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

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“The Last Buzz” by Tiffany Tallent

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It's seven o'clock. Good. You won't be the first to get there. You slip on the strappy, low-cut dress he talked you into buying— the one he didn't want you to wear without him. You're wearing it, without him, tonight. It's his fault. He's the one who decided to cheat on you the night of your brother's funeral. You look yourself over in the flimsy full-length mirror hanging over the back of your bathroom door. You see why he didn't want you to wear it without him. Why do you keep defending him? &nbsp...

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“The Final Exam” by Elizabeth Marvin

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You check the time. Perfect. As intended, you’ve arrived fashionably late. You walk into the lobby just as a doorman/bodyguard enters from the other way and spots you. He frowns as he looks over his list. “Invitation?” The man dourly asks, and you almost smirk. It’s time to play. You search your pockets and bag for a suitable amount of time before conjuring up a sad expression and looking back up at the man, whose expression grew annoyed. You sweetly say, “I believe I’ve misplaced it, but I promise I’m on the list. If you just let me sho...

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“Make My Grave Shallow” by Bela Verduzco

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It had to start raining right as you stepped out of your car door. And it wasn’t just sprinkling. It was pouring. The harsh droplets of water splattered all over your clothes as you bit down a sigh and crossed the street. A car swerved around you with a loud honk and screeching tires, but you barely noticed. The watch on your wrist chimed loudly. Late. Just the way it needed to be. They’ll be there now.The warm lights of the town bar illuminated the dark, murky puddles that lined the streets, and you q...

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“In the end, it's all about me” by Jim Lapic

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You check the time. Perfect. As intended, you've arrived fashionably late. You do so hope that everyone came out to see you. Nothing quite stirs your soul like a house full of guests. Watching. Your favorite. With luck, no one will really notice you right away. After all, you were not expected to be making an entrance today, of all days. You slip inside, close on the heels of a small group of younger men and women. None of their faces stand out to you. Most likely friends of friends, showing ...

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“Summoning Ceremony.” by Akame A.

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I fasten the clamp of my gold chandelier necklace that matches my scarlet mermaid gown. I fix the long curly braid in my hair and adjust my baby hairs. I check the time, and just as I intended, I’m late for my own summoning ceremony. In my family when you reach the age of 20 that’s a milestone of adulthood, you get this big cake, a hammer, a large party and a familiar handpicked for you by the goddesses themselves. My family isn’t perfect but the choices we’ve made to ensure the success of each generation are a little unethi...

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“Scary Encounter” by Diana 潘娴诗

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You check the time. Perfect. As intended, you've arrived fashionably late. This is not your first time being late to all the events you are invited. You love the attention. You simply love it when you walked into a room full of people, and everyone turned to look at you. You get to show off your expensive bags, dresses and jewelry. You love it when the crowd whispers in discussion of the brand you are wearing. Your life was not luxurious when you were younger, your achievement today was because of your hard work. Your parents had their own...

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“The lecture” by Katlyn Burkitt

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You slip into the crowded lecture hall and take a seat toward the back. You look to the clock on the wall to check the time. Perfect. As you had intended, you’ve arrived fashionably late. This course was incredibly boring, and the professor counted attendance through the end of class quiz. You’d figured out weeks ago that the quizzes were on the previous weeks content and all the previous weeks materials including lecture recordings were posted to the course’s website. Now you show up toward the end of class with the quiz material adequately...

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“Perfect Timing” by Sarah Hiller

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You check the time. Perfect. As intended, you’ve arrived fashionably late. You remember she always had a penchant for the dramatic. That was why she was marrying this guy. He was rich enough to give her this, the most dramatic wedding in history. But she still loved you. You just had to remind her. She would see. As soon as she took one look at you in your perfectly tailored suit, the blue offsetting the color of your eyes in a way you knew she always loved. Your perfectly coiffed hair that took a surprising amount of time to fix considering...

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“Friday Night” by Palak M.

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You sit in the shallow darkness of your car and the parking lot, the sound of your lethargic breathing filling the otherwise quiet space. Your mind is busy having second thoughts about going into that dreadful party, while your eyes occupy the task of staring daggers into your father’s mansion-like house. It looks nothing short of lively, as bright lights bounce from every edge of the building, giving it a frisky look. You look down at the small device in your hand, recalling the latest conversation you had with your mother. Her word...

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“Homecoming” by Lori Svensen

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Your heart beats quickly as you think about the evening ahead. You couldn’t have planned a better homecoming had you tried. So, it was a complete coincidence that your return coincided with the annual Governor’s Ball, but what better place and time to announce your return to your home town? You have already heard that He is engaged to that brown-nosing over-achiever that you loved to hate during high school. After all, she stayed local, while you gallivanted around the world the past few years. At some point, you managed to convinc...

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“June-October Time Reform ” by Jack Kiyonaga

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This feels inexcusable, the amount of time you’re wasting. You lie on the couch and re-read Percy Jackson books. Yesterday was eleven years since your grandfather died. You went to mass with your mom, older sister, younger brother and younger sister. All of you filed in and stood in the back. It was nice to be back, really. The church was as you’d left it -- imperfect, empty, full of words, and yet hesitantly beautiful. You thought of your grandfather and tried to see him next to you, standing in the back of tha...

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“Her Raincoat & Pencil Shavings” by Ivy Kova

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You check the time. Perfect. As intended, you've arrived fashionably late. You quickly fix the frayed edges of your leather jacket's sleeves, letting it's softened leather soothe you during this misty day. One step at a time, let time pass by with every breath; just keep breathing. Your thoughts are song lyrics, made up on the spot, powering you. Let the fake confidence shine bright, like a light bulb replacing the sun at night. As you throw a final glance at the time on your cracked phone, you see your reflection; sunken in blue eyes, ...

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“Aconite” by J. Shire

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You check the time. Perfect. As intended, you've arrived fashionably late.“You’re late again.”“Sorry. I got stuck in traffic.”“I thought you were gonna use the ‘I forgot something on the way’ excuse again.”You’ve always been late for work. In fact, you don’t even remember the last time you’ve been on time. You arrive late on purpose because you don’t like waiting. You prefer to have people wait for you.“You’re lucky the boss takes it easy on you. He’s not so nice with the other fellas.”“That’s because I always get shit done. It’s all a...

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“A Timely Sentence” by Lacie Nairn

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You woke to the chorus of birds chirping from the boughs of the elm tree outside your window. The day was still new; the sky held on to the grey light of pre-dawn, and you embraced the opportunity to trudge down the stairs to the kitchen and make yourself a cup of coffee. With a yawn, you begin the morning ritual and breathe deep the rich aroma as the grinder gets to work. The coffee machine gurgles and sputters to life, a momentary hesitation before the satisfying splash of coffee hitting the cup. The sound immediately reminds you of your...

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“ EXPOSED” by Elle Moreau

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“Honey, I can’t come to the launch party with you as I have to make an appearance at a function. It is a book launch as well. Our company is hosting it. If I get a chance I might drop in for half an hour but don’t depend on it” “No problems, Rob, I can go by myself. There will be people I know there. I probably won’t stay long. Annie, Sue and Jen are going so I will have company”. Victoria, had a shower and changed into a suitable dress for a book launch party. She looked elegant and she was looking forward to having ...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 116 stories

“The Last Buzz” by Tiffany Tallent

“The Final Exam” by Elizabeth Marvin

“Make My Grave Shallow” by Bela Verduzco

“In the end, it's all about me” by Jim Lapic

“Summoning Ceremony.” by Akame A.

“Scary Encounter” by Diana 潘娴诗

“The lecture” by Katlyn Burkitt

“Perfect Timing” by Sarah Hiller

“Friday Night” by Palak M.

“Homecoming” by Lori Svensen

“June-October Time Reform ” by Jack Kiyonaga

“Her Raincoat & Pencil Shavings” by Ivy Kova

“Aconite” by J. Shire

“A Timely Sentence” by Lacie Nairn

“ EXPOSED” by Elle Moreau

🌟 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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