Write a story told entirely through text messages or emails.

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“Charlotte with the Haunted Eyes” by Ann Bryant

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CHARLOTTE WITH THE HAUNTED EYESDANAAs soon as this “stay indoors thing” is lifted, I am going to the movies, I’m going clubbing, I’m going to hug everyone I see.MADISONThen you really will get sickDANAAlways so optimistic. What are you doing right now?MADISONWriting a storyDANAAbout what?MADISONAbout someone who had a complete nervous breakdown because she couldn’t go clubbing for a few weeks.DANAOh, very funny. How can you stand being cooped up in that tiny apartment, all alone, every day of the week?MADISONIt’s not like we’...

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“LEAH” by Christopher Webb

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I can't believe you're throwing a party What are you talking about I'm not in Brooklyn I see you talking to Megan I'm still in New York Then why do I see you walking towards me &nbsp...

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“I <3 You” by Clover Ishigami

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Sam: Hello? Is this Maxine Redtail?Max: Yes, who is this?Sam: This is Samantha Abrams from school.Max: How did you get my phone number? No one other than my dad and mom has this number.Sam: You gave it to me for our project. The one in science. We created an entire mini pterodactyl skeleton. We got a 98 for outstanding work remember?Max: The last science project we had was two years ago. Why are you texting me now?Sam: I was told to talk to someone that I haven't talked to in a while.Max: Who told you that? They sound like a quack.Sam: My th...

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“Miles Away Within One Day” by Abigail Weaver

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"I can't believe this." Read: 1:30pm"What could we expect? We've never had to deal with something like this before." Read: 1:30pm"You realize we're going to have to deal with our families for months now. If we start having political conversations it’s going to be a two against one here and I’m not in a fighting mood." Read: 1:35pm"I mean in the summer we were going to end up doing so anyway." Read: 1:37pm"Yeah but this is different, Ry." Read: 1:46pm"I know, Mags. I’m not exactly fond of this...

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“Re: Anniversary BBQ – Postponed ” by Paria Karimi

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Sunday 11:30 am“Hi Everyone,Hope you have had a splendid self-isolated weekend full of Netflix and chill! Ha-haI hate to be the bearer of bad news, but in light of recent events, Jasper and I have decided to indefinitely postpone our anniversary BBQ. I know you were all looking forward to the super fun time we were going to have(!), but we think it’s best to stick to the rules and maintain the social distance. Jasper’s grandma is in her 90s and my Dad has a history of respiratory diseases; we don’t think exposing them to a large crowd is wis...

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“Connections ” by Kaitlyn Rothman

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Jan 27, 2018, 6:19 pmKaty: Hey I miss you…Katy: You know, it’s not too late to come home. Mom cries in you’re room almost every night. And Dad still spends hours at that coffee shop you used to work at.Jan 30, 2018, 8:23 pmKaty: Please come home.Katy: You’re the only one who can help me with my math homework. You know I’ve never been good at math, and algebra is hard.Jan 31, 2018, 12:01 amBenji: You know I can’t come home. If mom and dad want me back so bad, then why did they kick me out?Katy: You know what you did, but it’s time to come hom...

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“The Vampire E-Mail Conference” by Emilie Conroy

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Re: Pranic Vampire RoundtableDynamic Vampire NewsDefinition of PranaCosmic energy believed to come from the sun that connects the elements of the universe[from Sanskrit, literally: life-force] The concept of a universal energy is not a new one, neither is the concept of the Sun being the penultimate “life-giving” force in the cosmos. Purely, perhaps, because the concept of Prana is beyond the capacity of current scientific disciplines to measure or quantify it is relegated, by many commentators, to the realm that is known as “metaphysic...

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“The Yearbook: A Trip Down Memory Lane” by Katherine (Katie) Wu

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From: cindylu22@gmail.comTo: Btaurus3@hotmail.com Mon, Mar 23 9:47 am (2 days ago)Dear Brandon, It’s Cindy Lu from middle school. Remember me?On the last day of eighth grade, you wrote your email in my yearbook using a red flair pen, our lucky color, before making me promise I wouldn’t close it until the ink had lost its sheen. We had to make sure it was 100% dried because we couldn’t risk losing contact. Our whole science class was outside that day, chattering about their summer plans. They were so giddy to leave that place b...

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“Abnormal Activity” by Ella Guthrie

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Saturday Message received: 13:49Hey, I just tried to call but I got your answerphone. I left a message. So check your messages. Message received 14:20Saf, are you there or are you ignoring me? This might be our last chance to hang out for a while. Message received 17:01… Message sent 20:22Hey, sorry I missed you I got your answerphone message. Who even leaves those anymore, you weirdo!I’ve been at the doctors with my mum. Seems like there’s something strange going around. I’ll cycle over later?Message received 2...

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“Last Conversation.” by Tedros Wood

Submitted to Contest #34

Saturday, March 20th, 2020“You think about me too much don’t you?” “What’s that supposed to mean?” “Am I always in the back of your mind?” “I mean yes, but what’s that got to do with anything?” “I’m baked, just means I’ll be acting weird” “So you’re stoned or something?” “Stoned and drunk, four bowls, 3 shots fireball” “Well, that’s got to be fun lol. By yourself?” “No me, my brother and his roommate Brad, and Brad's girlfriend but whatever.” “Ah okay, are you going to remember any of this if...

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“Keep In Touch” by Izzy Anderson

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TiffHey gurrrl! Haven’t spoken in ages will come see you next time I’m in London. The Time zone’s so different in Kenya. Is it still the same as when we'd run around the streets, terrorizing everybody we crossed paths with? Anyways, how are you? Xx AriaI’m good thx Tiff. Yeah it's pretty much the same as it always was. Nothing ever changes here. Got an unsettling situation for ya that I need your help with. How’s the boyf? XxTiffHe sends his love.What's it about? Boys, jobs tell me! I got the day off work, gimme the tea sis! I wanna kno...

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“A Fluke of Emails” by Meredith McCoy

Submitted to Contest #34

Email 1:From: spond8099@textrite.comTo: amelia.sickle@rofl.comDate: March 13, 2020Standard encryptionHello, Amelia,Do you think you could help me out when you get the chance? I’m in a bit of a predicamet. My hands are tied around my back.Thank you.-Stephen PondEmail 2:From: amelia.sickle@rofl.comTo: spond8099@textrite.comDate: March 13, 2020Standard encryptionHey Stephen,Yes, I can see what I can do. I’m still stuck in my house today. It seems like the flu decided to mix in with the pollen season here. I’m sick as a dog!What’s the problem?Be...

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“Long Distance Quarantine ” by Justice Schermerhorn

Submitted to Contest #34

[9:30am March 12] Karina: Hey! I’m so sorry I missed our normal call today. I’m running late and I have to finish setting things up before graduation. So close to my degree and moving in with you!![9:35am March 12] Mason: You’re fine beautiful! I’ve almost finished negotiating terms on our house. It’s going to be perfect. Call when you can.[3:47pm March 12] Karina: I just heard that the virus has started to spread farther? I wonder what they’ll do to help those who get sick.[3:53pm March 12] Mason: Keep your chin up, there are plans for thes...

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“Bran Castle Correspondence” by Adam Wootton

Submitted to Contest #34

Dearest Jonathan (or would you rather Jon?),First of all, please excuse my poor grasp of grammar. The english language is not my first tongue and as much as I try to practise I do not learn as quickly as I once did. It is regrettable that it happens to the very best of us. Secondly, it is a pleasure to finally make your acquaintance, in a digital form though it may be. I was directed towards your social media post by a young friend of mine who suggested that I should make contact with you. She is a delightful young lady who I has become very...

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“Botox” by Belle Kachtori

Submitted to Contest #34

To: 2028176316Wednesday, Dec 5, 2018 – 3:06 PMLearn about Botox & Fillers at Letaville Surgeons Botox Convention! CALL NOW to get 50% OFF! Limited slots left. Text STOP to opt out 3019868882To: 2028176316Wednesday, Jan 23, 2019 – 3:06 PMHave you been thinking about Botox but have unanswered questions? Watch NOW https://bit.ly/2s8J28IfLetaville_SurgeonsText STOP to opt out 3019868882To: 2028176316Wednesday, Jan 31, 2019 – 3:06 PMJoin us NOW to watch Dr. Williams perform a Botox procedure and ask questions! https://bit.ly/28Hkjf8Text STOP ...

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Write a story told entirely through text messages or emails.

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✍️ 104 stories

“Charlotte with the Haunted Eyes” by Ann Bryant

“LEAH” by Christopher Webb

“I <3 You” by Clover Ishigami

“Miles Away Within One Day” by Abigail Weaver

“Re: Anniversary BBQ – Postponed ” by Paria Karimi

“Connections ” by Kaitlyn Rothman

“The Vampire E-Mail Conference” by Emilie Conroy

“The Yearbook: A Trip Down Memory Lane” by Katherine (Katie) Wu

“Abnormal Activity” by Ella Guthrie

“Last Conversation.” by Tedros Wood

“Keep In Touch” by Izzy Anderson

“A Fluke of Emails” by Meredith McCoy

“Long Distance Quarantine ” by Justice Schermerhorn

“Bran Castle Correspondence” by Adam Wootton

“Botox” by Belle Kachtori

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