Set your story at a party that has gone horribly wrong.

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“A Woman of Loose Morals” by Kanika G

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Trigger warning: Violence, languageThis story is inspired by true events.Neha covered her head with the dupatta of her salwar-kameez and wrapped it across her shoulder. She put on the oversized black sunglasses borrowed from her roommate Kavya, who — along with the rest of the second-year students of Kasturba Medical College — was attending the first lecture of the day. Dr. Swamy was one of the lenient professors and students often got away with marking proxy attendance for their friends. As Neha checked the pen drive in her pocket for the t...

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“Queen Of Mischief” by 𝔹𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕒 𝕁𝕒𝕕𝕖

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Ever since I was little, if I could just get my hands on paint or even toilet paper, I could make the most mischief of all. So, as it was the last day of school, I planned to make the most I could. BRING! The bell that signaled dismissal was so loud but not as loud as all the kids running out of school for Summer break. I could barely zip up my backpack in time to get out of the classroom with all the other kids. I tried to get into a single file line the teachers were trying to direct, but it was no use. I piled out of school with all the...

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“Gender Reveal” by Joshua G. J. Insole

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CW: Pregnancy and Gore###Rosemary wouldn’t survive to see the birth of her child, and that might be for the best.She didn’t even live long enough to register that something had gone wrong. The others — covered in bits of bone and flesh — would endure the real terror of that day’s events. She got as far as a furrowed brow and a puzzled smile, and then… gone. Existence one moment, utter annihilation the next. At least she didn’t have to endure the agony of physical pain or emotional torment. Rose didn’t have the time.The furled-up banner — rea...

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“Don't trust party food” by Kathleen `Woods

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She never trusted mayonnaise, especially in Party Food. She was right to distrust the emulsification as while her impromptu party friends nursed other injuries, the boy she liked was puking into a bucket.Sophia was just a girl, standing in an emergency room waiting to be seen. It had been the worst party she’d ever had the displeasure of attending.And she was ready to call a lawyer.Being a sensible person, Sophia wanted to get her story straight.She couldn’t tell where she’d started really, as she walked back from that moment.She couldn...

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“Circa 1992” by Kristine Bottone

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Circa 1992 Cassidy found herself sitting on a couch at a house party somewhere on Staten Island. The room was filled with cheap cannabis, even cheaper furniture and cigarette smoke. Sandwiched between two half-baked stoners, her mood began to spiral as the clock ticked. She didn’t want to be there. This wasn’t how she wanted to spend her night. But when you’re the best friend of a chick who’s fucking a drug dealer, compromises are inevitable. Michaela and Cassidy met Tommy at a club. They were looking for their regular drug dealer, but he ...

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“The Path to Passive Teenage World Domination” by Charlie Murphy

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“This party has gone horribly wrong!” Carrie said.“Gee, you think?” Audrey replied.Tuna, eggs, butter, and other food items were scattered all over the house. Vomit delightfully ran down the walls and was in clusters on the beige carpet which Carrie will never get the stains out. A couple of beer bottles lodged themselves in the fifty-five-inch plasma screen TV and the toaster was stuck to the ceiling.“Well, do something!” Carrie urged as a couple boys knocked the other vase off the cabinet.“What do you want me to do?” Audrey asked.“Any...

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“A party gone horribly wrong” by Caroline Fonteno

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I was packing for a party. It was a sleepover party and we were spending the night on a boat in a lake that was dammed up. I packed some clothes, shoes, snacks, and a book. Then I grabbed my purse and put my sunglasses, phone, keys, and wallet into it. I grabbed my suitcase and purse and set out. I lived in an apartment complex so I went down the elevator and to the garage. I got my car and put my keys into the ignition. I began driving to the lake. When I got to the lake I parked my car and walked down the dock. The water was peaceful that...

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“Gameplay” by H L McQuaid

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The chocolate ice cream liquifies quickly in the heat, squidging between my toes and staining one of my new camel-coloured sandals. I figure I have ten seconds, tops, before the pig-tailed girl switches from staring at the empty cone to sniffling, crying and ragged screaming, as only children can do, taking a deep breath before each wail.“Alice!”I turn to see who’s calling my name. It’s the pigtailed girl’s mother. “It’s okay, honey, we’ll get you another one,” she says as she takes my namesake’s hand, leading her from the side yard int...

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“A night to remember,” by Geethu R

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1 am, Crestclove street In the dark of night, the moon shone down onto the empty street and the towering houses that lined it. Owls hooted and the nightly orchestra of unseen creatures buzzed in the background of the otherwise silent vicinity. In the far end of the road where the street thinned out, a lone house stood out like a sore thumb. The canopied roof touched the sky with bright light streaming from clouded windows. A faint bass of party music reverberated through whatever crack and entrance the house had. A girl lurk...

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“Melanie” by Rajesh Patel

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In a month, I will be twelve. The end of my childhood and the beginning of my adolescence. The start of high school. My birthday falls on August 25th, and a week later I will be attending a new school. Luckily me, I have a few friends from last year that will be with me. That is a relief. I am a quite shy boy. Especially at first, in new surroundings. I told my parents that I did not want a birthday party at home with friends. Like we have been doing for several years now. I felt like I was too old for that. But you know how parents are. ...

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“Oarmen's Hollow” by Molly Leasure

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(Author's note: as always in my writing, this is a weird one. Take care, as it does have darker themes.)An inky alley leads to the grime-ridden walls of an old pub. The door that promises the stench of rot within is offset, weathered by rain and age. But the signage is almost modern, lit by neon lights that blink the words “Oarmen’s Hollow.” Beneath it, another sign, “open whenever.” But the second sign isn’t fully lit, only the letters “open eve” buzz with life. Evening. On the eve of the day. Eve of the holiday. No one knows what’s meant b...

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“The Happiest Queendom” by AntMan 🐜

Submitted to Contest #93

Hi everyone! This will be my last story before exams, and I'm going inactive for a while! This story was generously inspired by Innocent Noble, a kindhearted person I met on this site. I hope you all enjoy! Part 1 of 2 “Once, there was a wonderful fairy named Abie, and her friends usually called her Bia. She was the happiest, kindest fairy in the forest. Her smile made the leaves turn brilliant colors, and her compliments made the other fairies happy. One day, they asked her to be Queen of the fairies. Bia wanted to be the Queen, but s...

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“Terrible Talent Show” by Ed .

Submitted to Contest #93

HenryThe party had balloons that’s for sure. They were scattered everywhere across the ballroom and clinged onto the wooden ceiling. They would not let go. Cake was on the table and cake forks were next to them, waiting for a person to pick them up. The toffee cookies were close to it with vanilla icecream and chocolate pudding. I licked my lips when I saw the strawberry tart at the end of the room. I wish I could bite into it, My mouth full of whipped cream and jam… But I know it will be a tough match to get it. It is a prize for the g...

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“Gatsby's Maid” by Story Time

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I don’t know who they think is cleaning up all this, but I’ll tell you right now, it’s not going to be me. No sir, no thank you. I worked in the city for a good over twenty years, and I ain’t never seen the kind of mess that these Long Island folks make when they got their masks on and they’re cavorting and they think nobody’s looking. I’ll be up in my maid’s chambers, minding my own business, waiting for them all to leave so I can get down there and scrub up a storm, and wouldn’t you know, they never leave. Oh, some of them get taken off, h...

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“Cloudy Water” by Cathryn V

Submitted to Contest #93

I sat in front of the screen reading another rejection, this one from an independent publisher.Maybe the book's title is a turn-off. I sighed and slumped in my ergonomic chair that seemed to sink right along with me. I moved the cursor to my documents file, then to the folder Table of Submissions.docx and double clicked, scrolled to row #40 and entered the publisher’s name in the REJECT column.The Ritz cracker package had three pieces left. Crumbs covered the keyboard. Defeat lands a little softer with sweet buttery stuff. I spread ano...

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Set your story at a party that has gone horribly wrong.

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✍️ 196 stories

“A Woman of Loose Morals” by Kanika G

“Queen Of Mischief” by 𝔹𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕒 𝕁𝕒𝕕𝕖

“Gender Reveal” by Joshua G. J. Insole

“Don't trust party food” by Kathleen `Woods

“Circa 1992” by Kristine Bottone

“The Path to Passive Teenage World Domination” by Charlie Murphy

“A party gone horribly wrong” by Caroline Fonteno

“Gameplay” by H L McQuaid

“A night to remember,” by Geethu R

“Melanie” by Rajesh Patel

“Oarmen's Hollow” by Molly Leasure

“The Happiest Queendom” by AntMan 🐜

“Terrible Talent Show” by Ed .

“Gatsby's Maid” by Story Time

“Cloudy Water” by Cathryn V

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Write a story about a character who gets lost at a carnival or festival.

Write about a reluctant party-goer who ends up being the star of the show.

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Write a story about a character who’s nervous to attend a party - their first in a long time.

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