Write a story around someone (literally) bumping into someone else.

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“Bumps and Bruises” by Mark Lew

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He bumped into me. It’s hard to be sure of anything at moments like this, when nothing makes much sense, but he definitely bumped into me and not the other way around. Hell, I didn’t even know he was there or how he’d found me. “Even Steven, Tommy,” I said, my voice sounding not quite right. Little wonder then that someone from the group sitting around the desk shouted out, “What the hell?” I said the only thing that came to mind, “O-o-o-h, you just said a bad word! Mom’s not gonna like that!” And it was true; mom wasn’t going to, not one l...

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“In Morte Veritas” by Frances Hodgson

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Trigger Warning: Mental health, suicide/self harm, physical violence and gore. Sam’s ribs screamed furiously with each hurried pounding of his feet against the soil, the impact drumming through his soul, rattling his ribs like the bars of a cell. He knew he couldn’t keep running for much longer. Frenzied breath increasingly tightened his chest to that of a pressure vessel. A current of pain flung him through the air. The collision had let out such a sudden bang that he thought his lungs had finally popped, a dagger to a ballon, fragments of ...

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“Battle of the Dads” by Nino Laquidara

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Jimmy’s dad bumped chests with Luke’s dad. Neither moved an inch. The combatants pressed their foreheads together, each stabbing a finger into his opponent’s chest. “Do you really want to do this? Here and now?” Jimmy’s dad practically spat the words. “Oh, you beat your sweet a—” Luke’s dad hesitated, looking about. The children had formed a ring around the pair, chatting amongst themselves about the possibility of a duel. “…apples. You bet your sweet apples.” Jimmy’s dad took a step backward and chuckled. “Nice save.” He stopped his blust...

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“The Third Bench from the Left.” by David Newcombe

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It was the third bench from the left of the footbridge, opposite the yellow stone walls of the mediaeval church. Andy knew it because of the more than century old dedication to John Somers, a councillor who had brought the park and its walking tracks to life almost two hundred years before. The bench. with its dedication, was paid for by local citizens in honour of the man who had created so much of the beautiful walkways that continued to attract thousands of visitors each summer. Andy, or rather his dog, had literally bumped into Vane...

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“I Hate You Too, Christina Smith” by Kim Meyers

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“Christina!” The barista shouts over the humdrum of the steaming appliances. My shoulder collides with another woman’s as we both step forward and I profusely apologize. Our eyes meet and she does a double take. I clock the woman immediately and wish a sandworm would swallow me whole. “Chrissy?!” It takes every fiber of my being not to grimace at the diminutive that I’ve always detested. Being the other Christina, the quiet one, was irksome growing up, especially when she was gregarious, popular, and generally admired. She was the perf...

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“The Nightmare Ends ” by K FS

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A storm had dumped a light cover of snow on the battleground late in the night, but the bright sun reflected off the armor of the imperial troops like a signal. The flickering figures spread out before us, gray against the white field.From my vantage point behind the front shield wall of Aygar warriors I could see rolls and rolls of mail clad soldiers, armed to the teeth with the best the Letranian Empire could offer. Here and there the banners of the noble houses of Letran defined the different companies. I counted three. Three out of seven...

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“The Encounter ” by Maylissa Noel

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Margaret finally worked up the courage to travel alone. She planned an adventure for fourteen days. She never fathomed she would do a solo trip to Costa Rica. The itinerary was set, plane tickets brought, and days off approved from her job. Could she do this? Take this voyage alone. It has been a long time Margaret has done anything just for her. This was her stepping out of her comfort zone. A week before the trip and reality settled in. Are you crazy Margaret said to herself. A fourteen-day expedition through the Rainforest. She quickly ra...

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“The Holy Family,” by Julie Grenness

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Have you ever had an afternoon delight done right? Lynette was now a personal explorer, in unfamiliar territory. The curtains were drawn, a scented candle lightened the way for her new discoveries. In bed with Bridget for the first time. Sensuality was making sense, Lynette finally found what she did know she had been seeking. She had one day been chopping up tabbouleh at her teenager's tuck shop, preparing vegan choices for lunch. Vegans could really annoy Lynette's dad, old Walter. He said tabbouleh was only 'lawn clippings'.As she was lau...

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“Me” by A.B. Boatman

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I was startled and my steps stuttered as an engine revved a few streets away. My strides evened out again as the sound echoed off the concrete of the buildings and streets, too loud, stuttering in short bursts. It created a cacophony, rushing through the canyons of the city, the buildings attempting to contain the explosive sound, until it subsided and faded into the general hum of urban noise. I stared just ahead of my feet, mind blank, looking but not seeing, as the dingy concrete flowed by in a river of beige and grey blandness. The...

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“Snapshot” by Electra Nanou

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He liked coffee, the richer and nuttier the better. No sugar or milk. They bury the taste, he’d say. Steal its spark. When Magda would visit, his whole house would soon swell with the sweet aroma. Before Grandad even produced the steaming cafetiere and fine bone china, her spirits would be lifted, her dramas unravelled and ready to spill into his welcoming ear. And what he lacked in wisdom, he made up for with jokes and games. Either way, he always knew what to say for a smile, a boost in confidence, an eye-opening truth. This silence did no...

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“An Old Friend Named Bullseye ” by Grayson Chilcote

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Dalmani’s squad was pushed so far back, he bumped into the archers who were supposed to be holding the line on the opposite side of the hill. They probably had been pushed up the hill as well. As the steel on his back met the leather of another, he spun around to see if the enemy had advanced behind him. He was met with a pleasant surprise, however, as he made eye contact with one of his oldest friends, Merellie. Merellie is a great archer, one of the army's best. The man is practically born to hold a bow in his hands, and is gifted wi...

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“Getting It.” by Peyton Denisar

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You let your head fall into the soft cradle of a cool pillow on a hot night, summers were always rough for you growing up, that sweltering heat comes and the City’s voice becomes near constant. You’re happy to finally be able to go to one of the few places where your curse can’t follow you; your dreams. Ever since you were a child the City has spoken to you, though never directly as a person would, the City spoke by flooding you with: visions, tastes, sounds, and sensations all felt by others. Some days you’re treated to the scent and flavor...

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“Food equals love” by Daniel Bereznicki

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Getting cell service in La Citta del Ricordi is impossible. I should have guessed since it’s such a small town. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve crumbled up the map and lost its creases. Three days ago I would have been embarrassed running up and down the streets, swerving past residents and climbing a statue of Galileo in the city square just for a single bar of AT&T, but I was desperate.Finding dad’s old school was all that mattered.My frustration removed my interest in the charming butcher shops. My senses were dulled. I...

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“emergency absence today” by Ayesha Malik

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A podcast plays through Adil’s earphones. He is oblivious to the host’s words. The cadence of their voice anchors his frantic heart in his chest.He is running late to a meeting at his economics internship. Everything is going wrong this morning, but it was doomed from the start of the summer. Last night he tossed and turned on his air mattress, fretting over his dysfunctional code. His data analysis was spitting out nonsensical results, and the figures kept coming out warped, no matter what he did. He ...

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“What are the chances?” by Andrea Shaw

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Pop! Pfffft! Duh dud duh dud duh dud…My bike begins to wobble and lean to the left, prompting me to quickly put my foot down to keep it from falling over. With sweating hands, I grip the handlebars and steer the bike over to the sidewalk. Upon inspection, I noticed a sizeable nail shining from the middle of the front tire.I pound the bike with my fist, cursing as I look up at the sky, “I don’t have time for this!!”I read the receipt on the bag for the 3rd time:Order Method: OnlineTime placed: 11:03 a.m.Name on Order: Alejandro McCannDelivery...

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Write a story around someone (literally) bumping into someone else.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 53 stories

“Bumps and Bruises” by Mark Lew

“In Morte Veritas” by Frances Hodgson

“Battle of the Dads” by Nino Laquidara

“The Third Bench from the Left.” by David Newcombe

“I Hate You Too, Christina Smith” by Kim Meyers

“The Nightmare Ends ” by K FS

“The Encounter ” by Maylissa Noel

“The Holy Family,” by Julie Grenness

“Me” by A.B. Boatman

“Snapshot” by Electra Nanou

“An Old Friend Named Bullseye ” by Grayson Chilcote

“Getting It.” by Peyton Denisar

“Food equals love” by Daniel Bereznicki

“emergency absence today” by Ayesha Malik

“What are the chances?” by Andrea Shaw

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story about a character running late for a job interview.

Write a story that begins with someone dancing in a bar.

Write a story about a tennis match between two rivals.

Write a story about a character driving and getting lost.

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