Write about a character who’s finally on the verge of achieving their lifelong dream.

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“10 Feet” by Erin F

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I was almost there. Just one more step, one more reach, and I would succeed. I would do what I had trained and prepared for my whole life. I would be rich. I could have everything that I’d ever only dreamed of. But… I was hesitating. All my life, I’d been training for this moment. Before I could walk, I was pulling myself up and across rocks and boulders, soldiering my way on with twice as much determination as anyone ten times my age. People assumed that it was because of my father’s legacy, but there was something more, something that ...

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“Tonight” by Stormy Meyer

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Tonight. Ava stared at herself in the mirror of her vanity in her bedroom. Her heart fluttered and her fingers tapped nervously against the polished wood. Tonight, was the night. She glanced down at the script that sat on the vanity in front of her, then back up at her reflection. 'Relax,' she told herself. 'You'll be fine. You've spent months rehearsing, the choreography is instinct, and your lines are memorized. You'll do fine.' And yet, she couldn't stop worrying. Maybe it was because she'd dreamed of this night for so long, an...

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“I want to live in america” by Jose Gonzalez

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Kirby rummpana was born in india. Remote village where everyone knew each other. They pretty much looked out and raised each other. So close to each other meant they had no privacy but the good thing was they had a strong support system in place. You could go over to your neighbor and get some sugar when you needed it. Many hungry nights his dad begged his neighbors for some leftovers. Kirby didnt know this he was a happy go lucky kid focused on girls. Typical. His family was of modest means, fancy they were not. They were born to a lower ca...

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“The First Kiss” by None-of Yourbizniz

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Jenny The monitors beep around me. I can't see anything, but I hear voices. Crying. I hear crying. I struggle to open my eyes, but they are glued shut. I can hear my parents. I feel like I'm drowning in my own body. I try to lift my arm, to say “Hey! I’m right here!” but my arm feels like it weighs a thousand pounds. I think back to how I even got here in the first place. And then I remember. We were in his car, driving home. I was looking at him, as he kept his eyes fixated on the road in front of us. “I had a great time with you.” I tried...

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“The Last Shift” by Rajesh Patel

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It took time but I made it… I remember, I went from working in the credit field to the telecom field. Two distinct fields with no concrete correlation. I had to take that new job. It was from one call center to another call center but the pay increase was significant. Almost 56%!!! Where I used to work, people were very friendly and we were a small team, a small department. I felt like we were a family. We were about twenty-five employees in that office. After some time, the tasks involved had become too monotonous. I would end up repeat...

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“Reino Dorado” by Hannah Sobczak

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“Alright, let’s stop here,” I paused and signaled to the party behind me. I surveyed the clearing as people began to put up tents. It was the seven month of our exploration looking for Reino Dorado. I had searched for nine long years, dedicating my life to the discovery of the ancient Aztec kingdom. I pulled my leatherbound journal out of my backpack, and sat down on the ground to report today’s findings. My intern and younger cousin, Tasha, approached me cautiously. She knew I was getting a bit restless. “Sabrina?” she asked. “What would ...

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“Fairytales endings don’t exist” by Sophia Lloyd

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When i was growing up my mother was overly relaxed in probably every way and my father was worrywart, consistent with his nagging. The two of them were quite the pair if I don't say so myself, they had absolutely nothing in common aside from the fact that they both loved every one of the Star Wars movies and they were constantly annoyed with one another. Yet somehow they managed to never really, truly fight in any sense of the word. I mean clearly, they would get annoyed with one another constantly, to the point where being in the same room...

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“Root Beer and Memories” by Sam Hershey

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“Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19 At times like this when I am alone, just me and my thoughts, with nothing to really focus on, and I can slow down, I like to think back, to ponder and to think about where I have been. Yes I remember what Isaiah 43:18-43:9 tell me, I do not consider it hypocritical though, because the people who this verse...

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“The Y program” by Svetlana Shemena

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“Congratulations, mister Hobbs, we reconsidered our options and decided to offer you a part in our project. We hope you realize that usually, we do not give second chances. This is your lucky moment.” “Like for real?” that was the first thought to cross his mind. “What are you five? Say something smart, quick!” his inner dialog started turning into an inner fight, “Say something before they think you’re crazy!” “I am honored. Honestly, when I saw an incoming call from your office, I thought that I forgot something during my first in...

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“Daddy” by Chris D

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A life long dream when you're a kid is nothing. It had been your life long dream when you were six to conquer the ice cream mountain at the shoppe down the block. You'd ended up with a tummy ache, caramel smeared lips crying out to your daddy as he hoisted you into his arms and carried you home. When you were a teen, you had claimed it was your life long dream to become a performer. Your parents entertained the notion and sent you off to summer camp, and you stood on that final stage, fingers clamped onto that microphone like it was th...

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“The reunion” by NK Hatendi

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Botoro had been the centre of attention after reporting his visit to meet an official at the Department of Services and speak his mind. Now slumped precariously under the msasa tree; he was stone-cold to the touch. No one had noticed when his soul departed. Life at the old people’s home had its routines. After completing the daily duty roster, the residents would sit in the shade day in and day out, Botoro among them. Despite the persistent warnings from the Superintendent on the hazards of smoking untreated tobacco, the smokers continued t...

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“Home Sentinel” by Zethu Dlamini

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William drove his old Volkswagen Beetle to the bar on the other side of town, one of the only two bars in the small town of Talitha. He dragged his feet, his exhaustion evident after a long day at work. He ordered a drink and found himself a table in a subtle corner and flipped open his laptop. He was engrossed when he heard loud noises from outside the bar; William watched closely as a small group of people emanated from a shiny black 1959 Cadillac Sedan.Three ladies stepped out flanking the only man in the pack - he had black wavy hai...

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“Expectations ” by Kate Lallave

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Shift to the left foot then the right, kick a pebble boredly. Listen for the grinding of that annoying diesel engine. Tilt head up, straighten lips, shift stance again. It takes a lot of concentration to control the nuances of another person. All of the little ticks that are supposed to come naturally are suddenly as complex as a well-woven spider web. Something even more complicated was the fact that I was controlling my own nuances at the time. As the clumsy yellow bus approached the curb I was standing on, my eyes grazed t...

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“The sky is the limit” by Arathi Raghuveer

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“Fanny, wake up, its time for your regular aerobics classes followed by Zumba dance classes and not to forget your regular salsa “Mom, I know my routine, please don’t pester me I am tired I need to get some sleep”. With a huff Fanny’s mom Shirley went out of her bedroom. Fanny a 19 year old in her late teens was a great dancer and her moves and turns were a feast to the audience. At a very young age she had mastered the art of dance. A contemporary movement, hip hop style or a robotic perfection, she was the master in all dance forms. Her da...

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“A Dream is Just a Dream” by Rachel Rozelle

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Good morning beautiful new day. Today is the day that I finally get that deal. That long awaited book deal that has been driving my every word since I was twelve. This is that day no other day could ever be as bright. I just turned 38 and it has been a very long journey, but the trip was not in vain. Most people at my age have already made it if they are going to that is, so yay me! I have so much to do to prepare. I best get a move on it before the day gets away from me…… The smell of coffee, half café, energized the air and woke i...

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Write about a character who’s finally on the verge of achieving their lifelong dream.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 135 stories

“10 Feet” by Erin F

“Tonight” by Stormy Meyer

“I want to live in america” by Jose Gonzalez

“The First Kiss” by None-of Yourbizniz

“The Last Shift” by Rajesh Patel

“Reino Dorado” by Hannah Sobczak

“Fairytales endings don’t exist” by Sophia Lloyd

“Root Beer and Memories” by Sam Hershey

“The Y program” by Svetlana Shemena

“Daddy” by Chris D

“The reunion” by NK Hatendi

“Home Sentinel” by Zethu Dlamini

“Expectations ” by Kate Lallave

“The sky is the limit” by Arathi Raghuveer

“A Dream is Just a Dream” by Rachel Rozelle

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Start your story with one character telling another, “It doesn’t count if you’re already planning your defeat.”

Halfway through a fierce competition, your character is given the opportunity to cheat their way to victory: do they take it?

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Write about a contest with life or death stakes.

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