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

Posted in Horror on Oct 25, 2022

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“Party!.... or not” by Hailey Barten

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I walk up to the booming house. Music threatens to break the seams of it. People loiter around outside, red solo cups in their hands. Some people are smoking, it drifting up into the sky, white against the dark sky. I walk past them, and one of them blows smoke in my face. It stinks. I ignore them, and pretend that they do not exist. Annoying individuals. Inside the house there are many people, dancing, and more red solo cups. Slinky dresses, and loose hair. Some people are already stumbling around. Slinky guys in the corner, staring at danc...

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“Karma is a B(Jerk)” by Circus Freak

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It started out like any other day. I woke up bright and early, ready to take on anything the world would throw at me. I stretched my arms out to the sides and I popped my back on the headboard of my bed. The dim sunlight fluttered through my translucent curtains, giving my room a blueish glow. Most people would describe me as a raptor stretcher, I always laughed at the thought of that. After fully waking up, I got dressed in some leggings and a large T-shirt, and I then left my room. I walked down the hallway, the light in the front room ...

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“At The President's Soiree” by Chris Morgan

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At The President’s Soiree By Stefan Markos Roderick wriggled a bit on the clammy fake leather sofa cushions, and scanned the partygoers in the room around him. A lot of familiar faces from the department, but not what he’d call friendly faces. He wasn’t here so much because he wanted to attend, as it would have been unwise not to attend. This was New Year’s Eve at the president’s home, and everybody who was anybody on campus had been invited. Not that he really felt that he was anybody. Although ...

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“Finally” by Alexandra Stone

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Trigger warning: mental illness and drugsThe worst part isn't the gunshot, nor was it the thud of another lifeless body. It was the blood-curdling scream of the girlfriend. It was the hair-rising smash of the bestfriend's wine glass. They were deafening.Fine, the gunshot was also deafening, but it was a good type of deafening, like an upbeat concert type of deafening, you know?Yeah, yeah, whatever. She shouldn't have brought a gun, she shouldn't have pulled the trigger, but does anybody ever think of why she brought the gun? Do they think of...

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“In These Moments, We: Syrup-coated ” by Kees Chan

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The moment he saw the thick lipstick of Jiaye approaching him with a smirk, Rengmo held his breath.“So, Mo, how’s it going with your girlfriend?”She dragged the last word out and sniggered while he squirmed in his seat.“Fine. She’s great.”“Great. Then you can invite her to this weekend’s party.”He turned back to his sandwich, trying to look unaffected and disinterested, because the malice flashing in Jiaye’s eyes made him shudder.“She doesn’t like stuff like that.”“But if you convince her, she’ll go. She adores you, Mo.”Her consonants dragge...

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“The End of it All” by Bethel Tessera

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"I'll be right!" I shouted through the loud music. She just stared at me and shook her head."Ellie, I'm coming with you." She finally said. I rolled my eyes in response, being dramatic as I always was.I sighed, wrapping my arms around hers as we went off to the bathroom. I was shocked by the line. There were too many tipsie girls for my liking."Whatcha looking at freak!" One of them pointed at me. I put my hands up in defense. "Sheesh," I whispered.I immediately felt shivers on my spine as my eyes made contact with someone that I really did ...

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“Turned Up to Turned Down” by Lakendra Jackson

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It all started with a brother and sister named Paul and Katie. Rich kids that can do whatever they want to. Saturday night and their parents are away on vacation for about a week. Paul and Katie were at home, bored with nothing to do. Katie walked around thinking about what they can do, and she came up with something great. She ran upstairs to tell her brother what great idea that she came up with. Katie comes running through Paul’s room door and said, Since mom and dad on vacation for a week, Paul replied, Yeah. Katie jumped up and down, ...

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“Backyard parties are deathtraps” by Mr King

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"What?" "I'm getting dressed." "Meet you on Natalie." Almost ready to go. I've been waiting to wear this outfit. This party in this backyard was the most talked about event of the week. My outfit was set. My sneakers were clean. My crew was going and we were deep. I could hear Hip-Hop and reggae thumping from up the street. Guzzle 40's like water. And girls from different high schools always looked better than the ones I already knew. Mostly everyone knew my crew; hustlers, gang members, and gamblers. I was a hustler who enjoyed the co...

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“The Mouths” by Jay Simz

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"Icarus, Jocasta, Isla, Leto, Taran and Odessa." I keep the names held tightly between my teeth as I descend into the mouth of the cave repeating them over and over. I will not succumb to the will of the Mouth. I will not be consumed. I will not be swallowed like all the others. I will find Odessa. The ground grumbles as I recite the names as though mocking my conviction. "Just wait and see," I say as I slide down the slope of its tongue, down its rocky throat, and sink towards the belly of the beast, the light of d...

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“Realization ” by Maya Deshmukh

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"I am pressed against the shelves in my house trying to hide as much as I can,my eyes were shut tight I tried to open them but I just could not everything that had happened in my life had led me up to this moment I felt light headed and thoughts were infiltrating my mind I needed to calm down and escape this situation so I finally managed to open my eyes and looked as much as I could i was unable to comprehend what had happened my chest was tight I was paralyzed in this uncomfortable position inside a cabinet hiding was my last hope as I loo...

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“Crimson Lace” by Moon Mason

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The champagne pops as the stream cascades down into the glass. The waitress turns the bottle and moves on to my friend. I feel trapped in my skin as the days events come to mind. Married. Tomorrow I will be married. A bride. Another fallen victim to the patriarchy, for tomorrow my husband will own me. At least he thinks he will. A hand waves across my face, trying to attract my attention, “Lucy! Hey,” My eyes dart over to hers. I look at her with wide eyes, as if I’ve just been awoken from a coma. She continues, “Lucy, I was just asking what...

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“AN IMPROMPTU LOVE TRIANGLE GOES WRONG.” by Ian Matheri

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TW: murder The Kasarani auditorium was packed to capacity. City dwellers from nearby as well as party goers from far and beyond had all gathered on that much awaited day for the dancehall concert. Dancers in tight small shorts could be seen shaking their derriere to the sound of the music that boomed from the several large speakers. Those doing business could be seen busy attending to the guests that had visited their booths. Some wanted food while others used food as an excuse to socialize. However, most of the buyers were in search ...

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“House Party” by Seandecy Hatter

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My name is Willow Knight, I'm 17 and today is the day, the big party, my first house party with my best friend. I'm wearing my dad's hoodie and jeans, she's wearing her nice sundress with her hair up all pretty like. I sat on my bed watching her curl her hair. She really was beautiful. Brown hair, black skin, brown eyes that shimmered in the sunlight. She was singing her favorite song, and I lied there listening to the lyrics. "Có lẽ em đang vui bên người khác Trong một vòng tay ấm áp Có lẽ em đang say trong ảo giác Từng hờn ghen như bừn...

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“The Dangers of Tiki Punch” by Holly Reynolds

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By: Danie Reynolds A shoe drops from above and smacks me on the head. "Ow!" I cry, rubbing what would no doubt become a goose egg. I look up and see a boy with only one shoe hanging from the chandelier. From the chandelier. “THAT’S IT!” I scream, yanking the cord from the wall so that the blasting music falls silent. “Everybody out! Now.” It takes about five seconds for anybody to react, and when they do, none move towards the door. “Out!” I yell again, and begin pushing people through the doorway and into the parking lot. T...

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“Jonas' Party” by Bert Gertson

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Deep chillwave bumps from speakers laying on the wooden deck of Universe Coffee and Beer Garden. They were delivered for the event tonight. Jonas Jones, Austin's coolest tech artist, is turning 30 but officially tonight he is hosting a summer solstice party. Being the premiere art party of the summer, Universe is packed with Austin's finest groups of grungy weirdos and other uber clean-cut folks who look like they came from the future. A freelance social media duo was hired to capture live content of the event from unusual angles and get clo...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 196 stories

“Party!.... or not” by Hailey Barten

“Karma is a B(Jerk)” by Circus Freak

“At The President's Soiree” by Chris Morgan

“Finally” by Alexandra Stone

“In These Moments, We: Syrup-coated ” by Kees Chan

“The End of it All” by Bethel Tessera

“Turned Up to Turned Down” by Lakendra Jackson

“Backyard parties are deathtraps” by Mr King

“The Mouths” by Jay Simz

“Realization ” by Maya Deshmukh

“Crimson Lace” by Moon Mason

“AN IMPROMPTU LOVE TRIANGLE GOES WRONG.” by Ian Matheri

“House Party” by Seandecy Hatter

“The Dangers of Tiki Punch” by Holly Reynolds

“Jonas' Party” by Bert Gertson

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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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