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Posted in Dialogue on Oct 26, 2022

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Another Item on the Bucket List

Submitted to Contest #76

“I told you this was a bad idea.” “Shut it, just shut up, I’m sick of hearing you say that! We don’t know if this is going to go south or not, just hush!” “…ok. So…watching a murder happen through these closet doors in a house we’re not supposed to be in isn’t ‘going south’?” “I didn’t say that, I just…just shut up for a second, I need to think…” “Ok…it’s just – and I know I need to shut up ok I just want to say this one thing. It’s been an hour since, you know, that happened, and I thought I heard a door slam shut.&nb...

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The Long Drive

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“Nnnmm? . . .” “What, babe?” “I didn’t say anything.” “You said, like, ‘hmm?’” “Wasn’t me. So—damn it! She’s awake!” “Nnnmm? Hnnh!” “That tranquilizer was supposed to knock her out for the night.” “Yeah, but when she elbowed me in the nose, I accidentally pushed down on the—Eyes on the road, babe!” “Mrmmph? Hrnuhmmph!” “Miss Avery, right? Sorry. I’m sure you’re confused and there’s a lot going on but – hey! – look I understand why you – hey, cut that out! Stop!” “HMMPH!” “Hey! Seriously! You’ll make us crash!” “That’s what she’s trying to do...

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Hope and Dread

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“What are you doing out here? It’s freezing.” “It’s nice though, isn’t it?” “If you enjoy frostbite, I guess.” “It’s just… so loud in there.” “That’s kind of the point of a party, yeah.” “Well, I wanted to get away from it all for a bit. Why’re you out here, anyway, if it’s so freezing and pointless?” “Saw you out here looking all sad.” “Thanks, I guess?” “I’m Mina, by the way.” “Oh, Laurie’s talked about you. Noelle.” “Festive; very fitting for this time of year.” “Yeah, my parents think they’re hilarious. My younger s...

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Pas de Deux

Submitted to Contest #76

The sudden discordant jangling of the phone interrupted his reverie. 2. Hello? 1. Hi, I haven’t heard from you in a while. 2. No, It has been a while. Sorry, you know, busy and all that… 1. How are you?  2. I don’t know. 1.  I’m sorry, you don’t know?  What kind of an answer is that? What’s the matter? 2. I don’t know. 1. Excuse me? Come on, where are you? 2. I don’t know. 1.  What?? 2. I went to bed last night. Just like I do every night, at home in my bed.  Just as I was falling a...

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Bickering Love

Submitted to Contest #76

“Oh, crap, where is it?” Frank yelled. “Where’s what?”   “My schedule?” “What schedule? You don’t go anywhere,” growled his wife. “Dammit, you know what schedule. My pill schedule.”  “How should I know? I didn’t touch it.” “But, it was next to your…” “Next to my, what Frank? Next to the priceless Ming vase we own?” “I told you, the piece of paper with my pill schedule,” Frank said harshly. Edie replied, “Which pills are you talking about? Heart pills? Pain pills? Stupid pills?” “Ha, ha. My heart pills, you know I tak...

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HIS GENTEEL

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“This is a real problem for me. I don’t know how to tell her,” he sighs with both corners of the mouth pushing up.“Just tell her what you told me. Be honest. You know, best policy and all that.”“Nooo, but that’s too harsh. I cannot do that,” he boasted.“Well, then just don’t answer her calls and text and that’s it. I mean, it’s not a big deal.”“For you… but I am not like you. I’m not that kind of a person.” His smirk is starting to develop into a full smile.“This kind of situations are never pleasant for anybody, but it’s inevitable, so you’...

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Earth-1

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“Samantha Rodney Packs.” “I dunno. Sometime in 5584, I think. The clinician said I was seventeen, last time I went. That wasn’t too long ago.” “Earliest place I remember was Earth-234. After mum left, we went to Earth-98, then I can’t remember the next one. Then Dad died and I just sorta drifted.” “She was - or is, I dunno - an astrological something. Spent a lot of time looking at pictures of the sky.” “He didn’t have a job, ’til we left 234. Then he did odd jobs, whatever the Network needed.” “Oxygen deprivation. He forgot his mask one tim...

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Voice Recognition

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Voice Recognition A story told only in dialogue Paul Heller Paulpaul9443@sbcglobal.net 2868 Words + Hello. ^ Hey. Collin. + Who’s this? Who do you want to talk to?   ^ You. Collin. + Want to tell me why you’re calling?    ^ Just checking in, brah. + It’s crazy here, man. We got everyone coming, it’s a busy day.  Are you one of the cousins?   You need a ride because the invite specifically said be here an hour ago?  Who’s this, “brah”?   ^ Who do you thi...

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End of Conversation

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“Hey Casey, how's it going? How’s life with the lovely baby?" You really just had to call now? I just put her down for a nap... I meant for me to nap; she's been sleeping great throughout the day. Me, however, I don't even remember what sleep is. "Is mom around? Maybe she could help you with her." You just missed her. She's heading to the store right now to pick up some more diapers for Alice. "Wow! She's been going through those really quickly, I mean even for a little one." Yeah, apparently she's allergic to green beans so that's been an i...

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Always

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"Jesus Christ, are you blind?! Can’t you see there are people around? Besides, why would you need a trolley just for…""Claire?""Lynda? Lynda, is that you? Oh my God, I haven’t recognized you with this… this new haircut.""Thanks. Do you like it? I’m sorry, m``am... I’m sorry I bumped into you, Claire. I’ve always been absent-minded. You know that.""I sure do. So how’s life? How’s everything?" "Oh yeah, I’m grand, all is grand. Jack and I – do you remember my Jack?""Yeah, I think so. Was it that chap that you were dating in college?""No, ...

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Hello Stranger

Submitted to Contest #76

"Hello” she said to the quiet man sitting on the bench in the park. The woman walked this path every other day for the exercise and lovely view, and the man was always there radiating a peaceful aura. Although she was a shy person by nature, her curiosity finally got the better of her and she impulsively decided to speak to this intriguing person.“Hello” he responded simply.“May I sit with you for a while?” she asked pointing to a spot about six to eight feet away on the next bench.“There is room and you may sit there” he said matt...

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The Request

Submitted to Contest #76

«If there is one thing I know for sure, it's that Robert would have repudiated all of them. There was not a single person that he trusted while he was alive and that was for a good reason.» She stood up and sat over the sofa-stool, right next to the man as she griped her finger like a multi-hook lock and continued. «At least he didn't have to face the people he worked with every single day, plunging like animals to capitalize on everything he created and see what they were really made of. These hideous people... nobody could anticipate ...

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One small step for man, one giant leap towards Instagram fame

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‘Did you always know that you were going to be famous?’ ‘Well, I would say that it was my calling. When I was young, I realised that this was my purpose in life and I could truly make a difference.’ ‘Wow, that’s beautiful. What was the moment that you realised that this was your calling, that this is what you would dedicate your life to?’ ‘That’s a good question…hmm, I guess there wasn’t a moment that stands out for me. There isn’t a moment that my life flipped on its head. I think there was little moments that gradually led to here. You ...

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Choose

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"It's just through here, Mrs. Conwell. You can take a seat right here while waiting." "Thank you! Oh, I'm so nervous. It's my first interview in years. My husband was the one working, but then he… well. What's your boss like? Are they nice? I used to be a translator, I've never even tried applying as a writer before. It's really just been a hobby, but I really wanted to pursue something I actually enjoyed. It was either this or find a way to get paid for napping! "Gosh, I'm sorry for rambling so much. I have no brakes when my heart ...

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Karen´s Books

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“No no. As I said, it’s colourful.” “I really am gonna need a bit more information than that from ya sir.”“Yes, yes of course. I’m playing your game. What else… it concerns fragility and how should I describe it…”“We only ‘ave a small selection ‘ere...”“SHAPELESSNESS!” “Maybe you could take a look in anovver branch?” “Hah! We both know you stock all of the number one best sellers here. Yes yes! Do wave your manager over! Hello ma’am, a very tight ship you keep!”“Hello Mr Mosely, we haven’t seen you in a while? Did SeaRock keep...

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