Write a story that includes the line “I can’t believe we’re arguing over this.”

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“The Magic Tree” by Sullivan Dark

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It was a rainy, windy day as we drove down the dead-end street to our new home. We have been wanting a home for the longest time and now that I have been released from the Marines, we are finally getting a home of our own. Lois has been planning for days as we drove from California to Florida on how she wants to decorate. She has looked at every design magazine and online to pick colors, furniture, and decorative items. I don’t really mind at all, Lois put up with a lot of loneliness and made do ...

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“I Don't Care If It's a Screw” by Anne Holliday

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“No,” Laura said. “That’s not right. It has to be in capital letters.” “You’re wrong,” Marjorie said, flipping her long red hair over her shoulder, turning her back to Laura and walking away. “I’m not wrong,” Laura insisted. “It’s capital letters and there’s a reason for it.” “I’m only going to say this one more time,” Marjorie said, without looking at Laura. “You are wrong.” “Oh for the love of all that is holy,” said managing editor David as he entered the newsroom. “Tell me you two are not fighting again.” “We’re not fighting,” ...

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“Dink’s Famous Chili ” by Connie Elstun

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Dickson Richardson, the creator of Dink’s Famous Chili, remembered his days in isolated Meeker, Colorado, while waiting his turn to be interviewed by Willow Wild. Today her Colorado Wild talk show would feature Colorado’s most successful entrepreneurs and would air live on Denver cable. Being pampered by the crew who fixed his hair and put a dab of makeup on his sleep bags reminded Dickson of his 20-year-old caretaker days of his Uncle Hank. It seemed like a century had passed, but it had only been a few years back when times were fille...

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“Forewarned” by Karen Leidy

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Forewarned“I can’t believe we’re arguing about this!” Brad Sutton cried. “You said you understood and wouldn’t do it again!”He and his wife Margaret were standing in the kitchen. It was six-fifteen in the morning. He was wearing a robe, she in her pajamas. Coffee audibly dripped into the large glass pot.“Please, please, please don’t preset the coffee maker to switch on at 6 a.m.,” Brad vehemently added.“Give it a break. Will you give it a break?” Margaret wearily returned.As if not hearing her, Brad said, “I told you: I have the strangest no...

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“Exodus of Amazon” by Jeremy Renbarger

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The monotonous grind of life. I had worked in an Amazon warehouse for the better part of three years. I had always wanted to work there for a year, take advantage of their free schooling, and move on to something better. Now I was gonna hit my three year mark, which is your last pay increase until you get promoted for more income. Except I didn’t have an interest for working at Amazon long term, I never did.I did take advantage of the schooling and got a Google IT certification, which didn’t net me much. So day after day, I would wake u...

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“Old Cold” by Thomas Pascal

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“I can’t believe we’re arguing over this,” Liam says to me, fog coming from his mouth as he speaks. I hold back a smile. “It’s an important decision. Do we leave her here or call it in?” Liam looks at me in disbelief, “We call it in!” I pull the collar of my jacket tighter around my neck and nod, quietly smiling, “Roger that.” I love winding Liam up. It’s so easy. We both look at Mrs Jones who sits on a large, puffy chair. Her legs and arms are splayed out and her mouth is open. Her cheek skin sags to all buggery and I can see her...

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“Desert Drive” by Kale Gordon

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Desert Drive “I can’t believe we’re arguing over this, if you had just listened to the directions we wouldn’t be lost!” Sally said in anger. Jeffrey took a deep breath, “Sally I told you, I know where I’m going,” “How do you know where, we are Jeffery? We have been driving to Las Vegas all day, it’s now night time in the desert and we can see a damn thing!” Sally screamed now feel stuck and out of breath. “Don’t worry about it, I’ve taken this trip like five times through childhood,” Jeffery said gritting his teeth. “That expla...

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“Luscious Tormentor” by M M

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!Minor sex references!As usual, I was sitting at the far back of the class, minding my own business. I lean back, swinging vaguely, back and forth on my chair as I hold my book in between the desk and myself. All I hear are the muffled voices of kids and their constant gossiping as they start to evaporate. I then hear a singular voice, assuming that of course it must be the teacher, and continue reading as my mind resumes cloaking her voice. The teacher then speaks out two words that seem familiar to me. Then it hits me. My eyes blur out the...

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“Desire for Something Unwanted” by L.J Sunwing

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“I like you,” as he said this, he studied how the warm light reflected off her face. Her brown eyes embellished the burning light in a way that made them look like they belonged in the depths of some form of royal gold. Her expression was both wide-eyed and blank, she turned her face away looking back at the street with all the people dancing and laughing. Her profile looked more regal with the lights of the festival and the music giving way to her. “It’ll go away, believe me,” she tried to distract herself with the music. Her heart thudde...

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“The Four Loves of Miss Jane Pickles” by Marcia H.

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Jane spread out the fifty or so wedding invitations across her dining room table and looked at each and every one carefully. The last batch had mistakes and she had to send them back. She hoped that she didn’t have a problem with this batch. So far so good. She nodded her head and smiled. “You are invited to the wedding of Miss Jane Anne Pickles and Mr. Hunter Kyle Alexander on Saturday, July 17th, 2023 at the lovely home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Handcock. The ceremony will be held in the garden at 222 Main Street. Port Charles, NY. Pleas...

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“The unknown colours of life” by Janani D

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As a child,Priya was told VIBGYOR are the colours of rainbow. As Priya grew she saw so many colours and shades of people. You must be wondering what I am talking about. I am talking about Priya's uncle Ray, he is the eldest brother of the family. He has taken care of his 13 siblings, their studies, marriages and everything. He worked very hard in life. [this is colour 1). One day as a child Priya saw him romancing one of his sisters(this is colour 2). Priya is in my her early 50's but still unable to take this out of her mind. Mr Ray has...

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“City of Destruction” by Timothy Cooper

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I woke up after a seven and a half hour flight just before we landed. The movement of the other passengers standing up to remove their baggage from the overhead compartments had awakened me, although there weren’t very many of us onboard. Silently, we followed each other one by one past the gloomy flight attendants as they mumbled their farewells. Thankfully, I had not brought very many bags with me because I was not planning to stay here in this foreign country for long. That meant I could bypass baggag...

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“Take Two: A Romance” by Ava Raim

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Ding Dong. That infernal bell chimes above the entrance to my bookstore, breaking into my reverie. I’ve tried to take it down before but Cherie (who’d renamed herself when she’d learnt her mother had named her after her favourite pie flavour), who mans the register when I’m not in, informed me that without it, she’d never hear a new customer walk in. We both know that it wouldn’t be an issue, except for her wont to slip into the backroom at every opportunity. She’s obsessed with her new boyfriend, and I don’t say that lightly. She told me ...

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“Tunnel” by April Summers

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“I’m stuck. I’m bloody stuck. This is the worst writer’s block I’ve had so far and if this is what I have to deal with as a writer, then it’s better to quit early on.” I pulled at my hair and sighed for probably the billionth time. No matter how hard I try to rack my brain, nothing mind-blowing seems to come. It’s all the usual generic stuff that I don’t want to write about again. A couple of weeks have gone by and I thought that by now this block would have passed and I would be pumping out novel stories one after the next, but sadly my not...

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“Anxiety vs. Local Police ” by Bree Adly

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[childhood trauma, very little detail, anxiety attack]I sit in my old beater, windows rolled down and sweat beading over my body in the sweltering summer heat. My clothes are already starting to stick to me.The courthouse is only 10 minutes away.Why are you still sitting in this empty parking lot?? If you don't leave now you'll be late.I try to will my arms to move but they don't, as if they have gained a separate sentience from my body and now simply refuse to comply. Really? Just move!Nothing happens.I can't stop thinking about the money I...

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Write a story that includes the line “I can’t believe we’re arguing over this.”

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✍️ 60 stories

“The Magic Tree” by Sullivan Dark

“I Don't Care If It's a Screw” by Anne Holliday

“Dink’s Famous Chili ” by Connie Elstun

“Forewarned” by Karen Leidy

“Exodus of Amazon” by Jeremy Renbarger

“Old Cold” by Thomas Pascal

“Desert Drive” by Kale Gordon

“Luscious Tormentor” by M M

“Desire for Something Unwanted” by L.J Sunwing

“The Four Loves of Miss Jane Pickles” by Marcia H.

“The unknown colours of life” by Janani D

“City of Destruction” by Timothy Cooper

“Take Two: A Romance” by Ava Raim

“Tunnel” by April Summers

“Anxiety vs. Local Police ” by Bree Adly

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Write a story about a character learning to stand up for themselves.

Write about a character trying to heal an old rift.

Write a story about two characters who have been fighting for so long, they can’t remember what started it.

Write about a character who settles disputes for a living (a judge, mediator, school counselor, etc).

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