Write your story about two characters tidying up after a party.

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“How I Met Your Mother.” by Roopa De Choudhury

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It was pitch dark when I woke up, to absolute silence, like being in a horror film. I found myself lying in a strange bed, with some jackets and a couple of purses flung on top of me. I stumbled along the wall for a switch, hitting my shin and knees in the process. I was starting to panic a little when I couldn't find the switch, my hands now crawled all over the walls and just before I got into one of my panic modes, I found the door knob in time. I rushed out and sat down on the floor, taking deep breaths until the panic subsided. I didn't...

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“A Gold Hexagon” by Maria Avisal

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“Rise and shine! I have bagels!” Teddy trilled just as Esme had nearly mustered up the resolve to get off his couch and rummage around in the bathroom for something to quell her blinding headache. As he bounced to the kitchen, she sat up slowly, straightened the borrowed T-shirt, and dragged herself over to join Teddy at the kitchen table. Annoyingly, Teddy was immune to hangovers, even on New Year’s Day. “Who was that handsome stranger you were making out with on the couch all ...

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“Tyed upa ” by Sandra Claros

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We arrived together at Sylvia's birthday party, just added to my list of friends - How good that you came to my party! - She said making us enter with the ear-ear smile that characterized her At first glance, both the height and the affable smile of the boy who had arrived with me, impressed my sensitivity with a sincerity perceptible to the naked eye. - go ! Come in. Make yourself comfortable on the sofa - Sylvia offered, and we sat together, on the sofa for two peopl...

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“Somebody has to do it.” by John Steckley

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Somebody Has to Do It It was going to be a dirty job. But the two of them, Bill and Joan, had volunteered to do it, knowing full well what would be involved, and how disgusting it might prove to be. They felt that they owed Stan, the host, as he had introduced them to each other, played the matchmaker at a previous party a few weeks back. They were now a couple. Stan’s house was the sole building of a short dead end street, so the loud noises of his parities were not complained about by any neighbours. Some of them we...

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“The Man in the Tall Tower” by Luna Silva

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‘Who did this?’ April whispered far too loudly, waving a handkerchief soaked in God knows what wildly in front of her as I attempted to shush her through a smirk. In the two years we had both worked for this catering business, I don’t think we had worked an event like this. We had walked up the seemingly never-ending gravel path through the grounds with all our equipment, only to be completely swamped in the shadow of the mansion. The outside was impressive on its own, period windows covered the three stories of maintained brickwork, but my ...

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“The olive branch” by Dipayan Chakrabarti

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“The Clean-up” by Eric S

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A peaceful black void. That’s what Marquise was experiencing. In the far distance, he could faintly detect strange sounds. It didn’t matter. Whatever the noises were had to be thousands of miles away and not in his immediate space. Therefore, they were of no concern to him in his endless space of comfort. The noises slowly became more discernible and increased in volume. It was a voice. That’s impossible. How could anyone get here? This was a safe space. Whatever this disturba...

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“A Night To Remember” by Kristin Eller

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"It's amazing to me people can destroy a house like a hurricane.", Joni remarked, laughing to herself. "Yeah, tonight has certainly a full-blown roof raiser," Hilary replied. The three-story house was a disaster from one end to the other. "Can you believe Donovan?" Joni asked, wide-eyed, gulping down some wine. "I can't believe you and Opal." Hillary slapped her forehead. "We just got caught up in the situation, ya know it happens.", Joni blushed. Opal, a beautiful, statuesque woman. She had flowing waves of flaming auburn hair, jade-color...

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“And To My Parents, A Very Happy Anniversary” by Chiara Jurczak

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“You just can’t keep doing this, Ethan,” she huffed on a strained laugh that sounded about halfway between incredulity and desperation. “You can’t keep throwing yourself these stupid parties every year, especially to celebrate a day which, even you have to admit, most people would never want to acknowledge, least of all celebrate. And,” Moe finished her little tirade by waving her finger in the air in a way that definitely screamed “person-in-charge,” “you especially can’t keep throwing these parties if this is to be the aftermath after ever...

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“The end of the night” by McKena Kirk

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It was supposed to be the best night of my 5th grade year. My parents were going out on a date night and we had the most epic party planned. My best friend Emma and I had been prepping for this night for 2 weeks. We had saved up money to buy pizza’s and pop and had picked out the best music to dance the night away. It was going to be perfect. It was perfect, until everyone left. They left a mess and it's so rude how they just expect me to clean up after them like dogs. I thought all of these people were my friends? Emma an...

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“Clean Up After A Party” by George Davis

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Donald wakes. He notices that the flood of morning sunlight is not on the bed. It indicates that it is pass noon. With sleepy eyes he checks the time on the nightstand clock. It is almost two oh clock. He moves to sit on the side of the bed and that is when it strikes his head, the alcohol consumed during the party. He sits still to let the awful rattling dissipate from his head. “Edward,” he says. There is no answer. He looks at the side of the bed where Edward sleeps. He is...

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“Mistake” by Just Jams

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Warning: death, blood, murder, etc. “TURN THE MUSIC DOWN BRIAN!” Tiffany screamed at the top of her lungs in hopes the music won’t drown her words. Loud footsteps followed her words, before her door swung open. “Can you be any more annoying than this? It’s a party!” “One that mom and dad didn’t agree to, and if the neighbors tell them about the...

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“Tidy, Tidy” by Elizabeth Etzwiler

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“Ok, kids were heading out don’t forget we will be back on Sunday night at the latest and will call every night to make sure you’re okay.” My mom said to us like we were five. “I know Mom. You’ve said that ten times and the emergency numbers are on the fridge and if we want pizza or something some extra cash is in the left cabinet. Don’t go crazy with it and don’t be throwing huge parties in the house while you’re gone.” I replied “I’m just glad you’re listening.” Mom answered back instead of being stuck in your p...

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“Bittersweet Chocolate” by Robyn Visco

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“Bye, Lila! Get home safe.” I shut the door and sighed, what a crazy party. I look back at the dorm, not completely trashed, but a significant amount of cleaning up is needed. As I walked down the hallway, I picked up some red solo cups spread out on the floor. Huh, someone spilled some popcorn and soda in the main living room, I’ll clean that up later. River was standing in the middle of the common room. Her dainty hands on her head, slit brows furrowed together. She was breathtaking. “Oh, Alex, could you please check the other rooms to see...

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“Fizzle” by Katie Evans

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“It’s like this,” Marta said, eyelids sleep-heavy. She leaned against the one intact chair in the dining room, relaxed enough to still seem a little bit drunk. Pratt squinted at her. “Like what?” “Like…” She gestured expansively around them. In the living room, the disco ball was still slowly rotating, the morning light casting a million silver glitters over the stained carpet and upended chairs. Pratt’s eyes snagged on a new splatter just under the psychedelic artwork Marta had brought home last month. She’d said it was innovative...

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Write your story about two characters tidying up after a party.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 148 stories

“How I Met Your Mother.” by Roopa De Choudhury

“A Gold Hexagon” by Maria Avisal

“Tyed upa ” by Sandra Claros

“Somebody has to do it.” by John Steckley

“The Man in the Tall Tower” by Luna Silva

“The olive branch” by Dipayan Chakrabarti

“The Clean-up” by Eric S

“A Night To Remember” by Kristin Eller

“And To My Parents, A Very Happy Anniversary” by Chiara Jurczak

“The end of the night” by McKena Kirk

“Clean Up After A Party” by George Davis

“Mistake” by Just Jams

“Tidy, Tidy” by Elizabeth Etzwiler

“Bittersweet Chocolate” by Robyn Visco

“Fizzle” by Katie Evans

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Write a story about a character who gets lost at a carnival or festival.

Set your story at a party that has gone horribly wrong.

Write about a reluctant party-goer who ends up being the star of the show.

Write a story about a character who’s nervous to attend a party - their first in a long time.

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