Music Your Blues Away” by Judi Wallower

“Violent Delights” by Aisha M

“Nowhere to be Found” by K. Klein

“Security Breach” by Nolan Pierce

“Fried Brains” by Abi Heinrichs

“Undone at the Seams” by Daryn Schvimmer

“Skin” by Maxx Randell

“Coffee Chat” by Ellen Talboom

“When You Wake” by Lindsay H

“Something's Fishy” by Paulina Smal

“Soap” by Niha G.

“A Dove in War” by Juhee Singh

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