Write a story that takes place across ten seconds.

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“Ten Seconds Before María” by Lucía M

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“It is mistakenly said that human beings possess only a restricted amount of emotions. It is what we are taught from a young age, and without realizing it, we tend to limit ourselves to feel only what we have been shown is possible. Not many are blessed enough to discover all that life has to offer. ”These were the words of an old man, a taxi driver I had met in one of my travels to Costa Rica. He had an intriguing voice, filled with an accent whenever he spoke in a sort of broken English. One that made me feel guilty for being too stubborn ...

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“Glorious Eternity” by Zenny Melody

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“10...” Even while sweating like a pig and my vision almost blurring out into the abyss from blood loss, I can hear the countdown starting. I look down, focusing my gaze at my opponent, praying he stays glued to the ring floor. The anticipation I feel is mixed in with the terror of how everything could go wrong in a flash, whether I win or lose depends on these last 10 seconds. “9...” I can feel the crowd’s anticipation. They never thought i’d get this far, never thought i’d make it to the finals, never thoug...

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“Cold, November.” by H.L Whitlock

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Cold, November.The first leaf falls.It’s later in the year than it usually is. A cold November.It took most of October for the leaves to turn from vibrant greens to a host of autumnal shades. Amber. Burnt Sienna. Topaz. Flame. Before finally turning brown. A dull, mud colored, slightly gray, brown.Leaves that had once been large and full. That had spread wide to catch the sun. To hold it. Drink it. Now curled in, shriveled into themselves, huddling from the bitter winter winds. The frost to come.Husks. Dry, speckled husks. Once the home of s...

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“Time Flies” by Daryl Oliver

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Ten. There was absolute freedom that Charlotte felt of which she had never felt before and it all started with one step. It wasn’t that long ago when the entire world felt overwhelming and nothing Charlotte tried to do could pull herself out of the dank dark sludge that made up her life. But with that one step, she was finally free of the shadowy stress which she was feeling just a second earlier. Nine. With her eyes closed, Charlotte envisioned when all of these issues first came to fruition. It was the year after she graduated high schoo...

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“Ten seconds of waiting” by وداد أكرم

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Eleven-year-old Julie opened her eyes very slowly and she could not feel her lower limb with severe pain in the head she could not understand what happened after everything went lightning fast for her trying to remember the last shot in her imagination speaking to herself " it was a white light and it was so hot and then I flew in the air and Julie tried to move and stand, but she was unable to do so, she remained lying on the ground on her back, she looked around and saw only the bodies and the injured and the blood everywhere.she h...

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“In The Blink Of An Eye” by William Barlow

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My hands were bound behind me as I was being led out of the jailhouse. The sun hit me square in the eyes and I had to squint. We walked a short distance and turned the corner. I could then see what all the hammering noise was I had been hearing from my cell. Of course I already knew what was going on. After all, this was the reason for my being in the jail. As we turned the corner I could see the crowd that had gathered to see my demise. Didn’t these people have anything better to do with their miserable lives? This will likely be the m...

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“Silent Night” by Rose Pearson

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Warning (18+)!!!!!! This story involves dark imagery and the symbolism of depression. Content may be sensitive to some readers and should be read on their own accord. When I was little, my mother would tell me stories of this place called Silent Night Mountain. She had said it was cursed by a woman who the townspeople banished from our small town of Bethlehem. It's told that in the night, she would steal the youth of the children of Bethlehem to keep herself young, forever! The townspeople talked of her and how she got transformed into ...

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“Life on a knife-edge” by Phil Manders

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His gaunt face illuminated under his hood as he drew in hard on the last of his spliff. He nonchalantly flicked away the butt, narrowly missing a homeless guy bundled up in his sleeping bag home against the railings. He always kept one hand in his pocket these days, turning the knife over and over in his palm. A modern-day comfort blanket. As he stepped from the curb, Jackson, was oblivious.He was oblivious to the twelve tonnes of red double-decker bus that was about to take his life. It would strike him on his right side. Oblivious to the f...

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“Ten Seconds to Ignition” by Noel Thomas

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Ten Seconds to IgnitionShe’d found the last candle stuffed inside of an old box of Christmas items. It was left over from a candlelight service that happened a few years ago. She took a match, lit the candle, and breathed. The candle still had the drip protector wrapped around it to keep from getting hot wax on her hand. She gazed intently at the bright light that shone forth. The candle’s flame flickered ever so slightly from the air in the living room. The memories flashed through her mind. Her memories and the memories of others that help...

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“Ten seconds.” by Lee Doe

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1 second. “Don’t do it, Ezra,” I whispered. I could feel a tear sliding silently down my left cheek, I watched out of the corner of my eye as it fell and shattered against the dust-coated floor. “I have to,” Ezra spoke in a chilling tone, it was unbalanced, yet balanced, insane, yet sane. I knew he wasn’t any of those things, he was floating somewhere in between. Even with his back to me, I could see that. “No, you don’t,” He really didn’t. He needed to understand, I needed to make him understand. 2 seconds. “They can’t...

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“Choose Our Fate” by David Brown

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As you evaluate the scene that lies before you in Leamington, Warwickshire, your thoughts drift back to those short but crucial ten seconds in 1918…TEN…your grimy fingers lock the ten-round short magazine into place on your Lee-Enfield Mark III. The Huns are not yet routed, but most of them are in retreat. As you once again lift your standard-issue rifle, your mind reflects on your early schooldays at St. Peter’s primary school. You imagine playing kick-the-can with your old gang at recess and wonder at how you’ve transformed into a decorate...

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“The Tunnel of Secrets ” by H B

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Acer I was just an ordinary guy working at an underpaying job at a pizza place. That is until now. Now I have no idea where I am. It all happened in a couple seconds starting back from when my new work friend, Cole asked for me to get ketchup. “Hey Acer can you go and get me some ketchup. I didn’t know why they needed ketchup for pizza, but I’m not judging.” Cole had asked while trying to put a pizza in a box and miserably failing at it. “Sure no problem.” “It’s in the back of t...

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“Coming Home to This” by Paula Chapman

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warning--F bomb, S wordLittle did Penny know that within ten seconds after walking into her apartment with her new baby, the man she loved would show his passion for his male best friend; her priest would announce he'd left the priesthood and pined for her; her father would show his true colors; her best friend's band members would witness a huge reveal; her mother would show some balls; her mother would ask her father for a divorce; she'd tell her father off; she would reveal the identity of her baby's father; she'd reveal who was named the...

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“10 Seconds Until the End” by Virtual Chesse Emporium

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10..."Please Rowan, please don't do this!" Othello cried. I smiled sadly as I saw my knight running to me. It's such a shame that my love's soot covered, terrified face will be the last memory I'll ever have of him. The plan was going so well too. Our battalions near the castle were successful in infiltrating, the cavalry were stopping the traitorous knights from entering the city, and I actually managed to find my father. But of course, was always two steps in front of me. Father had used his enchanted scepter to broadcast his throne r...

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“Ten” by Sjan Evardsson

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Ten.How long does it take to change a life? To put it on a new trajectory. To take one action or make one decision that will either propel it to new heights, or send it plummeting to the depths. How long?Dr. Brandon Walker was about to find out. He’d played the scene over and over in his head. Sometimes with a good end, usually with a bad one. He knew the risk he’d be taking, now he just needed to find the courage.The entire New Year’s Eve party had been building to this moment for him, and for Solace Grimwald, the object of his affection. T...

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Write a story that takes place across ten seconds.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 256 stories

“Ten Seconds Before María” by Lucía M

“Glorious Eternity” by Zenny Melody

“Cold, November.” by H.L Whitlock

“Time Flies” by Daryl Oliver

“Ten seconds of waiting” by وداد أكرم

“In The Blink Of An Eye” by William Barlow

“Silent Night” by Rose Pearson

“Life on a knife-edge” by Phil Manders

“Ten Seconds to Ignition” by Noel Thomas

“Ten seconds.” by Lee Doe

“Choose Our Fate” by David Brown

“The Tunnel of Secrets ” by H B

“Coming Home to This” by Paula Chapman

“10 Seconds Until the End” by Virtual Chesse Emporium

“Ten” by Sjan Evardsson

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