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“A Comprehensive Argument as to Why The Decimation of Planet Earth Was Not My Fault” by Abigail Mathi-Amorim

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Dear Judge and members of the esteemed Intergalactic Judiciary,I am writing to you to explain that the unfortunate turn of events which in the end led to the complete annihilation of the planet called Earth, was entirely unintentional and a result of many unrealized mistakes. I am a scientist by trade and I was signed aboard the cruiser, Nova, as the lead researcher for young world studies for which we would be studying the humans on planet Earth. The spaceport bustled with people of all shapes and sizes and as a man of books and journa...

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“Ryan's Eyes” by Avery Park

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I lean against the shelves stacked high with hair products. Shampoos, conditioners and hair colour are piled around the room. I can hear the snipping of scissors and the broom sweeping. I can smell the many beauty products. I can taste the lingering flavour of hair spray. Today is haircut day. I told Mom twenty minutes ago that I need a haircut. I need a new image. I need something that will make me get noticed. Or rather, something that will make Ryan notice me. Ryan. Just saying his name gives me a happy feeling inside. He has dirty ...

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“The Soliciter” by Sheila Roach

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It was a hot day on the Gold Coast in Queensland.Surfers Paradise shimmered in the heat and Al the bloke on the beach was busily applying coconut oil to nubile bodies as the surfers enjoyed the blue seablue sea washing up on squeaky white sand.The beach was not for me unfortunately.No, I was in the process of sorting out a particularly nasty break up with a partner with whom I'd owned a restaurant.I had previously spoken to Chris my soliciter on the phone about the situation and he suggested I went to his office.I arrived a little early and ...

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“Uh oh...” by Sara C.

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He looked in the mirror trying to smooth down one side of his hair to match the flattened other side. Why was one side flat and the other still in his blond ringlets? He must have slept wrong again.“Looks like someone is having a bad hair day, Steven,” laughed Jason as he came out of the bathroom stall. He was followed by his friends Brady and Ivan, who also chuckled.“No, I’m not!” he protested then paused, thinking. “What’s that?”“You don’t know what a bad hair day is?” Jason jeered. “Good luck getting your picture taken,” he added then wal...

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“Little, then Big” by Emily Ku

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One day while I was getting up, my mom called me literally. Like on the phone. When she called, she told me she was going to be okay, and her story as she knew it. I didn’t believe it, though I was trying very hard. Since my parents were divorced, but not formally, I knew exactly what she meant. The new virus, and it was horrible. It struck my mom first. First person on the planet to get it. Four years ago, she got it. Four years I’ve been living alone. Four years ago, my father left. For no reason, dealing with marriage however, whatsoever,...

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“"LIFE IS MISCOMUNNICATED"” by Vickie Culbertson

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My most embarrassing moment as a young adult was my freshman year at Appalchian State University. The distance between myself and my parents was 506.8 miles. This Thanksgiving holiday it was mutually agreed that we would communicate by Skype. I had told my girlfriend that I was going into our bedroom to speak privately with my mother. When I left our living room, Aimee was on the couch, watching a chick flick, "The Notebook".Skype is a computer program that allows you to make free voice and video calls between two computers, tablets, or smar...

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“Killing the Double” by Chapin Wilson

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How to Survive High School:Be open to new people and new experiencesTry and connect with your classmates—friendship is an important part of high schoolParticipate in extracurriculars such as sports, clubs, or student governmentSpeak up in class—your ideas are valuable “Why don’t we start with you giving another recount of what happened?” This was the first sentence Shyla heard from her therapist during their third meeting. She took a deep breath, looking around and noticing the flickering of the fluorescent lights above her, and the distant ...

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“Disease Struck ” by Geoffrey Archer

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“I need to see a doctor!” a woman, in goth black attire urged as she leaned against the counter. Breathe reeking of onion and alcohol spilled over. The nurses currently working at this urgent care covered their mouths which were already covered by masks. “Okay have you been here before?” The nurse asked in the sweetest voice she ...

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“Miscommunication” by Blane Britt

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MiscommunicationI can’t believe they released me back into society! After spending 13 years in a psychiatric facility for the criminally insane. I was suddenly released back into society. I was given a life sentence there for slaughtering a herd of Bison’s Latifrons at The National Bison Range in the National Wildlife Refuge located in western Montana established in 1908 to provide a sanctuary for the American bison. I was diagnosed criminally insane by the time I got caught trying to get my hustle on by skinning and making fur coats o...

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“Crumbling Pieces” by Imani McDonald

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Nadia Hampton bounced her leg up and down, her phone in hand as she sat on the living room couch in the home that belonged to her and her husband, Raymond. She wiped her face with the back of her left hand, trying to keep her tears at bay, but she was failing to do so. Every time she thought about why she was upset anyway, all she wanted to do was cry. Hearing keys rattle in the door, Nadia adjusted her posture and rubbed her face with more aggression than before. She fixed her eyes on the wall ahead, which held a large portrait of her ...

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“Bad Hair Day at The Center” by Amy DeMatt

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I was breathless, and I didn’t know whether it was because of the pectoral fly machine or what had just happened. The day had started out uneventfully. I’ve always been a gym rat. I love working out. I’d gone for a run first, the clear blue sky still cold, and robins and blue jays out for the first time. I’d gotten a gym membership at The Center because I didn’t know if the weather in Ellwood City was like at home, where a cold March day could be either a snowy whiteout or shorts weather, it was so unpredictable.&nbs...

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“I am Liza” by Lisbeth McCarty

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I am Liza On the Friday night before Christmas, Dan (the man I had just started dating) and I had been to see a movie that was so ridiculous that we spent the rest of the evening making fun of the stupid film dialogue. I laughed until mascara was running down my face. We made fun of that movie until 3:30 in the morning! By the time Dan left, I was so tired that I merely dabbed cold dream on my face, pulled on my long-sleeved, floor-length nightgown. The nightgown was printed all over with a...

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“Exit, Stage Awkward” by Emilie Conroy

Submitted to Contest #33

The incessant pounding on the door aroused both Byron and Maxine from their contented slumber. Though the loft was still dim, sunlight crept through the draperies. Opening one eye, Maxine saw that it was about eleven in the morning according to the clock on the wall. She was sweating, experiencing an awareness of her body she had never felt before. Byron held her against his chest and gazed at her. He cradled her face with one gentle hand, softly stroking her cheeks. She cuddled against Byron, trying to shut out the anno...

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“License for Sorrow” by Unknown User

Submitted to Contest #33

“Morning Ben,” Evelyn greeted him with a smile.“Good morning high school you mean,” joked Ben, with a tint of regret in his voice. “I could have done with a few more months of summer.”“And do what? Play Minecraft all day?”“Yes, siree.”Evelyn smiled and started to say something but stopped.Two teens walking down a hallway towards class is a normal September view, at least if you are in a school. But a spy walking down a school hallway is not an ordinary school sight at all. That’s why Evelyn Rider decided to keep secrets from everyone, includ...

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“Anxiety and Me Loving” by Alexis Campos

Submitted to Contest #33

“What did I do now?”I hate seeing you get angry. We’ve been doing so well. I was listening and you were breathing, but now you’re looking at me like that.“Please talk to me.”Breath.It reminds me of how mad my father used to get. How he must still get frustrated.You’re mad, because of what I said? What did I say? I don’t remember.Did I call you clingy?Breath.You do coddle me a lot but I’m strong. I promise that I’m strong. Please babying me. Let me show you I can do things.“Stop yelling at me!”Don’t start. Don’t start crying.Why is he yelling...

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Write a story about miscommunication.

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✍️ 48 stories

“A Comprehensive Argument as to Why The Decimation of Planet Earth Was Not My Fault” by Abigail Mathi-Amorim

“Ryan's Eyes” by Avery Park

“The Soliciter” by Sheila Roach

“Uh oh...” by Sara C.

“Little, then Big” by Emily Ku

“"LIFE IS MISCOMUNNICATED"” by Vickie Culbertson

“Killing the Double” by Chapin Wilson

“Disease Struck ” by Geoffrey Archer

“Miscommunication” by Blane Britt

“Crumbling Pieces” by Imani McDonald

“Bad Hair Day at The Center” by Amy DeMatt

“I am Liza” by Lisbeth McCarty

“Exit, Stage Awkward” by Emilie Conroy

“License for Sorrow” by Unknown User

“Anxiety and Me Loving” by Alexis Campos

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