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“Is anyone out there?” by Paula TSF

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To: david2019@gmail.comDear friend,I write you finally from my home. I arrived yesterday from Nairobi, in the last evening plane. It was a very long flight but I was happy all the time, because I was returning home after so long as you know. I ate and slept very well for the first time in all this years of jumping from one plane to the other. Sometimes I was so tired that I didn’t even realized in which country I was landing. I arrived home to find a decreed quarantine period though. It means I will be alone at home for the next fourteen day...

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“A Time To Unite, Not Fight” by Blair Buchanan

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A: Hey Brooke, I know it’s been a while since we last talked, but I was just thinking about you and wanted to see how you were doing - are you still living in LA?B: Hey Alex, I’m doing great and yeah, I’m in LA. You still in Denver?A: Nope, I moved back home to the hills about a month ago to save money on rent and just to all around get my life together. I’m planning on only staying in LA for a year, but who knows what will happen. It seems like my plans never really work out how I want them to... B: Hmm I wonder what you could be refer...

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“My Beautiful Number Neighbor” by Em Toast

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801-643-6262 “Hey my name is Dominic and i'm your number neighbor”801-643-6263 “Hi”Dominic: “What’s your name?”801-643-6263 “Before i tell u that, do u go to shadow high”Dominic: “Yeah do you?”801-643-6263 “Yeah”Dominic: “Oh cool maybe we know each other what's your name?”801-643-6263 “we don’t”Dominic: “I know a lot of people just come on just tell me your name”801-643-6263 “nope”Dominic: “Well i need a contact name for you”801-643-6263 “u can put panda or marshmallow”Dominic: “Why marshmallow?”Marshmallow: “my best friend gave me the nickn...

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“One Week ” by Carolina Ferraro

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18th of FebruaryHannah: The train just left and I am getting somehow emotional. I feel strengthened and mentally tidied up. You make me feel very calm, like being above the daily chaos. I was nervous to meet you but not scared at all because I knew meeting you has been good for me. Thank you again. The time I have been spending with you was a retreat for my soul. 19th of FebruaryJane: I have been speechless all day. Your arrival was very intense ...

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“Dalloway & Descent” by Lex Briggs

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18th April 2003Hi Lucia (I hope I’m spelling that right?),Thank you for taking the time to chat on the phone just now. I sincerely believe we can make a difference to your bookstore’s supply chain. As promised, I am sending you this so you have my contact information. If there is anything our firm can offer please don’t hesitate getting in touch.Best wishes,AlbertPS still can’t believe Mrs Dalloway is your favourite book!23rd April 2003Hi again Lucia,Sorry for emailing again I just wanted to check if you saw my earlier message and were at al...

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“Re: Help!” by Sarah Schafer

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From: Rodney Wagner <rodneywagner569@gmail.com> Date: March 1, 2020 at 8:19:42 AM Subject: Help! Dear Mark Eccleston, I am currently trapped in Moldova. My wallet has been stolen, along with my money, credit cards, and passport. The police are accusing me of espionage and I must leave here immediately or I won’t see my wife and children ever again. Please, I need you to send me $10,000 immediately to save my life. I’m depending on you. Please send the money at your earliest convenienc...

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““The Package”” by Tim Benson

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Monday 6:22 PMFrom: Will HammondTo: Josh KinterHow’s it going on the sandy beaches of Maui? Do you have any money left? I’m working from home (my lower back again) and FedEx laid a package on my front porch, your name but my address. It’s about the size of a case of beer but not that heavy and it has about a freaking mile of tape holding it closed. The label says it’s from Mexico. What’s up?Monday 7:04 PMFrom: Josh KinterTo: Will HammondSorry for the delay, I’m not used to texting outdoors and it’s hard to do in the glare from the sun. The b...

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“Just Don't Stop Replying” by G. K. Derickson

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~September 12, 2024, 3:14 PM~Join me, we have donuts. You of all people should know that that’s not going to work on me. Yeah, I do, but I can hope. Oh please. I’ve tried to kill you on multiple occasions; why are you so adamant about getting me to join you? Because you tried to kill me. How did you even get my number? I’m not giving away all my secrets. ~September 24, 2024, 2:28 AM~You okay? You shot me. ~October 1, 2024, 1:18 PM~Seriously, are you okay? You haven’t been on the radar...

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“Dear Emily” by Grace Parrott

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Dear Emily- This is my first email to you. I've made you this email account and am going to send you letters about yourself and stories and pictures about all your best moments. My hope is that one day I'll give you the password, and you'll see without a shadow of a doubt how much I love you, Doodles. So here it goes. You turned two today and I cried a lot. You seemed genuinely concerned that I was doing so, and started to cry with me. It's okay though, you couldn't understand. It's only been a few months since your mom died, and I don't thi...

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“Change of Plans” by Althea Keaton

Submitted to Contest #34

Carly: so i might have done something stupidRaquel: What else is new?Carly: shut up! Carly: anyway it affects our plans for 2niteCarly: as in i’m groundedCarly: and our plans are canceledRaquel: You’re grounded? What are you, twelve?Carly: u kno my stepdadCarly: u kno what he’s likeRaquel: Fair point. So, what did you do to piss him off this time?Carly: NOTHING!Carly: i meanCarly: nothing that badCarly: my real dad wouldn’t careRaquel: Carly. What did you do.Carly: god u sound like my momCarly: i just borrowed his carCarly: for like 20 ...

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“Pop Goes the Weasel” by Lisa Ikin

Submitted to Contest #34

Yesterday 5.13 pmOMG 🤪What? What’s wrong Jane. I am cooking dinner!Have you spoken Pia lately?Yep, yesterday...why? She is excited about coming home.So you’ve heard then? About the special freight she is bringing?Um, yes? What’s happened? 🤔She wants to bring the ferret 🙄Oh FFS 😣Why? Don’t you want to see her?Of course I do, she has been away for so long I can’t remember what she looks like.Love Pia, Love her Ferret 🐹🐱Yes but she knows how I feel about that rodent. Ugh!!oh come on it’s just a little furry animal...

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“Besties” by Unknown User

Submitted to Contest #34

Besties9am: M: where r u? x &nbs...

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“Your Partner ” by John Settles

Submitted to Contest #34

Jordan :)Sat, May 4, 1:15AM Wassup DamienHeyyWhat u been up to recently? Nothing much, just bored asf, tryna find somethin to doDon’t u have Jaz for that lol? Yeah lol Or at least I used to...What happened? We may or may not have broke up…What???Last week…WHAT?????Bro you good??Don’t lie either frYeah, I’m over it now lol It just wasn’t working out Not like we were gonna get married lolWe just weren’t feeling each other IgIk that but y’all were together For like, forever and a half lol Ik lol...

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“A week at Jennings Corp.” by Jack Nickolac

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To: HerbertGossamer@yahoo.comFrom: JenningsHR@yahoo.comSubject: Performance ReviewDear Mr. Gossamer, This is a friendly reminder that your quarterly performance review is set for Tuesday, January 2nd at 1:00 p.m. If this time is inconvenient for you, please email us back within 24 business hours.To: JenningsHR@yahoo.comFrom: HerbertGossamer@yahoo.comRE: Performance ReviewThank you for the reminder. 1:00 is fine.-Herbert Gossamer.To: HerbertGossamer@yahoo.comFrom: GeorgeSinep@yahoo.com Subject: Sandwich.Hey man, my sandwich is missing fr...

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“Thursday, 1:13 am” by Claire Lemieux

Submitted to Contest #34

Thursday, 1:13 amAngela: Call me!Dan: What? It’s the middle of the night.Angela: That was fast. Were you awake?Dan: If you must know, yes, I was awake. What do you need?Angela: I wanted you to call when you woke up.Dan: Ok. But I’m up now. Texting is easier. Doesn’t wake up the kids.Angela: Fine, we’ll do it your way. Like always.Dan: You’re the one texting in the middle of the night, Ang.Angela: It’s Jeremy. He’s been arrested. Dan! Serious. Tell me to fuck off. Just tell me you saw. Ok, you think I’m lying. I get it. It’s insane...

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Write a story told entirely through text messages or emails.

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✍️ 104 stories

“Is anyone out there?” by Paula TSF

“A Time To Unite, Not Fight” by Blair Buchanan

“My Beautiful Number Neighbor” by Em Toast

“One Week ” by Carolina Ferraro

“Dalloway & Descent” by Lex Briggs

“Re: Help!” by Sarah Schafer

““The Package”” by Tim Benson

“Just Don't Stop Replying” by G. K. Derickson

“Dear Emily” by Grace Parrott

“Change of Plans” by Althea Keaton

“Pop Goes the Weasel” by Lisa Ikin

“Besties” by Unknown User

“Your Partner ” by John Settles

“A week at Jennings Corp.” by Jack Nickolac

“Thursday, 1:13 am” by Claire Lemieux

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