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

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“Through eye of local window” by Swapnil Kamble

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Through eye of local windowThe Train become medium of all salesman ,deafmen, beggars,handicapped, to hvae possible earnings, they strive to and gives space to them to earn. to beg or to stealing to pickpocket, garbage picker also uses train to collect throwing drinking water every day they also collecting from garbage bags or train luggage compartment by selling to scrap shop give them daily earning or wage of the dayLadies compartment also combed rushed by vegetable woman sales girl standing by the gate to sell by throwing or waving hand...

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“The Made Man” by Craig Major

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As the car barrelled down a grimy street more pothole than asphalt, Spill wondered how much bumping around the contents wedged into his trunk would feel. He also pondered about how breathable the burlap sack secured around said content's head was. Spill half-squinted-half-winced and shook his head firmly, as if trying to dislodge the thoughts from his cerebral cortex. "No," he told himself, "I can't keep thinking this kinda shit. Gotta stay focussed - I'm so close." Paolo Salvatore Spillinghela was gifted his full name by his paren...

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“Deal 'Fakir'” by Sana MysticWorld

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Writer -Sana's MysticWorldFiction written in 1/2 an hour . 7-9 minutes read.Excusez moi for any error.Storyline- Romance And ResilienceDeal - #QuarantineB/w 2 Dissimilar Souls from 2 different world.Backdrop - Indian subcontinent and Beautiful Valley in Europe--------------------They just met once...The girl at a concert to see her favourite famous septuagenerian singer perform live... along with her sister and friendsAt the end, all celebrities big time & small, matured veterans to upcoming talents et al assembled around lunch area su...

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“SWIM OR SINK YOUR CHOICE” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

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Shreyas was very happy and also sad at the same time. He was very happy because he was informed that he got selected in the interview he attended earlier and should join duty at their Delhi office. He was sad for the reason that, at that point of time there was no body at home with whom he could share the sweet news. His friends were not in town and his parents, particularly his mother had gone to temple. Only his grandfather was there. Grandfather was actually not his original grandfather, but that original grandfather’s youngest brother—hi...

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“Enough is Enough” by Gabby Carrizales

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The beautiful white dress was hung on the door. Makeup was being applied and hair was being done. The room smelled of lavender and hairspray. Bridesmaids giggled as they also prepped for the big day. The dress was ready to be put on. Everyone was gathered for more pictures. Bouquet in hand and- “Professor Davis, are we free to leave after the exam is complete?” A student waved her hand through the air. Erin was brought back to reality by the student in her last lecture of the day. She caught herself admiring her engagement ring that ...

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“Our Window” by J. Paul

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It was the end of the month. She was tackling a sales report in her bedroom/office, anxiously bouncing in her ergonomic swivel chair and humming a BTS bop erroneously. It was just about lunchtime. The day had flown by. Her morning was a monotonous string of head nods in Zoom meetings she may as well have not attended and passive-aggressive emails with the morons in finance. Her work, as awful as it sounds, validated her. And she was fine with knowing this sensitive truth. Although her recent conduct may suggest a strong lack of self, the eve...

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“The Waking” by Elizabeth Anne

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My hands were vibrating, every inch of my skin tingled as I walked past the podium. I could feel eyes staring into the back of my head. I knew she was trying to burn holes through my skull. Her glare wasn’t even the scariest thing about that moment. I turned to my left to be met with hundreds of people, gleaming at me. My mother was sobbing into her hand, holding onto my dad. The lady in front of me was smiling from ear to ear. Her hair was a dark green, trailing behind her shoulders so I didn’t know how long it was. Her entire outfit was bl...

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“Who Is Earl?” by Judith Buskohl

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She stood there looking at Earl and Marvis, she wondered how she was going to ask, tell them what she had just heard about the twosome. Earl would probably call her a troublemaker and punch her directly in the face, Earl had no problem hitting a woman that was spreading lies that would change his life, that would change Marvis’ life was a different story. One guy did and they had got into a yelling match which resulted in a fistfight. The other guy hasn’t been seen since that awful day, a day that changed how she looked at Ear...

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“The Wise Player” by Asriel Dreemurr

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A simple game of blackjack, what could go wrong? Well, a lot, considering this game could potentially kill everyone, or save everyone. The problem? The opponent was a T-126, the most advanced robot in the world. This robot was the head of the uprising that was currently in the process of killing every human that they deemed "unworthy". The only reason it had stopped its path of destruction was it's fascination with gambling and the idea of chance, which, it could not comprehend. It spent time trying to understand and comprehend this idea of ...

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“Qualifications” by Daniel K

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“Alright, where are they? There they are! Both of you on time, this is perfect.”Mr. Tussen looked up and down at the pair of applicants waiting on the office bench and pulled out two resumes from his briefcase. He motioned for them to follow him as they walked from the waiting room to his office with double doors. This place had been a labyrinth for many previous potential employees, all of which were declined for the sought-after position. Mr. Tussen shut the doors and circled around his desk, fixing all of his accolades and degrees that we...

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“The Mars Project” by Paul Blackburn

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Discover your perfect match, that’s what they said. Jessica hadn’t known what to expect when she signed up for the ‘Mars Project’, and she certainly didn’t expect to be standing where she was now, but this was it, too late to go back. She looked across at the man the algorithm had chosen for her. He wasn’t what she’d normally go for, he had blonde hair for a start. But the process was never wrong, infallible. One hundred percent accuracy guaranteed! The infomercials would always confidently boast on the success rate of the scheme. She watche...

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“The Show” by Nikki Van Coller

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Good evening sir. - Good evening. May I take your hat and coat? - Why, yes, yes you may. Very well, sir. Please follow me. My, what a fine coat this is, sir! Excellent workmanship. Handstitched, too! And the very, very best leather. - Why thank you. Yes, it was incredibly expensive. I bought it for the occasion. Wonderful. Wonderful. Well there it is. Safe and sound for co...

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“Gwen” by Amadi Racheal

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Chapter One Gwen, you’re running out of time is 7:30 already, what re u doing?” dad called on Gwen who was having a hard time deciding whether or not she was going to attend kin luck high school. It was really a mind blowing tale. Relocating to this up land town was really a bad choice. She had to leave her formal school and here she was thinking of how to face those whiz kids in high school. “Gwen darling, u had gotten b snappy. Am also good damn late for won pleasee honey” “Yeah dad. Am coming down right now’ Gwen rushed making her pen...

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“In Darkness” by Beck Broom

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You are standing on the edge of the precipice, and there is total darkness beneath your feet. It’s all encompassing, this feeling of leaden sickness. For all you know, you could already be falling. The radio is on in the background but you can hardly hear it, the mindless drone of adverts with happy families and upbeat, chirping pop music. They’re selling, but you aren’t buying. There’s something bigger happening here, and you’re determined to see it through to the end, wherever that may lead you. It’s not that you ever particularly knew...

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“The Result” by HBR Patel

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'No, brother. You can not defeat poverty with education,' said Leon and banged his fist on the rostrum. The audience did not laugh because the previous dialogues had established that point pretty much. But Abner failed to hide his smile. He said, 'So, you are saying that education is inapt to fight poverty. That our schools are useless and we must expel the teachers from their job because they are keeping this nation poor.' Leon dangled the hook, and Abner happily got entangled in it. By blaming teachers and schools, Abner involv...

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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

“Through eye of local window” by Swapnil Kamble

“The Made Man” by Craig Major

“Deal 'Fakir'” by Sana MysticWorld

“SWIM OR SINK YOUR CHOICE” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

“Enough is Enough” by Gabby Carrizales

“Our Window” by J. Paul

“The Waking” by Elizabeth Anne

“Who Is Earl?” by Judith Buskohl

“The Wise Player” by Asriel Dreemurr

“Qualifications” by Daniel K

“The Mars Project” by Paul Blackburn

“The Show” by Nikki Van Coller

“Gwen” by Amadi Racheal

“In Darkness” by Beck Broom

“The Result” by HBR Patel

🌟 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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