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

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“Clowns” by Samuel Yi

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"Hey John, want to come to my party tonight?" I spun around and saw the popular girl, Stacy waving her hand like a maniac. I give her a unpleasant smile. "I'm good, why dont you invite her?" I pointed at a nerdy girl. You know the stereotype, turtle neck, glasses, freckles, and a bunch of books with her at all times. Stacy gave me a disgusted look. "Yea right, like I'm going to invite that weirdo." I sneered. "Fine, Ill go to your stupid party." I put my hands up to tell her I give up. It was the middle of May, and everyone got the spirit of...

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“GAME OF DEATH (THE ADVENTURE NEVER DOES END)” by Arkapriya Ghosh

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"Please may I see your invitation miss",the bodyguard at the gate of the mansion ,called out by knocking at my car door.I held out my invitation for the check process."Please may i know your name" he enquired."Alena Shaw",i responded.He began to check my name in a long list of guests while i looked out at the garage.The garage looked more like a luxury car showroom.No wonder i had got enrolled in a elite college but it mostly consisted of stinking rich students. Meanwhile, the bodyguard broke my trance and asked me to go inside and park the ...

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“Guest Saved the Party” by Joyce George-Knight

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A more gorgeous Summer evening one couldn’t have wished for. My roommate, Zoe, and I were enjoying a neighborhood walk, oohing and aahing at the brightness of the stars that filled the sky and the almost full bright moon. We were far from being alone. Bicycles, skateboards, runners, strollers all vied for their section of the sidewalk path. Waves and greetings were exchanged among strangers. Opened windows filled the air with inviting aromas of seemingly culinary expertise - seafood to Italian to Oriental and Indian. Outdoor diners h...

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“The Thirteenth Birthday” by Joan Wright

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Carol rolled over in bed to see her bedside clock. Fifteen more minutes until she had to get ready for school. She needed to get up, to get in the bathroom first. Her four younger siblings took forever in the bathroom. Today was a special day and she couldn't wait to get it started. Today she turned thirteen. A teenager at last! Life was going to be different now that she was practically an adult. She couldn't wait to meet with her parents to discuss what her new privileges would be, and the fact that she wanted a room of her own in the new...

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“Christmas Party - The Day After” by Gary Crawford

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Sometimes things don't go quite as planned... They finally left. His daughter, her husband, and their four rowdy kids were on their way to the other grandparents’ house. This year, the big Christmas dinner would be somewhere else. He quietly thanked the gods for this blessing. The kids, always thrilled about Christmas and receiving gifts of any kind (except clothes), had been less destructive this year. The two oldest, that he nicknamed Destructo and The Annihilator, had gone easy this year. So far, he had found only two crushed ...

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“Happy Birthday! Or not..” by 日宁

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"Happy birthday Sydney!" Sydney was finally turning 24. She was the youngest out of our whole class, but she was the funniest. With her, everything was fun. We congratulated her on getting her first full-time job after graduation, and the party started. "Thanks guys, you all are way too nice. I love it! And haha, I am finally 24." She said, smiling. "Let's get the party started! We know you love bowling," We said, pointing to the bowling balls. We had decided to throw Sydney a birthday at her favorite bowling alley, s...

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“What Truly Matters” by Ditika Sharma

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Even before my flatscreen flew out the window, or the black out curtains in the living room caught fire, way before the cream tiles next to the bathtub were massacred by the weight of broken ceramic falling in a massive chunk or my hair was caught up in a bubble gum love affair -- ahead of all this, Rachel Monroe had already bled to death on my stark white chaise lounge. Now let me tell you something: this piece was a true furniture masterpiece, the kind that was welcoming and snug with a magnetic spirit that accentuated the essence of a ...

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“Janus” by Stephen Oliver

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“Hey, Janus, you got a minute?” The two-faced god didn’t bother turning around to regard the being who had just tapped him on the shoulder. “Hi, Chronos,” he said with his back face, “isn’t that a stupid question for you to ask? After all, you’re the titan responsible for the flow of time, aren’t you?” “Yeah, Janus, I’ve got all the time in the world. I was asking if you had any.” Janus considered this with both halves of his self. Even though he was the god of liars and tricksters, a job he hated, by the way, he was still honest with hi...

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“The Murder Party” by Jaydean Gibson

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"You are invited to a party! Party rules: must wear fancy dress must not be late must not bring any food or snacks as they will be provided here most importantly MUST COME ALONE Party will start at 7pm from anonymous" Melody said as she read the letter. Melody was so excited because she never has been invited to a party before so she was ecstatic. it was a bit weird because it didn't have any name on it except "Anonymous" but she didn't really think much of it as she was too happy. She looked at the clock and noticed it was 5:00pm. "Wow...

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“Most people will not believe me.. so.. I guess..” by Clinton Siegle

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The year? I think it was 1974. The first party? No I had been to several family parties. This however was the first Halloween party for everyone in the county.My mom thought of doing things right for Halloween. And? Well, we had close to 321 people on the guess register. Why? She wanted to give photos of the event to everyone.Seemed odd but that is how she was at that time. The party? Was it bad? What went horribly wrong? I could tell you a story or three about that party you would not believe. Like who was there and why.However, I think I w...

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“The Queen's Gala ” by Molly Sullivan

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I pulled the dress over my head and slid my arms through. It settled onto my shoulders comfortably and flowed outward. The gown was made of fine silk. The sleeves went just below my elbows. It was tight around my waist and then fell down to my feet. The dress was a deep shade of magenta that contrasted my blonde hair beautifully. My hair was done in beautiful curls. My bangs were pulled backwards by a majestic silver headband decorated with sparkling crystals. I slid my ring over my right third-finger. The band of silver reflected ...

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“Party Paranoia” by Sarah Martyn

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I normally like parties, Asher thought. Salty snacks, casual conversations, late hours… this party has all that. But something doesn’t seem quite right.-------------------------------“Asher, my man! Party at my place tonight! Will you be there?” Jason asked.“Wouldn’t miss it!”-------------------------------*rings doorbell* “YOOOOOO Jason!”“Asher! Now the party can start!” Jason exclaimed as Asher heard the noise of music and chatter.Asher noticed a few acquaintances, including Beth, the girl he’s been interested in.It didn’t take long t...

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“Wielder of the Multi-Crystal” by Naomi Mordaunt

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Everyone in the room was dancing, except Salvatore. Salvatore watched the dancers with envy, while he impatiently tapped his foot. He did not worry that Princess Liliana was late, she almost always was. He was just disappointed that he could not be waltzing with everyone else. Though he would never mention it to his brother, Salvatore liked to dance. When the song ended Zeveric glanced at Salvatore and smirked. Salvatore’s brother walked over to him, being trailed by anxious girls, asking repeatedly to dance. Zeveric open...

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“The Killer Clown🤡” by Chloe McLellan

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My friends John, Sammy, Devon and I are setting up a surprise party for my sister Karin. My sister who is 7 years old and loves clowns. Karin is 3 ft 8 inches with light curly brown hair, ocean blue eyes and is skinny, like myself and my mother. My sister and I look almost the same except I, resentfully have a gray/steely eye color. I myself do not mind clowns but kids her age should not be as obsessed as she is over them. Anyway, my mom is taking her to Hot Topic so we can set everything up. For this surprise party we are going to make our ...

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“A Hole In My World” by Joe Swanson

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“You look nervous.”“It’s been a while.”“Don’t worry about it. They are all friends.”“Maybe yours. I don’t know any of them. I don’t know anyone anymore.”“It’ll come back. You ain’t dead you know.”I may not be physically dead, but I’m not sure about emotionally. I’ve been gone a long time. No need to talk about the whys and wherefores just yet; let’s just say I was indisposed. There is something to be said, for being alone. I’ve been told that many people lose their minds when kept from human interactio...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 196 stories

“Clowns” by Samuel Yi

“GAME OF DEATH (THE ADVENTURE NEVER DOES END)” by Arkapriya Ghosh

“Guest Saved the Party” by Joyce George-Knight

“The Thirteenth Birthday” by Joan Wright

“Christmas Party - The Day After” by Gary Crawford

“Happy Birthday! Or not..” by 日宁

“What Truly Matters” by Ditika Sharma

“Janus” by Stephen Oliver

“The Murder Party” by Jaydean Gibson

“Most people will not believe me.. so.. I guess..” by Clinton Siegle

“The Queen's Gala ” by Molly Sullivan

“Party Paranoia” by Sarah Martyn

“Wielder of the Multi-Crystal” by Naomi Mordaunt

“The Killer Clown🤡” by Chloe McLellan

“A Hole In My World” by Joe Swanson

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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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✍️ 196 stories

“Clowns” by Samuel Yi

“GAME OF DEATH (THE ADVENTURE NEVER DOES END)” by Arkapriya Ghosh

“Guest Saved the Party” by Joyce George-Knight

“The Thirteenth Birthday” by Joan Wright

“Christmas Party - The Day After” by Gary Crawford

“Happy Birthday! Or not..” by 日 宁

“What Truly Matters” by Ditika Sharma

“Janus” by Stephen Oliver

“The Murder Party” by Jaydean Gibson

“Most people will not believe me.. so.. I guess..” by Clinton Siegle

“The Queen's Gala ” by Molly Sullivan

“Party Paranoia” by Sarah Martyn

“Wielder of the Multi-Crystal” by Naomi Mordaunt

“The Killer Clown🤡” by Chloe McLellan

“A Hole In My World” by Joe Swanson

🌟 Similar prompts

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.

Write your story about two characters tidying up after a party.

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

Contest #93

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“Happy Birthday! Or not..” by 日宁