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“Persuasion” by Margarita Escobar

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PERSUASION As a dark and menacing storm unfolded, the rain splattered the windows and sounded heavy. The wind roared. My big old house up the hill seemed to shake, anticipating the squall. Lightning flashes came through the frayed curtains of my office and reflected on my bare walls. The light of my desk lamp flickered. These are the nights when my demons lurk around my brain relentlessly. I removed my glasses and rubbed my eyes. I was the only doctor in this small town. Being away from larger places, I had to deal with all kinds of sicknes...

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“"Persuasion"” by Samuel Pastrana

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“Persuasion”___________________ By Samuel PastranaIn the late 1970s, traffic laws in Puerto Rico were very strict and outdated. When a driver committed a traffic violation, the officer issuing the citation retained the driver’s license and, to recover it, the offending driver had to wait two weeks, often longer, to pay the penalty at a public collection office and then present proof of payment at the police station of the municipality where the infraction took place. Meanwhile, the t...

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“Becoming a Persuader Again ” by Beverly Goldberg

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I’d had it. Living in a home, or should I say, institution, for senior citizens was unpleasant at best. But it was my own decision to move there because my osteoporosis had put me in a wheelchair. Oh, the room, all 400 square feet of it was pleasant enough. There was a private bathroom and a so-called kitchen: no stove, but a mini-fridge, microwave, tiny sink and lots of cabinets. There were activities galore—Bingo was the residents favorites, every day after lunch, the majority with one card, and the bolder with two, and constant repea...

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“Persuasion” by Jeremy Stevens

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This is a sensationalized story based, quite tragically, on a funny/not funny true occurrence.****“Running out to buy juice.”“You just bought juice yesterday. Try again.”“What can I say? The boys like-a the juice, eh?” Silence; yet another Saturday Night Live reference —and a pretty good mimic at that— wasted on the ignorant. The kitchen sink’s faucet disguises the glug! as I pour out the remaining juice. “Think I’ll get some more Eggos while I’m at it.”“There are three boxes in the freezer, cupcake. Maybe say you’re getting something we nee...

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“Persuasion” by Jeffrey McDonald

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“Hey, I’m Art,”“Joe,”“Would you like some candy?” Art asks.“No.”“Strange, isn’t it?” Art asks.“I can’t wait to leave,” Joe replies.The two men sit and watch each other for a moment, and then Art feels the grandfather inside him want to reach out and pass on some knowledge to this young man while he has the chance.“Do you know how old the art of persuasion is?” Art asks.“I don’t even know what that is.”“It all started with Aristotle,” Art began.“Who?” Joe asks.“Aristotle was a great philosopher who invented logic among other things. In his wo...

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“I Listened and Heard” by Arlene Placer

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Contains Gay Material. It is not necessary for any of you to make an effort to pitch to me or share any anecdotes about the many wonderful moments you have had in any of these joints.There is no need for any of you to do either of those things.I am not going to do this!I am not going to give in to pressure to do something that I have no desire to do.Despite everyone encouraging, pushing, and giving me gentle nudges and shoves.Not me!No siree!No intention of being a laughingstock!To add insult to injury, the thing that you are asking of me do...

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“Persuasion” by Julia Laity

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“She’s cute,” Ingrid says. She’s stirring her coffee with a butter knife. The scrape of metal against stoneware scratches an itch in my brain. “Although,” she continues, “I suppose that goes with the career she has chosen.” The word “career” slips off her tongue like something sour she can’t wait to spit out. Ingrid pas...

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“Persuasion {The Devil You Know}” by Lucas Marrow

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{ They always say the Devil you know is better than the one you don’t. Whoever said that clearly didn’t know Jaakobal. }What happened to ambition? No one seems to have real goals anymore. People these days are satiated by the mundane and the meaningless, selling their souls for cars, fame, money. Things that are temporary, like they are. What will happen when they all inevitably die and hand over their soul to the scheming devil that bade them to forfeit their eternal ever-after for some shiny, momentary thing.The Devils always came on our e...

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“"Persuasion"” by Linda Stone

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Persuasion I have always worked hard to be considered a good person. I am a good, loving, faithful mother and wife. I’m a social worker who helps children that have no one else to stand up for them. I coach our community’s youth soccer league. I volunteer at the homeless shelter and the nursing home. Every Sunday I’m there in the front pew worshipping our Lord and Savior. I have always worked hard to be considered a good person. I do for others but today is about doing somethi...

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“Persuasion” by Bethany Walters

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“The Library closes in thirty minutes," a gravelly voice on the intercom announced. It was the time of day that Sarah hated the most. Groaning inwardly, she stood up from her chair and stretched. She was stiff from sitting so long, but it was worth it to spend hours escaping into different worlds. If Sarah could, she would live in the library. She stared at the pile of books on the table. There wasn't enough time to decide which books to check out and which ones to leave. Treasure Island was a reread, so that could go back, and the Ro...

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“Persuasion” by Christine Tapper

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Steamed Dumplings were a specialty in our house. Everyone thought that. And they thought Grannyma was the specialist. That’s because I told my classmates how clever she was at cooking.Some girls wanted to visit our home for dinner to taste Grannyma’s secret recipe. I stalled them with excuses.Last night I shouted, “Grannyma, why can’t you cook? This is no good.” I threw a packet of frozen potstickers on the stone benchtop. And stared at it, in disgust. “Ai ya,” she said. “Why talk to me like that.”“Because you won’t cook and won’t ...

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“Persuasion: The Bicycle Purchase” by Stacey Cooper

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The beginning of the spring season has arrived and a woman has decided that she would like to buy a new bicycle. She goes into a bicycle store and looks around. She spends time looking at a 3-speed bike, and a salesperson approaches. The salesperson asks, “This is a nice bike. Are you looking to buy a new bike?” The woman answers, “I’ve been meaning to get a new bicycle. With the start of spring, I thought it would be a great way to get more exercise.” The salesperson says, “Have you considered a mountain bike? They ...

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“Persuasion” by Paul Simpkin

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As I waited in the corridor I was trying to read a few pages of my book to take my mind off my nerves. Suddenly they welcomed me into the interview room. It was time to sell myself. I was a bit nervous but I did my best to answer the first question the panel put to me.“Oh yes I know a lot about the second world war. For example, I know that Winston Churchill, when he became the Prime Minister and he was having to decide whether to keep waging the war against the Nazis or to try for a peace deal by negotiating terms and conditions, I know he ...

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“Persuasion” by Noah Graham

Submitted to Contest #248

“I really can’t have more than one beer, I need to write a story later” Neil said. “You’ve written like 50 stories and had only 1 professionally published.Unless you do something different, you’ll be using your talents to write toasts for my retirement party in a few years.” Marcus slurred “I got a few good ones ready. What’s so wrong with that?” “What if the reason your stories don’t sell is because you don’t have the emotional honesty people want? What if you could fix that?” Marcus asked smiling “How would I ever do that?” “Easy bro. Just...

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“Persuasion - A Cat's Tale” by Sofia Mullan

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Ziggy Starr the Third, or Ziggy as his human (whom he generously tolerated) called him, was not your average feline. He wasn't particularly interested in napping in sunbeams (far too predictable), chasing elusive red dots (tiresome), or meticulously grooming his already pristine fur (a waste of good napping time). No, Ziggy had a far more audacious ambition – to convince his canine companion, a boisterous Jack Russell Terrier named Bandit, that he was, in fact, a dog himself. The idea struck Ziggy one afternoon while Bandit was gleefully cha...

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Write a story titled 'Persuasion'.

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✍️ 43 stories

“Persuasion” by Margarita Escobar

“"Persuasion"” by Samuel Pastrana

“Becoming a Persuader Again ” by Beverly Goldberg

“Persuasion” by Jeremy Stevens

“Persuasion” by Jeffrey McDonald

“I Listened and Heard” by Arlene Placer

“Persuasion” by Julia Laity

“Persuasion {The Devil You Know}” by Lucas Marrow

“"Persuasion"” by Linda Stone

“Persuasion” by Bethany Walters

“Persuasion” by Christine Tapper

“Persuasion: The Bicycle Purchase” by Stacey Cooper

“Persuasion” by Paul Simpkin

“Persuasion” by Noah Graham

“Persuasion - A Cat's Tale” by Sofia Mullan

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