Set your story in a major city that your character has a love-hate relationship with.

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“Best Friend” by Adam Wan

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She tossed and turned, then checked her phone. There was no one beside her, and it was four a.m. In the darkness, her phone’s screen glowed like rectangular image in her palm, displaying her home screen wallpaper. Raindrops dotted the windowpane in the picture, glittering in the prevailing sun after the rain. The scene almost seemed too cheerful, now. Because it was cold. Her body felt chilled, frozen; her mind bleak, the very opposite of the sun-glittering scene depicted on her screen. That image was only hopeful, something of an illusi...

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“Scorching Summers” by Sage M

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The summer heat burned through the closed windows and doors of the small one-story home. In the summer, the house was more of an oven than a place of life, burning anyone who dared to step foot inside. The AC was on, slowly humming in the background but not powerful enough to lower the blazing heat more than 10 degrees. The fans were on, spinning slowly to stir the hot mixture. They achieved nothing more than mixing the hot air around the house, too weak to create any breeze. Theo had her feet propped up on the armrest of their cheap...

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“SAL-LHR” by Isabella Ruffatti

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My name is Tatiana Morales. I’m 18. I love illustration, Doctor Who, and my family. Moving to London to study seemed like a great idea at the time. For years I’d dreamt of how my life in this city would be like, how I’d finally be free from the intrusive gazes and oppressive atmosphere of home. I’d go to uni, learn about things I was actually interested in for a change, and meet all kinds of interesting people. I’d sketch strangers in coffee shops, go to museums and stay for hours looking at art, explore the streets of Camden Town. At the ...

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“Happily ever after” by Mike Ill

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It was a time in a big city I remember loving the lights and the big buildings. The bank of America stayed lit in the neon green as the reunion ball had a blanket of lights that would transition.Dallas is very urban not like the other small country cities in Texas. But I was homeless I never really enjoyed the light of things in the city behind all the buildings was a darkness that hid.You see the beautiful skyline and may enjoy the expense of the city if you can afford it but there are thousands of unfortunate veterans of this city and chil...

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“Dissipating Love” by ʟɪʟᴍᴇᴏᴡ ᴍᴇᴏᴡ

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Paris, is very well known for a city that has romance. As a little girl growing up, she often wondered what was 'love' as people described her city; she never seemed to get any definition of love that anyone described to her. "Love is when you steal my bag of chocolate every morning to school but I put it in the same place every day," Her older brother explained. After she understood love and what the concept finally meant, she thought of it as 'family' or 'affection', but she never thought of the dangers of love. All of her love thinking...

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“City Living” by Aiyana Henderson

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March 14th, 2020. That was the date that he had written down. He had repeated that date over 100,000 times. It was the date that marked the beginning of the end. 2021 was that year the whole insanity of it all was too much for Michael Seong. He thought 2016 was the roughest year in the 21st century, but 2020? It was a great contender for the bullshit that occurred in his life. At least, all of the life that occurred in his room. When the pandemic had occurred, his first instinct was to haul ass and not get the Coronavirus within the perimete...

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“Fear in the Windy City ” by Pako Dunwhile

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Jean-Pierre’s heart filled with dread. He hated the mere idea of traveling into Chicago. Marcus lived deep in the Windy City and had invited him for a weekend museum walk around. It was the Achilles's heel that would get through Jean-Pierre’s excuses for a visit. Their time together was all that Jean-Pierre could have hoped for. He appreciated the relaxed comfort that Marcus was able to give him under the rising monoliths that surrounded them. They passed comments to each other about the various exhibits before them within the halls of each ...

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“The Castellana” by Carmen C. Rodrigo

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Elena Rodríguez sipped contentedly from her still scalding Americano as she watched the usual flocks of people swarming the streets. It was 8.30 in the morning: peak rush hour at its best. However, whilst some would find the never-ending throngs of individuals disheartening, Elena couldn’t look more pleased with her surroundings. She wasn’t a very expressive person in matters of mien, but the flickering sparkle of amusement in her hazel eyes was enough portrayal of her prideful feeling of belonging to the urban life. Striding quickly throu...

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“Because She is Here” by Hannah Fransen

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She is here. She is jumping over every crack in the sidewalk, cooing at every pigeon, smiling at every passerby. She is laughing at our reflection in the dirty store windows, pulling on my sleeve to try out every new cafe, ogling at the dresses on the mannequins, telling me which ones she would wear to a party, which ones would look good on me. Not even the rain could stop her. She simply took an umbrella with her, her smile undimmed by the dark city sky. When we'd get home, she'd shoot the water from her umbrella onto me, and I'd laugh...

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“Can't have Nothin in Ho Chi Minh” by Joseph Dusbabek

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Jack just loved waking up to the smell of an overheating machine gun in the morning. He did a ninja getup and totally wasn’t assisted by any cables or pulleys that you totally can’t see. He was already in his commando outfit and smoking a big ol cigar to keep the runtime down. “Hey Jack, we’re out of toilet paper,” Copernicus shouted from the bathroom with the door somewhat cracked. “Can you get me some?” “Sure thing,” Jack said as he picked up another roll of shredded Chinese flags and handed it to Copernicus through the door. Upon le...

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“My Love/Hate Relationship with New York City” by Sue Marsh

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My Love/Hate Relationship with New York City Suzanne Marsh I had two strikes against me before I was even born, both my parents were from New York City. My Dad hated the city and would do anything to avoid going there; Mom loved it. My first trip with Mom to New York City I was about five months old. It would be the first of many trips by car, train, bus and yes even plane. The first trip that I remember I was six years old. That year Mom decided to take me to the Bronx Zoo. I rode a camel that day, needless t...

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“Seoul” by Sandra Claros

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- I got all sorts of problems with my lover, and I think I need another boyfriend - Another problem ? – Kim asked me, looking deeply to all my - Now, Sandy , tell me : would you like to go to my country and maybe have some fresh air? - To Korea, Kim? - Yeap. At first...

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“How To Be a Criminal” by Ayesha 🌙

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In this city, crime is simply a necessity. Not encouraged, of course, but in the poor side of Chicago, I’ve learned everything I need to know. I’ve been fighting to leave it every second, but I can’t deny that it doesn’t have its perks. It didn't hurt that the mall is packed to the brim with bustling crowds who have no idea that the best pickpocket in the city is in their midst. It’s simple, really. Large bucket hats are in style, and they’re way less conspicuous than baseball caps. Other than perfectly matching with my bl...

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“DESTINY ” by Miraculous Life

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Mumbai the city of Dreams , the city where people rarely sleeps , which always shines through out the night. The city where everyone hustling and chasing there dreams, where everybody indulge in his /her own struggles. A women 23 years old sitting on the window seat on train with tears in her eyes which are about to fall with a mysterious smile . Nikki is basically from Haryana elope her house in quest of following her heart to make a career in singing. (She's cute, sweet but at the same time cruel too if somebody tease her).&...

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“Good Or bad” by Aarti Sharma 2020

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I have live hate relationship with Delhi as I have lived here for several years. It has more options for jobs, businesses, education, entertainment, historical spots, religious places and for many other things. There is a large inflow of migrants over the years from other cities, states and other countries. Here are some good and bad reasons about living in this great city. Good things about living in Delhi National and political capital Delhi has been the national capital of India, for centuries. Because of its centered location, it pul...

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Set your story in a major city that your character has a love-hate relationship with.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 153 stories

“Best Friend” by Adam Wan

“Scorching Summers” by Sage M

“SAL-LHR” by Isabella Ruffatti

“Happily ever after” by Mike Ill

“Dissipating Love” by ʟɪʟᴍᴇᴏᴡ ᴍᴇᴏᴡ

“City Living” by Aiyana Henderson

“Fear in the Windy City ” by Pako Dunwhile

“The Castellana” by Carmen C. Rodrigo

“Because She is Here” by Hannah Fransen

“Can't have Nothin in Ho Chi Minh” by Joseph Dusbabek

“My Love/Hate Relationship with New York City” by Sue Marsh

“Seoul” by Sandra Claros

“How To Be a Criminal” by Ayesha 🌙

“DESTINY ” by Miraculous Life

“Good Or bad” by Aarti Sharma 2020

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story that takes place in the same building but in two very different time periods.

Start your story with the line, “That’s the thing about this city…”

Write about someone fighting to change their city neighborhood for the better.

Write about someone fighting to keep their city neighborhood the same.

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