Write a story told exclusively through dialogue.

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“Ray of Light” by Tom .

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“Father Daley, Father Daley, it is me, Ray Meehan.”“Hello Ray.”“You're not Father Daley.”“Ray this is the confessional. You do not have to introduce yourself.”“Sorry, Father Michael. I am tryin' to find Father Daley.”“The confessional is for the Sacrament of Penance, a cornerstone of our faith. Not for locating individual members of the clergy.”“So you don’t know where he is?”“I did not say that.”“Oh.”“Are you here for the Sacrament of Penance?”“Not really. I have looked everywhere for Father Daley and this was the only place I had not check...

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“Drowning in Fire” by נιмму 🤎

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“I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz, Or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off. I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, In secret, between the shadow and the soul. I love you as the plant that never blooms, But carries in itself the light of hidden flowers; Thanks to your love a certain solid fragrance, Risen from the earth, lives darkly in my body. I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride; Therefore, I love you because I know no othe...

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“The Uprising” by Dafe Avwunufe

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Story Title: The Uprising Author: Dafe Avwunufe In the beginning, our people did not understand the enormity of their drastic decisions, hence they sold all the oil wells the community had, John pointed out. It was not the decision of the people, it was the decision of those who wield power, Pius corrected. The people chose those in power, John is not far from the truth, Peter interjected. That doesn't mean the people were privy to the sale of the town's major natural resource, Pius buttressed. Besides, the royal cabinet did not seek t...

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“Immaculate Reception” by Deidra Whitt Lovegren

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“There you are,” he said, making his way through the crowd, walking over to kiss her.“The fans are very loud today,” she replied, laughing amid the clamor, folding herself into his bear hug. Luckily, she had secured the last two barstools. “It’s the playoffs. They’re entitled to a little noise,” he remarked and looked around the cozy, wood paneled bar. Television screens were affixed to every flat surface, beaming in games from around the globe. It was a friendly crowd, yet even decades after his stint in the U.S. Army, he found himself...

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“Die A Log” by Rayhan Hidayat

Submitted to Contest #76

Put your hand down.Why?Because you might get the answer wrong. And that is assuming Miss Garcia picks you out of everyone else that has got their hand up.But I know what the answer is.Is that so? What is it, then?It’s… um… forty nine.Are you sure?Uh huh. I finished memorizing my seven times tables last week, and seven times seven makes forty nine.Really? Are you sure seven times seven doesn’t make fifty six? Or was it forty two?No, it’s forty nine. I think. Um… I’m not so sure now.Of course you’re not. You never were sure to begin with. Woul...

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“A True Kind of Fantasy” by Amiable Sorceress

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“Tell me a story Damir.” “Jebba, I don’t know if I have many of those left in me.” That’s what he’d always say. Damir would coax me onto the couch, and he’d tell me a story anyway. Sometimes, there’d be a “once upon a time” and always a happily ever after. Tell me a story. I’d ask, over and over until he’d throw his hands up in defeat. Sometimes, we’d even go out onto the dew-heavy grass to sit under the moon, and somehow, the moon always looked bright and full. “How’s today?” “Annoying...like...eraser shavings.” Damir gestured to al...

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“Never Been Surer” by Writer Maniac

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“Will you marry me?” “Renee?” “Are you still breathing?” “Yes, yes, yes, you stupid man! Of course, I’ll marry you!” “Good, because I was starting to get a little worried –” ****** “Do you, Cyril Jameson, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, till death do you part?” “I do.” “Do you, Renee Salazar, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold, till death do you part?” “I do.” “I declare you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.” ****** “Are you sure ...

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“The Stranger” by Benji Bobo ©

Submitted to Contest #76

"Hello." "Hi." "You need a ride?" "No." "Are you sure?" "Yes" "Its a rainy day." "I know" "If I were you I’d go into the building, take some cover." "I’m good." "Are you waiting for someone?" "Yes." "Who?" "The end of the world." "Not long now." "Yes" "He should have be here now." "She, the end is a she." "How do you know?" "We’ve met… She’s late, she’s never late." "Maybe, she got caught up talking to someone, and she lost track of time." "Maybe." "Or she just decided that today wasn’t the day." "Yes that’s another possibility." "Why do you...

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“A Disastrous First-Show” by ✯𝐋𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫✯

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𝐀 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 "Are you ready, Mister?" asked the stage crew. "Of course!" he replied cheerfully, "I couldn't be more ready! My life...my aim, my plan, my—my dreams! They are all going to come true Ben!" he continued to yell gleefully. "You are right sir. But this is your first time," Ben warned the man. "Ben, may I tell you something?" asked the man. "Why—why of course sir!" he replied curiously. "Well, everything, every moment will always have it's the first time. Whether or not you realize it. Every single event will have a beg...

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“You Can Call Me Bob” by A.Dot Ram

Submitted to Contest #76

“I normally don’t kill spiders. They’re so...big. Substantial. Plus, Charlotte’s Web. But this morning I lifted up a paper towel that I'd left on the kitchen floor overnight to try to melt some dried-on royal icing that I finally decided had been there a few weeks too long, and there was this spider wrapped up in it. It was brown and dime-sized with a thick, round abdomen. Only, when I shook it free from the wrinkled paper towel, it just shriveled up, pulling its legs in tight to its body. Then I noticed one of its legs on the floor nearby, ...

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“The Anima App (Prolouge)” by 𝔼𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕟 ✳🏳️‍🌈

Submitted to Contest #76

“Could you tell me that story again, daddy?” “I’m tired, Caddy. Go ask your brother” “But I can’t sleep!” “I’m serious, young lady. I don’t want to hear it” “Quinn won’t tell it correctly!” “Young lady, I don’t want to hear that excuse again!” “But it’s true! He’s just going to be all moody. I don’t like it when he tells me stories!” “Have you ever heard his version of my tale?” “...” “Exactly. Now sweetie, remember what I told you?” “Always wash my hands after each meal? Go talk to those terrible girls across the street?” “No, but you ought...

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“Recording the Zodiac: Part 1 of The Zodiac Stories” by 𝕂𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕖 𝕎.

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Beep. “What is this? Did it just beep? Why is the red light flashing? Is it humming? Maybe it's an explosive! What if it blows me up- AHHHHHHH!” *crash* Beep. ♍️♍️♍️ Beep. “Oh. Well, it didn’t blow me up, as I am still here. I pressed the two triangles pointing to the left, and I heard myself say words that I already said. So, I pressed the sideways triangle, the same as last time. Did this record my scream? How does it work? It didn’t blow me up, so I guess it’s okay…...

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“Cut!” by ℂ𝕒𝕣𝕠𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕒 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕨 🏳️‍🌈 (inactive For The Summer)

Submitted to Contest #76

“Hey, just relax. It’s okay. You’re doing great. I’ve got you.” “Don’t let me fall- you can’t let me fall!” “I won’t let you fall, all right? Ow, your fingers...Stop looking down! Everything's fine, just hold on to me.” “It’s s-s-s-so f-f-far down.” “It’s gonna be okay! Do you trust me not to let you fall?” “Yes...Ah! I’m slipping! Lucas!” “You’re not slipping, it’s alright. We’re alright.” “It...it’s pulling me, Lucas! I don’t know if I can hold on without bringing you down too.” “If we go down, we go down together. We will come back togeth...

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“Herald Town News—12:00 Briefing” by Meggy House

Submitted to Contest #76

“Hello there, sir. Would you mind telling me what you are doing at this here Quick-Market?” “Buying groceries, sir. My wife wants to make a tomato soup and she ran out of bread. She wanted me to get her a loaf. Sourdough, I think, for a toastie-“ “Good to know, sir. And would you mind giving your name?” &nbsp...

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“Tell Me More” by 𝚋𝚕𝚞𝚎 𝚐𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚎𝚝💙

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“Why is the sky blue?” “I’m not sure Annabeth.” “Salem, you must know why the sky is blue.” “I told you Annabeth I don’t know.” “Well, do you know why I’m here?” “You know why you’re here Annabeth now stop asking these silly questions.” “Can you please just tell me again?” “Do you not remember?” “No, not really so can you tell me”. “Well, Anna your parents had an accident, and they-” “I know that part skipped to why I’m here”. “You need to know the whole story.” “Now, where was I? Your parents-” “What did they look like?” “Anna, are you gonn...

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Write a story told exclusively through dialogue.

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✍️ 349 stories

“Ray of Light” by Tom .

“Drowning in Fire” by נιмму 🤎

“The Uprising” by Dafe Avwunufe

“Immaculate Reception” by Deidra Whitt Lovegren

“Die A Log” by Rayhan Hidayat

“A True Kind of Fantasy” by Amiable Sorceress

“Never Been Surer” by Writer Maniac

“The Stranger” by Benji Bobo ©

“A Disastrous First-Show” by ✯𝐋𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫✯

“You Can Call Me Bob” by A.Dot Ram

“The Anima App (Prolouge)” by 𝔼𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕟 ✳🏳️‍🌈

“Recording the Zodiac: Part 1 of The Zodiac Stories” by 𝕂𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕖 𝕎.

“Cut!” by ℂ𝕒𝕣𝕠𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕒 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕨 🏳️‍🌈 (inactive For The Summer)

“Herald Town News—12:00 Briefing” by Meggy House

“Tell Me More” by 𝚋𝚕𝚞𝚎 𝚐𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚎𝚝💙

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