You check the time. Perfect. As intended, you've arrived fashionably late.

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“Party On” by Ken Coomes

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You check the time on your new luxury Apple watch, the Brikk Lux Watch Omni. Four minutes after eight o’clock. And based on the cars parked up and down the street, everyone else is already here. Except for Francine. You don’t see her Beemer anywhere. Perfect. As intended, you’ve arrived fashionably late. With time to spare. You look in the mirror one more time. It’s a good thing you do. A touch more mascara will complement your hazel eyes just the right amount. Naturally, your eye shadow, blush, and lipstick are preternaturally superb. You...

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“The famous late comer.” by Keerthi Beta

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Me: Oh my God!! It's 9:45. I am late. Today my boss will kill me.Boss: Hi! What happened? Why are you late?Me: I had to drop my sister at college Sir. That's why I am late.Boss: Everyday you tell some reason. I think you are not interested to work here.Me: No sir.Boss: You are always late because of your family.Me: No sir. I came intentionally late.Boss: What?Me: I know that I will get late if I drop my sister. But also I dropped her at college. She is very important to me.Boss: I understand. But, you must be punctual. Punctuality is also im...

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“The Plan” by Justine Mae D

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It was the start of the day you were dreading for months. You opened your eyes and saw the ray of sunlight shining through the window. You can also hear the birds singing their songs outside. What a cheerful day for a funeral. They insisted that you dress up today. You couldn't care less; you just went through the motions and slipped the mournful dress over your shoulders. You told yourself not to worry while staring on your reflection in the floor-length mirror, you have a plan. You heard the door open and close and the sound of heels cli...

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“THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION IN POST COVID” by Oluwaseyifunmi KeshinrO

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The Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has no doubt adversely affected the global economy. It has forced many businesses to temporarily shut down and governments across the world to place a restriction on movement while exempting providers of essential services who are to strictly observe social distancing rules while providing services as a way to contain the spread of the virus. The spread of the coronavirus initially spared Nigeria, like many other African countries, with zero recorded case as of January 2020. This luck, however, did not las...

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“Timing Is Everything” by Laureen Maurizio

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You check the time. Perfect. As intended, you've arrived fashionably late. Standing beside the car, you straighten the black suit jacket you pulled from a mothballed closet and then hit the “lock” button on your key fob. “Best get this over with” you mutter to no one in particular, dropping the key in your pocket. Purposeful strides bring you to the door in less time than it took you to say no to attending this shindig in the first place. Arriving late suits you fine. It shortens the time you have to spend listening to a bunch of blo...

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“The Creek” by Amber Brown

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You check the time. Perfect. As intended, you’ve arrived fashionably late. You didn’t want to be here, not after what had happened. You take a deep breath as you open the door and enter the enormous beach house. There were loads of people here so perhaps he wouldn’t see you, after all you hadn’t seen or spoken to each other in just over a year. As you made your way to the bar trying to stay hidden from sight, you suddenly hear a familiar voice coming up behind you. “Sara? I didn’t expect to see you here.” He said as he approached you with ...

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“Out Of Your Mind” by Ella Cunningham

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You glance at the clock, a stubborn smirk already creeping up your face. As always, the timing is impeccable, and you have arrived, once again, fashionably late. Well, as fashionable as you could possibly be, walking stiffly and frantically paranoid that someone is watching you. They are already there – an impossibly small group of people dominating such a large place. Slouching on the bench, one of my associates wears a buzz cut, with a stony expression, daring anyone passing a fight that will only ever have one victor. Beside him, the one ...

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“An Unexpected Guest” by Y N

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You check the time. Perfect. As intended, you’ve arrived fashionably late. You look around, trying to catch the eyes of anyone that looks familiar to you, and hopefully they haven’t changed much over the past ten years. It had been a hassle to arrive here, trying to convince yourself that you’ve arrived at the right place, and that you’re just another guest to an old friend’s wedding that you haven’t seen for a decade. Not to mention it took nearly two hours to drive here, and now you’re wonderfully late, just like you’ve always been. You’r...

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“analog or digital?” by Don Brooks

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I like many college students I was somewhat of a spendthrift. Why spend money on something you can just as easily take from home when the parents are not looking? One such gem was my combo alarm clock/radio. It was a gift from my sister if memory served not to me but to an older sibling. They had moved on and the clock stayed in the room that I used and would have if I hadn't taken it with me. While I had much love for the clock it would later to be the bane of my existence. If I were not the youngest this device could have been my annoyi...

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“Confession” by Michelle Whitehead

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Stop looking at me like that. You think you know everything about me. Things are never that simple. So much is lost in translation. For a start, my stepmother is an absolute sweetheart. Not a mean bone in her body. I know, I know, you’ve heard she was a monster, keeping me trapped in the kitchen, dressed in rags, ordering me around. No wonder you think I hate her, but really, I don’t. She was always looking out for me. Lilly and Rose as well. It was all for show. Sure, it looked bad from the outside, but that’s the point. It was essential fo...

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“My Lady Magdalene” by Link Oberon

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The gravel crunches underfoot as you make your way up the drive. The sky overhead is overcast, with little ladders of light descending from the heavens. It smells like rain. You check the time. Perfect. As intended, you've arrived fashionably late. A doorman approaches as you carefully store your time-piece in your purse. It was a gift from your grandmother, and you're loathe to tarnish it. Besides, your brother would give you hell if you chipped this piece of memory. The doorman gives you a stern look. "Lady Ardenwall. You'r...

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“Goddess of Extinction” by Steve Stigler

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An usher politely holds your elbow as you ascend to the stage. You fold your hand across your chest in gratitude, as you have been taught. The audience hisses their appreciation for your delicate human frame, wrapped tightly in gold and red. You can barely walk across the stage, but even now this benefits you. Pause to take it in: the acclaim, the lust for the exotic. Soon, it will all be destroyed in flame and vacuum. “Sing us a song of Earth!” they shout.You smile and nod as they laugh and lick their lips. One of them uses his sword t...

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“Keen eyes and Monday Musings” by Jordan Lefebvre

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You pull the signal cord of the bus and hold the metal rail fiercely as it halts, sputtering towards the curb. The briefcase in your left-hand swings lightly as you disembark, tipping your cap at the driver who meets your stare through the mirror with a knowing grin. Today felt like a good day. It had rained this weekend and the current Monday skies are cloudy but loose, allowing the sun to break free every few steps like a spotlight over your head and sticking in the gel you raked through your hair. You usually didn’t make such an eff...

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“The Eyes of the Assassin ” by Ellita Styles

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You check the time. Perfect. As intended, you've arrived fashionably late. The plan so far is smooth. You beamed in front of the flashing cameras, swaying your hand gracefully at the paparazzi. Graced and poised, you walk in like a proud peacock into the palace. “Oh, just if he knew,” you smirked to yourself. The grand entrance of the palace was intimidating. The staircase and the floor was made from marble. Red, silk drapes hung on the walls, amidst portraits of different royalties of the past. “The King sure likes grandeur. How…..ancient...

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“Positions!” by Cyndy Reads

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Welcome, Spy. Please enter your name. Jon. The mission you are about to receive, Jon, is of the utmost urgency. Our national security is threatened, the very last threads of democracy hanging in the balance. Only the best were considered for such an overwhelming task, and your...

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You check the time. Perfect. As intended, you've arrived fashionably late.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 116 stories

“Party On” by Ken Coomes

“The famous late comer.” by Keerthi Beta

“The Plan” by Justine Mae D

“THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION IN POST COVID” by Oluwaseyifunmi KeshinrO

“Timing Is Everything” by Laureen Maurizio

“The Creek” by Amber Brown

“Out Of Your Mind” by Ella Cunningham

“An Unexpected Guest” by Y N

“analog or digital?” by Don Brooks

“Confession” by Michelle Whitehead

“My Lady Magdalene” by Link Oberon

“Goddess of Extinction” by Steve Stigler

“Keen eyes and Monday Musings” by Jordan Lefebvre

“The Eyes of the Assassin ” by Ellita Styles

“Positions!” by Cyndy Reads

🌟 Similar prompts

As you check your mail, you notice a letter that makes you stop in your tracks.

"Just say it," you silently reminded yourself. You knew you'd regret it if you didn't.

You looked out the window and, not for the first time, thought about how wrong the weather forecast had been.

Suitcase in hand, you head to the station.

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