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

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“Forever Young” by Steve Kaye

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“So, what are you gonna do?”“About what?”“Your marriage.”“I don’t know.”“You’re miserable. She checks up on you at work. She reads your e-mails when you’re not home. She even reads your texts when you're sleeping.”He was right. His little cousin, who wasn’t so little anymore, was right. Benny Cohen was fifteen years younger than Dean. The relationship was more than two family members. Dean Gibbs thought of his cousin as the little brother he never had. Benny learned to appreciate his cousin’s guidance. Upon entering high schoo...

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“Spilling the Tea” by Stephanie Jeannot

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It was always nice being in close contact with him. It seemed that all my pent-up frustration would somehow just go away whenever he was close. He had the calmest personality and made me laugh like a loon. He occupied my spirit through the sun and through the moon.I couldn’t tear my eyes away from him when I saw him. If our meetings were a game of baseball, it was like leveling the playing field just by sipping on our occasional cups of tea together. A circular flow of energy would just drench me like the Niagara Falls. I was brought to life...

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“Dying Breath” by Hadia Abbas

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Her granddaughter was looking at her with pitying eyes. Aurora hid a smile. "Don't worry, Addie. I'll be perfectly fine."Addison stifled a frown. "But Gram-" Aurora brought up her finger for a flat 'no'. "Go out and enjoy your time with friends. It's my day to have tea with Lorelei."Addie sighed. "Gram, you know she..." She hesitated. Aurora tilted her head slightly, the perfect picture of innocent confusion. "Yes?" Addison sighed. "Nothing Gram. Say... Hi to her for me?" Aurora smiled, the wrinkles on her forehead deepening despite. "...

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“Spring Blossoms” by Lauren Oertel

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The first day of every new season; that’s when I see her. The idea came to me easily because she was one of those rare gems of a human who took delight in the small things like that. Each weather change, wildflower, or falling leaf made her pause in admiration. She knew how to savor those moments and celebrate the beauty of the world around us at every chance. Last time, in December, I left my car and rushed to our spot in the blistering wind, scolding myself for leaving my hat and gloves behind. It was fine though, we made a fire and s...

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“Same Time Next Year” by Annie Mcpherson

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Jillian swept her overgrown bangs out of her peripheral vision and tucked them behind her ear. Her mousy brown hair was starting to unravel from the messy bun she had hastily thrown it in earlier that morning. Passing the larger dining room table, Jillian set the smaller table in her kitchen nook. Two of her great-grandmothers cups, slightly cracked but not broken; white bone with paisley flowers faintly caressing the cups. The sun would be shining through the bay window at 2:00. Just in time for tea. Jillian capered to the cu...

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“The Shell” by J U L I A N N A 🥀

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There was once a man who stole a shell from the Sea. Enamored by its beauty, he took it from the sand and grasped it in his fingers. It was unlike anything he had ever seen before. Gold wrapped the long spiral and it was flecked with silver. How magnificent this shell was, the man thought. He ran back to his wife, waiting up on the sandy dunes. “My dear wife,” he said, “Look what I have found!” He displayed the shell, but did not hold it out too far, for fear she would touch it. “Oh, how breathtaking” she gasped. “Do you think th...

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“Trudy” by Elsa Cukierman

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She raises the cup up to her lips, steadying the wrist of her left hand with her right. She’s starting to get old. She thinks about going to see a doctor about it, but she’s scared of asking questions she doesn’t want the answer to. For now it’s still manageable. Maybe she’ll ask Matt for advice when he arrives.The door rings.Speak of the devil. The woman pushes herself out of her seat and walks towards the door. The heaviness in her breath doesn’t escape her notice. The doorbell rings again, more insistently this time.Shit.“Hey, Trudy.” Her...

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“Swing.” by Mia Anderson

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“Katelyn, I know you’re there. Grandma doesn’t live here anymore so you don’t haveto worry.” I spoke into the sweet smelling air of my home. It was perfectly clear out but the pale pink curtains shuddered with fear as something zoomed by them. I smiled and casually poured out the green tea into a porcelain tea cup that matched the pastel floral tablecloth that had a few rips from over the years but it was still my favorite for these occasions. With a whisper in my ear and a swift movement of the chair across from me, I knew she was here...

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“Peace Offering” by Lauren Ford

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Mao inhaled the citrusy scent of the lush tea plantations of Hangzhou as the steam from the old teapot began to rise. He was reminded of the time his father had taken him there as a child of only eight years. “You shall never need to work like them, son. Your hands will stay clean and your back will stay strong. But you must work to keep them there for as long as possible. Make sure they perform their duties. An inquisitive mind in a peasant is a great danger. Always remember that.” He remembered watching their wide-brimmed hat...

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“ Ghost With a Tea” by Lynn Hester

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She can remember the first time she actually had tea with a ghost....or was it a dream? No the first time she had tea it was real, with real people. On Mother's Day every year, at the nursing home hosted a Mother's Day Tea complete with pretty tablecovers, real China teacups and teapots. It was complete with tea biscuits and a huge assortment of teas to suit every taste. There she met Ms. Pat. She was one of twenty plus other ladies there sharing the spotlight of a special occasion. Ms. Pat was one of her momma's possee. She preferred to not...

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“The Kettle Calls” by Jan Atkinson

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Today is the day. Darrel is coming over for tea. We don't see each other very often any more, I have been busy with my new job. I'm a dog walker now. Funny how things turn out, I don't even like dogs. As the water boils, I gaze out the kitchen window into the back yard. Darrel used to love digging in the garden, now, sadly, its nothing but weeds and such. The kettle calls. I reach for the tea bags and ready the pot. Darrel takes cream with his tea, not milk, cream. I glance out the window again as I open the fridge ...

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“Friends Forever” by Steve Cripwell

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Gordon wiped the top of the kitchen work surface and threw the cloth into the sink. He liked things to be clean and tidy before eating so, satisfied, he slid onto the dining chair. He ground some black pepper on his spaghetti and wrapped the pasta around his fork and put it in his mouth.‘Delicious,’ he spoke aloud, although there was nobody else in the room to hear him. It was a practice he’d come to use ever since Shelly, his wife, had died a year before. It helped him to combat the loneliness he felt every day when he came home to this emp...

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“Stupid ghost” by C. Fallaci

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Warm.That was the only thing I could think about as the sun shined on my form. The sky changed colors again, from Blue to a Bluish Peach color."How's it hanging bro?" This damn idiot wants to give me a heart attack doesn't he? "Don't say stuff like that!" I say, guilt clear in my voice. He floats down looking confused. "Why?....oh wait" This idiot.I remember clearly when Mom told me she couldn't find my brother anywhere in the house and his room door was locked. I also remember feeling super guilty when I saw him again, but he wasn't complet...

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“Forever in our hearts” by Nitika Sood

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The sun rose, surrounded by a halo of crimson and gold, and its warm rays filtered through the heavy curtains. She was already awake though and fully dressed. Dark hair, floating down to her shoulders in loose curls. Long lashes framing glassy grey eyes. Glossy red lips. A crisp white shirt and a loose black skirt. Sheer black stockings and patent pumps. She checked the the silver watch adorning her slim wrist. It was 6 o'clock. She had to meet Ava at nine, but there was nothing to be gained from sitting idle as the minutes ticked by so, she...

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“Tea, Party of One” by Melcina Martin

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How am I just realizing how annoying my alarm clock is? Did my mom turn the sound up? I reach over to snooze it but it had already stopped. It takes me moment but it makes me realize today is the day! I have a secret that I have yet to reveal to anyone apart from my pet Raven who I call my pet on account of her recent frequent visits to my window at my parents’ house in the mornings. But I don’t think she believes me. I used to get frequent visits from my best friend and we would go on all sorts of adventures. You know the kind that 16 year ...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 111 stories

“Forever Young” by Steve Kaye

“Spilling the Tea” by Stephanie Jeannot

“Dying Breath” by Hadia Abbas

“Spring Blossoms” by Lauren Oertel

“Same Time Next Year” by Annie Mcpherson

“The Shell” by J U L I A N N A 🥀

“Trudy” by Elsa Cukierman

“Swing.” by Mia Anderson

“Peace Offering” by Lauren Ford

“ Ghost With a Tea” by Lynn Hester

“The Kettle Calls” by Jan Atkinson

“Friends Forever” by Steve Cripwell

“Stupid ghost” by C. Fallaci

“Forever in our hearts” by Nitika Sood

“Tea, Party of One” by Melcina Martin

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

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