An apparent coincidence occurs. Write a story about a character who suspects paranormal, spiritual, or criminal causes.

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“Once Upon a Christmas Eve” by Leonard Eckhaus

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Once upon a Christmas eve, Strangers came together. And sharing in each other’s dreams, Their lives were changed forever. This is based on a true story about how my wife Linda and I, along with two complete strangers, each with their own compelling need to get home to their families for Christmas, were destined to share in a bit of magic, an enchanted voyage, all on a Christmas Eve many years ago. Once Upon a Christmas Eve On Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2006, my wife Linda and I were booked on a 6:00pm flight to return h...

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“Interview with a Diviner” by Rexy Rexy

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‘Hello, what a pleasant evening! The sky is clear and the stars are shining bright!’ The Diviner greeted with a hearty smile.‘Yes, very pleasant evening indeed.’ Sam nodded, sitting down nervously.‘Is this your first time visiting a diviner?’‘Yes.’‘There’s no need to worry. You are in good hands. So, how can I help you today?’ ‘I um, suspect someone has put a spell on me.’ ‘Oh? You suspect black magic is used against you?’‘I am not sure but that’s what I would like to know.’‘Ok, what made you suspect such a thing, if I may know?’‘S...

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“Harmonic Divergence” by John K Adams

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Opposites attract, so I’ve heard. Some call it magnetism. But unlike the lowly lodestone, people eat, sleep, and have opinions. Though drawn irresistibly to each other, sometimes, one or two of a couple feels stuck. What quantum switch transforms attraction into repulsion?Bret and Erin met at the Harmonic Convergence in Sedona. En route to a favorite camp site, he meant to stop for gas and the crowd enveloped him. There was so much color and light and movement. He’d never seen anything like it. And Erin appeared amidst the kaleidoscopic mome...

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“The last Promise” by Saheli Banerji

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Once upon a time in a faraway land,- no, no. I can’t begin this story like this. This is neither a fairy tale nor a tale of pirates and dragons. I don’t want the traditional laidback cliché attached to this. This is the story of two friends. Two friends whose lives revolved around each other. They were like two stars in a galaxy joined by a delicate thread of love. Ajay and Prabhakar met in an unexpected way. One night there was a heavy downpour. Ajay, a young bespectacled lean boy of sixteen, went to the market to buy fritters. “Bhaji...

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“Spiritual Guidance” by Nancy Ball

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Six years ago, life had changed for Elizabeth through disappointing occurrences. Her relationship ended due to an affair Edward, of eleven years, decided to involve himself. She had read numerous articles where they expressed how rekindling a love is by remembering and talking about how they fell in love and the best times they had with each other. Elizabeth arranged for a sitter for her son, Zachary, to spend the evening trying to get her relationship back to how it began. One of the best times Edward an...

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“LADY LUCK, FATHER FAITH” by YASMEEN NAA KWALEY QUARTEY

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My Nana Elsie always used to say, “when things go wrong three days before your wedding, two days before your wedding, a day before your wedding or on the day of your wedding, just know that the spirits do not accept your marriage and it is never going to be a happy, lasting one.” I had every reason to believe it. Even though she could communicate with these so-called spirits, my Nana Elsie encountered a series of unfortunate events some days preceding her wedding. About forty-eight hours to hers, her son, my uncle Desmond, her first child -...

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“Killer Curve” by Nathalie Menard

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Inspired by a true storyIt took Jimmy days—seven days, to be exact—to muster enough courage to ask her out. He had been waiting for a sign of the Universe, a hint from Judith that would suggest she was at least curious about him. They were in the same English class last semester, but he had never paid attention to her. Just another girl at school. He had smiled absently at her when she entered the restaurant as he was coming out to deliver three pizzas. They stumbled into each other three times before being able to make their way through the...

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“Another half” by F.O. Morier

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Another half... „And these are the keys to your new home. Your keys now.” The real estate lady said smiling. Ava took them, an admired the set of keys for a while in the palm of her hand. She took a deep breath and put the keys in her bag. It was only a fifteen-minute walk to her new apartment. The sun was out; she felt good! Number 69, she thought as she opened the front door, My place! She walked around a little and opened the terrace door. She looked at the children playing in the parc. This looks like a good place, she thought to her...

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“31” by Rajesh Patel

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This is the big day. I am finally moving out from my parent’s house. A day that I will not forget. I will be reborn today. The date is July 31st 2031. I feel ashamed because of my ridiculous bad luck and past actions. Maybe we can call it the evil eye, an omen, a spell, or a curse. Why ashamed? Because I am 31 and I am still living with my parents. I should have moved a while ago. What happened? I was betrayed by a childhood friend while working with him on a business venture. I lost money and I lost a friend. What hurts the most is that he...

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“De Javú; Fallacy and Fantasy” by Tangled Lassie

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Fallacies and fantasies. I gradually and tightly hugged my doughy headrest and turned my cranium in front of my room’s entrance. The dimness of the room gave me nothing but a wilderness of my fiction. It’s giving me the fantasy from the article I read which in my opinion was a deception.The article about the man in different people’s nightmares brought me a whole lot of foreign confusion. Its round complexion, murky eyes, thick eyebrows, and fairly pointed nose. Or, perhaps, it isn’t. Possibly, it is a soft and petite nose. The way they...

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“The Future Shines Bright for Some and Dark for Others” by Ciara Grau

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I wish I could relive this day, like how one hits the reboot button on a website. For this was the day that would change my life forever. “Greetings students! Welcome to UNE History 1,” cried the teacher as everyone finished taking their seats, “I’m so glad you chose this class. In this course, we will cover the entire history of the UNE.” I glanced around nervously, scanning the sea of students for anyone I knew. This was my first day of Upper-Level Education, and I was scared to death. I don’t know anyone here, I thought to myself nervou...

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“Inspired Partnership” by Ryan Haynes

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Kirk sat on his beach towel, a pen and journal in hand. The sky was crystal clear, the ocean waters were a beautiful blue, and other beachgoers in their swimsuits complimented the natural scenery. A pleasant breeze and the warm sun felt good on the skin not covered by his swimming trunks, and the smells of saltwater, sand and freshly grilled barbecue were all pleasant to experience. Despite all of the fine sensory he was getting from his time at the beach, the 26 year old still suffered from writer's block. He wanted to com...

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“Divine Aid.” by Ameera Rashid

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Life was simple. Uneventful. Humaira was always content with what she had. She never complained. She was a pious old woman. Her relentless faith in Allah, whom she believed was the one and only true God was what had kept her going through all that she'd been. And she had been through a lot. Not only did she lose her husband after only a few years of marriage to tend to her young son on her own, but after her son was up own his own two feet, he left her as well for the life of the hereafter. Except for the few occasional tears, Humaira still ...

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“The Declaration” by Ravi Srivastava

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The Declaration The appointment letter from the SAV College was brief. It stated: “This refers to your application for a teaching post in the Economics department of our college. The Governing Body is pleased to appoint you as a Lecturer in the Department of Economics in their college. You should report to the Principal within a week of the receipt of this letter. The appointment is subject to your furnishing a declaration that you do not take any alcoholic beverage." I was very happy. The unemployment level in the country was very high, a...

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“Paranormal Proof” by David Elkind

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PARANORMAL PROOF By David L. Elkind Bill Peterson had heard stories of paranormal activity and thought that they were “a bunch of malarkey.” Not only did he believe in requiring scientific proof of events to verify their validity, the idea of paranormal actions...

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An apparent coincidence occurs. Write a story about a character who suspects paranormal, spiritual, or criminal causes.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 129 stories

“Once Upon a Christmas Eve” by Leonard Eckhaus

“Interview with a Diviner” by Rexy Rexy

“Harmonic Divergence” by John K Adams

“The last Promise” by Saheli Banerji

“Spiritual Guidance” by Nancy Ball

“LADY LUCK, FATHER FAITH” by YASMEEN NAA KWALEY QUARTEY

“Killer Curve” by Nathalie Menard

“Another half” by F.O. Morier

“31” by Rajesh Patel

“De Javú; Fallacy and Fantasy” by Tangled Lassie

“The Future Shines Bright for Some and Dark for Others” by Ciara Grau

“Inspired Partnership” by Ryan Haynes

“Divine Aid.” by Ameera Rashid

“The Declaration” by Ravi Srivastava

“Paranormal Proof” by David Elkind

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