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“If I Never See You Again, It Will Be Too Soon” by Trinity Womack

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Alexis woke up for the day optimistic. She showered, brushed her teeth, made a coffee, and got dressed all while singing a made-up song about happiness. She always got excited on the first day of a new job. She did not know what it was, but something about going to a new place and meeting new people, and new tasks, excited her. She checked her reflection in the bathroom mirror at her apartment and smiled. Perfect. She looked professional, but still cheerful. She wore a simple white blouse...

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“Buried in the Past” by A L Burn

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Amanda strides over to my desk, her heavy frame teetering on a pair of kitten heels.“Mike! Morning hun, how’s you?” Her lipsticked mouth is too gaudy for a Monday morning. I shudder internally. “The new Creative Director is starting today. I’m thinking it makes sense for you to meet ASAP ‘coz you’ll work alongside him in projects together, yeah?” She leans up against my desk, her backside squashing my notebook. The notebook which holds my ideas that make the money, and in-turn pay her wages.I sigh, feeling horribly under-respected for a...

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“Waiting at the bar” by Alwyn McNamara

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Loud, hypnotic music pulsated through the nightclub’s sound system. She could feel the sweat dripping down her face as she stumbled through the fog and the crowd, attempting to make her way to the bar. From behind, somebody pushed her forward and she fell against the back of a tall guy who was leaning on the bar.“Oy!” he yelled as his drink spilled all over the bar. He turned around ready to punch the offender when he saw a small, slightly out of it, pixie of a girl.“Oh my god…did I do that?” she asked with a laugh as she caught sight of the...

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“Night and Day Difference” by Anika G

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Note to all who read this: The names of the dragons in this story are only the approximate meanings of their true names in Draconic. The dragon language is much more varied and complicated than that of humans, and uses more sounds than the human tongue can create. I translated this story recently on one of my trips to Dranix.-Datura-Datura walked down the hall, her moon-white claws clicking and her inky tail softly scraping against the stone. The red-gold light of veins of lava within the bronzy stone was just brighter than she preferred. He...

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“Coincidences Happen” by Ana Chirila

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It was ten minutes before her date and Maeve had to meet her boyfriend in the lobby. Her best friend/roommate didn't return at his usual hour which could only mean he was not going to return at all that night. With one swirl in the middle of the living room and one last look at her outfit, Maeve smiled and checked her phone. No new messages and no new calls. She checked the time again and realized there were five minutes left. Maeve sat on the edge of her red L shaped couch and stared ahead patiently.She was getting really bored and did...

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“Two Can Play That Game” by Marcia H.

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It was hotter than fish grease outside and I had decided to wear long pants. I wished I had time to go home and change into a sundress which would have been a lot cooler but it was too late. I was here now. I was regretting my decision to come out in this heat. It felt like 2000 degrees in the shade. That if you could find any shade and believe me I looked. I was so hot my sweat was sweating. I didn’t know why I had said yes to this thing but I had and there was no turning back now. “Table for one?” The host at the restaurant asked m...

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“CARROT HALWA” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

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Savita was in no mood of listening to her mother’s sermons. Daily her mother keeps telling her daughter to devote some time for lending a hand in her kitchen chores. Savita was not against learning cookery or attending to kitchen chores. Her grouse was why only the women had to do this. As though they were cut for the job. The society had to change. After all, cookery by itself was not a bad option. ‘Why men do not enter this area’ was something intriguing her mind. Her father, uncle, nobody did any kitchen work. When Savita’s mother called...

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“A Fresh Start ” by Robyn Jipp

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"I hate parties. I don't know why I even let you talk me into coming."Jen shoots me a sideways glance from the corner of her eye."You're coming because you need to learn how to socialize and not always be an introverted weirdo," she chastises me. "And because Carolyn has someone she wants you to meet.""I don't even know Carolyn very well. Why's she trying to play matchmaker for me?""Well, I know her and I trust her. Don't worry, she wouldn't set my wittle brovver up with anyone nasty-wasty." Jen takes one hand off the steering wheel to reach...

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“Chance Encounter” by Michelle Latinovich

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The restaurant was tucked away in a remote part of the small town of Makersville. As Lacey walked up to the old dilapidated building, she searched through her messages on her cell phone to be sure she had arrived at the right location. Old Christmas lights were strung around the roof and intermittently hung off in various parts. The sign, which looked like it had once been beautifully lit, now hung slightly crooked and the only light emitted was the occasional flash that flickered in the letter A of Sam’s. The steps made ...

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“Game of the Proud” by Shea K

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It was my neighbour who taught me the rules of the Proud, of the Games. Most people have never heard of them—I certainly hadn’t, not before Mrs. Gupta showed me the Agora. Mrs. Gupta was old. Maybe “elderly” would be a less offensive term, but it implies a certain frailty that Mrs. Gupta did not possess. Her movements always had a tortoise-like slowness to them, so I’d assumed she was arthritic, but it never gave me the impression of weakness. She had sinewy limbs, stardust-silver hair, and liquid brown eyes that ignored your face and...

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“Finding Herself” by Aubrey Maria ✌

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It seemed like memories could fade away just as quickly as they came. But I didn’t know that until he was right there in front of me. I had forgotten. The time we spent together faded like a flower that wilts and dies. The truth was hard to admit considering how close we had been. I once loved him. And this is my story. … Sunday morning came just as quickly as weekends go. I could only think of the week ahead with its bustling work schedule, the loud chime of clocks ticking, and the crowd of people getting to and from wherever they wer...

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“TWO PEOPLE WHO KNOW EACH OTHER ARE INTRODUCED BUT NEITHER PERSON ADMITS TO KNOWING THE OTHER” by K V CHIDAMBARAM

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Justin was just in when Paul Scout realized that the fallout of what is forthcoming will not be in his best interest.It was a huge construction work site where Jeetu was employed as an Executive Assistant to the Resident Engineer of M/s. Heavy Plates & Vessels Co. Ltd.All three Justin, Scout and Jeetu were school mates in St Anthony High School, in Tegrah a remote village being developed into an industrial area as a part of the Government’s endeavor to attain self-sufficiency in petroleum products and petroleum byproducts and feed stocks...

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“It's been a while, hasn't it? ” by Daniela Zozo

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Her POV:I wonder how he's doing. We haven't seen or spoken to each other in a whole year. I wonder what he looks like right now. I wonder if he's with someone else. Has he thought about me this past year? Does he miss me? Does he wonder if we'll meet again, the way I do? I can't stop thinking about him. My mind is consumed with thoughts only regarding him. His POV:It's officially been a year since I've last seen or spoken on to her. But I'm okay. I've moved on to a happy life. I've missed her, and I still do, but I've learned to live without...

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“Friendship” by Miss Kandulna

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Rick and Celina are again going to their rocking place which they used to call "fun time". For others it's just an underground fun station but for them it's more than that as Rick who's an orphan find that place comforting to avoid his loneliness,whereas Celina called a curly girl because of her messy curly hair and because of her hair somewhat people saw her as timid but she's exactly opposite. Those who think of her as timid she's rebellious to them. She's a lively girl and want to cherish every moment. They both want to pursue as an archi...

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“Another Chance at Love” by Cheryl H

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“Bethany, I am so excited. I am ready to knock bungee jumping off my bucket list.”“Karen, I can’t say the same. I’m nervous. I’m not the dare devil type like you.”“Girl, I live for it. The adrenaline rush you get from being able to fly free in the air is so amazing.”“I guess. I just hope I have fun and don’t chicken out. By the way, did I tell you that Tom’s friend Mike is coming? I think you two would be perfect for each other.”“Bethany, stop trying to always fix me up with your boyfriend’s friends. I told you I am good. Believe it or not, ...

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Write a story in which two people who know each other are introduced — but neither person admits to knowing the other.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 190 stories

“If I Never See You Again, It Will Be Too Soon” by Trinity Womack

“Buried in the Past” by A L Burn

“Waiting at the bar” by Alwyn McNamara

“Night and Day Difference” by Anika G

“Coincidences Happen” by Ana Chirila

“Two Can Play That Game” by Marcia H.

“CARROT HALWA” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

“A Fresh Start ” by Robyn Jipp

“Chance Encounter” by Michelle Latinovich

“Game of the Proud” by Shea K

“Finding Herself” by Aubrey Maria ✌

“TWO PEOPLE WHO KNOW EACH OTHER ARE INTRODUCED BUT NEITHER PERSON ADMITS TO KNOWING THE OTHER” by K V CHIDAMBARAM

“It's been a while, hasn't it? ” by Daniela Zozo

“Friendship” by Miss Kandulna

“Another Chance at Love” by Cheryl H

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