Write a story that includes characters who are aware they are a work of fiction.

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“Coauthor Catastrophe” by Kaycee Johnson

Submitted to Contest #32

"For the last three chapters, the Coauthors have been at war. They have ripped the pages of our lives apart, erased loved ones completely, and considered unbearable plot twists! Never before have the characters of a book with such potential been so abused by their masters. It is time to take matters into our own hands. They have provided us with the means and the matter to change our story, to ensure our happy ending! We must take action, before they finish this final chapter, and stop the pen from pillaging our purpose!" The crowd screamed ...

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“Real world panels ” by Onica Bobo

Submitted to Contest #32

The mysterious dark figure who always gave life to new creations stood in front of their desk ready to create once again. They prepared for another night of work, to create the fantasy world so many people loved to watch. With every stroke of their pen they brought life to yet another world, they had know idea what would come out of their attempt. Every time they began they let the world guide them, telling them what to create, what to draw. They set their pen down for the night, closing the door for the night. ...

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“To Make a Difference” by Ashley Rose

Submitted to Contest #32

tap tap tap I tap the border that separates fantasy to reality. I sigh. It's been a few weeks since I've realized my true self. It was a shock when I first realized and I was nervous about the situation I'm in, but now I just feel numb. A long while ago, I finished a quest, a mission that I dedicated my life to do. The journey took me two years to finish and a lot of losses in between. In the end, I got all I've ever wanted. I had all the treasures I need, no more people to hold me down, and I was happy. I went home to sleep and when I wok...

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“Realistic Fiction” by Justin Hayden

Submitted to Contest #32

It was a normal day and I- “No! You are not going to create yet another story about me, narrator! And stop talking as if you are me when you aren’t!” “Well how else am I supposed to make a living?” “I don’t know, maybe get a normal job rather than impersonating people!” “Well that’s no fun!” “Just leave me alone and find someone else!” As he walked away angrily- “I said stop didn’t I?!” “Well you seemed to be upset t...

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“The Portal” by Sam Gerhart

Submitted to Contest #32

It was a normal day, the day that I, Dr. Maniacal, found out I wasn't real. I was dealing with some (former) enemies of mine and was working on a new device. I had made many “projects” over the years, each more promising than the last. Or so I thought. Most of my inventions have been viewed as useless by the Board of Smart Scientists, a.k.a. the BOSS. One of my first inventions, the Returner worked well, it sent things back to where they came from, but people didn't like to be sent back to the hospital when they were accidentally hit by it. ...

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“VICTORY” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

Submitted to Contest #32

Saturn was getting bored and it tried bullying the cool Fairy. “See, I am the king of vices and you are the queen of virtues. Let us play a game today. Let us choose a person and apply our forces and see who wins. I know in these modern days of Kaliyuga, I have a stronghold on anyone and everyone. But still, let us give a try. What do you say?”Fairy retained her cool calm posture and replied.“I am not into any game. I shall be a mere spectator. You do what you want to do. I will count till ten and you spot your victim and start.”“Why ten? 3-...

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“My Fictional Life” by Christina Lyon

Submitted to Contest #32

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to become a character in a story? Let me just say, it is not something that I personally enjoy. I don’t have any control over my actions because the writer must create them for me as well as speak just as I am to you right this minute. I am fully aware that I am a work of fiction so don’t be surprised about it. Let me just go ahead and introduce myself that way you can get an idea about me. My name is Jane Mayberry and I am twenty-two years old. I currently go to college for art, I work in a cloth...

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“Just a Dream” by AJ Hunter

Submitted to Contest #32

Every morning I wake up in the arms of the man I love. Sometimes we wake up alone, other times we wake up in the big massive puppy pile of bodies my family creates. But every morning a nagging presence of someone watching me followed me throughout the day. The most private moments revealed to this ghostly apparition. Sometimes days go by and this presence isn't around. Days, where I can go about my day and the presence is gone. The missing apparition alarmed me, throwing me off-kilter more so than the days the presence was near. Once I remem...

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“Character Development” by Tianna Johnson

Submitted to Contest #32

That was a hell of a way to die. He looked down at the words being typed, his mouth hanging open in awe. Or horror. He couldn’t decide. It’s not like it was his choice anyway. He glared through the computer code at the human so vigorously invested in each letter she typed.“What the hell is your problem,” he yelled in vain. The human didn’t even blink. He knew he couldn’t be seen or heard, but that wasn’t going to stop him. “Not only did you put me in a car crash, but it drove off the road and into the lake? Who the hell is sup...

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“The Wished for Man” by Sarah Shere

Submitted to Contest #32

Maria set down her pen on the open notebook in front of her. She sighed as she took off her glasses and massaged her forehead. “This is ridiculous,” she thought, “What am I doing? This isn’t right. It has to end. I have to make it end.” Straightening herself in her chair, she took a deep breath, put her glasses back on, and bent over her desk with pen in hand. Suddenly, she heard Michael enter the room and slowly come up behind her. His voice was gentle and sad. “Please, don’t do it.” Maria sat still, keeping her head down. Michael sat in th...

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“A Mother’s Other; A Toilet’s Toil (Family Rites)” by Nick Denton

Submitted to Contest #32

At 11:00 p.m, a text message awoke Jack. It explained, in no uncertain terms (as all things ought to be explained), all which required explanation. John, Jack’s roommate, was shaken awake. “John. You up?” asked Jack. “Yeah,” said John, rubbing his eyes with the heel of his palm, “what’s up?” “Text.” “Oh. You got both?” John yawned. “Neither, forgot it was happening today. Fifteen bucks if you do it,” said Jack. “Twenty-five, and I’ll get Jenny as well. Fifty total,” said John. “Fifty!? I can just— ” John grabbed the phone from Jack’s hand an...

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“If You Knew You Were Fictional ” by Matthew Thorsen

Submitted to Contest #32

Alex turned on his police siren. He was chasing a thief who'd just robbed the Brooklyn museum. "This is officer Vega, I have the target in my sights, do you copy?" A woman on the other line crackles over Alex's speaker. "This is officer Collins, I believe the target stole a massive Alexandrite stone, it's a very rare gemstone that could be sold for thousands of dollars. " "Why would someone try to steal the Alexandrite in broad daylight?” Officer Collins sighed heavily into her mic. "It's always those dam authors. Always wanting to create a...

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“the one who would not get away” by Jaime Gutierrez

Submitted to Contest #32

“Look bob, I know times have been rough, with your mother dying and all, but that does not excuse you from your late payment.” “You know I don’t have the money. I need more time.” Bob looked more and more frightened at the fact the he may die today.“The boss is not going to be pleased.”“Look, I have a way to get the money, but it involves some blood.”“Don’t say stuff like that, the readers are listening.”“I don’t care if they hear or not.”“Ok, but whatever you are going to do, do it.”Little did these 2 know, they were not alone in that ...

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“Just hanging in there” by Brianna Hudson

Submitted to Contest #32

Hanging. Not the best way to go. Suffering from strangulation. Your loss of all feeling. The pain of the last breath. Timothy Bleakley, known as Dusty. Dusty for his overpriced, watered down, drugs he sells at Blackstorm Correctional Facility. Found dead by strangulation. A rope tied over his neck, strangulation caused by him hanging in the middle of his jail cell. Good thing this is just a story or that would suck. I’m Brad. Brad Miller. A new detective for the Los Angeles Police Department. Ever since I first started in the LAPD no one has...

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Write a story that includes characters who are aware they are a work of fiction.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 74 stories

“Coauthor Catastrophe” by Kaycee Johnson

“Real world panels ” by Onica Bobo

“To Make a Difference” by Ashley Rose

“Realistic Fiction” by Justin Hayden

“The Portal” by Sam Gerhart

“VICTORY” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

“My Fictional Life” by Christina Lyon

“Just a Dream” by AJ Hunter

“Character Development” by Tianna Johnson

“The Wished for Man” by Sarah Shere

“A Mother’s Other; A Toilet’s Toil (Family Rites)” by Nick Denton

“If You Knew You Were Fictional ” by Matthew Thorsen

“the one who would not get away” by Jaime Gutierrez

“Just hanging in there” by Brianna Hudson

🌟 Similar prompts

Write about someone who works an average job — but incorporate elements of magic into it.

Write about a person who meets with the ghost of an old friend for tea every so often.

Write about two people in a relationship. One of them has special powers, the other does not.

Write a story about someone who can pause time or re-live old memories at will.

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