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

Posted in Fiction on Oct 26, 2022

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“Like Seasons, Friends Change!” by Sarai And Skylar World

Submitted to Contest #101

It’s true when they say, “Like seasons, friends change.” and they’re right. Friends do change like the seasons. I know now that everybody is not your friend. How would I know, you may ask? Because I went through it. I was in college at the time when I met my roommate. It was almost three years ago. AUTUMN I was nervous to go to college. It was a huge turning point in my life. Before I left to make my way to college, I packed up my room. The most upsetting moment of my life. That meant taking my life seriously, now, and leaving my childho...

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“Master Builder” by Jj Gomez

Submitted to Contest #101

Death does not a monster make. Pita tried to hold onto Raelyn’s words as she muttered grumpily to Iggy, “The creep followed us.” Because of all of the people scrambling around the airport and the intercom regularly announcing flights, she initially thought he hadn’t heard. He was using a few chairs as a makeshift bed and his camping pack as a pillow. Pita sat atop his belly, a patch of mist made invisible by the building’s florescent lights. She was about to poke her brother between the eyes when he muttered sleepily, “He hurting anybody...

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“Drinking Bloody Marys May Be Harmful To Your Health” by Tricia Shulist

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DRINKING BLOODY MARYS MAY BE HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH“What’ll you have?” Joey, the bartender, asked, looking up at the woman standing at the bar, leaning in. She was about his age, late twenties, tall, with long black hair, hanging straight down her back. She was smiling at him, green eyes crinkling, and white teeth flashing.It was hard to hear anything tonight, though. The bar was hopping, a loud background din filling the air. It was just after six on a Friday night, and people were cutting loose, looking forward to ...

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“FLIGHT OF FANCY” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Submitted to Contest #101

(This story is set in earth’s twin planet GAIA2 which is 800 years younger and is evolving.)The Ruby Isle was a prosperous place and Moz was a leading merchant with much wealth. He had an only son Beq who was a handsome young man. The parents were on the lookout for a woman to be his wife. His wife’s choice was one Mumu but before deciding on the future they chose to consult Wizma who was wizard and witch besides being an expert in palm reading. Wizma came and Beq and his mother joined Moz. They were all dressed in traditional pareyous which...

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“A Little Too Spicy” by Odusola Sunmisola

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TW: Physical abuseMama sat down, and placed the food tray she held on the table, knocking Papa’s glass of cheap wine over in the process. Mama muttered an apology, fetched a napkin from the door handle, and daubed furiously at the tablecloth before the stain settled in. Papa only grunted, bobbing his shiny bald head in displeasure, light from the florescent bulbs reflected on his head.  I watched her daub at the wine-soaked tablecloth, wanting very much to help her – my legs were heavy. Too heavy to walk. We seldom a...

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“The deceiving Mirror” by Madison Duarte

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Messy hair, a shirt too long, smeared makeup running down my face. I am reminded of my acquaintance Hannah's words; “the mirror makes you look much better than you actually do.”  I stare back at my own reflection and am displeased once again. My father’s words simultaneously echo through my brain; “If you can't even love yourself, how can you love anything in this world at all?” Despite the urge to bawl based on my physical appearance, I pick up my hand bag and walk out of my room as ready as I could be to face the day. “Good morning m...

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“Have a Nice Day” by Craig Bova

Submitted to Contest #101

Gina works at the twenty four hour diner during the day. She has the most seniority of the servers so she can pick her shift. The day shift is always busy and that helps the time go by quickly. Nights are hit or miss. Gina would rather be busy so she picks the day shift. Days can be long and hard but she is grateful for the job. “Morning, what can I get ya to drink?” Gina asks a young businessman that just sat down at the counter. He is focused on his phone, scanning for any missed messages. She makes a game with herself guessing what...

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“Collation” by Anon M

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They shaved my head. Took my belongings. I brought the pocket watch my dad gave me. They took that too. They even took my clothes. They gave us numbers like we were some kind of cattle they were herding. They took my sister’s life, my little sister. They took my mother, she wasn’t even given a chance. They took my father, I found that out through some cousins. They took my dignity, my pride, my love. But they didn’t take my will. The word nāśā in Hebrew means "forgiveness or pardon of sin." Growing up, we were told to forgive when somebody ...

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“The way we were” by NK Hatendi

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"Golden Years is seeking volunteers who can spend one hour a week or fortnight to join a Community Visitors Project. Volunteers can make a difference in people's lives by visiting isolated and lonely people in an Aged Care Home. Are you interested? Contact us through our website, www. goldenyears.gmail.com." Sekai first saw the advert in a monthly newspaper in the local library and initially took little notice of it. She had heard about the Golden Years Aged Care Home at school in the Interact Club. Her classmates had, however, decided aga...

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“The Wrists” by Sampurna Dasgupta

Submitted to Contest #101

Trigger warning: self harm, abuse “Shut up everyone, Transparent Leaf is here!” shouted out the backbencher as the combination of shouts dissolved into a hushed silence. Soon enough, a twelve year old girl, much frailer than the rest of the class, with nearly white hair and eyebrows entered the classroom. She stood at the doorstep for a split second. Catching the stares and laughter at her, she walked up to her usual desk, which was at the corner at the back of the class, deserted from the rest. Flopping her schoolbag down on the floor, she ...

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“The Only One Left” by Abbey Long

Submitted to Contest #101

      The sun rises and falls the same time each day.  Each village reacts the same way, waking up at the crack of dawn and starting their day immediately. No matter what village, the morale is still the same, upbeat and positive throughout every single hour. With the sun blazing down on their straw-covered hats, and the wind blowing a cool breeze their way, what could they ever have to argue about?            Every person is pleasant to the other, and...

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“LOST BUT LOVED” by YASMEEN NAA KWALEY QUARTEY

Submitted to Contest #101

“I’ll never leave you” is the funniest statement to me in any love story. It doesn’t always happen as you have always known. Never once did I imagine he could do this to me, no, us. Not just the two of us, but another two of our own kind.He could have waited for our silver wedding but…He left me.Too much in a hurry to leave.Not stopping once to think what and who he’ll be leaving behind. He just left.Before that, he was the best thing that ever happened to me. This is not me writing a tribute of some sort. He indeed was the best thing that h...

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“What Happened in The Bazaar” by CJ Rodgers

Submitted to Contest #101

The Sugar Desert was vast. Esther Grace shivered and pulled her veil further up, making sure it covered her nose. The last thing she needed was a nosebleed from sugar granules scraping the inside of her nose. Her Cara-Camel let out a low moan, reminding her to keep moving. “Don’t worry Lola,” Esther Grace said. “We’ll find the market soon.” She hoped. The market would have milk for Lola and pop for her, and, above all, her prize. “It can’t be far.” Wind stirred the sugar, biting her heels as she followed the sun. Over the tops of the dunes...

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“The Ripper” by Theresa Bhowan

Submitted to Contest #101

[Disclaimer: this story is in no way intended to be factually correct regarding the laws surrounding death row inmates and the last meals they are served.] He is the best at what he does. Yes, he is cocky, but it has taken him more than twenty years to reach his level of expertise. That is why he was both shocked and flattered when he received that phone call that afternoon. “What?” he practically yelled into the phone. Not every chef developed the ego that Blake had, but he earned it. Years abroad, creating a reputation that other chef...

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“The Dark Side of Bars” by Amanda Mccoy

Submitted to Contest #101

People meet at bars all the time, but how do they end up behind the bars? Chloe Platt, who just turned 27 today, wanted nothing more than to go out and celebrate. Last week she landed her dream job. She moved out of her studio apartment last month into her very own house. So many reasons for her to want to celebrate and she did just that. Her best friend, Nina Walsh, was in town for her birthday. Nina lives in New York and plans events for a living. So she planned a spectacular girls’ night out for Chloe. They took all day getting ready. Sta...

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