End your story with someone finally conceding to another’s point of view.

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“Space Odd at Sea” by Sharon Williams

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By the middle of the third millennium, mankind realised that it had damaged its habitat irretrievably. Earth’s rapid descent into a barren wilderness, coupled with a series of deadly epidemics meant that humans were facing extinction. In an unprecedented project of cooperation, previously warring nations pooled their resources to find a way of preserving the species. In 2921, the results of their labours were launched in the form of four ‘arks’. Named: Hope, Promise, Belief and Wish, the vessels were sent into different directions of sp...

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“Sidekick” by HBR Patel

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The lush green field was dark. The only sound was that of the leaves of the corn plants rustling in the wind. This field was in the remote part of the village. After sunset, no footfall was ever recorded there. Two silhouettes approached cautiously near the field opening. One of them was eager to reach the corner of that field. 'Wait here. He will appear right here from nowhere,' said that figure in a hurry. 'Are you sure?' asked the other figure. 'Yes. It is time. You were not ready to believe it. Now watch that with that your eyes.' They b...

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“Trust yourself” by S Afrose

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TW: racism Katherine, listen dear! We want that you must lead a lively life. And never lose thy hope from love. This world is created by God's love. Listen heartfully our words! Don't be so stubborn. Don’t fear to love all. You're so amazing. Your beauty lies in simplicity. Accept this dear. So what??? You are black, but your heart is golden and shining as stars. You will get that glorious crown very soon. Just wait a bit more time. All are true words. You must trust thyself. Katherine was a teenager, a 15 years old girl. She was...

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“My True Love” by Lavender Blue

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My True Love Have you heard of Jessalyn? She used to live on Mainard Street? She was once my true love you know. Her tale is quite sad. Can I tell you about her now? That is if you have the time? Oh, I see. You have a commitment to keep. I do understand. Perhaps we can speak of her later when you are free. She used to come here, to this little outdoor cafe, often. Sometimes we came together. But that was years ago. What's that? You are late you say. I'm sorry to have bothered you. Seriously, I don't mean to keep you from your dut...

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“Bald is Beautiful” by Amber Bowers

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It seems impossible to believe that one word can destroy your whole world. I remember the day I heard that word. I saw everything I had fought so hard for crumble before me. I crumbled and knew my life was over. Most everybody knows this word but only a small percentage of people will really understand how I felt. “You have cancer,” the doctor told me. Yeah, cancer- that’s the word. “What?” That was the only reply I could think to give. I was in shock; one word was all I was capable of at the moment. “The tumor is operable and w...

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“Take a Breath” by Kierstyn Lee

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Trigger warning: mention of illnessI jolted awake in my bed, gasping for breath. My lungs searched desperately for air but I couldn't take a single breath. I had "forgotten" my cannula. In truth, I didn't forget it. I just hated it because it was so uncomfortable. And yet, when I shoved my cannula back into my nose, I could only feel relief as a rush of fresh air filled my shriveled lungs.Hi, I'm Grace Miller. I'm a fifteen year old girl and I have lung cancer.My mom rushed into the room and when I told her what had happened, she looked at m...

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“Losing the Race” by Cecilia DiVerdi

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Have you ever been wrong about something but you were so convinced you were right so now you have to prove you were right in some way even if it takes all that you have in you. That’s what happens sometimes. So as a warning be careful what you say is right so you don’t get yourself in a bad or crazy situation. That’s how I got here, into this dare. It started out as a little friendly conversation… “Who do you think would win if we drag raced?” Lizzy asked speculatively. “Depends on what we’re racing.” Fitz replied. “Ok well what if ...

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“The Fire That Ignited Conscience” by Chocolate Chips

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The Fire That Ignited Conscience ‘Get out of the class!’ ‘Right now!’, Miss Stellan screamed and the entire village got to know that another day at school has begun. Miss Stellan was the Principal of the Central School of Excellence, which was the only English medium school in the entire village. She was nicknamed as ‘Miss Terror’ by the villagers. A very strict, harsh, over-disciplined lady, who just knew how to control others, especially the children at school. She couldn’t tolerate a single child coming even a minute late to the ...

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“Irish Dairy” by Lorretto Wain

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Sainsbury’s, May 2021“Uncle Kieran can I have these water pistols?”It’s been 30 years since I last took a child grocery shopping. It was bad enough in the 1980s with the kids wanting the sweets at the end of the checkout and all that. Fast forward to the 21st century and the problem has mushroomed, along with the size of supermarkets in general. Before I went to prison supermarkets only sold food. These days they sell everything from sun-dried tomatoes to fecking funeral plans. Nothing is sacred from these corporate giants. There are whole s...

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“Custard” by Jennifer Claire Pulling

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When she spoke about it a picture came into her mind of a little waif of a child, her hair a tangled mane, huge brown eyes, a child quite unlike her sturdy pair, more a small creature she could pet for a fortnight, hear laugh, be surprised by the world Penny took for granted. Why was she doing this? Guilt came into it. Had prompted her to offer the holiday when she read that some of these children had never seen the sea. There wa...

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“The Myth of Human Civility” by Nikita Linivenko

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The cameraman gave the signal and Barry gave himself a quick pat down, straightening his tie as he did so. Two talking heads scuffed their heels in the wings on either side of the stage waiting to be called up. “Welcome back to Barry Ring Live. Tonight’s guests are a lawyer, snitch, human version of a pampered poodle and all-around professional narc; and a gruff, on-edge mettle man made of gristle.”To Barry’s right Lance Strawman sat bolt upright, tall and gangly, prim and proper like he had a stick shoved up his ass in his tweed ...

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“Attention” by Jay Monroe

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I’ve never believed any of it. The air is hot and sticky, and it whirls leaves around my feet. There are decorations everywhere, and this is the first time Mom let me dress up and go trick-or-treating alone. Of course, I am not alone. We scavenge our street for sweets, and then we move over, and we don’t stop until late at night. The nights are light here. When I was choosing where to go for college, it never occurred to me that this place, just a couple hours’ drive away, was that far North. It doesn’t snow here, even though it does at ho...

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“Get Another Job” by Rosetta Williams

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---------------------------------------------------------------- “Thomas! Let’s play!” Jonathan yelled. “Can I play too?” Tarlie asked, looking up from what she was staring at in the grass. Jonathan hesitated, then looked at me. “Are you okay with it, Thomi?” “Yeah,” I replied. “Let’s play. . . tag?” “Sure.” “YOU’RE IT!” Tarlie screamed, pointing at Jonathan. “What? Why me?” he smiled as his younger sister chased hi...

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“THE ARTICHOKE FIELD” by Mara Masolini

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THE ARTICHOKE FIELD “ Listen to me darling , as I have told you a lot of times, uh…I have to repeat it every day, uh…, what they do in their field is their business. It does not concern us! We have no right to interfere, we don’t have the right to put our nose into it!” Babel said snorting, almost angry, standing stubbornly turned towards the window, as if he didn’t even want to see her. He had just awake, was feeling still half asleep, and that …blessed woman , who was his wife, damnation, was again saying that the Richmond, their nei...

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“Sunday Roast” by Teresa Moore

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Sunday RoastRoll up, Roll up, and I bid you all welcome to the McCarthy Sunday Roast! It could and should have been such a lovely gathering, but rarely was. Present were my parents Patrick and Lydia both excellent cooks him savoury, her sweet. Stephanie the eldest daughter and second eldest child with her lovely husband Simon, Jo the baby of the family fresh out of uni, and me Jacqueline, but please call me Jackie only my mother, boss, and Stephanie call by my full name. Absent was James who lived too far away to make every meal had been exc...

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End your story with someone finally conceding to another’s point of view.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 97 stories

“Space Odd at Sea” by Sharon Williams

“Sidekick” by HBR Patel

“Trust yourself” by S Afrose

“My True Love” by Lavender Blue

“Bald is Beautiful” by Amber Bowers

“Take a Breath” by Kierstyn Lee

“Losing the Race” by Cecilia DiVerdi

“The Fire That Ignited Conscience” by Chocolate Chips

“Irish Dairy” by Lorretto Wain

“Custard” by Jennifer Claire Pulling

“The Myth of Human Civility” by Nikita Linivenko

“Attention” by Jay Monroe

“Get Another Job” by Rosetta Williams

“THE ARTICHOKE FIELD” by Mara Masolini

“Sunday Roast” by Teresa Moore

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Write a story about someone sticking to a course of action even when it’s clearly wrong.

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Write a story about two people who need each other, but are too stubborn to admit it.

Write a story in which a character justifies an argument with: “Because I said so.”

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