Start or end your story with two friends who become enemies/rivals, or vice versa.

Posted in Dramatic on Nov 15, 2024

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“Friendship is but fragile” by David Nutt

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Friendship is but fragile The opening scene is a Wednesday afternoon in the British house of commons. Sir Richard Ffinch was about to speak for the conservative party on defending the British hunting laws. I sat opposite him on the labor benches as the agriculture minister of the opposition party. As Sir Richard stood up to talk, all the memories of our friendship came flowing back to me like the tides cressing the beaches.That friendship formed years ago when we were in our college years, never lasted more than a year. Today I saw him...

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“Candlekeeping” by Geran Caywood

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We each held blunted longswords and wore everything but our war plates— those were being cleaned. Quintus pressed into my space with his blade presented, tip towards my chest; I felt the mud press up around my boots as I retreated with my blade in a high guard, tip towards his knees. His father growled in the church-tongue from somewhere to my right, behind the fence that had been erected for the sparring pit. I did not speak the church-tongue. They knew I did not speak it. Quintus jerked forward as my back came against the fence. I sl...

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“Recruiting with a noose around the neck” by Cosmas Broek

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His eyebrow is performing a very subtle spastic dance. That’s my sign that he is struggling. Confident of my victory I slide my wooden chip to the centre of the round table.“C’mon dude!” he clamours while stomping his fists on the table.He doesn't even need to see which number is on my chip, my face already tells him I won. He lets his head fall and shakes it as if this is the end of his life, but I can see the tiny smile on his face.“Please remind me, why do I still play with you?” he asks lifting his smiling head.“Because the others always...

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“Rivalry or Rescue” by Tiffany Wright

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Monica tried to hide her nerves as she sat in Mr. Pepper’s plush leather desk chair. The first day at a new job is daunting enough, but the real reason she came to St. Louis also loomed in her mind. She could handle being unsuccessful at this job, but she couldn’t handle being unsuccessful in her search. She attempted to shake away that thought as the jovial & ruggedly handsome CEO of Rob Hospitality group wrapped up his phone call and focused his attention on her. “Monica, we’re so excited to have you here.” He enthusiastically stated. ...

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“A Poignant Incertitude” by Gabriel Brogden

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A Poignant IncertitudeBernie Gabriel BrogdenFor money or love thereof, is my prized possession which I value deeply. My confessions, however, I hope may yield another dimension of life worth cherishing. For now, today, for tomorrow, and forever I will loathe the absence of my trophy. Happiness is also something of value that can be extricated from the web of evilness or plucked from the vine of goodness. Throughout my lifetime, regretfully, I chose from the web, not the vine.Since childhood, for various reasons, I've never been truly h...

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“Beyond Elysium” by Filip Cucu

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This is a longer short story, so buckle up! Clinging to the movement of the sea’s tides, a lonesome cloud seemed to be heading towards the horizon’s cliff, slowly. Somewhere painted on a lavender canvas, the sun had emerged out of its shelter, ready to belight the world. All resembled a timeless cliché of perfection, especially from James’ vantage point above the mangrove trees. He couldn’t take his eyes off the departing cloud as it was almost outside of vision. And there it went, swallowed. Subsequently a similar-looking cloud appeared in ...

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“Crushed” by John Rafanelli

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CW: Strong languageMyles Bailey lays on a white slab in a hospital gown. A nurse approaches. “Hello Mr. Bailey, I’m Holly.”“Hey Holly, I’m Myles,” he responds.She slides him into a white hollow cylinder. He lays still for a second. “It may feel a little claustrophobic in there, but not to worry.” He does feel a little claustrophobic. “The sedatives should kick in shortly.” Myles smiles as Holly continues, “All of your vitals are good, so this should only take an hour or so.” He nods. “And if you need us, click that little white button on you...

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Start or end your story with two friends who become enemies/rivals, or vice versa.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 22 stories

“Friendship is but fragile” by David Nutt

“Candlekeeping” by Geran Caywood

“Recruiting with a noose around the neck” by Cosmas Broek

“Rivalry or Rescue” by Tiffany Wright

“A Poignant Incertitude” by Gabriel Brogden

“Beyond Elysium” by Filip Cucu

“Crushed” by John Rafanelli

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Write a story about an outsider or social outcast who will do anything to fit in.

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Center your story around a character who longs for something they’ve lost.

Write a story with the word “wicked” in the title.

Contest #277

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