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

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“My new house” by Nicky Station

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My house is haunted. Definitely haunted. You might be asking yourself why I am saying such stupid things. Well, here are the facts: So last month, Hoping to get away from the rat race and lead a calmer lifestyle, I moved away from the hustle and bustle of Le Havre to the remote and tranquil village of Château-Ville-Vieille. The first night I stayed in that ancestral country villa the night air was so still that it held the tension you feel in the calm before the storm. All was quiet, so quiet was it that you could hear a pin dr...

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“Sisters” by Bettina Karpathian

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The girls hustled off to the pub to celebrate Ruth’s engagement, more giddy than usual for a Friday afternoon. There was much laughter as Ruth waved her hand like an orchestra conductor and they pretended to be dazzled by her ring. They happily discussed wedding plans and listened to Ruth’s description of the little flat that her fiancé Jim was painting and decorating. Jim was a very ordinary young man, and the ring a modest design of diamond chips, but even the girls who secretly thought they could do a lot better envied Ruth’s opportunity ...

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“My love” by Stacey Potter

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TW: Sexual harassment, Murder. Sarah filled her lungs. The air here was clearer than any she’d ever tasted. She couldn’t have chosen a better place for a fresh start. She dawdled along the garden path, bluebells and buttercups sprang from the grass on either side, filling the air with their sweet perfume. The sun shone and bees were busy at work. Her life had become a biscuit tin scene. She got a great deal on her little cottage, it needed some work, but Sarah could just feel the building had good bones, after all it had stood there for a ...

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“A Supernatural Tale of Rebirth and Love” by MG SINGH

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The beginning of the tale Patrick Savage was a third-generation Englishman in India. He had never been to England and had grown to love the country where he had been born. Like his father Colonel John Savage, Patrick also decided to join the British Indian Army. As he was fond of riding, after his stint at Sandhurst he joined the 9th Hyderabad Lancers. When Patrick got his commission he was just 21, young and vibrant. He enjoyed his tenure with the Hyderabad Lancers and during World War II saw action in North Africa. Towards the end of the w...

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“An Incessant Cycle ” by Stuart Gibbs

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The watch stopped ticking. But I have yet to figure out what he needed to tell me so desperately. He’s left all these miscellaneous hints, his diary, his watch, subsidiaries books with notes he couldn’t even possibly read. 1.7.92 He fell into a coma. Its 8:45 A.M. His lifeless hands swung by his side, as his pale flaky skin turns to a blur. My face feels damp with tears. I too, am lifeless as I’m unsure if I’m crying for him or for us. Its 9:03 A.M, he’s dead. I stare at the burning red mark on his neck, maybe thi...

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“Dejavu” by Floraine Thwin

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Dejavu A girl was walking alone and the environment was keeping silent. She wore the black hood and the jean. She looked so poor. She blew out the hot air by sighing alone. There were few people walking around the street. The sky was being dark still but the early birds are singing the sounds loudly. She was heading forward to the newspaper publishing house for taking the newspaper. Her part-time job was starting today....

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“God Works in Mysterious Ways” by Joan Wright

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Who knew that new floors meant hours of hammering and clouds of dust. Who knew I wouldn't be able to paint until the floors were done. The schedule seemed perfect on paper, but in reality we were already three days behind. Moving is inconvenient, stressful, and unpredictable. "I'm never moving again!" I said for the third time today. But it didn't matter because no could hear me above the cacophony of construction. We had sold our family home to our oldest son and his family. We had purchased a condo. We were paring down. Four bedrooms to tw...

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“Rare View Mirror” by Andrew Fruchtman

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So here they were barreling down the highway in the middle of nowhere. Now, I’m sure that those who lived here would take exception to being called nowhere, but from their car window all that could be seen for miles and miles were grass, soil, and hills as far as the horizon. It had been this way for the last two hours. Wyoming was like that. “Sure glad we filled up the tank back at that last stop,” Jack said, turning a sideways glance at his daughter in the passenger seat. “Me too,” she agree...

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“Oh, Deer...” by Meggysa Nine

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Riding back home to celebrate New Year's Eve. Got out of the city tonight as I took this long road surrounded by tall pine trees, on my way to Mama's house to join the fiesta with my familia. "Next song is brought to you by DJ Kartel. Celebrating the birthday of American singer-songwriter, John Denver." I turned up my car's radio volume and shouted with full spirit as I heard the guitar playing from this iconic song. "Almost heaven... West Virginia..." I sang along and my fingers started tapping on the steering wheel, following the...

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“A Leap of Faith by Cara Fidler” by Cara Fidler

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I desperately wanted to visit my elderly father who was 85, but my car was in need of repairs and wouldn't make the three hour drive to my sister's home where he lived on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Short on cash, I decided to write my sister, Erica, a letter, and try to appeal to her sense of basic decency. Dear Erica, I am writing in the hopes that you and I can set aside our differences and work together so that I can come for a visit to see Daddy. It's been sometime now since I've seen him, and I very ...

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“Heeding the Inner Call” by Jane Ruth

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“Roses” by V. Eto

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"For you," said a flower girl that seems to pop out of nowhere when I just passed the garden in front of the train station. At her hand were two stalks of red roses. "Sorry, I don't bring any money right now," I say apologetically, almost as a reflex. It was a lie since I had money in my pockets. But I don't think showing up in a meeting with roses was a good idea. And I am not particularly fond of roses since I prefer wildflowers more than any roses. The girl pouted as if she was offended by my remark. "This is free, sister." "Free?" I rais...

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“More Than Coffee” by Hayley Jay

Submitted to Contest #103

TRIGGER WARNING this story contains the following: stalking, violence, life or death situations. PLEASE BE ADVISED An eerie silence settles upon my apartment in a feeble attempt to conceal a grisly scene and an even uglier truth. My arm—heavy with the weight of still being alive when I shouldn't be—slowly makes its way to my abdomen before falling limply at my side. A warmth is creeping across my chest and dripping onto the floor. The warm liquid has to be blood. This is the second time he has ruined my shirt. The first one was a t-shir...

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“Awakening of the Seven Fallen Angels” by Girish Kumar

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On 11 November, Eleven minutes after the clock tower on the church struck eleven times, I could feel the vibration. Deaf I was, but not blind to see the saw-edged lightening fall near my mom and dad in the far distance. They flew apart into the sky, as if they had wings of an angel. It left the woods around look like a galactic fire with gold ball and grey curls all over. I watched in amaze. Gabriel! shouted my grandma and grandpa in unison. My old grandma hastened up to me and held my hands tight as if she did...

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“True Feelings ” by Brittany Weaver

Submitted to Contest #103

Becca half squatted behind a large potted plant, phone pressed against her ear. As soon as the ringing stopped, Becca blurted, “Guess who's here?” “Becca?” The voice on the phone asked. “Yes, Marissa. But guess who's here?” “Who?” “Nathan!” “Who?” Marissa asked again, clearly lost. “Nathan!” Becca squealed loudly, then quickly dropped her tone, whispering, “You know Nathan!” Marissa paused for a moment too long and Becca filled in the silence. “You know Nathan! Tall, dark hair—I’m in love with him! Nathan!” “Oh…yeah…Nathan.” Marissa’s voice ...

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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

“My new house” by Nicky Station

“Sisters” by Bettina Karpathian

“My love” by Stacey Potter

“A Supernatural Tale of Rebirth and Love” by MG SINGH

“An Incessant Cycle ” by Stuart Gibbs

“Dejavu” by Floraine Thwin

“God Works in Mysterious Ways” by Joan Wright

“Rare View Mirror” by Andrew Fruchtman

“Oh, Deer...” by Meggysa Nine

“A Leap of Faith by Cara Fidler” by Cara Fidler

“Heeding the Inner Call” by Jane Ruth

“Roses” by V. Eto

“More Than Coffee” by Hayley Jay

“Awakening of the Seven Fallen Angels” by Girish Kumar

“True Feelings ” by Brittany Weaver

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Write about a character looking for a sign.

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