Write a story with a big twist.

Posted in Dramatic on Sep 16, 2024

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“Yellow Journalism” by C.J. Carlin

Submitted to Contest #260

“I want you to look into this exploding pig story. Oh, and I need an update on the Amazing Goat Boy. Write up a sighting, will you? Once you get back from talking to the farmer.”My boss, editor of the tabloid newspaper Headlines, Hector Shaffield, dropped an envelope addressed to the paper onto my desk. I picked it upand pulled the handwritten letter out. Some farmer out in Iowa claimed that his prize hog had simply exploded one day. The letter writer had gone into graphic detail. What had probably happened was the pig had died days pr...

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“The Last Turnover” by Bob Faszczewski

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After spending my high school gridiron career on the bench watching spoiled rich kids get all the glory I made up my mind to burst across the goal line of life and even the score with those who had blocked me for so long I didn’t realize that running in for that touchdown would run out the clock on my journey. My teen y...

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“Risen” by Laura Camacho Frias

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My name is Leo, and I am thirteen. I live with my parents, my sister, my little brother, and our two dogs. Our days were always ordinary and boring until my mother decided to leave the house one month ago for ten days. Dad never told us where she was and tried to keep the calm around the house, but when she finally returned, she told us three things that would help us to understand. The first was that she needed some alone time from everyone; the second was that she had broken up with her mother; the third was that her deceased father, the g...

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“Who's the Ugliest of All” by Kay Reeves

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Who's the Ugliest of All? Rooting through the piles of junk on the shelves, a glint caught Maria's eye. The 'antique' shop had been a disappointment so far, little more than the kind of bric-a-brac more suited to a car boot sale. She reached past the mismatched china and lifted out a small mirror in a beautifully carved wooden frame. The mirror was being held by two stunning female figures, naked but with their modesty preserved by their long hair, which tumbled down almost to their knees. The base of the frame was a male figure,visible only...

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“The Roles We Play” by Debbie Wingate

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"Richard, as we established in your first session, they’re yours. The information you share stays in this room. We are now in your third visit, and it’s mimicking the first two. You haven't said a word for twenty-five minutes. If you aren't going to utilize the time—" "Well, Stanley," Richard interrupted. He uncrossed his legs, leaned forward on the small sofa, and continued. "As you just pointed out, it's my time. You're still getting paid, so what the hell do you care?" Not even trying to hide his smugness, he leaned back, and casua...

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“A Haunting” by Laura Shell

Submitted to Contest #260

He was right there. Standing behind Sam, off to his right side. Sam felt the breath of the male creature on his right ear, which gave him chills starting at his neck, racing down his back, to his right arm, cooling that arm as if doused in ice water. The first time the male figure appeared, Sam instinctively elbowed him before he whirled around to confront him face-to-face. His elbow went right through him. Horrified, Sam tried to shove the eyeless naked man. Again...he made no contact with whateverinthehellitwas. That had been two days ago....

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“La Última Estación (The last station).” by Irving Soto

Submitted to Contest #260

Quick clarifications: First, in Spanish, there’s a pun that’s lost in translation. The word for “season” and the word for “station” are the same in Spanish: “Estación”, hence the tittle of the story; second, Metrobus, is a type of public transportation here in Mexico, imagine it as a blend between the subway and a car, which has stations next to the car lanes. The last metrobus station seemed about to melt under the burning light of the spring sun. It was three o’clock, and not even the slightest breeze was blowing. It was so hot that ...

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“The Villain” by Dana Orr

Submitted to Contest #260

It was cold, wet, and rainy. She stalked the caravan, watching them trekking slowly on their excursion. She’s been tracking them for days. Watching them slow down their pace, then pick it up. They’ve only stopped for three things; water, rest, and skirmishes. She’s been present for two of these skirmishes. But stayed out of sight, out of mind, perceiving their skills and tactics. They don’t know she’s here. That’s an impossibility. She’s been trained for this. But nothing could’ve prepared her for this. Nonetheless, if they knew ...

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“Double Shot” by AppleJuicePunch Adam Jason Pierce

Submitted to Contest #260

Try working a life of sin sometimes; it can be damn busy. Still can’t say Wake is loaded with stiffs, like some other jobs. I only have one boss to answer to, and he is rarely around. He has too many different clients to bother me. As for me, a femme with slim hands serving coffee nine-to-five from a stand smaller than the box, I got my shoes –eh, there could be worse. Trust me, I’ve seen them devils and the damned in their suits, be-robed or otherwis...

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“Sojourner” by Maya Novis

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I stared out the front viewport of my ship at the cold, distant stars, and flipped through the radio stations for the third time in the past hour. There had been nothing good on since we left Mars two days ago. This leg of the trip was always especially boring. Reception of any kind was spotty between the Outer Giants, and this shipment was going all the way to Neptune.I lit another cigarette, noting with resignation that the ashtray was overflowing. Again. My nerves were frayed and my usual habits were doing nothing to help. Smoke choked th...

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“Orange Notice” by Paul Littler

Submitted to Contest #260

The sudden turbulence made me grip the seat nearest me as I returned down the aisle. My hand lightly touched the hair of the woman sat in front of me and she pulled away, frowning, so I gave an apologetic smile. “Her phone is already on,” I whispered to Millray, sat beside me. A warning bonged as the ‘please fasten seat belts’ sign flashed overhead. “Ladies and Gentlemen, we are approaching Zurich Airport, please fasten your seatbelts and please keep...

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“Even the shadows are green” by David Brown

Submitted to Contest #260

EVEN THE SHADOWS ARE GREEN By DAVID DAEE 1546 Once, life on Earth had been a garden of Eden. But after centuries of abuse by man, it was dying. Earth was in a lamentable state. Coastal town’s water supplies were destroyed by constant hurricanes and tainted with salt water and pollution. With global warming, rain on most of the planet has become a luxury, and drought has destroyed the majority of the farming areas. The fertile soil whe...

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“Break” by Heidi Selig

Submitted to Contest #260

Break Once there was a man, tall and easy, with that skinny raw-boned charm that seems to come distinctly from out west. When he smiled, it was as if some distant western sun broke through the clouds and burned away the chilly eastern grayness. Without so much as a warning I found myself leaning towards him like a sunflower, petals unfurling against his unexpected warmth. We played country music together, Patsy Cline, George Jones, Hank Williams, and such, was all I thought about him. I had barely noticed him, except his freakish tallness, w...

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“The Bell” by Zach Roy

Submitted to Contest #260

On the third day of each month, it was tradition for my family to ring a very peculiar bell in our front yard before sunset. Why we did this was still a mystery to me. As a kid growing up, I always thought it was one of dads unusual habits that he picked up from his time in the military. No matter how much I researched the bell, however, I could not find anything related to the topic. Every other night at our estate played out as usual. Mom would cook dinner while dad toyed with something in the barn out back. My sister, Hannah, would ...

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“Dangerous” by Branson Kennedy

Submitted to Contest #260

Caution: There is strong language, mental instability of a couple characters, and violence.Note: The premise is to be like a manga/comic book style story. In a world full of fighters with super soldier abilities that they attain by using an energy called eco, there are several groups lurking in the shadows with all sorts of different intentions. There are empires and government alliances that will be briefly mentioned throughout this narrative. There are characters named Carter and Emily who are two Bellators that defected from the Bellator ...

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Write a story with a big twist.

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✍️ 189 stories

“Yellow Journalism” by C.J. Carlin

“The Last Turnover” by Bob Faszczewski

“Risen” by Laura Camacho Frias

“Who's the Ugliest of All” by Kay Reeves

“The Roles We Play” by Debbie Wingate

“A Haunting” by Laura Shell

“La Última Estación (The last station).” by Irving Soto

“The Villain” by Dana Orr

“Double Shot” by AppleJuicePunch Adam Jason Pierce

“Sojourner” by Maya Novis

“Orange Notice” by Paul Littler

“Even the shadows are green” by David Brown

“Break” by Heidi Selig

“The Bell” by Zach Roy

“Dangerous” by Branson Kennedy

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Write a story in which a character learns something unexpected about someone they thought they knew well.

Write a story about someone who realises the story of their life has been pre-determined — until they decide to divert from the expected path.

Write a story that includes the line, "I didn't see that one coming."

Write a story using the most clichéd twist of all; it was all a dream.

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