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

Posted in Horror on Oct 25, 2022

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“Maria La Muerte” by Ronnie Gutierrez

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We all stood around Maria’s lifeless body, not daring to say a word. Maybe we all were too shocked. Maybe we just didn’t want to believe what happened...or rather admit what we had done. The party downstairs was more than lively blasting Shakira, unbeknownst to the dilemma the birthday girl had found herself in. Laura was first to break the silence. “Did we just...d-did she just--” “Yes,” Estefania interrupted. “B-b-but is she breathing?” Laura mustered, she was never cool under pressure. “Does it look like she’s breathin...

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“Surprise” by Michelle Machado

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“He’s going to kill us”, the voice whispered. Gwen jumped at the sound, banging her knee painfully on the table she was hiding behind. Until that moment the room had been eerily quiet and she was listening intently for the sound of approaching footsteps. Failing to receive a response from anyone, the voice tried again. “He’s going to kill us”, a louder and more urgent tone used this time. “Shhh”, hissed another voice. “He can’t know we are here”. Although Gwen couldn’t see either speaker, she knew the voices belonged to Carol and Paul. L...

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“Maybe not today” by Mellow Tomato

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Senior year much less the parties, weren’t at all like my brother said it would be. Yes, the countdown was exciting, but the stress and pressure to outperform was still there. There wasn’t exactly enough freedom to hang out with friends either. Even if there was, Mrs. Hendrickson— Taylor’s mom—would always find a way to sabotage our plans. Of course, she was doing it out of love. Well at least,&nbsp...

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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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“"Dead Petals Of A Sunflower"” by IStole YourToast

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TW: suicide ******* She held up the flower with tempting hands and inhaled its fumes with rising anticipation. A sweet savoury smell poured into her nostrils pleasing every sense of self she could muster. She looked at the flower with hopeful eyes, gazed upon its white membrane like petals that danced around purple branch like stems protruding from the center and held it gently. The flower resonated within her hand, as if pleased to be there. She smiled solemnly, as she put back the flower on the ground. What was wondrous was the fact that a...

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“The Party Assassination!” by Shah Zaib Mukhtiar

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The fog grew denser, covering the moon beneath it, swirling thickly around us. We had been waiting for more than an hour for John and Simon. Emma was condensing her breath against the cold window of the car and drawing random patterns, while I was humming along to the folk opera playing from the radio. Of course, we had to kill the time. Without losing any more patience, I dialed John's number once again, the fourth time. Again a terrible ringtone began ringing, making me cringe. ‘How many times have I told him to change his goddamn ringtone...

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“Four Marsupials Walk In A Quinceañera...” by Lennox Ducksworth

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The fiesta de quinceañera was supposed to represent the coming of her womanhood. A family gathering in which her Abuela could look at her in a new light, her father can shed a tear, and for extended family to see their cousin and niece in her greatest light, years later on her wedding day. It started off good from the Misa de Accio de Gracias to the Quinceanera herself in her sparkling aqua-marine ball gown and the banquet hall with balloons and blinking colored lights that went with the accordion of the music for the long festivity. This wa...

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“Merry Freaking Christmas...” by Allison Law

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It is December 24th, Christmas eve, and I am staring down a camel. It is just standing there in the middle of my destroyed living room, with one leg lazily placed on the broken glass topped coffee table. It is just staring at me with it's big caramel brown eyes, and thick brown eyelashes. It blinks slowly like it is questioning my next move. And it slowly chews on the remains of a paper plate, with a jolly Santa Clause on it. A party hat someone had hastily placed on the camel's head is now sliding off of it to the side, dangling just above ...

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“The Night That Changed My Life” by Kate GHolo

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TW: Shootings, drinking, blood I walked through the doors of my friend Luna's house. She was hosting a party today, and even though I didn't want to go she somehow managed to get me to go. Something felt wrong, so horribly wrong. I couldn't place my finger on it, but it just didn't feel right. "Hailey, you're finally here! I thought you weren't going to come since you arrived a little late." Luna said. She greets me with a hug and she smells a little like alcohol. She was a black skimpy dress, something I would never wear. "Hey. So where...

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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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“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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“A Tale of Two Kingdoms” by Pete Duffield-Fuller

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It started long ago, back further then our memories can stretch, to when our two worlds were no longer one. In a kingdom, long ago, in a forgotten city, in a castle, long since torn down by time and nature, was a king. This king was not like the kings who had gone before him. They were wise and brave and merciful, but he was cunning and foolhardy and cruel. Yet, the kingdom prospered, the city grew and spread, like an ink stain on parchment, inching closer and closer to the forest, until it was only a stone’s throw away from the city walls...

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“Climate Change” by Christine Hungerford

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The bright light streaming from the sunshine was the only source I could use to see a long, white, stone dinner table spread before us. We had entered a dusty, cobwebbed room of an ancient Irish castle. Thousands of years old—dating back to 1180, my tour guide had said—Henry Hamilton’s home apparently housed a mysteriously eerie area. Spiders’ webs, ragged curtains, dirty, moldy windows, a tablecloth stained with bloody spots and glass shards strewn everywhere was enough to call in the Scooby-Doo gang or Nancy Drew. If they didn’t come, I wo...

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“Quotes that Kill” by Dean Atlas

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As Cindy meticulously put on her makeup she thought about her day. It was May 5th, her eighteenth birthday. In a couple of months, she would be leaving her home and going to college. She would be meeting new people and expanding her social and educational horizons to lengths unfathomable. That unfolded an imaginary future chain of events that both exited her and made her nervous. Soon after she would be getting a job-no- a career. May be soon after get married, have a child… her hand dropped momentarily from her face. She though about catch...

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“An awkward affair” by Tim Gorringe

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Alan was able to see into minds of strangers. He was able to observe their thoughts, perceive their motives, and experience their emotions.Alan had actually been surprised that Abigail agreed to invite Bob to dinner. But Abigail had said yes and so tonight he would uncover the truth. No going back, no turning around.Alan had decided to dedicate the entire day to arranging the dinner party. On his list he sub-divided the morning into cleaning and shopping and afternoon into food and beverages. Alan was very good at lists.He started tidying th...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 196 stories

“Maria La Muerte” by Ronnie Gutierrez

“Surprise” by Michelle Machado

“Maybe not today” by Mellow Tomato

“Crimson Lace” by Moon Mason

“"Dead Petals Of A Sunflower"” by IStole YourToast

“The Party Assassination!” by Shah Zaib Mukhtiar

“Four Marsupials Walk In A Quinceañera...” by Lennox Ducksworth

“Merry Freaking Christmas...” by Allison Law

“The Night That Changed My Life” by Kate GHolo

“Jonas' Party” by Bert Gertson

“The Dangers of Tiki Punch” by Holly Reynolds

“A Tale of Two Kingdoms” by Pete Duffield-Fuller

“Climate Change” by Christine Hungerford

“Quotes that Kill” by Dean Atlas

“An awkward affair” by Tim Gorringe

🌟 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.

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