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“Six Months” by Kristin Chambers

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Six Months Dan Swanson sat on his deck looking out over the water and contemplated his own demise. Six, maybe eight months, eh? Not a lot of time. After he’d heard the prognosis, he listened to the options: maaaaybe they could slow the growth, maaaybe treatment could buy him a little more time. Dan was a numbers man. He listened to the percentages. He didn’t like the odds. “I know how difficult this is to hear,” said the oncologist. “You really shouldn’t be alone at a time like this. Is there anyone we can call for you?” ...

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“Hidden Miracle ” by Tamara Page

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"I'm lost, Trevor. I don't know what we're going to do! How are we ever going to find a donor in time for my transplant?" Sharon asks in hopes of a miracle. "I know this is easier said than done, Sharon. You need to relax and stay calm for your health as we wait for a donor. When a donor comes along and the doctor says they're a match, you'll be on your way to getting a new kidney. We just got to have faith, honey." Trevor, Sharon's husband responded with reassurance. "I just hope it all happens before my kidney decides to give up on me...

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“A tribute to Ms Chang” by CHRISTINA GS

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Sara gazed thoughtfully at her parents while holding a letter. All her hard work and sacrifices had paid off. She was accepted to pursue the Electrical Engineering degree programme at Universiti Pertanian Malaysia in Selangor. Being the eldest of 9 siblings, she knew that her family could not afford to pay the university entrance fees. Her father was only a settler in Felda Gunung Besout, working on a palm oil estate. Sara planned to decline the offer but decided to inform Ms Chang first regarding her decision. Ms Chang was her class...

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“P. T. Barnum, Anonymous and Magnanimous” by Edward J. McCoul

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“P. T. Barnum, Anonymous and Magnanimous!”Phineas Taylor Barnum, better known as P.T. Barnum, was a man of many talents. He was a showman, a businessman, and a philanthropist. He was the kind of man who always had a smile on his face, and he loved nothing more than making people happy.The American Museum, Barnum's grand entertainment attraction, drew millions of visitors to the intersection of Broadway and Ann streets in New York.The museum was a five-story marble structure filled with a wide variety of exhibits and attractions. In addition ...

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“Trophy” by Poppy LaC.

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(TW: Gore and Violence) Adrienne slipped on her blue surgical gloves, walking into the morgue she works at. The pitter-pattering of rain made a calming environment unlike the harsh, cold metal room. Her glove squeaked as she pulled out her subject of today: Karie Shiren. Gagging, as always, Adrienne set the stiff, porcelain body on the table. A cut was down the chest, open and rotting. She did her usual routine, checking if any body part was missing or damaged. Midway through the process, she noticed a vital thing. Several of Karie's ribs we...

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“The Donor” by Glenna Agnew

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THE DONOR #3 Kiera Rose lay in the hospital bed and watched the drip, drip, drip of the I.V. as it ran down the pole and into the back of her hand. She turned her head slowly and carefully to the right and noticed a huge bouquet on the table parked at the foot of the bed. Further to her right a window sill covered with multicoloured roses filled her view. A virtual bower of heady floral displays and dark leafy foliage. The scent was somehow overpowering, cloying and slightly nauseating. They were all roses, of course, her signa...

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“Choices” by Tammy Battaglia

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***This story contains sensitive content relating to abuse and teen pregnancy.***“I’m pregnant,” Tracy breathed, dropping her eyes to her hands, folded in her lap. The sound of basketballs bouncing and hitting the backboard seemed to add punctuation to her words.“Why do I care?” Ben sneered back then rolled his eyes.“Because it’s yours. You’re the only one I’ve been with.”“And I’m I supposed to believe that? I don’t know who you’ve been screwing around with. I only know I was first.”Tracy winced. She should have expected his response. He had...

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“The Man in the Station, the Lump in the Box, and the Woman in the Pine Tree's Shade” by Jarod Smith

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Lyle sat in the Thinker’s pose, brooding over the red lump before him.What brought you here? The question of who seemed less useful, really.The lump had yet to make a noise, eerily frozen in an expression that seemed to precipitate a sneeze. Yet the vitals were good, and any minute now the lump would be whisked away for professional care.In this strangest moment, Lyle was alone.*Outside, the day was warm for the snow on the ground. The weekend air was only occasionally disturbed by the slushy passage of cars. As the drip and trickle of iceme...

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“Paying it Forward” by Herbert Perez

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My feet are killing me and it’s only 8 O’ clock, I have four more hours left till I can go home and take a nice warm bubble bath with some melodic house mix by DJ Korolova. “Valentina, Valentina I need some more napkins over here please and some water get over here.” Oh man, this man is so annoying, he’s been a regular for the past few months and is a pain in my ass ever since I turned him down but that hasn’t deterred him coming since the food and ambiance of this place keeps bringing him and other regular customers back. I can’t say I blam...

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Write a story about someone who receives — or makes — a life-changing, anonymous donation.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 24 stories

“Six Months” by Kristin Chambers

“Hidden Miracle ” by Tamara Page

“A tribute to Ms Chang” by CHRISTINA GS

“P. T. Barnum, Anonymous and Magnanimous” by Edward J. McCoul

“Trophy” by Poppy LaC.

“The Donor” by Glenna Agnew

“Choices” by Tammy Battaglia

“The Man in the Station, the Lump in the Box, and the Woman in the Pine Tree's Shade” by Jarod Smith

“Paying it Forward” by Herbert Perez

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Set your story in a staff room of an essential profession that is often undervalued — nurses, cafeteria staff, sanitation workers, etc.

Write a story from the point of view of a sidekick, or someone who is happy to stay away from the limelight.

Write a story that includes the phrase “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”

Write about someone who is learning to recognize and take credit for their own achievements.

Contest #195

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