Write about someone who goes to great lengths to avoid being pranked on April 1st, only to realize they had the date wrong and it’s already April 2nd.

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“Not. This. Year.” by Iona Coppin

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Amy was ready. After 24 years falling foul of every trick, prank and practical joke, Amy had finally had enough. Not. This. Year. In the past Amy had suffered greatly for the amusement of others, laxatives in her coffee, airhorn under her office chair, deodorant replaced with fart spray, she was the unfortunate victim of them all. She decided that this year the safest place for her to be on this perilous day, was in her room. She had everything she needed, food, drinks, and entertainment. Other than the occasional dash across the hall to th...

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“Fool me not!!” by Kashaf Manzoor

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I was wondering about my admission in new college that my friend came to me, and we started gossiping about our classmate which we fooled last year. On 1 April last year we pranked him that she had failed in exams, and she think that we are right so she burst into tears. She was the topper of the college and she was sure that she cannot fail in exams but we proved that you have written all the answers wrong in the exams. And actually teacher's are very disappointed from you. After hearing this she went straight away to the teacher's cabin an...

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“Spring is Dear, Fools Do Not Remember!!” by Maryann Nwaokoro

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“The daylight savings is starting a little late this year" Anna mumbles into the receiver as she slides a folder into her drawer." Tell me about it," Noel replies giving off a smirk.Anna places her finger on her lips to hush him up, mouths " this is important" then waves him off to leave her office.Upon Noel's exit, she resumes back to the phone conversation." I will have to take a rain check," she pauses then continues " I have a board meeting that day and would be late coming in for your party."She knows this trick, she has witnessed it a ...

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“A Fool's Day” by Rylan Trimue

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It was a normal day, as long as you could ignore the fact that it wasn’t. April Fools Day. A day where mischief was excused and people ran wild with it. It was a day of pure chaos and a whole lot of paranoia. Thousands of people participated in this strange culture where each year people planned pranks and jokes, both major and minor, and pulled them on family and friends. You’d have to watch your back constantly if you wanted to avoid the joking, but it would be bound to sneak up on you at some point. And that’s exactly what happened...

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“Fool Me Twice, Shame on Me” by Risha Tevins

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It was paranoia that made him second-guess everything.The dark sense of dread that had been steadily building up in the pit of his gut for the past week or so finally burst forth into existence, as soon as the searing rays of sunlight first began to blister the skin of his cheeks. A puckering, bitter kiss of exaggerated proportions, but no less scathing for it.Routine had him shuffling along mechanically. His mood turned decidedly and viciously sour, already crafting the endless possibilities of the schemes that he might fall victim to. It w...

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“Nadir” by Aiman Anwar

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It’s Thursday and the sun’s piercing through the clouds for the first time in weeks. The sky is a deep cerulean blue and the cabbage patch in the backyard looks all good and ready to go. Nadir thinks all of this as he admires the view from the kitchen window, while calmly sipping his first-morning chai. He wonders that maybe today he should check on the other vegetables he’s been growing for the summers, as it’s been a while since he’s been outside with the weather being all dull and grey. Then he realizes he doesn’t remember where he’s put ...

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“Not Today!” by Jenni Ferris

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My eyes flew open and my heart pounded hard at the first beep of my alarm. I sit up and take a determined breath. I will not succumb to the worry - not today! For the last five years I have anxiously awaited whatever unpleasant prank wrapped in the form of perceived hilarity would be bestowed upon me on this most vile of all days: April first Not today though! Today I am prepared. For five years running my name has been magically pulled from the fictional hat of employees who will be the crowned victim of the annual tradition of office ...

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“Contemplating the cruelties of life” by Andrea Itt

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Isaiah always got hurt on april fools. He sometimes thought it would be easier to just go to the hospital first thing and ask for a full body cast. It wasn’t as though it was on purpose, it was always an honest (and extremely painful) accident. Someone doused him in water mixed with soap, it was all very congenial until he slipped into the street and got hit by a car. Cracked ribs and heavy bruising. Three months in the hospital. Another person was hiding in an alleyway and jumped out in grade A makeup pretending to be a zombie. He was...

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“Tremors” by Alfamerin Raw

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Heading to the parlour, the breeze is not brutal hot but autumn- like. Being a regular to such establishments has it's own perks- like I can arrange my appointment anytime. With the starting of the April and new sessions beginning in our accounting department, I had been in stress as I had to file annual financial report. Also some of the stress is caused by my family and that is why I made the decision for today's appointment. I want to stay as far away from my relatives as I can. As I'm a genuine target for them arount this...

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“Fool me once” by Sofia Duarte

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The alarm clock rang, I don’t want even to look at the time. It’s April 1st. No! I want to skip this day. Can I get drunk and just sleep through the day? I feel woozy, maybe I’ve drunk too much with my friend last night. Just think about it. Do we have to celebrate a lie when the world is full of corruption and mischievous people? I don’t know what makes this day so special. Every day seems like a lie to me. And here I am, trying to get dressed to go to work. I am a man of my word, and I hate all the office typical jokesters. Yay, look at m...

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“Running gone wrong” by Kimberly Funwayo

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Run, Matt, run!” John shouted as he got tackled down by our pursuers. The constant running was a norm for those of us who stayed in Midtown, New York. You had to run from the debt collectors and mostly on a Tuesday and a Saturday. You had to run from the bullies at school that was Monday through Friday. You had to run from the bullies out of school that meant every day from January through December. You had to run away from the drug dealers at the street corner and that meant every time you stepped out of the house. But the reason I was on t...

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“Fool Me Second” by Riley Bennett

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It was a beautiful, sunny day as Nathan walked down the street. Yet still, something was off. He continued to look around as he walked, seemingly being extra cautious. He took in a deep breath as he mumbled to himself. “You’ll be okay. Nothing to worry about. Nothing to fear. No one's going to try anything. April first is just any other day.” “Hey! Nathan! Wait up!” A man in seemingly his early to mid-twenties ran up to him. “Dude! Are you ready for our big show tonight? We finally got a gig in a decent establishment! It’s that club downtown...

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“Flee! The final hour of Sonny Davin” by Kaito Horan

Submitted to Contest #87

What is fear? Ultimately fear is a powerful human emotion that alerts humans to dangers that threaten one’s safety. However, how does one really know what true fear is? We all think we know the answer to that question. It’s what you felt that time that you got lost in the mall as a kid— parents nowhere to be found. Or rather it's that time you and Tom Cruise were surrounded by assassins with nothing but plot armour to defend you. Those are both very similar situations every person has lived through at some point. Before you know it, those si...

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“How I Nearly Didn't Meet Your Mother” by Mental Vagabond

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Dates have always been an issue for me. This is important for the story I'm about to tell you. Now, your Uncle Rob is a perfectly decent human being nowadays. Growing up will do that to a person. Back in the day though? He was mean, with capital M. Now, it's true that, even though he had 7 years and roughly 30 pounds on me, he did not pull the usual bully antics, such as wet willies, wedgies, or the time honored 'lock you into a closet and leave you there 'til you cry yourself to sleep'. No; besides the occasional barb and thwack upside th...

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“Most Miserable 24 Hours” by Briana Sawyer

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April 1st. The most miserable 24 hours a human being is forced to endure. I painstakingly forced my way from under my sheets landing harshly on the ground with a thud and a groan. The countdown has barely begun and already I'm on my face. I have the worst luck on April 1st. I’m already a major clutz with horrible coordination. But in a family of pranksters, I am guaranteed to sport several bruises by the end of the day. And by pranksters, I mean literally. Our job is to pull pranks on people in an attempt to make them laugh. If ...

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Write about someone who goes to great lengths to avoid being pranked on April 1st, only to realize they had the date wrong and it’s already April 2nd.

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✍️ 60 stories

“Not. This. Year.” by Iona Coppin

“Fool me not!!” by Kashaf Manzoor

“Spring is Dear, Fools Do Not Remember!!” by Maryann Nwaokoro

“A Fool's Day” by Rylan Trimue

“Fool Me Twice, Shame on Me” by Risha Tevins

“Nadir” by Aiman Anwar

“Not Today!” by Jenni Ferris

“Contemplating the cruelties of life” by Andrea Itt

“Tremors” by Alfamerin Raw

“Fool me once” by Sofia Duarte

“Running gone wrong” by Kimberly Funwayo

“Fool Me Second” by Riley Bennett

“Flee! The final hour of Sonny Davin” by Kaito Horan

“How I Nearly Didn't Meet Your Mother” by Mental Vagabond

“Most Miserable 24 Hours” by Briana Sawyer

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Write about a mischievous pixie or trickster god.

Write about someone who’s spent a whole year planning a big prank, and now they’re finally ready to pull it off.

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Start your story with a big company pulling an April Fools’ prank that ends up going horribly wrong.

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