Start your story with one character trying to convince another to take up their favorite hobby.

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“Killing Tim(e)” by C.I. Koverty

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Tim struggled to open his eyes, both eyelids weighed down by an unfamiliar heaviness that was present throughout the whole of his person. Numbness was the prevalent sensation, or lack thereof, as bit by bit his appendages tingled and joined him in the starkly dark room. Mind awakening, wits sharpening, he rolled his flopping head around to scan the abyss around him. The only light shone down upon him aggressively in the center of the room, where he sat on a wooden chair without a shred of clothing upon his pasty flesh. Movement was deterred ...

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“Moon Over Pensacola” by Liz Merker

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Warning: this story contains foul language "C'mon, it'll be fun," Jack says, knocking back another Jaeger shot. I eye my own shot apprehensively, not sure if I need to be this drunk in a hurricane. We drank the whole way from Abilene, 12 hours and 26 minutes of lite beer and Jimmy Buffet's greatest hits ( the only tape Jack has left kicking around in his '84 Nissan 720) and him trying to convince me. Now, as the sky grows dark outside the tempered glass windows of the bar, I am far less convinced than I was back in Texas. Eve...

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“What's in a Hobby?” by Amanda James

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What’s in a Hobby? “I don’t think you understand what a hobby is,” I told Dr. Sharna, as I quickly closed the screen. If we were still meeting in person, I would have grabbed my journal back and held it close to my chest, but our appointments had been virtual since the Spring. Dr. Sharna had given me homework to find a hobby, and I did just what she said. I found something to do that would -- keep me busy, that I could do everyday after Zoom school, and that didn’t require me to leave the house. “I think you misunderstood m...

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“Nature's thorn” by Kamile SunSun

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I need to pretend dead! I need to pretend dead!I was screaming again and again in my mind, willing my body to act on it. But it wouldn't. All common sense left me, giving way to fear."Nikki, we just have to go!""I don't know. It's not my thing.""How can you say that? You saw so many documentaries, read so many books about nature, animals.""You're exaggerating."Faster! Faster! My instincts were shouting, overshadowing the lonely thought in my mind: I need to pretend dead... Willing my legs to run faster, my lungs - expand better, my heart - p...

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“Eight Hundred (Inspired by real events)” by Dakota Red

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Eight hundred milligrams, the doctor said. Two white discs stare up at me on the counter, small beside the glass of water. Stupid little things. I look away. On the window sill above the sink is a row of jagged chess pieces, carved from dead trees. Mostly uneven pawns of all shades, but at the end is a neatly sculpted queen. “Have you tried carving yet?” It was August when I met her. I went for a walk, because the house was too small a place for all my emotions. She stood just outside that creepy old house on Nullen street, ...

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“A Chain Reaction” by Sarah Ross

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“How do you not get bored of this?” Jen glanced up from her project to look at the tv and shrugged. “I don’t know. Its not my favorite show but I like it enough. You can put on something else if you want.” “No, not this. That.” She looked to where he gestured down at the yarn in her lap. “This?” “Yeah that. What is it even? Dog sweater?” “Ooh. So close. Pillow covers for Aunt May.” “Oh yeah, I see it now.” She made a few more stitches and could see him still watching out of the corner of her eye. ...

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“Grandpa’s Memento” by Shweta R

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“Oh my gosh, I am definitely getting an asthma attack!” Sheryl quipped, her mouth covered with her old scarf while cleaning the basement along with mom. They were moving in a week. “Mom, can we again go back to change this decision, please?” “No honey, sorry. It’s about your dad’s job. Some small sacrifices need to be made for larger good,” pat came Samantha’s reply, as if she was prepared for the question. Disappointed, Sheryl continued cleaning the upper shelf when a shiny patch attracted her attention. She dusted the boxes that we...

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“The Thrill of the Rip” by James Hart

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The eight-year-old's gaze was glued to the Sony 55-inch Class X750H LED 4K UHD Smart TV as the pitcher delivered a 98-mph two-seam fastball that painted the outside corner like only could happen in a video game. He jerked the controller like he was reining in a runaway horse and began furiously punching one of a dozen buttons. Suddenly he stopped, tilted his head back, blew his golden bangs out of his eyes, and sighed deeply. "Just knew I squared that one up," he said to no one in particular, disgusted with the dying quail caught by the c...

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“Alex the Audubon” by N D

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“Just try,” said Alex. “Please, Jen. Just try.” I’d heard similar words many times, and from many people, over the last few weeks. “Just try to get some sleep.” “Just try to eat something.” “Just try to get through the funeral.” “Just try to speak to someone, Jen. You’ll feel better.” Gems of advice offered to me by well-meaning friends who were gradually drifting away. And for that, I didn’t blame them. It becomes difficult to know what to do with a grieving widow in her late thirties. You can’t exactly invite her out for cocktails or...

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“When Was the Last Time Anyway?” by Stephen Jones

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“So we’ll create the world and then I’ll build a house for you and put the chest in it so that you can have all the supplies you need, ok?” Ethan was sure that this would be enough. After all, the last time hadn’t gone well because of a lack of supplies. “And then you can create whatever you want, and I’ll give you the armor that you need to fight off the monsters so you don’t die and lose everything.” It probably should have been enough, but somehow, Ethan hadn’t broken through. “Mm kay” came the reply. Ethan scrunched his eyes and ...

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“A hike to remember” by Rebecca Marie

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"I am so glad it's Friday!" Candy said as she inspected the chickens going down the factory line. Shackles full of what will be the countrys Memorial Day feast that coming Monday. Of course, that means a three day weekend for most of the country also! And for the factory workers. "Yea, I guess I'm glad too, glad to atleast be outta this place for a few days," Jack stated, "I just get kinda bored here. Ever since I moved here the holidays just aren't fun anymore, all my family are back in Florida and this small town has abso...

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“One Too Many Choices” by Jewel May

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“I HATE scrapbooking! I need a new hobby, Sam!” Hannah said to Sam, her best friend. “If you don’t like it why did you try in the first place?” Sam questioned as she poured margaritas. It was girl’s night out and after some dancing, a little drinking, and getting hit on once or twice they were home. They decided to cool down with a little more alcohol and relaxation at home. Hannah had been trying to find a hobby for a long time, the most recent was scrapbooking. However, none had hooked her. Sam had been trying to convince her to go to the ...

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Start your story with one character trying to convince another to take up their favorite hobby.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 177 stories

“Killing Tim(e)” by C.I. Koverty

“Moon Over Pensacola” by Liz Merker

“What's in a Hobby?” by Amanda James

“Nature's thorn” by Kamile SunSun

“Eight Hundred (Inspired by real events)” by Dakota Red

“A Chain Reaction” by Sarah Ross

“Grandpa’s Memento” by Shweta R

“The Thrill of the Rip” by James Hart

“Alex the Audubon” by N D

“When Was the Last Time Anyway?” by Stephen Jones

“A hike to remember” by Rebecca Marie

“One Too Many Choices” by Jewel May

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Write about someone who keeps an unusual animal as a pet.

Write about someone who still practices a skill that used to be necessary but has long since been replaced by technology.

Set your story at a convention for a hobby most people have never heard of.

Write about someone who keeps picking up different hobbies but never manages to stick with them.

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