Start your story with a character saying, “Are you coming tonight?”

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“Dasha” by F.O. Morier

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„Are you coming tonight? “ The question lingered in the air somewhere far away… “Ground control to Hannah! Are you coming tonight?” Background interference… “HANNAH!” Lisa shouted. “What?” “Are you coming tonight?” Lisa repeated irritated. Hannah looked at her colleague, but her head was still in another galaxy. “Girl, please! Hold your horses! Your enthusiasm is killing me!” Lisa said with an overdramatic stance. “I´m sorry!” Hannah said, “Of course I´ll come, but just for a drink or two and then I´m out of there.” “Wow! You´re ...

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“Alone Time” by Anna Perry

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“Are you coming tonight?”I couldn’t bring myself to meet her eyes. Mariana stared at me with a look of eagerness, a look that hurt me to make disappear. She’d asked this question the past month about twice a week, each time a little emptier than the last. I didn’t blame her. I hung my head, a head so heavy on my shoulders, and weakly shrugged.With that, she pursed her lips, tucked a loose strand of dark hair behind her ear, and gently placed her hand on my shoulder. “Just let me know if you’re ready, Molly.”The idea of being ‘ready’ seemed u...

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“"Surrounded by Introverts"” by Judith Lemmon

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Judith Lemmon 215 Uffelman Drive, Clarksville, Tn 37043 jalsmith021@gmail.com Are you coming tonight? Prompt Introverts and Extroverts 1,781 words Year: 2018 Place: Newberry State College in Lewistown, Tennessee “Are you coming tonight” I texted Laura. Why am I doing most of the texting? I t...

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“When it All Began ” by C. G. Gordon

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Are u coming out tonight? I stared at the phone as the cursor flashed while my Mom’s question ran through my mind,"When are you going to put yourself out there again?" Did I want to put on more makeup, straighten my frizzy hair and break this routine? Then the phone buzzed again "I need my sidekick" Okay, okay I’ll go. I turned the TV off and made my way to the bathroom while looking for and the “night out play list” was perfect to get me in the party mood. Another text made me realize that I never let Jon know I was gonna mee...

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“Lips” by Hadley C

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“I was relaxing on the sofa when she called. When I picked up, she asked me if I would make it to the party that night. I gave a generic excuse about needing to get sleep for an early morning at work the next day. Maybe I said I wasn’t feeling well. I don’t remember, but Jackie said something in response before the line cut out. It was the last time I spoke to her-” I paused before adding, “It didn’t seem unusual for the phone to give out like that. I would have called back if I had thought something might have happened.”“I knew I sounded pa...

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“Forced Night Out” by Majin _jc

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“Are you coming tonight?” You rolled your eyes at your friends facetiming you from the party they were all at, your arm outstretched as you were chilling on the couch in your living room. Home safe and sound, hoping it would stay that way despite knowing the reason why your friends were calling you, especially now when they could be having fun at the social event of a lifetime. “You all should already know that I’m staying home, large crowds like that are not my cup of tea” You shook your head as you...

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“The Reunion” by Angela Winters

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“Are you coming tonight?” Michelle’s voice sounded tinny over the speaker phone. “Coming where?” Kim asked as she poured herself a glass of ice-cold water. She was parched after a long day of work. “Our twenty-year reunion, silly! Did you forget? It’s tonight!” Oh, yeah. That. Actually, Kim had been trying to forget about the reunion for months, with little success. She hated big groups, and the reunion committee had informed everyone that around 90 people had responded yes to the invitation. That was enough people to make Kim break...

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“Late revelation” by Rodica Niculescu

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“Are you coming tonight?” This is the message Dan has received from Michael in the middle of the day. What I am going to do? Am I going out tonight? Dan is on the edge of his decision. He misses his friends very much, but something still keeps him locked inside his apartment, inside his soul. Then, he starts dressing with slow movements. A T-shirt and a pair of new trousers are waiting for the future moment of going out, the expected moment of leaving the house and of him. But now he feels he cannot wear these foreign clothes. It’s enough th...

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“Past Meets Present” by Manna Logan

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“Are you coming out tonight?” Amara asked over the phone. “No, I don’t really want to, Amara.” Maya sighed. “It has been a really long week and I really just want to stay home, enjoy some wine, and catch up on Ghost Adventures.” “Okay, that sounds fun and all, but we haven’t hung out in forever and I would love for you to meet some of my friends from work. I’ll even pay for your dinner.” Amara begged. “Appetizer and dessert, too?” Maya asked cheekily. “Of course!” Amara squealed in excitement. “So, you’re coming?” “Fine, Amara.” Ma...

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“LOST TEENAGE MIND” by Briana Jolie

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"Are you coming tonight?” A text message popping out of my notification bar from my friend, Julie, inviting me over to her house for the planned sleepover. Taking a pause, second-guessing my world, I doubt going to her place tonight. “Sorry, can’t”, I replied, as my social battery ran out for today. Rolling over my bed as another message arrive. “Oh okay, something wrong? That is seemingly cold of your reply.” She wonders for why I am no longer a social butterfly, little did they know, it was never I. Thinking to what I a...

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“Guru Gary” by Joan McMenamin

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“Are you coming tonight?”, the overly cheerful voice on the phone seemed to plead for confirmation immediately, to validate the reason for calling late in the afternoon after I have had a long day already. Exhaustion and a need to just pull back into my recliner and let the day pass overwhelmed every living, breathing, human inch of me. I promised I would go to the class with her, despite the fact that I wanted nothing to do with tarot readings or any other divination tools. It meant a lot to her in the newly found spiritualit...

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“Who Gets Less Hurt?” by C Louise

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“Are you coming tonight?” Makeup was on the bathroom cabinet and mirror. Smudged on the floor tile. She must’ve stepped in something. “No, sorry.” This wasn’t the first time. “Why?” “Homework,” Sasha replied simply. She frowned. “What, English?” “Mm.” The floorboards creaked slightly in the doorframe. Lindsay leaned out to meet her eyes. “What’s going on?” Sasha shrugged. She was sitting on the couch. “Does there have to be something?” Lindsay walked down the hall to find her shoes. The fluffy blue carpet pilled under her bare feet....

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“Claiming Solitude” by Traci O'Brien

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“Are you coming tonight?” came the muffled question through the cubicle wall. Stacy’s enthusiasm came through loud and clear but Ramineh pretended not to have heard her. Ramineh depressed the power button of her computer and watched the screen go dark, just this small gesture gave her a sense of relief and she felt a loosening begin somewhere deep inside. The simple movement of pushing that off button signaled the end of another week and her accomplishment of successfully piloting herself through another sea of potentially turbulent and trea...

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“A Little Alchemy” by Allen Dorf

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“So… are you coming?” I saw Josh text me. I had been dreading this question for the past week. Why? Because it was an invitation… to a party. Sure, I was 16… a sophomore… I’m supposed to be all “raging hormones and wanting to have fun” … but parties just weren’t my thing…I hate crowds… I don’t drink (hell, kids our age aren’t even supposed to… but do it anyway like it’s some kind of secret club)… I don’t do drugs (again… we’re NOT supposed to even do these)… in the looks department I was “okay” (somewhere between “ugly” and “cool” … which ba...

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“Nolan” by Divyanshi Jain

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"Are you coming tonight?" "I don't think so." "I knew it but you have to come.You know why it's so important." "That is the reason. The more I think about it,the more I regret my decision of agreeing.l ll just put myself in an awkward situation." "No. You wouldn't. You need the exposure and I will make sure of it. I'll pick you up at 7:30. Be ready." And there was a beep in the phone. Lauren sighed. She can't win over Emma. If Emma has decided something, even a zombie apocalypse cannot prevent her from doing so. It was Emma only who has st...

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Start your story with a character saying, “Are you coming tonight?”

Submissions are closed

✍️ 238 stories

“Dasha” by F.O. Morier

“Alone Time” by Anna Perry

“"Surrounded by Introverts"” by Judith Lemmon

“When it All Began ” by C. G. Gordon

“Lips” by Hadley C

“Forced Night Out” by Majin _jc

“The Reunion” by Angela Winters

“Late revelation” by Rodica Niculescu

“Past Meets Present” by Manna Logan

“LOST TEENAGE MIND” by Briana Jolie

“Guru Gary” by Joan McMenamin

“Who Gets Less Hurt?” by C Louise

“Claiming Solitude” by Traci O'Brien

“A Little Alchemy” by Allen Dorf

“Nolan” by Divyanshi Jain

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Write about someone who everyone thinks is an extrovert, but is actually an introvert.

Write about someone who wants to stay home alone, only for their plans to be disrupted.

Write about an introvert and an extrovert who are best friends.

End your story with the line, “I’m never going out with you again.”

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