Write a story from a ghost’s point of view.

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“What Remains for Me” by May Gables

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The room was finally quiet. The baby’s crying had stopped and she slept soundly in the warm embrace of the rocking cradle. The man sat on the edge of the bed with his face in his hands. There was something intensely familiar about him. From where I stood in the corner of the room, a sense of recognition bloomed in my chest at the way his shoulders rounded and he tried to steady his quivering lips. Even so, I wasn’t quite sure where I had seen him before. It wasn’t just this stranger that felt familiar, it was the room, too. I ...

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“Spirit of Redemption” by Caite Elia

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The alluringly youthful couple stands tantalizingly close to the edge of the expansive frozen lake. At this present time, I cannot be certain if I ever was young or beautiful myself. All that truly occupies my thoughts, incoherent as there are, among the minutiae of minutes, hours and expanding all the way across the years-is the longing to be seen, acknowledged- if even for a fleeting moment. Acts of haunting by my kind are not explicitly intended for purposes of torment and fear. All I can explain to you, if you count yoursel...

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“I Would Do It All Again” by Aidan S

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I broke the only rule… I interfered. Less than thirty seconds after my long-awaited death They had me sitting in a limbo-like room, beige wallpaper, fluorescent lights, and plastic plants. They told me I hit the lottery, something about being able to choose to go to the afterlife or spend a few more years on Earth. Earth was the only decision. The afterlife was a mystery, Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, I did not know what to expect, but Earth, ohh my how beautiful Earth is. Waves trampled the shore, mist spurting into the air, and the smell of to...

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“Miguelancholy” by Ian Grogan

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I’ve often asked myself why I chose to stay. Why I didn’t walk “into the light”. I had the opportunity to move on, but I wasn’t ready. I wanted to experience more of this world, I wanted to travel, to experience, to see things from a different vantage point. Unfortunately, I ended up at Spuckes & Sons Scare Services as a tier three haunt waiting to get calls from middle class Americans for performative purposes. Years ago, Richard Spuckes realized he could harness spirits and use their unique talents to add extra spice to the entertain...

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“Waiting for My Family” by Gregory Wright

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I like the new family. There are two little boys just like me. One of them is small, he can just barely crawl and the other is just a little older and taller. He is just the opposite of his brother and is constantly running. He ignores me, but I like him just the same. I watch them as they play with the plastic blocks in my room – or with his soldiers. A lot has changed in my room since I last slept here. There are new beds and the shelves are different and there are a lot of toys here, some I’ve never seen before. &n...

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“The Lost Soul” by April Walch

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Being a ghost isn't all it's cracked up to be. I have been a spirit, or ghost as some refer to us, since 1920 when my flesh and blood body gave up the ghost. (Pun) I was still a handsome young fellow then and would have loved to stick around for a few more years. I would have, too, if Marybeth's husband hadn't come home at such an inappropriate time. However, I didn't expect my buddy, Steve, Marybeth's spouse, to take our dalliance personally and blow me away. Well, I guess one can only push friendship so far. At least I was a handsome corps...

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“Nigel the Ghost” by Wyatt Songer

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Being dead did not meet Nigel’s expectations. There was no afterlife, no mingling with relatives or all the pets he lost over the years. None of what the gospel people shouted from the pews or street corners was right. When a person dies, they become a ghost, and Nigel was wholly dissatisfied with the realities of being a specter. He imagined being a ghost involved floating around, going through walls, the occasional scaring of unsuspecting people, but ultimately just the freedom to explore the world he saw little of when he still had a body...

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“This ghostly life I live” by Jack DeSplinter

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I love downtown. It's like eating a fruit salad with your eyes with your eyes closed. Not that I can eat fruit salad anymore, but it’s like that. One minute you’re walking down the busy streets and then you hit a wall, yes literally, and pass through into a whole new world. It takes a little getting used to, but once you get used to it it’s about the most fun thing you can do. Other than that, life is about as fun as the dentist. If you couldn’t tell already, I’m a ghost. My name used to be Thomas. I was 17 years old when I died (stupid ...

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“It's MY House” by Kristi Montgomery

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Was that the screen door slamming? It had to be. That sound is unmistakable. There was the characteristic squeak just before I heard the bang of the wood clapping against the door facing. The sound could only mean one thing. Someone is here to look at the house again. When will they learn this is MY house, and I don’t want just anyone else to live here? I’ve been here for over a hundred years, and I have no intention of leaving any time soon. Besides, no one else will share my vision for the place. I took painstaking care with furniture pl...

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“Home Sweet Home” by Barb Brown

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The old red brick building still beset the ambiance of the institution it once was 99 years ago. Over the years, the Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center located close to New York State Route 22, in Dover, New York, had practiced numerous experimental methods for treating patients who were classified as mentally insane; methods such as insulin shock therapy and electro-shock therapy. It was the place where neuropsychiatrist Walter Freeman created a technique for treating a widely divergent group of psychological conditions. This newly ...

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“Deadman’s Best Friend ” by Michael Petlak

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I used to know what these were when I was alive… but that was some time ago. Its long snout pointed directly at my stomach, almost passing directly through my torso. A line of jagged teeth stuck out from the dark lips which led to a soft round nose. At least I think it's soft. The nose is certainly wet. I can tell by looking at it. Can this creature see me? I think it's looking right at me. This is awful. I don’t have time for this. My afterlife has been far better than my actual life was. I actually have time to think now. Time to be by mys...

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“What Comes After” by Alice Welland

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Marge made herself as small as possible in the corner where the ceiling, wall, and bookshelf met. She knew that none of the living could really see her, but she still felt uncomfortable just lounging on the couch with the rest of the wisps. The way people huddled under a blanket when too many of her kind were together just made Marge feel self-conscious and sad. She missed feeling the warmth and comfort of sitting next to someone while doing… Well, almost anything. Besides, she really didn’t like the new family’s taste in shows. Some of he...

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“Coming and going from the Bistro” by Old Mate

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Coming and going from the bistroBy Jacob Fitzpatrick**This story contains language and themes that may offend some readers. Discretion is advised.Kit's place of business is packed. I really don't want to bother my long-time friend, so I'll just sit in the corner and wait, maybe when he gets a break we can chat.He seems to be acting weirdly though. There's this dazed look in his eyes, and he's just stopped in the middle of the bistro clutching at that god awful red apron he's wearing.Some girl has just lent in and said something to him, Kit j...

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Write a story from a ghost’s point of view.

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✍️ 133 stories

“What Remains for Me” by May Gables

“Spirit of Redemption” by Caite Elia

“I Would Do It All Again” by Aidan S

“Miguelancholy” by Ian Grogan

“Waiting for My Family” by Gregory Wright

“The Lost Soul” by April Walch

“Nigel the Ghost” by Wyatt Songer

“This ghostly life I live” by Jack DeSplinter

“It's MY House” by Kristi Montgomery

“Home Sweet Home” by Barb Brown

“Deadman’s Best Friend ” by Michael Petlak

“What Comes After” by Alice Welland

“Coming and going from the Bistro” by Old Mate

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Write a story about someone who is haunted. Whether by a ghost or something else is up to you.

Write a story about someone trying to raise the dead.

Write a story where ghosts and the living coexist.

Set your story in a world where contacting the dead is as easy as making a phone call.

Contest #221

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Contest entries

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