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Posted in Dialogue on Oct 26, 2022

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Sessions

Submitted to Contest #76

 "How long have we been married for?" "Two months." "A painful, unending two months." "The first day we met, hmmm...well, I don't quite remember the date, I mean," an awkward laugh "who does that?" "On the fifteenth of January 2015, I met my husband on campus, he was a librarian at the school library." "What she was wearing...why're you asking me that, is this a trap?", He blinked, "I don't even remember what I was wearing...Ugh, I've got to answerrrrrrr...okay," he looked to the ceiling, squinting in thought, "I think it was a gow...

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Ex Machina

Submitted to Contest #76

"Hey, who are you?" -It’s someone there? "Hi, sorry to barge in." -No problem, I’ve stayed in here for so long that I can’t even recall how it is to have someone to talk to. Are you real? "I am, at least I think I am. I can create thoughts, if that’s what you are wondering. Any other definition I’m afraid it’s beyond my knowledge." -How can you communicate with me? "I simply feel the things I want to convey to you, and sense back the things you are thinking." -I see, so it’s kind of like a— "A flow, yeah." -… “So, what ar...

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Chatroom To Hanging

Submitted to Contest #76

Deez_guns21: What up party people?! Lolz14: Yeet! Lets get this New Year started off right! Marzipan_F13nd: Woot! FoxyLuv18: Only one way to celebrate! I wanna get some hot lip action and maybe something else! If you know what I mean! ; ) Deez_guns21: Aww yeah! Wait, I'm only into chicks. FoxyLuv18, you a chick? FoxyLuv18: Hellz yeah! Marzipan_F13nd: Bro! This chat just got real! Please nobody start sending dick pics! If my mom walks in here and sees that shiz I'ma gonna be grounded for life! Lolz14: For realzy Foxy and Guns ke...

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Balloons

Submitted to Contest #76

-Are you going to say anything? -I don’t….I’m not sure wh…-You could perhaps share about any emotions you might be experiencing? Or what you think of the balloons. -The balloons! -You see I remembered that you had expressed pink was a particular favorite of yours. A worthy color for a—-When did I say that? -Last Tuesday between approximately 4:15 and 4:30. Perhaps you don’t remember. You were wearing a pink hairband and remarked that—-How did you even get my address? -I inquired at the restaurant. -Mike is ...

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Over The Edge

Submitted to Contest #76

“You dropped him home?” “Yes.” “Good! He’s a trouble causer. Pete is just a trouble causer.” “He was just drunk. That’s all.” “Aggressive. I think he started the fight. I can’t believe he hit his wife.” “Well, how do you except he’d react – when he sees Eliza flouncing in to Carrie’s wedding reception, hanging on to the arm of some other bloke?” “I think they’re headed for Splits-Ville.” “Fat chance. He owns part of her estate. If they decide to break up, they’ll have to split that property, and neither wants to give the other ...

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Betrayal

Submitted to Contest #76

Morning, Sir Charles. Ah, good morning James. A bit out of the way for our chats, isn't it? But so much more pleasurable than our usual meeting place on the Embankment, don't you think? Different, I'll give you that. But why here? Why the RA? James, have some respect. The Royal Academy of Art, please. Whatever. I will never understand why you Brits place such deference to things. History, James, history. Something of which you Americans have limited background or understanding. Well, we are certainly surro...

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Never Pass Up the Opportunity: A painful lesson at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Submitted to Contest #76

 “I told you we should’ve left earlier. Take a look at that line at security.”“Chuck, you’re right. We need to step on it.”“I should make a pit stop now. Do you remember where we parked the car?”“Duh, I even have a pic on my phone. This is where we parked at the Buckhead MARTA station and rode the train. Have a look. Plus, I have an app for finding it when we get back. Yikes, even the pre-check line is backed up.”“I hate flying anymore. It wasn’t that much fun before the pandemic. Now we have to wear a damn mask. And so much for any att...

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Maria

Submitted to Contest #76

Doctor Salazar opened the door to see her patient, Maria. _ Hello, please come inside. _ Salazar said with her usual polite tone and neutral expression. The young woman went into the clinic office quietly. _ Long time no see! Please sit.  _the psychologist gestured _You have skipped many sessions! I was getting worried about you. _ The psychologist said while organizing some sheets. Maria sat down and started fidgeting with her hands. _ May I ask you what happened? You seem anxious in a positive way?_ Salazar clicked his ...

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Eli Dies Twice

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“Hey, check this out.”“That’s definitely not edible.”“Oh, Eli. What do you even know,” I scoffed.“I know not to eat random things in the forest, especially when there’s weird growths on it.”“I never even said I was planning on eating it. Besides, those weird growths could just be more food?”“No. And I know you were thinking about eating it.”“Okay, whatever.”“I know you’re running low on food, but there has to be something else to eat around here.”“I don’t know, Eli. If you’re right about the weird growths on those mushrooms—”“I’m always righ...

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Tree

Submitted to Contest #76

“We are so dead.” “Oh lighten up will you. We had fun right?” “My Dad is so going to kill me.” “Oh please, the damage will buff right out.” “I don’t think the whole front of the truck being smashed against a tree is something that will buff right out Hester.” “You just aren’t trying hard enough. The crash was pretty fun huh?” “You trashed my Dad’s truck.” “Well I had fun.” “How can you even think about doing your makeup at a time like this?” “Would you lighten up Sammy? Town is not too far from here.” “Okay I’m going to i...

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Just A House

Submitted to Contest #76

“I don’t know why you see such an appeal in this place. I mean, it’s just a bunch of old paintings and furniture. I don’t even think there’s electricity, I just see a bunch of candles everywhere.” “Are you kidding me? This is like, a chance of a lifetime!” “Exploring a dusty manor in the dead of night, with only flashlights and decade-old candles to light our way, what a joyful experience.” “Not just a dusty manor. It’s one of the most well known haunted locations in the entire state, maybe even the country!” “Is that supposed to mak...

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Fortunes

Submitted to Contest #76

“Did you like it?” Paul asks.  “I did, but It's not as good as our usual place,” Mary says. Paul lowers his eyes to the candle on the table, “I agree.”  The waiter places the check on a tray with two fortune cookies, “please take your time,” he says and leaves.  Mary catches eyes with Paul, “my favorite part.”  “Does that mean you’re paying?”  “Not the check, silly. You know.”  “Our Fate…” “Our fortunes.”  “The coincidental generic poetry on small white pieces of paper…” Paul says. “Choose one…” ...

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Harried Hearts

Submitted to Contest #76

Eden Bellegarde: We can’t just leave them here. Celeste Levesque: Of course, we can’t! But what are we supposed to do? Eden: Uh… Celeste: Exactly! You’re supposed to be the shining star and you’re just as fucking clueless—ugh whatever. Just— Eden: No! What the fuck were you going to say? Is this about— Celeste: I said to fucking forget it, okay? We have bigger issues right now. Eden: Right… the bunnies. Any ideas? Celeste: Only one, really. Eden: Wanna share with the rest of us? Celeste: You can be really annoying, you know that? Eden: Yea...

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Write a Story told exclusively through dialogue- He said ; She Said

Submitted to Contest #76

 “Hey! Waiting for somebody?“ he said. Looking up a little shocked, she ran her eyes here and there in the empty coffee shop. In a state of confusion, she said” Talking to me?” “Yes Gorgeous,” he said “Of course, I am waiting for somebody, so if you could please excuse me “, she said a little irritated. “If you don’t mind, can I accompany you till that somebody arrives?” he said smiling widely. “No, I like waiting alone?” she said with finality in her tone trying to dismiss him. “That’s rude, such a beautiful face deserves a...

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I'm not him.

Submitted to Contest #76

"I know it's only our third date, but I have a good feeling about this," you said. "I do too," I said. "But it's still early days." "I like you," you said. "I like you too," I said. "I really like you," you said. "I really like you too," I said. "I suppose it's too soon to ask if you want to come back to mine tonight," you said. "It is," I said. "I'm not quite ready for that. We have time." "Of course we have, and I know you're going to be worth waiting for," you said. "Thank you. I appreciate that. No need to rush things," I said. "You're r...

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