Write a story that includes the line “Have we met before?”

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“Deer and Cricket” by Kate Glissmeyer

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Cool, crisp air wiped away the warmth hanging around me the moment I stepped out of the office building. Your Space Interior Design really knew how to keep it’s employees toasty.It was Friday, and another stressful week at work was finally over, and all of the nettlesome clients would have to wait two and a half glorious days before they could complain to me again.Sit and Sip was only a few blocks away, and though I hurried, the biting breeze had my cheeks and nose rosy by the time the little golden bell above the door announced my arrival.T...

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“Broken Parole” by Nathan Chandler

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2110Liberty City, Florida Territory“Careful with that Pedro!” Antoine shouted. His crewmate stopped moving and edged his fingers away from live electric wires protruding from the AI Processor embedded in the hood of the Solaris Eclipse he was working on. Remembering their training Pedro stepped back to his tool station and retrieved non-conducting gloves. Antoine returned to his station to review his appointment log.At 15:30 he finished replacing the hydrogen fuel cells on a 2035 Quantum Flux, ancient but still going strong and amazingl...

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“A dance with a stranger” by Vivi Omeke

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I shoved some crumpled dollar bills into my pocket, put my headphones on, and walked out the door. Nothing like a serious dose of frostbite to warm your toes.Stepping out into the bustling chaos of Eos Ophir was like diving headfirst into a technicolor explosion after staring at a blank wall for hours.Skyscrapers did their thing and scraped the cloudy sky, flashy and bright billboards burned holes in my eyes and cars honked and screeched, which, by the way, didn’t help my poor ADHD ears in any way.I pulled out my phone and put in an earbud b...

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“"Have We Met Before?"” by Ally Gutierrez

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Marge wanted a dog. No. A puppy. Marge wanted a puppy. It had been four long months of wallowing in the cold, dark New York winter—trudging through ice and slush, pelted by the sting of freezing rain. It never snowed in the city—not the romantic white flakes that fell in places that had space and green and light. It was four in the afternoon, and there was barely a sliver of day clinging to the grey sky as Marge walked the eight blocks home to her puppy-less apartment after another day teaching ELA at an overcro...

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“Ways of The Wind” by Kira Akina

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(Preface: This story contains reference to natural disasters and the violence that can be caused by them.) How did I end up here in this place, in this palace, in this utopia of grandeur, dining with royalty and diplomats? I ponder how long I have been here and how far from home I am, as my eyes carefully scan the high ceilings of the vast library near the dining hall, where I await supper. Pacing leisurely, exploring in wonderment, my fingers gently brush the books one by one. I feel the texture change from one text to the next as my eyes ...

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“Where Have I Seen You Before?” by Kai Moon

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Vynn was sitting at the counter of the bar, sipping whiskey and watching the people chatting and dancing. It’s something he’ll never have a chance to do. Chatting, mingling, and enjoying others’ company? To him, it’s nothing but an obstacle. All he needed to do was complete his missions smoothly, swiftly, without any interruptions. He was the smart guy, the one who carefully calculated everything before he made a move. Smart guys didn’t need any friends.As he was plotting his next plan, a man sat in the empty seat beside him. The stranger wa...

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“Reunion.” by Brendan Csaposs

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The doors to the Huey P. Long surgery theatre swung open with a sterile creak, letting in a gust of warm, moist air from the corridor outside. Out there, it was a hot & muggy night – the kind that makes you feel like you’ve walked into some small cheap motel bathroom after someone has taken a long, nearly-scalding shower. But here, where everything was refrigerated and sterile, the air was as cool and crisp as a mouthful of nickels. Dr. Terrica Toussaint didn’t look up immediately. She was standing at the scrub sink, washing her ha...

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“Have We Met Before?” by Charlie-Rose Azalea

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I can’t remember the last time I truly had a great night out with a friend. It’s been far too long since I’ve taken time off to have fun in general. Ever since I graduated from college, it’s been all work work work. I feel like I faded away from most of my friends, whether we were separated from my lack of interaction or if they got busy with adult life, too. From time to time, I check in on social media, seeing who’s pregnant or who’s getting married next- I’m not surprised at all about those numbers given the state of my old hi...

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“One Night at the Twisted Elm” by James Barrett

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Built in 1890, the Twisted Elm is one of those old Irish pubs in Northeastern New Jersey that drips carved mahogany, fine leather, beveled mirrors, tuxedoed bartenders, and top-shelf, expensive booze. “The Elm” was originally intended to be a posh alcohol-laden retreat for the captains of industry on Wall Street. Guggenheims, Rockefellers, Woolworths, Morgans, Vanderbilts, et al would often pop in for a martini or three before heading home in their limousines to mansions and family dinners on the Gold Coast.During prohibition, The Elm became...

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“The Echoes of the Mountain ” by Emily Kilgore

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The Echoes of the MountainThe sloped hillsides and valleys below are bathed by the suns golden light. Leaves falling gently with the breeze. An perfect start to change of seasons in the small rural town of Dunlap. The air was rich with the scent of lavender, cedar, and pine. Surrounded by majestic peaks outlined by trees, ravines that held harbor to the creeks that flow year-round, the local communities built during the rise of the lumber industry long ago, now is home for those yearning for peace away from the hustle and bustle of urban lif...

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“Unfortunately Familiar” by Zoe Mikel-Stites

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I’m not what you’d necessarily call a social person. I like people. I love hearing life stories. I work with people daily at the hospital, and it’s incredibly rewarding. When I’m clocked out though, I prefer people watching. When you see people from a distance, you can catch the pieces of themselves that they usually keep hidden. The hidden lingering touches between two “friends”. The blank stare into a cup, that’s switched on to a glowing smile when someone says hello, then disappears just as fast when they excuse themselves. The eyes that...

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“Twinkle, my little soul” by Daria Hrytsenko

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The trees leaned towards each other to the point of weaving together into one black canvas. Moonlight could only pierce through the leaves here and there. That wasn’t enough to see a path underfoot—if there was one at all. His feet drowned in crunchy piles of what had already fallen. This year, as it seemed, the trees turned yellow earlier than usual – autumn wind did not chill his skin yet. In fact, it felt like the air itself froze into an unmoving veil.Kelsie strained his ears for an umpteenth time, hoping to hear at least a cricket somew...

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“Note To Self” by Steve Krysak

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The clock read 2:21 p.m., and Luke Keegland’s mind was focused on two things: Pac-Man and his own impending death. Luke couldn’t concentrate as the teacher droned away about integers and fractions. The classroom clock looked too much like the video game character Pac-Man. The two hands were positioned to form a gaping mouth within the circular frame, and Luke felt like one of those dizzied blue ghosts trying to avoid being eaten. Pac-Man was also the nickname given to Chris Sherman, not just because he was big and round, but because his mo...

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“Train Station Choice” by Z Hawthorne

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“Have we met before?” I turned at the question, curious at who would be speaking to me. I’d been standing alone on the platform, waiting for the next train. An auburn-haired woman, petite with sharp-edged features, stood behind me. Her head was cocked slightly to one side, large blue eyes locked on mine. Her black and yellow sundress was almost scandalously short, the thin straps contrasting appealingly with her snow white skin. Fascinated by her elegant features and porcelain coloring, I stared as the sun played over her face and hair...

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“Frappuccino ” by Angharad Roberts

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Katie was exhausted. University life was more hectic than she had been expecting. She had classes every day, tests every week, and her social life had become very exciting. She hadn’t been much of a drinker back at home but now – surrounded by thousands of other eighteen-year-olds – she went out clubbing at least twice a week and made good use out of the student discounts on shots and cocktails. She danced to cheesy pop music, took silly pictures in photo booths, and had personal chats with people she’d never met before in the girls’ toilets...

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Write a story that includes the line “Have we met before?”

Submissions are closed

✍️ 141 stories

“Deer and Cricket” by Kate Glissmeyer

“Broken Parole” by Nathan Chandler

“A dance with a stranger” by Vivi Omeke

“"Have We Met Before?"” by Ally Gutierrez

“Ways of The Wind” by Kira Akina

“Where Have I Seen You Before?” by Kai Moon

“Reunion.” by Brendan Csaposs

“Have We Met Before?” by Charlie-Rose Azalea

“One Night at the Twisted Elm” by James Barrett

“The Echoes of the Mountain ” by Emily Kilgore

“Unfortunately Familiar” by Zoe Mikel-Stites

“Twinkle, my little soul” by Daria Hrytsenko

“Note To Self” by Steve Krysak

“Train Station Choice” by Z Hawthorne

“Frappuccino ” by Angharad Roberts

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A character crosses paths with a stranger who looks eerily familiar.

A chance encounter brings together two old friends who have changed in surprising or strange ways.

Two strangers discover they have a hidden connection that alters their understanding of each other and themselves.

A character finds a clue or object linking them to a stranger.

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