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“Thursday, 1:13 am” by Claire Lemieux

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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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“Spoonfuls of Peanut Butter” by Miles Smith

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To: noahhall@outlook.caFrom: registrationdesk@luxfitness.ca Subject: Congrats on signing up!Hello Noah,Congrats on becoming part of Lux Fitness family! We look forward to having you. Currently you have our BASIC PACKAGE, which means access to the pool, cardio floor, and weight room. Our hours are 5am to 8pm on weekdays, and 10 am to 5pm on weekends.We look forward to seeing you soon! Remember, the Lux life is a fit life. Sincerely,The Lux Fitness TeamFor more information regarding and to book a personal trainer, please click here.To upg...

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“It Started October Third” by Kawanee Stalling

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Me: Hey cousin. I just read your post on Facebook. What’s going on with you and Francesca?Cousin: This sister of mine just lost all her scruples.Me: What happened?Cousin: Since this virus is going around, a lot of people have been quarantined, including my household and every day, I post a video of my two youngest kids doing their chores. You can hear me in the background laughing.Me: Yeah because I be laughing with you.Cousin: They are sixteen and seventeen years old and they hate cleaning up. That’s the funny part ...

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“THE TAKEDOWN” by Daisy Njeri

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Dolly: Hello Fabian, how have you been? Feeling really low right now. I know that you use your platform to share what people have been through. Could you please highlight this issue of colorism? I attended an interview today. The panel took one look at my skin color and small derriere and I was no longer a candidate. I love my melanin, but it did little to help my case. They later hired a girl with a light complexion. When will this end?Fabian: Hey Dolly, so sorry to hear what you have gone through. I will share your story on my platform and...

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“Didn't I Warn You?” by Rebekah Christensen

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2/20/2020 17:15 Unknown Number: Hey! Is this Alex?17:23 Alex: Who is this?17:23 Unknown Number: I’m in your chemistry class. My name is Maya17:24 Alex: Oh you’re the one with purple glasses right?17:26 Maya: Yeah17:26 Maya: Ellery gave me your number17:27 Maya: She said you were good at chemistry17:29 Alex: I guess so17:30 Maya: Would you mind helping me study for the next exam?17:30 Maya: It’s totally fine if you’re too busy17:32 Alex: No I can do that!17:38 Maya: Are you free tomorrow evening? Around 6?17:39 Alex: Yeah should we meet ...

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“Checking in” by Stephanie Firth

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01-03-2020:'Hey. Won't use the usual 'hope you're well' cliche' - I can imagine you're holding up just fine with everything that's been going on.Anyway, just wanted to check in with you, I'm hoping you're at least staying warm, keeping healthy and busy.I'll try and write to you when I can, it gets quite lonely and quiet up here in the cabin.Hopefully, I'll see you soon?Regards,Sam'10-03-2020:‘Hi, it’s me again, as promised. Boring joke, I know. You always said I had a dry sense of humor. I thought I would’ve heard back from you by now, ...

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“Isolated by the Pacific” by Harrison Fountain

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InboxSubject: Order completed! Your order of N95 Masks is preparing to ship. 2020/01/27Subject: Order completed! Your order of KF94 Masks is preparing to ship. 2020/01/31Subject: Order completed! Your order of Child-sized Face Masks is preparing to ship. 2020/02/05Subject: FWD: Chinese government puts residents ravaged by Wuhan virus under house arrest - NYPost. 2020/02/05Information Notification[화성시] 신종코로나바이러스감염증의심 신고안내 1339 또는 보건소 (031-5189-1200) 동탄성심병원,화성중앙병원,원광종합병원,남양DS병원 상담바랍니다.Google TranslateKorean to EnglishPlease consult 1339 or Hea...

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“Monday in Silicon Valley” by Eric Fraser

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March 23, 2020. 7:02 AMFrom: Sam Wolff, CEO and FounderTo: All EmployeesRe: IDEAS WANTED! :DHello Everyone from The Home Office of Your CEO!As you know the economy is struggling through a little hiccup because of this silly virus. Some are even calling it a Crisis, but in here in Silicon Valley, Every Crisis is An Opportunity In Disguise! (Sun Tsu said that in The Art of War - great book, you should read it)Here at GoldStmp, we live and breathe this Startup ethos! I want every GoldStmper to see this as our latest Big Opportunity to different...

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“Another Day In Hell” by Danny Caves

Submitted to Contest #34

Father: Only one hour left until the anniversary. Me: Do NOT remind me!Father: How is drinking going? Me: Not good when you are pestering me. Father: Oh, very funnyFather: How much had you have already?Me: Why do you even care? Father: That’s a stupid question. I am your father. I loved your mother. So I mourn her too. Naturally.Me: 6 shots so far…Father: Good, I had 10 already…Me: Another 6 coming up… Father: Trying to beat me? Me: AlwaysFather: You should join me at AA meeting, we are meeting in 15. Me: N...

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“The Moral Compass-A Message through iMessage ” by Adrienne Dina

Submitted to Contest #34

Jan: Anything more from Lenny?Adriana: NoAdriana: Not since TuesdayJan: OhJackie: What else did you do this weekend besides Lil Billy’s bday?Adriana: We went to a filmmaker's thing with my cousin and Kat. And then we went to dinner.Jan: Nice, where was that?Adriana: In YonkersAdriana: They are having a film festival next month. I guess now it’s getting big b/c they are building a Lions Gate Westchester.Jan: Oh coolAdriana: How was Eva’s birthday? Lol Jackie: It was ok. It was as if me and Steph went out to dinner. We barely talked to an...

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“Out of Mail” by Shantesh Patil

Submitted to Contest #34

Sep 3rd, 2002Dear Arpita,I know I keep asking you the same question, but doesn't every mail start this way anyways? How've you been? It's been a while since I last heard from you. I don't know when we went from an email at the end of every day, to a weekly thing, then a fortnightly thing. I was still ok with the monthly mail. The quarterly updates feel like the last straw though. It seems like I will only hear from you at the beginning of a new season. The monsoon this year shows no signs of ending, and as I sit here writing you this email t...

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“Are You There?” by Rachael Richey

Submitted to Contest #34

7.10 am Sarah: Are you there?7.15 am Sarah: Are you still asleep? 7.20 am Sarah: Wake up!!7.22 am Sarah: For fuck’s sake I can’t wait any longer. I have to tell someone. ARE YOU AWAKE???7.23 am Sarah: Right I don’t care if you’re awake or not. This is huge. Fucking huge. No-one else can see your phone ri...

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“A newcomer!” by Samanvitha Oruganti

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Day 1Unknown Number: Look! You are just getting this entirely wrong, this is not like what it looks like, I can explain, you missed my cricket matches so I was mad.Unknown Number: Mom!!Unknown Number: Mom!!Unknown Number: Mother!!Unknown Number: I was super mad mom because you never show up whereas dad always shows up, I’m not liking it Mother. It’s my right to ignore you and stay mad at you and annoy you, do not make it yours. DO NOT STEAL MY THUNDER.Me: Ok! Are you Monica Geller? :P Unknown Number: Mom! I’m mad. Me: OkUnkn...

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“mart_is_always_in_pain” by Manoj Pal

Submitted to Contest #34

petrak@1e: hey martin, how are you? and you loving brooklyn? how's the new school? mart_in_pain: It's been 5 months, Petra, I moved to NYC. And you decide to text me today? Btw I'm great. Also you didn't get your shift key fixed yet? I love Brooklyn but I miss Germantown. The school's a little boring. Or maybe I haven't explored it yet. And I miss you. petrak@1e: aww, pauper payne misses princess petra. mart_in_pain: dude! petrak@1e: jk, miss you too, man. made any new friends? mart_in_pain: Yeah. A few. 1...

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Write a story told entirely through text messages or emails.

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✍️ 104 stories

“Thursday, 1:13 am” by Claire Lemieux

“Spoonfuls of Peanut Butter” by Miles Smith

“It Started October Third” by Kawanee Stalling

“THE TAKEDOWN” by Daisy Njeri

“Didn't I Warn You?” by Rebekah Christensen

“Checking in” by Stephanie Firth

“Isolated by the Pacific” by Harrison Fountain

“Monday in Silicon Valley” by Eric Fraser

“Another Day In Hell” by Danny Caves

“The Moral Compass-A Message through iMessage ” by Adrienne Dina

“Out of Mail” by Shantesh Patil

“Are You There?” by Rachael Richey

“A newcomer!” by Samanvitha Oruganti

“mart_is_always_in_pain” by Manoj Pal

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Write a story about a family game night.

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Write a story about someone who finds a secret passageway in their house.

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