Set your story within a window of opportunity, when a character finally has the chance to do something.

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“WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY” by Sivaram Govindaraj

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He was known as Spark. How or why that name applied was not known. However he had not a spark for studies: He had given up after passing high school. His father was a college professor and had tried to reignite Spark to study further, but the son remained rigid in refusing further study. Spark was tall and handsome with a mod haircut of his dense hair. He had been a sports aficionado while in school. He now patronized a gym near his home. His time was spent between gym and home. His father’s friend had suggested that Spark could take up the ...

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“Once in a life time” by Lomi Willow

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I leaned over the balcony. Thunder in the distance on the mountains. The dam seemed so small and the forestry so beautiful. The sunset is really pretty from this angle. But as the darkness settles in I get lost in thought and sigh. What is love? My teacher once asked me if I thought it's all rainbows and sunshine. I took my time to think. He told me loving someone is hard. He said if I truly loved someone I'd deal with all their nonsense. I'd have to be strong emotionally. And lastly I'd try to always be there for them. Crazy things we do ...

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“Failure Means Death” by Stephen Lancaster

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Harriet sat at the elegant table, looking out the window at the city far below. The lights of the buildings and cars lit up the freshly fallen white snow. Somewhere out there, Mark was waiting with a long-ranged rifle, prepared to take the fatal shot. Harriet shivered, unable to determine if it came from watching the frozen white powder fall from the sky or from thinking of the cold heartless deed that was about to take place. She had done horrible things during her lifetime. She was a thief, a liar, a cheat, and much more, but a killer….. S...

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“Failing school system heroine ” by Mutsa M

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“Can you be the fun sister for once and let me skip school.” Reggie sulked as he stared at the huge building he called a prison. “You want to miss the trip?” I said shoving him towards the entrance. “Everyone knows that a day trip at Rocklin High is like community service.’ He deadpanned. Nevertheless he walked to his first class and I went to mine. I hated school too but ever since dad was involved in a tragic accident that left him in a coma and mom got imprisoned, I couldn’t leave the school system as I had planned. ‘I had a who...

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“MY WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY” by Vaishnavi Pokkula

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MY WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY At home, I go out of my constant and plain room environment when I watch the scenario through my window. Every morning or sometimes afternoon when I wake up, I first open the curtains of the windows of my room. The sun’s rays would be too bright for me to look at then, so I just open them and go for my daily morning routine. After a, perhaps, tiring routine, getting to think for me, alone, with just me and my simple thoughts or my incredible thoughts, I feel like myself again. I think, I just think about my day, a...

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“The Moment of Peace” by Kenzie Lindow

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It feels as if I’ve been in here for years, seeing days pass without knowing exactly when I can touch the grass again. Cold damp cement makes my whole body shiver as I lay freezing on the ground. The feeling of filth beneath my feet makes me quiver, like there is a layer of someone else's memories trapped beneath the floor. A heavy chain drapes from my neck, holding my weak head to the ground and makes small marks in my skin. I never have enough energy to stand, I never have since I first arrived here. How much longer will they keep me trapp...

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“Just a Miracle ” by Sanskriti Dubey

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‘MOM I have to submit a story for my school. Should I do it?’ Gortimer called out from the living room, leaning towards the table.‘Yes Son, you should and I can help you in it.’ Mrs. Johnson replied back, scrubbing the last plate left out in the sink, exhaling the load of her work. She was a Surgeon and a perfect housewife. Still, her bad at having a dependent son like Gortimer. Gortimer’s father “Mr. Johnson”, who was a Teacher, was puzzling the pile of papers in front of him.Gortimer was busy choosing the characters for his story, which wa...

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“Law and Love” by Mellanie Crouell

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It was like any other day after work. A’ja would pull in her drive way, sit in the car and whine down from the hustle and bustle from that day. Her surrounding neighbors didn’t understand why she sat in the car for an hour or more. When she would go inside her home. It reminded her of all that had to be done, where she was in life, and some of the life time mistakes that couldn’t be changed only by the impossible. That day she sat for thirty minutes in the car. She gets her things from out of the car. She ...

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“Grab it .. Opportunity.” by Pensinee Fuangfoowongrhat

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Don’t wait for the right opportunity, create it. People seek each opportunity for themselves that is appropriate for them. Someone studies in the faculty he or she likes to have a job for his or her life. But someone has a dream of helping others while doing the things he or she is passionate about. This happened to Tin as well who studied in the faculty of communication arts, majoring in advertising, and had a chance to work in a marke...

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“Kapooka” by Liz Redt

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I looked at the Kapooka training grounds, a layer of mist still coating the early morning ground. My group was finishing our last lap as two officials dressed in their proud looking uniforms signalled for us to follow them. A frown creased my face when I saw large navy-blue ropes suspended from huge wooden beams, a soft gasp left my pursed lips. It was a huge jump from each rope, I couldn’t do that it was impossible. "This course is one of the hardest, and we want to see all of you try this, of course, some of you..." He eyed me. "Will not c...

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“Volcano” by Durba Kushari

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It was the third time that Ella ripped up the draft of her upcoming novel; she looked at the torn pieces of paper which were a full manuscript few seconds before and became furiously frustrated."No, it's not happening", she said to herself.Her first novel hopelessly failed at market; so, this time she was super conscious; trying to do least mistakes; but the same thing was happening again.Ella sat back on the couch, took off her wearing glasses and all that she could feel was headache which was an obvious result after working till midnight a...

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“Burning Pages” by Carolina Flores

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Between an engaging book and a ringing phone, you'd choose the former and ignore the latter - especially if it's an anonymous call. Reject and it'll stop. Still, it sounded too compelling. "Abby, this is Auntie Grace…" Your Dad's sister. Ever since your parents separated, you and your mom would scarcely get any call from them. "It's about your dad. He's in the hospital. Maybe you could go see him and…" ***** He's not the type who'd often call to check on you. When his financial support started dwindli...

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“Bigger than Ourselves” by Raelynn Hefferon

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The streets of my slum town are anything but cheery. Oil puddles fill the alleyways, and I do my best not to step in them as I duck in and out of the shadows. Not many people are out, especially not at this time of night. Candles light a few windows, flickering like tiny beacons in the dark. For a small moment, I wish the fire were bigger so that I could have the pleasure of warming my hands. “Please, neighbor, spare a coin for a starving friend,” says a raspy voice from my feet. I look down at the man, huddled in a wool blanket. He shiver...

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“The House of Mistress ” by Trishna Pandey

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The market place was bustling. People were all around. The noise and the chaos added to the excitement of being out. She just stood there for a moment breathing in the spices and the fish. Uncooked spices and fish did not smell as appetizing as cooked fish. She did not care. A smile slowly spread across her face, and her walk acquired a skip. She almost ran to the scarf stall as the bright purple fabric called to her. It was not necessary, she did not need it, but today, she wanted to treat herself. She did not count the ex...

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“I Hear You Knocking” by Jeannie Labelle -Potvin

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“Opportunity knocked. She was too busy changing diapers, sweeping crap off the floor, chasing children, dogs, useless men.She heard the banging but was just too exhausted to answer.”Anonymous. “Opportunity knocked.She opened the door and said, “Go away, I’m too busy.”Essie Coleman.“Opportunity knocked.She held her nose, opened the door and said “You stink!”B.J. Smith IN THE BEGINNINGFear caressed Ginny's slowly beating heart. It’s icy fingers twined and curled, slowly spreading a numbing poison that left her in a near state of...

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Set your story within a window of opportunity, when a character finally has the chance to do something.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 144 stories

“WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY” by Sivaram Govindaraj

“Once in a life time” by Lomi Willow

“Failure Means Death” by Stephen Lancaster

“Failing school system heroine ” by Mutsa M

“MY WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY” by Vaishnavi Pokkula

“The Moment of Peace” by Kenzie Lindow

“Just a Miracle ” by Sanskriti Dubey

“Law and Love” by Mellanie Crouell

“Grab it .. Opportunity.” by Pensinee Fuangfoowongrhat

“Kapooka” by Liz Redt

“Volcano” by Durba Kushari

“Burning Pages” by Carolina Flores

“Bigger than Ourselves” by Raelynn Hefferon

“The House of Mistress ” by Trishna Pandey

“I Hear You Knocking” by Jeannie Labelle -Potvin

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