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“The Red Sweater” by Daniel Brown

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“Are you a girl, Shaheed? Answer me.” “No, Dad.” “Then why the hell are you wearing a girl's sweater, huh?” “Clothes don't have genders.” “Hmm alright, smart ass. Where did you get that sweater?” “From the women's-” “I rest my case. Take that off before I tear it off your back.” “Dad, some of my coworkers wear clothes like this. It's normal.” “Do any of them live here?” “No.” “Exactly and there ain't nothing normal about wearing women's clothes. Now, give me your sweater, and I won't repeat it.” “Here.” “Good. B...

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“It's Not About The Money.” by Estelle Westley

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"Marcus! Marcus! Have you ever seen anything as beautiful as that walking through this work place of ours." "Where? What am I not seeing that is so beautiful?" "Sit down. Don't make it that obvious, now slowly look towards your left. The tall brunette with the sexy black dress making her way to Mr. Wilsons office. She strides through us minions as if she owns the place." "Well, Dale, if she owns the place she can come and give me instructions any time. I will even work overtime with a smile." ------------------- "Good morning Mr ...

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“Can't Elope (...or Can We?)” by Kate Heesemann

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“You never listen to me.” “I listen to you.” “No, see. You’re tinkering what that device again.” “I have work to do.” “Please.” “I’m sorry.” “Finally looking at me and not your computer screen?” “What do you want to say?” “I want to tell you — Oh, great — now your phone’s ringing.” “I won’t answer.” “Okay, listen — I don’t think our relationship is working out.” “Why not?” “Because you never listen!” “I’m listening now.” “Yeah — after 3 months, you can stop what you’re doing to look at me. It’s about time.” ...

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“Talking Between Toilet Stalls ” by Mandy Fernandez

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“Mommy, I don’t have to go to the bathroom,” Oliver, a rambunctious, four-year-old red-haired boy, said loudly. “I know Ollie, but I do,” his mom replied patiently as she opened the door to the ladies’ room and pulled Oliver by the arm inside the restroom with her. “Why do I have to go in here when this is only for girls?” Oliver asked while stomping his feet. “Because this store doesn’t have a family restroom,” Annie, Ollie’s mom replied. “Can I take out my truck?” Ollie asked, tugging at her backpack. “If you can hold it and not...

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“We Could Get Away With It ” by Michael Adekanle

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The moment Mitch Connor came into the room and saw Della's face, he knew something was wrong. " Hey, what's the problem? You don’t look so hot. " He said, dropping the food supplies in his hands to the floor. " Nothing! Nothing at all, " Della said in a small voice. She was tall and broad-shouldered with blue piercing eyes, blonde hair, big breasts, solid hips, and long straight legs. She was very beautiful and was aware of what her beauty could do to men. He regarded her suspiciously. Aged twenty-six, Mitch was of averag...

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“Cat Got Your Tongue” by Ashley Thornton

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“Hey.” “Hey yourself.” “No, I got you something.” “Okay.. And why?” “Because I just think you’re pretty neat.” “No, I mean why.” “That is the reason.” “But I’m not ‘pretty neat’.” “That’s my opinion, and I’m entitled to it.” “Someone is in a bad mood.” “How am I in a bad mood?” “What, you want me to play nice just because you got me something that you refuse to even tell me about? It must not be so great since you seem so embarrassed about it.” “That isn’t why. I just don’t think that your mom would like it.” “What is that...

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“Puberty Explained” by Monica Chaddick

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“Grandma, can you explain something to me, please?” “Certainly, Kelly, what is it you are needing explained?” “I want to know what it means when a girl reaches puberty. I have heard girls at school talking about periods and ‘Aunt Flo’, but I don’t understand what they are talking about. I know I am close to that age, and I want to be prepared.” “Well, Kelly, h...

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“The Legend of The White Woman” by A.L. Shilling

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“Did you hear that?!”“I clearly heard the sound of a woman screaming.”“I heard it, too!”“Where did you hear it? Was it behind you?”“I heard it over there. Let’s go see if we can find the source.”“I don’t think that’s a good idea.”“Why not? That’s what we came out here for.”“Yeah, but I’ve seen the horror movies. People die when they run toward the noise.”“Oh, don’t be such a girl, Grace, and keep up! Are you here to capture paranormal activity or are you here for a leisurely stroll through the woods?”“Stop being such a dude, Abe. I can’t go ...

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“Good, good things.” by Helena Terra

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-Hey! -Hey. -What is going on? You seemed sad all night. Everyone else is partying. -*sigh -You were just there, in the corner, looking through people. Hearing, not listening. Looking, not seeing. -I'm just here now. -Are you really? Looks like your body is, not you... -Why do you care, anyway? -Well, I tend to see people. I am an observer. And it was interesting watching you. You caught my sight. -Wow, I’m flattered then. -Gosh, rather go back and just watch, no need to have this attitude. We’re all out here dancing and ...

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“The Mother/Daughter Conversation” by David Dicaire

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The Mother/Daughter Conversation “Are you sure you want to do this?” “Yes, I am absolutely one hundred percent absolutely sure.” “But what if it backfires?” “Then it backfires.” “But, if it backfires that is like opening a whole new can of worms that you aren’t ready to open.” “Look, this is my decision and if I want to this then I am going to do it whether you approve of it or not.” “I know you don’t need my approval; I understand that. But, don’t you think you should consider every angle before you take the plunge?” “I...

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“Battle To The Border” by L.A. Nolan

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*Authors Note: This story is based on true events. Its factual retelling can be found on my website, thewanderinghippy.com, under its release title Privy To Pakistan. At the time, most of the conversation was in Hindi and recounted to/translated for me later. Some of the dialogue here has been embellished or added to meet this week's prompt requirements and some artistic licence has been taken.“We shouldn't be out here,” Vineet mumbled.“Why not?” I asked.“Because he’s a coward,” Sandeep chuckled.“No, I’m not a coward. We don’t have permits.”...

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“Welcome to the system of Altair” by Gary Belton

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“…tings from the…(static)… tergalactic…(static)… hold … adj… equency”“Ah… yes, so there you are ““Greetings voyagers, I am Diacosoleez Inektu. There is no cause for alarm, I understand that communication from a giant floating head is not a usual interstellar experience but I assure you, you are in no danger from us.”“What you are experiencing; the large, translucent cranium that is hovering outside of your vessel and speaking with you thusly, is the result of my own anomalous nature. You see I am one of The Gods of Mursi, and while the Entan...

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“1847, 1914, 1940, 1982” by Megan Faith

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“Good morning Mr?” “Call me Malcolm, everyone does.” “Alright Malcolm, my name is William Gladwell. Please have a seat just right over there. Can I offer you anything? Coffee, tea, water?” “Some coffee if you please….do you mind if I light my cigarette?” “No, not at all.” “I swore to my momma I’d stop smoking after I got out of the army, she’d whoop me if- Oops...God damn.” “Oh let me, I have a lighter here. I don’t smoke but it’s always good to have one handy. My father always carried a book of matches himself, before he upgraded to a...

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“Was It You?” by Marion Donnellier

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“You like doughnuts?” “Pardon?” “Donuts. Do you like doughnuts?” “Yes.” “What kind?” “Em...any.” “No, no, no, no, no. What kind? Chocolate? Sprinkles? No Sprinkles? Frosting? Pink Frosting? No Frosting? Cream? We both know the best ones are glazed but once in a while, we all need something a little different, don't we? So I'll ask one more time. What kind?” “Jam.” “Jelly?” “Yes.” “Alright. Now we're getting somewhere. Jelly heh? You like surprises don't you?” “If you say so.” “Nah there's no need for that. Yes or no?” “Yes.” “My doctor told ...

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“Villain in love” by Tia Jackson

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“ You let her go again, didn’t you?” “What makes you think that?” “You’re smiling.” “So? I always smile.””Oh you never smile, so, it means you let her go. You let go the only person you have left to kill in order to get everything you’ve worked so hard for and I want to know why.”“She got away, there was nothing I could do about it.” “Oh, come on. You don’t really expect me to believe that, do you? You’re the world’s greatest assassin, the guy every hitman dreams of being and the mastermind behind the most effic...

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Write a story told exclusively through dialogue.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 349 stories

“The Red Sweater” by Daniel Brown

“It's Not About The Money.” by Estelle Westley

“Can't Elope (...or Can We?)” by Kate Heesemann

“Talking Between Toilet Stalls ” by Mandy Fernandez

“We Could Get Away With It ” by Michael Adekanle

“Cat Got Your Tongue” by Ashley Thornton

“Puberty Explained” by Monica Chaddick

“The Legend of The White Woman” by A.L. Shilling

“Good, good things.” by Helena Terra

“The Mother/Daughter Conversation” by David Dicaire

“Battle To The Border” by L.A. Nolan

“Welcome to the system of Altair” by Gary Belton

“1847, 1914, 1940, 1982” by Megan Faith

“Was It You?” by Marion Donnellier

“Villain in love” by Tia Jackson

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Write about two people who just can’t seem to understand each other, no matter how clearly they think they’re speaking.

Write about a character who is incapable of telling even the smallest lie or half-truth.

Write a conversation that takes place between two people who refuse to say what they mean.

Write about a character who’s always thinking of things they’ll say to people, but who ends up saying very little when they finally get the chance.

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