Write about a character looking for a sign.

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“Sister of the Streets” by Serena Johnston

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London, January, 1889One might well wonder why a young lady of gentle breeding would go out under such circumstances.I myself did not fully understand why I felt compelled to wander the night.I am perhaps a bit of a monomaniac, driven always to quest, venture, search, seek, find.Find out, find things, find people - tonight, anyone who might need help to survive.Into my habit, as well as the heavy wool mantle I wore over it, I had sewn many deep pockets, stocked with items I might need: candle stubs and wooden matches, shillings and pence, wa...

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“A Lone Sign” by Michael McGee

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“I’m a bit worried Noel.”“What do you mean Scarlet?” Noel replied.“The humans, they are growing more powerful, they may discover us soon.” Scarlet said with worry in her eyes.“What do you mean by powerful?” Noel questioned as she twisted to face her friend.“Their creations amid the waves. They can travel farther. Fight the fiercest storms. I heard the Southern kingdom was attacked not long ago.”“The humans attacked the Southern Kingdom?” She turned away as she contemplated the possibility of such action. “How have you heard of this?”“Queen A...

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“Vile ” by Amanda Gocel

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Gemen: special kind of human that exhibits a power-wielding gemstone in the center of their chest, between their pectoral muscles. Their origins are unclear, but the powers that accompany their structure are indisputable: and sometimes, dangerous. This contrast between the small population and special powers of the Gemen and the much larger populations and lack of power of the normal people are a recipe for political tension. -------------------------------------------------------------- Varitha faces her father. The father of not onl...

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“Coffee” by Brenna Koerber

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I wake up with a groggy mind, with thoughts swimming lazily about. I sit up and swing my legs over the side of the bed, although I don’t remember moving to my bed from the couch last night. I suppose I have always had a terrible memory, so I’m not sure why this would be any different. I pick my phone up from the nightstand and look at it. No new notifications, no new texts. I breathe out. Of course not, no one ever texts me, why would today be any different? ...

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“Sisters Forever” by Moon Fox

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My sister was an optimist to the core, and everyone loved her. I was a shy, quiet girl, while Marisa stood out. I always wanted to know where I fit, but Marisa fit everywhere, with anyone. Her only flaw was that she could be a bit stuck up, and teased me for years. I still loved her with all my heart. To be absolutely honest, I was jealous of her. She was a perfect girl who fit in the right spot, and I was a circle trying to fit in the square hole. The one place I outshone her was my art. I painted masterpieces, and she was a social butterfl...

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“The End of a Journey” by Karmissa Ariadne

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The gravel beneath my feet crunched under the pressure of my body. Step after step I wandered cautiously, searching and scanning every corner of the world. I wouldn’t give up, not now. Not after we had come so far. It was the end of all our adventures, the final journey to find the entrance to the place that would answer all our questions. There was no way I could leave after everything we’d been through. I could sense the entrance was nearby but the world was shy and suspicious of those who came looking and was determined to keep it well hi...

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“The locket ” by Ana Radulescu

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Sara woke up with a jolt, eyes searching but unseeing. Nobody had the sight anymore, but instinct was hard to snuff out. Fumbling with shaking hands for her nightgown, she got dressed in absolute silence, cautious of her younger siblings, still fast-asleep in their shared bed. Even though she didn't know how they looked like, Sara has always thought of them in terms of colors: Red, for feisty Eritrea, 4 years old and already more opinionated than a grown man; Blue, for sweet little Jon, a sickly 3 years old boy who never seemed to be warm en...

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“Ironic. ” by Spencer Merrill

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"The People need to be reevaluated in life! This can not, and I mean by the most most strictest not, nay! Not by a greying not, one in which gets things done!" He listened, he valued, and most importantly he understood. He looked back at the room he was in and was amazed once again by the intricate designs of the marble floors and doorways. He stepped out into the descending steps from which the monumental building sat, he loosened some of his buttons on his shirt and took a big gulp from his canteen before stepping into the blistering sun's...

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“City of the Gods” by Marie McLaughlin

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Calpillo and his little sister Xochil harvested corn from their parent's corn field for dinner for the night while his mother Xochimilco harvested beans. Xochimilco cooked the Rabbit, corn and beans, and the family ate supper for the evening in peace. Their father Texcoco came back with a Rabbit. Texcoco and his family lived happily and peacefully with their tribe in the land of Aztlan. The Tribe took good care of their land and got along well with the neighboring tribes. Later that night, the tribe was gathered around a large bonfire when a...

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“Light Years Ahead” by Carolyn Bayne

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He had lived among us for decades, he kept on hinting but they would not listen. They even tried to section him, but it didn't work, until finally, things changed when he graduated with Hons at Brentrose University in Science and Medicine. There were two more in his family, a brother and sister, with his mother and father, she always knew he was different and he was different, because when he was born, there was a very violent storm which lasted from the time he came down from the alimentary canal to when the nurse held him an...

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“Swallowed Whole” by Elizabeth Donovan

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When I was 10 I thought I was going to be swallowed whole by God. I was terrified of the ocean. Fortunately, my family and I lived in one of the last surface factions on Earth. Most the rest of society claimed the bottom of the ocean as their home, great big domes of glass and recycled air shielding them from the harsh sun up here. Not so conveniently, the ocean was still very much what we land dwellers relied on for everything. The air up here had turned sour and stale, and the soil was sucked dry by overuse. Everything left is dust ...

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“The Sign” by Ben Rounds

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“I only need one, god-damn… sign,” Mark growled.He could feel a... tightness in his throat and tried to make himself relax, aware that he was acting like a fool. But, as seemed to be the case so often these days, Mark was unable to make himself want to do so, to change, to... relax, take it easy, and, as long as he did not really want to, nothing mattered, the act wouldn’t be real. It wouldn’t fool anyone.And.If he did not want to, then.The humor would not present itself, like it had used to. Before. And like it sho...

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“A Sign Of Things Not To Come” by Jason Luzardijn

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A story about somebody looking for a sign… I got a sign once. Wasn’t looking for it, but got it nonetheless - and it wasn’t a good one. It meant that I had blown my chances. Allow me to tell you my story. First of all, I’m a bus driver. To make things worse, in Belgium. Ever heard of it? Think Trump. Think hellhole. I was in my mid-thirties when I met this girl. She was a regular on one of the lines I recurrently drove. She was in her early twenties with short blonde hair and a nice body. Sadly enough, I never learned her name. Sadly eno...

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“The Drive” by Harlow Jones

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Hands gripped the steering wheel. Eyes scanned the road. Breathing quickened, and the use of profanities increased. She was supposed to be there 30 minutes ago. Work ran late because Chuck forgot to submit the quarterly reports on time. Rushed, she settled for a blotchy face of make-up and uncombed hair. Cruising down the country roads to her partner’s parents’ vacation cabin, she took a wrong turn and had been wandering since. She turned off the radio. Not even music could soothe her. The only thing she needed she could not find: a sign fo...

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“Waiting for Rachmaninoff” by Jane Andrews

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Alyssa has always heard music when she looks at people. One of her earliest memories is of gazing up at her mother and hearing a vibrant, comforting melody that she will much later identify as Grieg’s Morning. The notes and her mother are both full of optimism and joy: they wrap around her as she falls asleep at night and lift her spirits when she feels sad. Her father sounds like Grieg too, although as she grows older, she will always associate his more menacing presence with In The Hall Of The Mountain King. &...

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Write about a character looking for a sign.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 153 stories

“Sister of the Streets” by Serena Johnston

“A Lone Sign” by Michael McGee

“Vile ” by Amanda Gocel

“Coffee” by Brenna Koerber

“Sisters Forever” by Moon Fox

“The End of a Journey” by Karmissa Ariadne

“The locket ” by Ana Radulescu

“Ironic. ” by Spencer Merrill

“City of the Gods” by Marie McLaughlin

“Light Years Ahead” by Carolyn Bayne

“Swallowed Whole” by Elizabeth Donovan

“The Sign” by Ben Rounds

“A Sign Of Things Not To Come” by Jason Luzardijn

“The Drive” by Harlow Jones

“Waiting for Rachmaninoff” by Jane Andrews

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An apparent coincidence occurs. Write a story about a character who suspects paranormal, spiritual, or criminal causes.

Write a story where a character runs into someone they’ve seen in their dreams, or enters a building they’ve dreamt about before.

Start your story with someone discovering a photograph that has something written on the back.

Write a story about someone who starts noticing the same object or phrase wherever they go.

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