Write a story in which the same line recurs three times.

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“Trusted” by Joe Swanson

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“I would like to thank all of you for coming tonight... today. You’ll have to excuse me; I’m somewhat disoriented by the latest events to descend on our community. Professor Brown, although a man of few words, did utter some memorable ones. “Insane Sanity,” if you remember any of his lectures, was a topic he enjoyed, I believe more than any of the other topics he explored. He never however actually explained what the term, or expression, “Insane Sanity” actually meant. He was of course adept at using that technique to mak...

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“The Cursed/The Blessed” by Varun Balodi

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"There was blood on his hands!" Sandra shouted into her phone, "That's crazy. He actually killed him!?" Her friend on the other side, another avid viewer of the show they were talking about, started blabbing about it too. Sandra was absorbed in the conversation, walking behind a couple who did not look that happy. The man was a ways away from the woman, but they were communicating every so often. Little did they know, their argument was not going to last that long. A sedan, black in color, swerved into the sidewalk. T...

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“Friends forever” by وداد أكرم

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Friends forever "Is everything ready for today's meeting Marty, I have a lot and a lot of appointments today ."Norsan . "Yes, Madam Mayor, do not forget your book signing ceremony at the National Library."Marta skrette norsan . "In addition to the date of the Fashion Show awards ceremony ."Norsan. "This is a lavish ceremony, you must not miss it, your presence is very important for the opening, without the mayor of the city there will be no openings."Marta. "Is the car ready, I want you to follow all the dates in the order and time."...

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“Whispering Oak” by Cassie Goins

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If trees could talk....I can talk and I have listened to this cliché whispered right under my branches. If people would stop and listen to the breeze that might hear my story or the stories of my branches. I am 460 years old I don't remember when or how I became planted I just know over the years of what I have experienced and things I have heard. Oh, yeah, I am a Carolina Oak tree, planted and grown right here in South Carolina, oh no one planted me, I am a tree from a tree. If trees could talk, well, shall we begin.My memories begin with h...

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“Αγάπη” by Elia Christensen

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To Anna. I love you more than the world. You are the best sister I could ever have.Αγάπη: The act of a never ending, unconditional love. Love isn’t a heart, stained red. Love isn’t always kissing while watching a sunset. Love is a black void, sucking all of the life out of you. It has a way of crawling into your heart, sinking its claws in your heart until you can no longer push it away. And then, from its perch, it’ll squeeze, and you’ll finally realize that you weren’t the one to be in control, it was. Love is so much more than roman...

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“Songwriter” by Adam Wan

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Akari picked up her guitar, sat down on the balcony, and gazed out at the city. Distant honking, dogs barking somewhere in the world below, lights flashing everywhere as the world inched toward twilight. The warm breeze brushed her cheek, and in the wind she could smell a burning hint of smoke and exhaust fumes. Akari closed her eyes, and imagined the world in flames. When she opened them again, her eyes caught the tinge of red lining the horizon. Off to the west the sun is setting behind the rise and fall of the buildings and the hills; off...

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“Break The Walls Down” by Pasupu .

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This line will be repeated.This line will be repeated.This line will be repeated."So that's it? That's how you're going to address the prompt? Just add a line three times?""Yes, why not?""What do you mean by why not? Where's your creativity, you just used up the lines and addressed the prompt. Those lines don't even make sense.""I am creative. I used up those lines and now my creativity is boundless. I've broken all the walls that restricted my free thought, and who knows, maybe more walls will be broken further.""But those lines don't ...

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“Freedom in Foolishness” by Danny Parvum

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The old days of school were nice, back then classes were composed of only modern tables, wooden chairs, and a blackboard. Kids came to school to study, at least most kids. Some, like myself, would rather spend all day working in a ditch with our best mates than sit in a classroom all day watching a boring teacher teach boring teachings. That is exactly why I decided in 1998, at age 13, that I would stop wasting my time in school. My parents didn't agree with my judgement. We were at the dinner table when I brought up the idea… ...

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“Jo Said She Didn't Take the Book” by Sjan Evardsson

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“Jo said she didn’t take the book.” “So where is it?” They were both just over five and a half feet tall with medium reddish-brown skin, high cheekbones, and bright brown eyes. The identical sisters, distinguished only by the size of their puff hairdo, stood in the middle of the apartment. George, with the smaller puff, picked up a framed photo from the coffee table. It showed the identical triplets, Josephine, Georgiana, and Alice, better known as Jo, George, and Al, in matching bikinis on a beach in Oahu. The smiles were forced, as it wa...

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“User’s Manual for your New Bunker” by Nathan Greenebaum

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Congratulations on becoming the proud new owner of this state-of-the-art Pioneer Development survival bunker! My name is Andrew “Ace” Larsen, the CEO of Pioneer Development, and I’m here to walk you through how to use and operate this facility. Once we’re done here, you and your loved ones will be able to breeze through any potential catastrophe. You’ll be living in so much comfort, you might not ever want to leave! Your bunker is located in the lovely Parchment Hills region of Southern California. It’s surrounded by acres of native palo v...

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“Blue Bay Lane” by Samson Lake

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The weather today is sticky. It usually is this time of year, but today is oppressive. As might be expected living in a town surrounded by water. Well, Minnesota wasn't called "Land of 10,000 Lakes" for nothing. But despite the humidity, I'm in good spirits. Even jovial, perhaps. The first week after school gets out is always the sweetest. And everyone in town seems to agree. Even the flowers seem brighter. Walking along, I remember not having plans to go anywhere. I decide to go to the lake. Seems logical in this kind of heat. My favorite i...

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“Lamenting an Onstage Jesus ” by Elizabeth Maxson

Submitted to Contest #101

“Poor Jesus,” my friend Sean said quietly under his breath. That was when the giggles started. Normally, I did not succumb to laughter during a theatrical performance unless it was warranted. However, Sean’s comment was totally lacking context, except that we were watching a Jesus onstage. The excerpt from Jesus Christ Superstar was nearing its climax and while the performers on the makeshift stage were doing a superior job with the choreography and the character repr...

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“You’d Think He Was a Logger” by S.E. Reed

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Father of forest the green protector Mossy beard face cradles baby sapling Prayer chain to stop the chainsaw monster Crying and weeping, big sweet maple tears I take a deep breath, ready to perform the next stanza of the poem I’m reciting for my Dad. But, before I can spit out any more poetic words, Dad coughs and opens his mouth, “Wait-- so let me get this straight-- you’re telling me you plan on standing up and performing that in front of your class?” I blink my fake lashes a few times, letting them dance like dandelion fluff ...

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“Fall” by M M

Submitted to Contest #101

I will start from the beginning because to understand the end, you must understand the beginning. It was on a swelteringly hot summer when I first met Arabella. She came through the door to the clinic, bringing with her a light breeze. She was dressed in black – black top, black jeans – a questionable choice of outfit for the dead of summer. She was attractive, but it was her eyes that caught my attention. Her eyes, those dark eyes of hers had a vacant and haunted look to them like she had lost all hope. It was later that I realized her ir...

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“Unspoken” by Karmissa Ariadne

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Tormin’s eyes begged her for forgiveness, but his truth remained unspoken.“I thought you said you were leaving?” Clara said.Tormin’s face was grim and unflinching. The conversation had gone on for long enough and at any moment he would set foot out the door never to return.“I am. I need some clarification before I go so this never happens again,” he explained.Clara folded her arms with irritation and blurted out that there was nothing to clarify. A long, everlasting sigh escaped from Tormin’s lips, gently breaking the tension in the air. The...

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Write a story in which the same line recurs three times.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 163 stories

“Trusted” by Joe Swanson

“The Cursed/The Blessed” by Varun Balodi

“Friends forever” by وداد أكرم

“Whispering Oak” by Cassie Goins

“Αγάπη” by Elia Christensen

“Songwriter” by Adam Wan

“Break The Walls Down” by Pasupu .

“Freedom in Foolishness” by Danny Parvum

“Jo Said She Didn't Take the Book” by Sjan Evardsson

“User’s Manual for your New Bunker” by Nathan Greenebaum

“Blue Bay Lane” by Samson Lake

“Lamenting an Onstage Jesus ” by Elizabeth Maxson

“You’d Think He Was a Logger” by S.E. Reed

“Fall” by M M

“Unspoken” by Karmissa Ariadne

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Write about a character doing something they’ve done hundreds of times — only this time, it’s taken on a new meaning.

Write a story about a character who fails to understand something until they have the full context.

Write a story about a character who always repeats themselves.

Write a story that involves a reflection in a mirror.

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