Write a story that ends with one character waiting for the arrival of another.

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“Coming Home Early” by Faith Zuber

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It actually wasn't as scary as most always think it to be, at least for me. It was painless, and I hardly even knew what happened. I knew that I’d certainly been trapped in a virtual reality game, and if I died there, I died in real life (a twisted but cliche scenario). This seemingly endless realm would be my burial grounds, the place where I died. What a monotone grave site…. As far as the eye could see, there was nothing but black, white, and green. The strange patterns of green had lights running down them, as if communicating messages d...

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“Roses” by Lindsey Keen

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The house on McKellan Street was what the holiday brochures like to call a ‘character property’. Loosely translated that meant it was a quirky little place, tucked into an odd corner that no one these days would consider building a house on. It was a throwback to a time when even a small space to live was a luxury, and hard working men and women considered themselves lucky to have food to eat and something to burn in the fireplace. It had tiny doorways, wonky stairs and the kind of bathroom that would send any plumber running....

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“Minefield” by M Solarova

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“Coffee?” “Yes, please,” I answer, thankful to be distracted from my thoughts. “How do you take it?” “Do you have soy milk?” “Yes, organic.” “Great, lots of it then and no sugar.” “Are you sure? We have stevia and other sweeteners, too.” “Thank you but no, just soy milk.” My lawyer’s assistant comes back in a few minutes with my cup of coffee. “Jasmine will be just a few more minutes, let me know if you need anything else, okay?” “Thank you, James.” He smiles and head back to his desk. I lean back in the fancy office chair and look a...

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“The Brakes” by Alexander DiStefano

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It was hot as hell and we had the big fans going in the garage the day she stepped into my life. I was finishing up underneath a beat-up ‘37 pickup. It needed much more than the oil change I was giving it but what the hell, it wasn’t my problem. I slid out from under the truck, wiped my brow and hands with a dirty rag, and there she was.She and Manny, one of the other mechanics, were talking over her car. She was wearing a tight striped sleeveless blouse and shorts that barely touched her thighs. Her blond hair was pinned up and she had on t...

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“SIBLINGS” by B M

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She was extremely unreliable to the point where it was expected. He knew that her "on the way" realistically meant waiting another hour or two. Or she was just a complete no-show. There was never any good reason on her part. She would try and excuse her actions with statements as frivolous as, “I lost track of time!". Like this would justify. She never thought twice about the importance of his time or time at all, nor did she even realize the effect she had on him. But the pattern continued, there she came, str...

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“Mendacious Mind” by Raakhee S

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I don't understand how they didn't see it. It was not her. Whoever it was, it was not Julia. Something must have happened to her. All I know is that the person who came back...she was definitely not my little sister. Julia and I were always close. We even had matching brother-sister names - Julia and Julian. Yes, I know it sounds a bit lame. But I liked it anyway. We were not one of those siblings who always fought. Sure, we did annoy each other often but we've never really fought. I remember the day she was born. I was at school when Mom ...

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“Layla” by Melinda Maxwell

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The first thing I saw when I came out of my box was Mother. Her face. The daylight was yawning as she held me up; the subtle, pink room enhanced by lamplight and sunset colors. Soft fingertips touched the fragile porcelain of my cheek, smoothed my hair, my dress. She took in my tiny hands and feet. She smiled. I took a tour of the house with Mother's arms wrapped around me. My back was to her heart, where I could feel the contented symphony of that organ beat. My legs danced a tap-tapping over the tight rise of her stomach. She chatters...

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“Flight FXQRF5” by Willow Leah

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"When will you be back, Mum?""In 1 week Ellie, I'll be back before you know it.""Promise you will bring me back something from Canada? Like a souvenir?""Maybe, I will be caught up in conferences all day. if I have time.""Bye Mum, I love you.""Love you too."As she walked away, I waved and smiled. She turned around and waved back, before disappearing through the big metal doors to the plane on the other side. "Come on, let's go home." Said dad, taking my hand"Can we watch the plane leave first?" I said. Dad thought for a moment. "I don't know....

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“The End of the Light” by Sheryl J

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A single beam of light filtered through the blinds as a young woman dressed in all black laid on her double bed. The room was shrouded in darkness but for that line of light. Unseeing eyes watched as dust particles danced around the room. Cold food lay untouched on the side as a long silhouette made its way towards her. She suddenly jerked forward into sitting position. Her bed dipped as the figure sat before her. The room no longer dark, Blue eyes twinkled in the dim lights. Her cold hands sought for his warm ones in futile efforts. “S...

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“"Three Triangles"” by IM SALAZAR

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Her long, wavy brown hair curled at her cheeks as each strand danced in a gleeful, melancholic way. Her stark red lips made her wan skin look paler. Her eyes were brown, but they possessed the blue of the sea and the green of the fields and the gold of the sun-- looking into her eyes meant you saw the whole world, as if from a spaceship up in outer space… up in outer space. All the way up there where there is only you and your thoughts and the thousands of stars to watch you dance naked in your mind, to scream as loud as you can, to cry at t...

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“Hug it out” by Kumar Subra

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Alex’s eyelids were becoming heavier by the second and it was slowly trying to close. That’s when an ear-splitting sound which sounded like a car honk woke him up. His eyes were wide opened and he realised the car he was driving was going off the lane. He quickly got hold of the steering and guide the car back on track. Luckily there were no cars coming from the opposite lane.Alex checked the time in his watch. It showed 3.30am. He didn’t know how much time he has left but all he knew was that he had to see his wife as soon as possible. Exac...

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“Waiting” by Jennifer Griffin

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“I don’t know how much longer I can wait.” Stephen said as he hunched over and put his head in his hands. “It’s been ten hours of waiting and there was only so much hospital cafeteria coffee that I can drink.” “It could be awhile longer, remember, we waited 23 hours for Lucy.” I reminded him as I checked my watch for the fifteenth time in the last 30 minutes. The waiting room chair dug into the middle of my back and I wiggled trying to get more comfortable. The fluorescent lights cast a harsh light on the eerily silent room, that just a...

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“The Clock” by Helen Molly

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I've seen the same clock in my grandparent's house as long as I can remember. It's always in the same place on the dresser with the red flowers. My late grandfather handcrafted the clock himself, and I remember my parents jokingly referring to it as Grandfather's clock as a child. A few years ago, my grandfather passed away. Ever since the day, the clock developed a habit of chiming during the odd hours of the night. I'm not a believer in the paranormal, ghosts, or anything like that, so I brushed it off as the clock's gears being rust...

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“Waiting” by Cynthia Cronan

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REEDSY.COM 22MAY2020Writing prompt #191Write a story that ends with one character waiting for the arrival of another.Waiting by clcronan 2020“Hey, old timer, what’s with the lady at the bus stop?” Ben asked as he spun around to face the lunch counter. “She’s been on that bench every time I come here, and she’s still there when I leave.” “What’s your interest in her, mister?” the man replied.The old man seemed to study his customer, as if writing up a police report in his head. For his part, the man having lunch thrust out his...

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“An Ideal Friend” by Adélia Lockhart

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With laughter bubbling through her veins, Selena skipped from rock to rock and quickly crossed the rive. Her feet landed in a field of wild poppies and she watched in awe as the flowers swayed as one while the wind choreographed the dance. Twirling about, she danced her heart content. Out of breath, she let herself fall to the ground and stretched her arms high above her. Looking to her right, she imagined a best friend lying next to her, and starting having a conversation with herself and replying as her friend. They talked about a variet...

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Write a story that ends with one character waiting for the arrival of another.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 199 stories

“Coming Home Early” by Faith Zuber

“Roses” by Lindsey Keen

“Minefield” by M Solarova

“The Brakes” by Alexander DiStefano

“SIBLINGS” by B M

“Mendacious Mind” by Raakhee S

“Layla” by Melinda Maxwell

“Flight FXQRF5” by Willow Leah

“The End of the Light” by Sheryl J

“"Three Triangles"” by IM SALAZAR

“Hug it out” by Kumar Subra

“Waiting” by Jennifer Griffin

“The Clock” by Helen Molly

“Waiting” by Cynthia Cronan

“An Ideal Friend” by Adélia Lockhart

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