Write a story about someone pulling an all nighter.

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“Midnight Assent” by Louise Rebecca

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6pm. “Make sure you stay safe and please don’t bring any boys home!” Molly begged her housemate anxiously as she glanced at her Cassio watch. She was well aware that this little lecture was eating into her study time, but Sophie was a liability at the best of times so needed telling. “Yes mum” Sophie laughed, swishing her straight, brown hair over her shoulder and closing her black clutch bag. She bent down to fasten her high heels and asked “Are you studying again tonight? It’s Friday, you could just do this tomorrow!” “I have some cour...

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“My all night Scavenger Hunt” by Bud Denney

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CJ invited me to a tackle football game on the beach. The teams were made up of Shags, Daniel, and Doug against CJ, Micah, and myself, 3-on-3. CJ was our QB. We led 6-3; in this game, a TD was worth one point. The first to 20 was the winner. They scored 6-4 us. A long throw into the river served as their Kick-off. The river was in play. CJ was the only one willing to get wet. Even in summer, the river was still cold. The dunk tackles after swimming took their toll on our QB. We scored only one more time, and when they scored to make it 10-7,...

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“eve.” by Lara Deppe

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“Tell us again, Grandpa!” Hannah cheered as she wrapped her blanket tighter around her shoulders and snuggled up against Nick’s feet. Nick had fourteen-month-old Charlie in his arms and the aged rocking chair creaked under his weight as he swayed back and forth lulling the toddler to sleep. Charlie’s eyes were drooping but he was fighting sleep with all of his might. “Please, Grandpa.” A small voice whispered. Peter’s cheeks blushed as he sat down next to his sister in front of the rocking chair. “Tell us about when you were Santa....

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“Instant Theatre-Just Add Coffee” by Ed Friedman

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Instant Theatre-Just Add Coffee I looked at the ad three times. Each time I looked at it put the newspaper down, but something kept drawing me back to it: Westchester theatre seeks actors, directors, and playwrights for a 24-hour Marathon. I always wanted to write a play. While I’d seen these marathons promoted in Off-Off-Broadway theatres, I always told myself this wasn’t for me. And it was too much of a hassle to get downtown. Now, this would be in Westchester, where I live. What was I afraid of? Only that: a) I...

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“A not-so-run-of-the-mill hero ” by Jolanta Polk

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At 7 p.m. on the dot, Herbert Brown, age thirty-eight, a surveillance officer at NoIntrusion Inc., opens the door to the control room and settles down for the night shift. Although the title sounds imposing, Hebert will only press buttons, watch fifty monitors, and try to stay awake for the next twelve hours. Because, frankly, the job is mind-numbing. Since he started three months ago, no would-be intruder has tripped off a single alarm in any of the Montecito, Santa Barbara mansions he is tasked with watching. The combination of sp...

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Write a story about someone pulling an all nighter.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 35 stories

“Midnight Assent” by Louise Rebecca

“My all night Scavenger Hunt” by Bud Denney

“eve.” by Lara Deppe

“Instant Theatre-Just Add Coffee” by Ed Friedman

“A not-so-run-of-the-mill hero ” by Jolanta Polk

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