Write a story about miscommunication.

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“More Than A Gut Feeling” by Cat Horner

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It was more than a gut feeling. Something was wrong, Jordan said he would help her with studying on Friday night; he didn’t.He was supposed to be her knight aglow in pleather. Yet another study-date had turned into a weekend wondering what had captivated him so thoroughly that he forgot or worse purposefully ignored her for. Miranda rummaged through her book bag for gum so she could chew away her stress. Watermelon or strawberry the taste didn’t even register across her taste buds, two sticks of gum and Bryson Tiller’s music and she was...

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“A little off the top let the back stay long” by Jennifer Schmiege

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Holymoly it has been a while as I thought to myself, looking at my son ,because he couldn't see with hair tufts hanging over his big blue eyes. ALways pushing it out of his way with his dirty hands."It's time to get a haircut youngman" I say to him; there's a long pause and then I hear from the other room, my daughters, screaching reply " no fair !I want a haircut then too." So off to the salon we go.As usual its a big charade, a big flyin fiasco that could've been solved at home if I just could get myself through beauty school and cut all ...

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“Four Years Too Late” by Olivia Hope

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We walked around with an invisible string tied gently around our pinkies. No matter our distance or time apart, we could pick up our phone as revisit our online document, our page where we started a story together when we were ten. Day after day we took turns writing some plot that made no sense, then called one another to read that night’s update together. Glued to the hip--we spent every waking moment typing with our little fingers, avoiding homework and socializing to add more to our escape world. Our friendship lasted ten years, an...

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“The Mix-Up” by Peyton Guffey

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Lilian had been my best friend since the second grade. We would always hang out and we still do, more than we used to even. She has been there for me from that long ago till now, our first day of freshman year in high school. Last night I stayed up on Facetime with her a little too late, so now as I am waking up at six in the morning I am super tired. As I walked into school and am checking my previous text to double check which locker is Lilian’s, I feel this person run into my shoulder. Before I had time to turn around and see who it...

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“Nancy” by Muthamakkai Rajeswari

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The arms of clock joined together to show the time for the third time in the deadly hours of the City hospital. In the CCU ward everybody was ready to sleep either temporarily or permanently. Nancy of the latter category. That was the fifth day in the CCU ward for Nancy. She was a familiar patient among the visiting doctors and nurses. They almost concluded the poor prognosis of the disease. She was getting palliative care not going to be recovered, not going to be cured, not going to be returned anywhere else. They were just waiti...

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“A Blind First Impression” by Unknown User

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Rakshitha & Ishaan where friends from childhood. Their families too know each other. They always back each other under any circumstances. Rakshitha is always too sentimental about their relationship but Ishaan is bit practical.As years passed Rakshithajoined an advertisement firm to build her career & Ishaan was stillstruggling to find a job , they both are IT graduates. Every morning Ishaan drops and picks Rakshitha from office. He was a well-built & handsome looking young chap. Many of Rakshitha's colleagues had a secret ...

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“Dying For Pizza” by Geneva Savage

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I'm engaged. Or at least I was. I couldn't quite tell you how I got engaged. It was all so fast; a spur of the moment type of thing. I had always viewed the guy as just a friend. What five-year-old wouldn't? “Rose!” the little, black boy called. “Come on, Rose. Let's play!” We always played together. Rayson and I were practically glued at the hip. Even at six, he was long and gangly with a pair of glasses that never stayed on his face. His hair was always the same – buzzed off save a bit of dark stubble. It was the epitome of the home haircu...

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“Happiness Exploded” by Jessica Tomaselli

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In her memory, the resort had been a luxurious, private world all its own. Her family usually pinched pennies, not keeping up with some of their more sophisticated relations, but this location had been their yearly splurge, a break from the monotony of the leaden days of winter. But they had not been here in at least a decade as their parents had been unwilling to cause them to miss a week of school as they got older. When the family had decided to reunite at their old retreat for a weekend, Jenna’s feelings had been mixed. She desperately w...

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“Really? It's You” by Maya Weatherall

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"You know it and I know it. Wait no one told you? It is true communication is key. Just stop please, please, please....." I woke up in panic not sure if that was drool on my pillow or just sweat. My alarm reads 8:54 AM. I am late for my first class. I know my campus is small, but it is still far enough walk for me to have to run. My roommate is gone to work and I have the bathroom to myself. I know I shouldn't be freaking out about this dream, but I just don’t know what it means. I quickly wash my face, brush my teeth, and throw ...

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“What Happened To My Hair?” by Chloë Hodges

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Hi, my name is Sarah Grace Harber, and I'm here to tell you about the time I had the worst hair day ever. “Ah, what a beautiful day it is here is Summersville. Okay Sarah Grace Harber, let’s see what today will bring?” I said as I galloped to the bathroom. “Oh my gosh! What’s wrong with my hair?!” I screamed. My hair was in knots and tangles. I had no clue what I was going to do. “Hello, I'm your worst nightmare,” said my hair. “What? since when can my hair talk?” I exclaimed. “Oh me, oh my, what do we have here? Looks like I'm goi...

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“A Perfect Day” by Lauren Oertel

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Andrea dusted off her walking shoes and tugged them on, then bolted for the door with enthusiasm. Her watch showed 6:15 p.m. Behind schedule already! She planned for a perfect day today, no matter what tried to get in her way. Well, technically a perfect half-day since it was already the evening. Better late than never though. Andrea cautiously placed her phone on the counter, locked the front door behind her, then rushed back inside, rethinking the idea to leave the phone behind. I can do this, she told herself, taking a deep brea...

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“Golden Years” by Laura Austin

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Frank Remington and Harry Forsooth had lived in the same nursing home for three years. Both had terrible hearing loss and most of the other residents didn’t even try to speak to them so they only had each other for friends. Frank had a naturally cantankerous personality that had not improved with age, and Harry was pretty much always sick or in discomfort and tended toward crankiness so they were a matched pair, even if they argued constantly. Frank peered over at Harry, who was studying his newest crosswor...

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“A Cup of Coffee” by Melida Tham

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It was another normal Monday. Sibley got into her car and drove to her local coffee shop. She worked there as a baker for about a year now. When she got there, there weren't any parking spaces left. She circled the block multiple times and 30 minutes passed by. She didn’t even realize it but she was going to late for work. However, out of all times she circled around and around, there was one parking space. But, it could only be used after 1. She looked over at the dashboard clock and saw that it was only 7 am. She decided that she woul...

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“The Case of the Gator” by Marcial John Macaoay

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“No, it’s not me. I swear. I was just doing my job.” Mr. Hardy pleaded as through the jail bars. “Don’t try to play me. I know you were the one that wanted the alligator to attack at the game.” “I don’t have anything to do with that alligator. Believe me, I’ve never seen before in my life.” Mr. Hardy said with a worried face.“Yes, you have. In fact, he’s your pet.” Detective Johnson said with utmost confidence.“What are you talking about? That alligator never set foot in my house.” Mr. Hardy questioned.“Because you kept him somewhe...

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“Americanos” by Miah Sam

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|1| Unedited. He was all of what I imagined when I met him. Nothing could’ve been what I expected. His looks, personality, all deceiving. I still pass by the coffee shop though. I pass by it every day, looking inside, but never going in. I walk the same path everyday, pass the shop we used to go to, pass the coffee that lured us in. On my way to work it never crossed my mind. As if I was just passing by another shop, it became unapparent to me. Another day, I set off on the same path on my way to work. I was slowly ...

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Write a story about miscommunication.

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✍️ 48 stories

“More Than A Gut Feeling” by Cat Horner

“A little off the top let the back stay long” by Jennifer Schmiege

“Four Years Too Late” by Olivia Hope

“The Mix-Up” by Peyton Guffey

“Nancy” by Muthamakkai Rajeswari

“A Blind First Impression” by Unknown User

“Dying For Pizza” by Geneva Savage

“Happiness Exploded” by Jessica Tomaselli

“Really? It's You” by Maya Weatherall

“What Happened To My Hair?” by Chloë Hodges

“A Perfect Day” by Lauren Oertel

“Golden Years” by Laura Austin

“A Cup of Coffee” by Melida Tham

“The Case of the Gator” by Marcial John Macaoay

“Americanos” by Miah Sam

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