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“Who she used to be” by B. W.

Begin audio log:Do you remember the creepy and weird things little kids would always tell you? It would be quite random mostly, sometimes they'd just go and say, "I don't like the water mommy, last time I went in there I died."Or uh something like, "Oh-oh daddy I was in that thing and I died, it was terrifying!" Just anything really anything that would make you get a little nervous and have some goosebumps.Though every time they said it, or at least a lot of the times, the par...

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“Crown of Death” by Nainika Gupta

*Nainika's Note* HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! WHOOOOO :) My first story of 2021, and here's to many, many more!!! Enjoy :DMany say that when you die, you will meet a robed skeleton holding a scythe. Some say you go to Heaven or Hell. Some say that you are reincarnated. Some say you turn into a ghost, while some say you sleep for eternity.But the truth is, Death is just a figure. A soul. A mystery. I appear to people in their final moments, looking like whatever they believe Death looks like. To those who don’t belie...

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“A Wicked Plan” by ✯𝐋𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫✯

A Wicked Plan“Hans, you pesky mongrel, don’t you remember what I told you last night? I need help with my potions and need you to collect an ingredient from the backyard, in my garden.” Olga the witch warned him evilly grinning. “I—I forgot, ok! How can you expect me to remember every single thing you tell me to do! Last night itself you told me a million things to do. You just don’t get it, do you, Olga?” Hans asked, scoffing.&n...

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“The Collector (Inspired by Hamsun and Dostoyevsky)” by Litlover 🗡🎖🕊

Five months had passed, and it was time to become a new person. It was a dark evening, the clouds foreshadowing the night to come. A horrible smell arose from the vents, something of a mix between rotting marrow and sewer gunk. A man, his brown bowler hat tipping to the right, was the only moving being at that time of night. Everyone else was either inside or unconscious.The man, a lean shadow of sorts, seemed to blend in with the black tar of the streets. He wasn't trying to, for why should he? Still, the man was slick ...

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“Why do you love me?☠️” by Ari Reynes

A second part for my story Dead End. Ari's first mission. You should probably read the first part.ARI'S POV:Room 101, The paper reads. Jonathan Micheals.This is my first job.I scan the page. I’m wearing a white cloak, with the hood over my head. Luke said that white means you haven't been put into a color yet."You've got this." Celeste says. "Just help him move on."I nod. "Wish me luck.""You don't need it." Iris says.I don't know about t...

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“Blue Violets” by Maya W.

***Not exactly a trigger warning but there’s some talk of religion if you don’t like that.*** “Stars will blossom in the darkness, violets bloom beneath the snow.” It was dark and lonely behind the gates of hell. A youngish man with a maniacal grin stood behind an old wooden table stretched along a dreary path, smoke coming to and fro from behind the table until it floated back into the ai...

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“In the Rearview Mirror” by Scout Tahoe

“Two bedrooms, two bathrooms.” Brian gestured down the hallway like he had many times before, but this time, he knew the walls were listening with their pierced ears. His client massaged her floral handkerchief between dough-soft thumbs. “1,400 square feet.” She ran her free hand along the walls and noticed they felt like peeling bark during a heatwave. Her fingers dipped into every dent and s...

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“The Waiting” by Vanessa Marczan

(Trigger warning: Substance abuse, domestic violence)It reminded me of one of the times I went to rehab. She was an older woman. Her face was creased in places that indicated she had a low bullshit threshold. My dumb questions were answered in a hard, clear voice. She wore a navy blue kimono, her blonde and grey hair tied in a low bun. The gold engraved nametag on her chest read 'Maricourt'. We sat in a thoughtfully designed room. Scandinavian aesthetic. Minimal. Not unlike a hotel room...

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“Lucid_Dre@mer_: Ashwin and the Lightbringer” by Jade Kingsley 🆕👩🏻↔️🧑🏻 👵🏻↔️👴🏻

Amara walked to the mirror on her wall. She was the same girl-- violet headphones, messy blue hair, a white-with-salmon-stripes men’s t-shirt that she was wearing as a tunic with jeggings, high-tops on her feet. The only sign of the adventure was the green symbol on the underside of her wrist-- a longsword, or some kind of fantasy-looking sword drawn in a few minimalist lines. Amara sighed and ran her fingers through her hair. She knew that if she told her mom, she would think she was crazy and take her ...

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“Celena ” by ℂ𝕒𝕣𝕣𝕠𝕥 ℂ𝕝𝕒𝕚𝕣𝕖🥕

Seth stared at Conan standing in the corner of his office, mumbling to himself. Conan walked over to the desk Seth stood in front of and straightened out a stack of papers. “I’m sending you on this new project because I know that you are capable of completing it.” Conan started, his voice scratchy and intimidating as ever. “Your job is unique, yes. But crucial. And we both know that.”

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“Chamomile Tea and Novelty Ties” by Helen Jett

Thank you so much for being with us today to celebrate the life of an extraordinary man. Before we end today’s service, I wanted to tell a story of remembrance. In his younger days, Dr. Henry Dunwoodie firmly believed that a strong cup of chamomile would fix just about everything. It was his answer to all life’s curveballs. Flopped a test? Have some tea. Relationship problems? Brew a pot. Lost your job? Pour a mug and mull it over. It seemed to him that the world was always moving, like the cogs of the golden clock on his mant...

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“Criminal” by Coco Longstaff

“You got it?”“Here.” He picks up the heavy briefcase and passes it to me.“Showtime.” I declare.The train halts to a stop and we both get off. We head up the stairs and onto a windy sidewalk.“Which one?” I ask, peering at the neighborhood in front of me.”That one.” My partner says, pointing at a solid, Victorian brownstone just off to the side.“That’s a rich family.” I tell him as we both make our way onto their sidewalk.

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“Pride and Joy” by Writer Maniac

Trigger warning: description of sexual assault I press the buzzer, hoping that the light outside the door works. Thankfully, it appears that it does still work, as my next patient walks in, his eyes looking down. Wearing a black hoodie with the hood up, covering most of his face, he shuffles slowly towards me and stops awkwardly. “Hey,” I say, smiling at him kindly, although his eyes are focused on the tips of his sneakers.“I’m Dr Ellman. What’s your name, ho...

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“Joy City” by Gaurav Shetty

I am a Story Collector and Liaison for Newcomers here at Joy City. My day, rather my night starts as usual sitting at the reception desk. Mostly waiting for people to come in. Nighttime is a busy time for us at the reception but that day it was unusually quiet. There was no reason for it. Maybe everyone was happy down there. I knew that was impossible. But it was always good to hope for the best. That is when I sa...

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“The Devil’s in the Details” by Elise Volkman

Danny V. Luce sits back in his sleek, leather chair and kicks his feet up on his desk like the world is a pea-sized speck in the middle of it and he’s here for its reckoning.“Look, Darlene. I know this is how you’re used to doing things, but you’ve just gotta let it go.”He’s actually here for my reckoning. I keep forgetting — that’s what happens when you come out from a minor car accident with major head trauma.“Mr. Lewis—”“Luce.” He corrects me quickly, as though he expects the slip.“Mr. Luce.”...

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Write about someone whose job is to help people leave their old lives behind.

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✍️ 278 stories

“Who she used to be” by B. W.

“Crown of Death” by Nainika Gupta

“A Wicked Plan” by ✯𝐋𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫✯

“The Collector (Inspired by Hamsun and Dostoyevsky)” by Litlover 🗡🎖🕊

“Why do you love me?☠️” by Ari Reynes

“Blue Violets” by Maya W.

“In the Rearview Mirror” by Scout Tahoe

“The Waiting” by Vanessa Marczan

“Lucid_Dre@mer_: Ashwin and the Lightbringer” by Jade Kingsley 🆕👩🏻↔️🧑🏻 👵🏻↔️👴🏻

“Celena ” by ℂ𝕒𝕣𝕣𝕠𝕥 ℂ𝕝𝕒𝕚𝕣𝕖🥕

“Chamomile Tea and Novelty Ties” by Helen Jett

“Criminal” by Coco Longstaff

“Pride and Joy” by Writer Maniac

“Joy City” by Gaurav Shetty

“The Devil’s in the Details” by Elise Volkman

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