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

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“STARFALL” by Steve Roberts

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Six-billion. That’s a pretty large number. There are six-billion acres of land in the entire North American continent. If you line up six-billion pennies, it will circle the Earth three times. Galapagos Tortoises have an average lifespan of about six-billion seconds. And when STARFALL took place, six-billion people died instantly. Of course, it wasn’t a star, and it didn’t fall. But they called it that anyway. One-trillion metric tons of rock… about the same size as Mars’ inner moon, Phobos. When astronomers first spotted it, it was a pal...

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““Attack of the 50ft School Lunch!”: A Miller South Teens Short Story by Tori L. Day” by Tori L. Day

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It’s nighttime in New York City. The lights were bright and the city was busy as usual. At the Crowne Royale Hotel, Mason moved the table out of the living room and placed pillows and blankets on the floor. Finn was in the kitchen making popcorn and getting the sodas out of the cooler. Sam was roasting cocktail wieners in a crockpot and preparing a special sauce to go with them. Mason was getting the tv together when he heard a knock at the door. He went over and opened it to find the girls at the door. “Hola, senoritas,” he greeted warmly...

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“City Blackout” by Bryan Ritchey

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It was a normal afternoon in the city, cars usually driving, kids at a park or two, people late rushing to work. It’s the usual type of day you would have, although there was still school and kids would have to go to it including me. I always thought school was a waste of time and i still think it is because you can look anything up on the internet very easily, but i'm forced to because of my parents saying they want me to have an education. As I walked down the long street crowded with multiple people rushing past it was like you couldn’t s...

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“Hourglass” by Vince Henry

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Darkness. Alarm bells had begun in my head as I blinked rapidly, struggling to adjust to the darkness. They were coming. Confused murmurs and exasperated whispers had already broken out across Floor 87, but it was less about concern and more frustration: Although this was Eko City, the third most technologically advanced city in Africa, it was still Nigeria. Power outages were still expected, albeit rarely. A high-pitched shriek cut across the floor. My eyes adjusted to the darkness well enough to see the office clown, Ade Bashorun, lace his...

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“Light” by Rafael Jesus Benedicto

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8:33 pmThe night began with how a day should’ve, with a conglomerate of flashing lights. Confused expressions and perplexing questions of what is happening are all I saw before the wave of shadows took over the sleepless city. Amidst the night’s tears and the crackle of laughing sparks, all I could sense was her hand clinging onto mine and the cries of the people all around the apartment, begging for an answer to why their world was immediately shaded into black.8:55 pmWe clung onto each other in an iron grip, never letting go, as we tried t...

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“The Earth” by HBR Patel

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The oval office was quite busy this evening. The President was going to address the nation about a calamity that was onto them. The pandemic was responsible for the killing of many innocent lives. The President wanted to assure the nation about a recent breakthrough in vaccination. This breakthrough will help to escalate herd immunity and eventually overcome the pandemic. Everything was set to launch the countermeasure. The President entered the Oval Office and adjusted his chair. He went quickly through the teleprompter and gave a thu...

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“Dark Times” by Anna Harris

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“I can’t find George Arthur,” said Lois. “He’ll be scared.”“George Arthur will be perfectly fine,” reassured her mother, nestling her chin atop her daughter’s flyaway hair. “You know as well as I do how wonderfully brave he is. He's just like you.”“Yes, and just like Daddy,” put in Lois. Barbara blinked back a hot sting of tears. “But he can’t see in the dark, Mummy. George Arthur won’t know where he is.”Barbara felt Lois’ pain. Living here alone wasn’t what she’d planned but everyone she knew appreciated the tacit understanding. They w...

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“THE DARK NIGHT” by WRITER CREATIVE

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THE DARK NIGHT I had to wake up abruptly; it was a Tuesday night or was it Wednesday already! I opened my eyes but could see nothing but the darkness. It was so thick I might have caught it and stored it in one of the observation jar we use in the laboratory. It was miserably serene and tense. Then I heard it. A soft icy whisper. At first I could not hear the words at all. All my senses had been paralyzed for a split second and that might have cost my dear life. Well what I mean is that the last time I froze like that I nearly caught by...

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“The Magic Dog” by Nataly Feldman

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Mary and her little brother, Cam, were sat under a fuzzy blanket in the living room, watching cartons. This was what they always did before going to bed. Maria had learnt to put her three-year-old brother to bed while parents were at work a long time ago. She was now nine, but her parents returned to work when baby Cammy was only one. They were reluctant to leave a girl, who was just supposed to go to school, looking after another kid, but they did not have much choice. Unfortunately, they could not have left children with a nanny because th...

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“Out of Darkness” by Jenne Gentry

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The sun sets over Lake Washington, providing residents from the city of Seattle with an awe-inspiring view. It's a Saturday night like any other, except for the graduates of the class of 2011. For this special group of Garfield High alumni, tonight marks their 10-year reunion. A much-anticipated event for all involved, except, perhaps, a small group of misfits who credit their survival solely upon each other. Many discussions have been had by the still close-knit group in recent days, as they try to decide how best to celebrate the occasion....

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“The Perfect Pitch” by Kelly Elleray

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Graham Mauet stood on the mound and scraped his cleat through the ochre gravel. He kicked at the rubber that had started innocent but now, seven innings later, was abused and bruised from the hundreds of cleated stomps piercing it. Graham squinted up into the crowd who lay in shadows outside the bright glare of the stadium lights that chased away the night and rendered the whole field in artificial daylight. Before the game a veteran had told Graham: “Don’t look up.” Graham had done exactly that though when he walked onto the field fo...

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“Fading Embers” by Holly Reynolds

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By: Danie Reynolds Fading Embers “Dad,” My voice cracks. “Dad,” I repeat. He still doesn't meet my eyes. “Dad.” My voice hardens. My words sound harsher than I mean them to, but I don’t change my tone. “You can’t send me away. I won’t go.” He finally looks up at me. His brown eyes bore into mine, flickering with a bit of sadness, but that’s taken over by the anger in them. “It’s for your own good, Saira. For both of us.” My throat tightens, and my eyes prick. “No. You mean for your own good. None of this ever was about me....

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“Let the truth enlighten us... ” by Diksha Iyer

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Aryaman, a 30 year old actor gained the status of stardom right from his first movie, 6 years ago. Becoming a heartthrob of the nation overnight, his stardom just increased by leaps and bounds post that. There was no looking back for him. Being the face of numerous brands and movies, this young guy had the nation swooning over him. 6 feet tall, dark, perfectly structured body and a head of curly hair, he had made his place in every girl's screensaver, walls of the room and last page of the notebooks. He had graced the city of Adh...

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“The Day ” by AVA PHILLIPS

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Tuesday, March 16, 7:30 A.m. I headed to the bus stop ready to start the day. I forgot my phone that day, which is an odd occurrence. But I brushed it off as if I had forgotten to brush my teeth. It was a cold dark morning. There were 8 weeks of school left. until I was in 11th grade. Maybe I should introduce myself. I'm Nathan I go to White Creek High School I'm 16 and in 10th grade. I love school. The part I like most about it is that my best friend Chris goes to the same school. He is one of the smart kids. He brags and boasts about being...

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“The Night the Lights went Down” by Joel Alfaro

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The Night the Lights went Down I was excited because my cousins were coming over to spend the night because my parents and their parents were going on a trip and they were leaving us in the care of my oldest sister. My sister had just turned 18 and was already bossy and mean. She treated my brother and me so mean, but my parents never witnessed any of it and in their eyes, she was perfect and responsible. The day started off normal and my cousins arrived around 9 AM. We wished our parents a safe trip as they headed out down the street we...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 187 stories

“STARFALL” by Steve Roberts

““Attack of the 50ft School Lunch!”: A Miller South Teens Short Story by Tori L. Day” by Tori L. Day

“City Blackout” by Bryan Ritchey

“Hourglass” by Vince Henry

“Light” by Rafael Jesus Benedicto

“The Earth” by HBR Patel

“Dark Times” by Anna Harris

“THE DARK NIGHT” by WRITER CREATIVE

“The Magic Dog” by Nataly Feldman

“Out of Darkness” by Jenne Gentry

“The Perfect Pitch” by Kelly Elleray

“Fading Embers” by Holly Reynolds

“Let the truth enlighten us... ” by Diksha Iyer

“The Day ” by AVA PHILLIPS

“The Night the Lights went Down” by Joel Alfaro

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