End your story with a truth coming to light.

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“The Library's Ghost” by Rusham Verma

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TW: suicide “Ashley! Jessie! How many times do I have to tell you to be quiet?”, the librarian shouted at both the girls with an exasperated face, her voice thundering like the thunderstorm outside. She had deep wrinkles and a long neck with a flimsy body, her skin under her eyes dark indicating she hadn’t slept in days. “We’re sorry, Mrs. Canes. We didn’t mean to make so much noise.”, Ashley apologizes. Jessie adds,” Yeah, it will not happen again.” Mrs. Canes goes back to her desk. Jessie whispers to Ashley,” She looks like she needs...

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“The Truth Will Out” by Milena Furtado

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tw: sexual abuse He hailed from a prominent family in Goa, the members of which were treated with a deference bordering almost on reverence. They had an ancestral house in a part of town which used to house the elite section of society. The family was well-connected and had relatives in various parts of the state. They were a family of several siblings, and were quite close knit, and so when he expressed a desire to seek his fortune abroad, it seemed inconceivable to them that he would wrench himself from the bosom of the family for th...

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“The Gift of an Elf” by Manahum Nadeem

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Once upon a time, there was an old lady who used to live in a faraway town. She used to live on her own. She was very helpful to everyone; whenever there was someone in need, she would run to lend a helping hand. The house she lived in was very small and had a window to the east. She loved it when the sun knocked on the window every morning requesting her to let him in, and this is how she started her day. The house was not crowded with stuff, there were only the things she needed the most. She was a physician in her younger ye...

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“Girl in the mirror ” by Michelle Kyeremeh

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Girl in the Mirror By Michelle Kyeremeh Characters Jocelyn Age: high school, 16 years old Shy, curious Cassandra Age: older sister, 17 or 18 years old Outgoing, social Leslie Age: 16 years Sneaky, manipulative, sinister Childhood friends with Jocelyn Setting: The Bronx, the high school (classroom), at home (Jocelyn’s home), Leslie’s home Time: a month after the murder of Cassandra Italics are stage directions / indicates an overlap in dialogue SCENE 1 Setting: The Bronx, a cla...

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“Celia” by Emerald Woods

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Celia by Emerald Woods Doesn't she know what those drinks are doing to her body? She already has been hospitalized for alcohol poisoning and diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Doesn't she even care about herself anymore? She was the strongest woman i'd ever known growing up as a kid. She was always fit and healthy. She had a beautiful chestnut mane and glowing golden skin and she always wore bright floral dresses. We'd play hide and seek in the park for what felt like hours, end it with a large cone of strawberry and chocolate ice cream. she ...

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“What a Tangled Web We Weave...” by Sylvia Luna

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Mother’s Day is coming soon. This particular holiday makes me feel as if I have to put on a show. A show that is completely phony. I do love my mother, but there’s things I don’t like. Growing up I saw the selfishness in her and the favoritism she displayed between me and my sisters. It was always expected that if someone had to sacrifice, be the mature one, or give in, it was me. Maybe because I was the oldest or the one who wanted to pacify each situation. I was told I was “mature” for my age. I did not know what mature meant at five years...

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“The Life and Times of Eamon Fitzpatrick” by Rhonda Valentine Dixon

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Narrator-Fianna Jane FitzpatrickHer Dad-Finlay Eamon FitzpatrickGrandad-Callum Rory FitzpatrickGreat-Grandad-Eamon Darragh Fitzpatrick m Eleanor Jane Sorenson- their child-Finlay Sorenson FitzpatrickGreat-Great-Grandad-Rory Eamon FitzpatrickMerrill Aled Carter m Matilda Jean Carter nee McKenzie-their children, Alistair, Noah, Aled, Aisla, Elijah, Sebastian, Liam, Tristan, Jonathan and James.Eamon Darragh Fitzpatrick m Matilda Jean Carter-their children, Caleb, Jeremy, Callum and Diana-MareeEamon Darragh Fitzpatrick m Rowen Iris Eastman-their...

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“Love never dies” by Iona Coppin

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Alice ran her hand along the wall, the plaster was bumpy and cracked, paint flecked off revealing another layer behind. How many layers were there, who could say? Over four hundred years’ worth of paint, dirty handprints and memories embedded in these walls. A photograph hung on the wall, a couple posed stiffly for the camera, the man in a suit and the woman in what appeared to be a wedding dress. The man’s eyes seemed to be looking straight at her, or through her. She continued on up the stairs, the walls curved and bowed, not a single s...

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“Buried” by Larissa Lindsey

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Goosebumps played across Ansley‘s skin and her breath blew smoky from between her chattering teeth. She couldn’t see her hand in front of her face for the fog that accompanied the nights chill. Her legs strained to drag her feet through the thick bayou mud and muck. Fear shook its way through her, and her knees nearly buckled. Liz was out here somewhere and nothing would deter Ansley from finding her. “Elizabeth!” Her best friends name reverberated off the moonless sky and echoed all around her. There was no response. Ansley stre...

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“House of Wolves” by Josalyn McAllister

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Darkness presses all around me. I try to look around, but I can’t see anything. No matter how I turn my head my surroundings are pitch black. I feel as if I was floating in space. I awake with a jolt. I am in my family’s car. I was just asleep. I already can’t remember my nightmare. My Dad is driving, and my mom is looking at me worriedly. “Are you okay, Jean?” she asks, and I nod at her. I turn to look out the window. I can see for a long way, until the green fields give way to woods. I can even see the purple haze that must be the m...

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“A Festival Disaster” by Paige Heller

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“Stop asking if you can come with!” William shouted, “You’re only eight years old, and it’s your bedtime!” “But I wanna go to the festival with you this year” the boy uttered. “You can go when you’re 12, Noah.” William said back, as Noah sighed loudly. “I’ve got to go now, take care of gramps” “are you meeting with Lilith this time?” Noah asked, “Because if you are, you ought to tell her that you have a humongous, ginormous crush on her” “I will not- I do not have a crush on Lilith! And where did you get that vocabulary? “with all the t...

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“Averna's Crown” by Moon Mason

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Averna falls atop a mountainous region. Waterfalls cascade down the chiseled cliffs. Misty forests line the walls of the country. The people worship their queen. She brought peace to this region years ago. Villages are scattered across the queendom, each with its own flag, and it’s own representatives. May suns bring flowers and greenery, but along with them... sorrow. Amira falls ill. Averna’s fearless leader bed bound and broken. The doctor arrives in her chambers carrying a medical bag a heavy prognosis. He speaks, “My queen, I’m ...

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“Door” by Zekia H.

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‘Don’t- Don’t- Don’t wake up!’ The voice in her head screams, blasting through her eardrums and cause her headache to worsen. Her alarm is blaring in the background, and she can’t even muster the energy to shut it off. Another day, she wishes she could slink back into the covers and drown in the endless darkness of her dreams. She wants to avoid reality but, then the second of irrationality passes, and she is now fully awake. She rises and makes the bed before slinking into the bathroom to freshen up. She stares into the mirror, and a hagg...

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“MIND BLOWING ” by Nirmala Nababsing

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Mind blowing It was the last day of the university semester. Everyone was feeling relieved. This was the time for respite and relaxation after months of continuous preparation for final examinations and presentation of thesis. Some students were thinking of home, family reunions while others had planned adventure trips in the wild or beaches. The ambiance in the campus was cheerful and lively. Jay and Neena formed part of the cohort of students who had completed their final year and would now leave the university. They were conte...

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“Rumors and Rustling in the Woods” by Twila Bonser

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Rumors and rustling in the woods Joe and Tyler, the girl’s name, had developed a routine. Saturday morning coffee while listening to the local radio-show, their favorite aired on 97.9. "Sunday Morning" the national television show and of course "Face the Nation" before church. This was Saturday, April 3, 2021. They had tuned in late to the local show, the first call-in guest, a native Arkansan was saying, "No, Sir that ain't no rumor, they here a' right. I was fishin' on the river early&nbsp...

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End your story with a truth coming to light.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 184 stories

“The Library's Ghost” by Rusham Verma

“The Truth Will Out” by Milena Furtado

“The Gift of an Elf” by Manahum Nadeem

“Girl in the mirror ” by Michelle Kyeremeh

“Celia” by Emerald Woods

“What a Tangled Web We Weave...” by Sylvia Luna

“The Life and Times of Eamon Fitzpatrick” by Rhonda Valentine Dixon

“Love never dies” by Iona Coppin

“Buried” by Larissa Lindsey

“House of Wolves” by Josalyn McAllister

“A Festival Disaster” by Paige Heller

“Averna's Crown” by Moon Mason

“Door” by Zekia H.

“MIND BLOWING ” by Nirmala Nababsing

“Rumors and Rustling in the Woods” by Twila Bonser

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story that begins in the light and ends in darkness, or the other way around.

Set your story in a countryside house that’s filled with shadows.

Write about a character who thinks they have a sun allergy.

Write a story set in a city where the power suddenly goes out, leaving everyone in darkness.

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