Start your story with an ending and work backward toward the beginning.

Posted in Fiction on Oct 25, 2022

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“Bitten” by Iona Coppin

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Chrissy wondered how long he had been standing there, watching her. From the startled expression on his face, she could tell he wasn’t expecting to get caught. How many times had he done this before, uninterrupted? How many times had this little boy silently crept in through the window he had just darted out of and stood next to her bed while she slept? --- Chrissy’s alarm buzzed furiously on the bed side table, it was set to get increasingly louder and more urgent the longer she ignored it. Still it hadn’t woken her. Toni stormed into the ...

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“Past means Pain” by Anonymous 1

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Henry still felt nauseous from the flight. His red-rimmed eyes throbbed rhythmically with pain, while his left knee felt numb from sitting eight hours on the plane. He walked towards the bathroom, his eyes scanning his own reflection. Shit, he looks like a man who just woke up and ran straight to the airport. He combed his thinning hair with his hands and straighten his tie. He needs to look presentable, he's an actor, a stage performer. He needs to look like one. Henry clutched at his chest. He didn't know why he felt so nervous, it's not l...

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“Mind to Mind” by Debbie Teague

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Ari smiled. “You alone have successfully bridged the communication gap between our races. You have our gratitude and our blessing. Now our wisdom can be shared with those of your race and yours with us. Smile if you understand.” Ari’s forehead tingled. It felt warm, pulsing with energy. She began: “I come in peace wise one. Those of my race call you Twinkle because of the light that shines in your eyes, but I will call you something else if you prefer.” The dolphin shook his head. Silence continued from the...

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“Emma James PhD ” by Lyn VJ Bennett Wilson

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I have attended many graduation ceremonies through the years. First as a student, then as a professor, now as a psychologist for Repair Hope. This graduation was a bit special. Rhiannon Tremayne is simply, one of a kind. As her psychologist, I am proud to be part of this moment in her life. Cary Alden, my dear friend, and founder of Repair Hope sat on my right and on my left the indispensable Mrs. McCarthy, the household chatelaine. Cary sat up tall as the president of the Hospitality and Culinary Arts pro...

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“GUARDIANS OF TRUTH” by Julia Corliss

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The day after the last monument honoring the long dead soldiers who once fought for the Confederate States of America came down, one of the founding members of the Guardians of Truth was laid to rest in Cumberland Cemetery in Cumberland, Georgia, which was the county seat of Cumberland County. The name of the deceased was Latisha Ann Latham. The year was 2042, and she was a hundred years old. On the day before her death, Latisha Ann was visited by her daughter Lily May, her granddaughter Lore...

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“A Town Called Soledad” by Joaquin B.

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He held the bronze key in the blinding sunlight with his greyed-fingers. The light shown through the small loop at the head of the key. “Small thing” he muttered under his breath as he twirled the key, eyeing it with almost a sense of sorrow. “Ah, well.” He lowered his arm and tenderly placed the key on the layer of cement that he had just lathered onto the brick. Lightly pressing it into the wet cement, Ernest eyed longingly at the key, now just cushioned by the cement. His nerves hesitated and made him restless. His lips began to quiv...

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Start your story with an ending and work backward toward the beginning.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 201 stories

“Bitten” by Iona Coppin

“Past means Pain” by Anonymous 1

“Mind to Mind” by Debbie Teague

“Emma James PhD ” by Lyn VJ Bennett Wilson

“GUARDIANS OF TRUTH” by Julia Corliss

“A Town Called Soledad” by Joaquin B.

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Write a story that spans a month during which everything changes.

Start your story with a character taking a leap of faith.

Write a story where one person is trying to say goodbye but keeps getting interrupted.

Write about someone who is always looking toward the future.

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