Write about two characters on the verge of a life-changing event, but one has rigged the outcome.

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“Man Of Wealth” by Shahir Usmani

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His face becomes pale, and he was in shock as he realized who that weird old man really was. He tried to control himself but was delirious with emotions. To make sense of this we need to go back few years when it all began. A well-off aspiring businessman was having a morning run in the park. Jack was a successful entrepreneur and a man of wealth. Though it was not the same for him all his life as he was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth. It was a pure commitment and dedication that led towards his success. Having qualities suc...

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“Deceive” by Arathi Raghuveer

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“I don’t remember anything, please don’t try to tweak my memories and irritate me with you weird questionnaire. Leave me alone will you “, Sana yelled. She was gasping for breath, with disturbed palpations and perspiring body, she was shivering to death. “Fine , now don’t panic, I won’t trouble you further, but the interrogation is not complete yet , I give you a few days time to recover, you have to remember the incidents from your past “. “Noooo” she screamed again. The chief investigation officer Jason was very adamant; he wanted to fin...

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“"Minus"” by Anora Merten

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I’m not sure why, or even how this whole thing happened. My parents told me a bunch of complicated things about volcanic eruptions and how the sky was full of ash, and how it wasn’t safe to be outside for long periods of time anymore, or even at all. Now a desolate Earth lurks just outside the doors of my home. Those things had torn into the only remaining houses on my old neighborhood block. The ash-filled sky out there is dull, the air thick with smoke. But Minus, my AI, made me a beautiful home that allows me to be safe and entire...

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“Tod Becomes A Villan” by Marian Reiley

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Tod had been working on his Bucky Ball model for days. He had looked up the structure for his science fair project. Tod felt like this was the day he would win the Scholarship Prize. It was his junior year at Openheimer Highschool. Tod had known he loved chemistry. He wanted to go to Harvard and become a world famous Research Scientist. The science fair offered a scholarship to the first place winner. Tod needed it if there was hope of paying for any college education! He wasn't the only one who wanted it, obviously, but the only ...

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“Wildcard” by Hikmat A

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DISCLAIMER: I know and understand nothing about poker or cards, so take none of this as true lol The Queen of Hearts is losing. As she loses, she is dying. And even in death, she has her signature glare and red lipstick, never missing a beat no matter the circumstances. The glare is on me now as I scurry round the table to add hot water to the waiting china cup, carefully plopping in two spoons of sugar and, as discreetly as I can, the powdered medication. I don’t stir, she hates for me to do that. I lift the tray cautiously&...

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“Biggie” by Onuegbu Ovie

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Biggie Biggie saw the movie Notorious and like himself, liked his nickname— American rapper, no school but more money than Teacher. Mixing cement and carrying gravel for concrete casting made Biggie money. He liked work, people liked him. He worked and was very happy. His head pan load made others looked bad, Biggie wouldn’t stop working. He loved to do it but seeing the girls alone, he was no N...

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“Checkmate” by Douglas Baker

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Checkmate 1 “There’s no easy way to put this, so I’ll just say it. This is the end.” Angelo spoke so matter-of-factly that his partner nearly missed his meaning. “What are you talking about?” Lynne stared across his paper-strewn desk. “The end of what?” “Us,” he said. “You, me, all of it.” He sighed. “It’s been a good run, we’ve had some good times, made some good money, but I want to do something else. I’m liquidating the business, moving out and moving on.” She stared, eyes sharp, mouth slight...

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“the Gabby Ghost of Timber Cove” by Walt Landers

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Don't ever ask Dan the handyman about the ghost of Timber Cove. Once, someone from the management office overheard Dan talking real quiet about what he sees now and then. He was called in and told never, never ever, talk about Earl, ever again. I think they knew that if folks heard about Earl, they would get real enthused about moving out of the park. It turns out that yes, I was the one that Dan was telling. Since then, Dan told me he would deny telling me a danged thang if I ever said anything ab...

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“Crossroads” by Rabin Prasad Kalita

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Rabin Prasad KalitaAn-Ex Air Warrior (India)Rabin1966@gmail.com“Crossroads”--------------Being stayed like a stick with my ailing dad for five long years, I lost two consecutive academic years on his hospitality. For this, I had no remorse. But the lesson I learned while sticking up with him is way ahead of any university teachings. Rather, I was blessed with the ability to surmount any unforeseen situation.“My son, the early bird catches the worm”, he repeatedly reminded me until the last gulp of air of his life. With his last breath spent ...

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“Slander Most Foul ” by George Davis

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In a center city office, siblings Christina Bryant and Steven Bryant sit with their mother Susan Bryant. They’re listening to the attorney read the last will and testament of Howard Bryant. Susan receives their mansion on Philadelphia city line and the summer house at Wildwood New Jersey and half of his bank account. Each child will get half of the remaining half of the bank account on their thirty-fifth birthday. However, there is a stipulation that states if there shall be an illegitimate child or out of wedlock by either child before the ...

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“The Never Ending Game” by Jessica Young

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Hi, my name is Victoria (Vikki) Keto, age 14, and I’m about to tell you how my entire life changed. All because of one stupid boy. My life was fine and dandy until my parents decided to move us across the country. I had to start a new school and had no friends. At least, that’s what I thought. There is this boy, Shawn Mako, who is my age, and he’s always so kind to me. I tried to tell my parents about my new friend but, they wouldn’t listen to me. Always telling me that boys are nothing but trouble and they will make you go insane. Destroy y...

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“The Work Trip” by Kate Emerson

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“Okay two pairs of pants, three shirts... Should I bring a nice dress or a casual dress?” I paced in front of my dresser. This was likely going to be my biggest convention yet. I still couldn't believe I'd been chosen to go. Here I was still only a level two in my career path and I was invited to go to the regional marketing convention! Of course, I worked my very hardest at all of the work I do, but still. I was only three years into my career. I'd made quick progress and my superiors always told me what potential I had, but what about t...

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“The Land of Angels” by Rogelio Rivera

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The Land of Angels The evening was turning crisp and cool. The lights from the traffic below shown like blood vessels of Los Angeles herself. The sound of the dirt below their feet and an LAPD chopper in the distance was the soundtrack to the night. Of course there were others hiking with them, but each party kept their distance. Various beams of light from hiker's flashlights served as beacons to the surrounding wildlife and tenants of the million dollar dwellings of the Hollywood Hills. Chris turned to his friend and said "Thanks for i...

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“Comet's white light” by Kiera Johnson

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Pure white light.Around me there were beings of all shapes and sizes, in stasis. Looking at themselves and their ephemeral bodies. All of them made of a slightly opaquer light. It was a sight no one on Earth could ever behold, and yet it feels like we were all here before.It was like the air was pure emotion. You breathed in the warm love, the suffocating suffering, the crisp anger. I looked closer. It was a place where white was not so white after all. I focused on a being right in front of me, must have been within my reach. You could see ...

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“A FORESEEN DEATH ” by Manya Munjal

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A FORESEEN DEATH A STORY BY MANYA MUNJAL The last water drop had come twirling down in the throat of Jane. It seemed no possible outcome to arise, which could lead to positivity. All the doors were closed, dreams shattered and of course lungs were puffed up. Down came an ant, sliding on the slope, and rising for its life. It seemed determined, both to survive and to kill. Thomas sat unappealingly on the peak of a rock, seeming both glee and mourn. ‘Where are we now? The sip of water is gone, we don’t have food and yes of course, we are lo...

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Write about two characters on the verge of a life-changing event, but one has rigged the outcome.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 90 stories

“Man Of Wealth” by Shahir Usmani

“Deceive” by Arathi Raghuveer

“"Minus"” by Anora Merten

“Tod Becomes A Villan” by Marian Reiley

“Wildcard” by Hikmat A

“Biggie” by Onuegbu Ovie

“Checkmate” by Douglas Baker

“the Gabby Ghost of Timber Cove” by Walt Landers

“Crossroads” by Rabin Prasad Kalita

“Slander Most Foul ” by George Davis

“The Never Ending Game” by Jessica Young

“The Work Trip” by Kate Emerson

“The Land of Angels” by Rogelio Rivera

“Comet's white light” by Kiera Johnson

“A FORESEEN DEATH ” by Manya Munjal

🌟 Similar prompts

Write about a character who can suddenly only “remember” their future, not their past.

Write about a character who’s had their future foretold from birth — but isn’t sure if they believe it.

Write about a character preparing to go into stasis for decades (or centuries).

Write about a character putting something into a time capsule.

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