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

Posted in Middle School on Oct 25, 2022

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“Turned Inward” by Deb Kyle

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“Are you coming tonight?” I stared out the window, not quite knowing how to answer that question. I really liked the idea of getting together with a couple of my classmates. It’d been many years since I’d seen most of them. But there were others that would probably be there that I could care less about. The idea of perpetuating the pretense of being a social butterfly was simply not appealing after I’d just spent a full day promoting my latest work. My energy was drained. I wanted nothing more than a good book and zero social interac...

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“Stevenson and McCartney” by Sky Daniels

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"Are you coming tonight?" That question was a bomb waiting to be defused. One snip of the wrong wire and death and devastation followed. The mission required two freshman volunteers. Whitney didn't hesitate to go on her first mission outside of the Academy. On the bus ride back from training, she kept poking Piper in the ribs waiting for her to announce she'd be alongside her as she was since first grade. This time Piper didn't know if she should. There was the sinking feeling she had in her chest to think about. Whitney would say it w...

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“Closing Time” by Robert Ribbern

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It had been three months since the divorce was final. Had to move out of the house that we planned on growing old together. Been living in an apartment downtown, not ideal but it’s all I could afford. It was all my fault really, no one to blame but me, yet I’m still sore. “Are you coming tonight?” That's what she said, In her soft, sweet tone.I had met her a few weeks prior, at a work event, a Christmas party. She came into the room with all the confidence in the world. Her jet-black hair, loose down her shoulders, contrasting with her ...

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“The Illusion Of Choice” by Bob E

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“Are you coming tonight?” Such a simple question. Such an impossible array of considerations. Johnny read the question again. And again. He put his phone down and picked it up again. He put his phone down. He lay on his bed, his hands cradling the back of his head, and stared at the ceiling. The problem was the perfect answer. Always the same problem.&n...

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“Fun and Games” by Adam Applebaum

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“Are you coming tonight?” was the message I got from my well-intentioned but oblivious friend, Lauren. Sometimes I wonder why I hang around her or what she sees in a guy like me. We made it clear we have no feelings for each other. She likes sports, but I don’t particularly care about them. Tell me the score if you must, but being the only one in my family born in this state leaves me wondering about my loyalties when it comes to such shallow things. “Maybe.” That was my response. “Aww, c’mon Noah, it’ll be fun!” “Fun for who, Laure...

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“Rise or Fall” by Meagan Smith

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"Are you coming tonight?" He could hear the hope in the other's voice, "Miguel. You know I don't like parties, there's always too many people around and it gets stuffy and-” ``''I know, D." Dimitri quietly sighed, thankful the other stopped him before he started rambling. And that usually led to an anxiety attack after. "But it is being held by the school, and I think a few teachers said that the more people you invite, the more extra credit you get." Dimitri perked up at that, "one of your teachers?" Miguel nodded from his place on the ...

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“May and June” by Letizia Morotti

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“Are you coming tonight?” A cup of deliciously smelling coffee is placed in front of me as soon as I set foot in the kitchen. No good morning, straight to the point. I’m not complaining, though, as I gladly accept my sister’s token of kindness. She knows perfectly well that I can’t properly function without caffeine running in my system. Especially this early. I mean, it’s still dark outside, even though the clock clearly says it’s past my usual breakfast time. Then, again, it makes sense since the weather lady in the backg...

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“I'm not afraid anymore.” by Azura May

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“Are you coming tonight?” They holler from the bathroom, undoubtedly doing their makeup for tonight’s affair. Before I say no, I prepare for the verbal beatdown, telling me I’m wasting my life, I should meet new people, get out more and enjoy new things. I am about to shout my answer back at them when I hear their loud footsteps, which goes great with their personality, down the hallway and towards me, who is sat peacefully in the loungeroom with a tea and my watercolors. “And don’t you dare say no.” They place their hand on their hip and ...

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“A night on the Town” by Meg Seatter

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Are you coming tonight? Anyone else would be thrilled to receive such a text. They would reply “of course!” and their faces would light up. Right away, they’d wonder about the new friends they would be making by last call. A night out for most people is something to look forward to. In me, though, it triggers anxiety. I stared down at those five words in the blue bubble on my phones screen. Instantly, I began running through my inventory of excuses. What hadn’t I used in a while? I could say I was broke, that the work week had be...

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“GO OR STAY?” by Shelly Wota

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It was the end of a very busy week. Snap tests and papers due. Linda was exhausted. She couldn't wait to get home. While waiting for the bus with some of her fellow students, all she could hear was what are you wearing? Do you think Jim will be there? And I’m so excited. As the others were getting on the bus, Linda heard Kathy ask, “Are you coming tonight?” It’s a good thing the bus door closed before Linda could give her an answer. &...

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“Sucker Punch” by Alex Mullin

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“Are you coming tonight?” Mark was audibly panting on the other end of the call, clanging weights and humming treadmills echoing in the background. Kevin wondered why his friend insisted on making calls while working out, but figured that when you’re a bonafide social butterfly, you have to multitask.Kevin was strewn across his living room couch, legs draped over the armrest, aggressively racking his brain for excuses. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to go out, really. It was just that he’d rather do almost anything else. Something about small...

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“Flatmates” by Papia Ray

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“"Me."” by John Kindred

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“Are you coming tonight?” a deep masculine voice asked over the phone I held in my hand. And that begins my story. I should’ve said no. I had no reason to follow this guy and his girlfriend to see a movie I didn’t care about. But drowned in self-delusion, I went ahead and said, “Sure, why not?”. Self-delusion? You might ask. For you to understand that, I have to put it into context. Allow me to illuminate you. The guy who I was just talking to over the phone is named Robert, and he has this girlfriend named Berdine. Berdine is t...

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“I just wanted to relax.” by Portal Jumper

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"So, Krysta, are you coming?" I groaned, rolling my eyes as I took a gulp of almost scalding herbal tea. Whenever my roommate Sally talked about going to a party or some other loud event, I tuned her out. So as Sally babbled on about this party near the library, I filled up the dishwasher. I gave occasional sounds of "yeah." and "Uh-huh." to seem like I was listening. Ah, and yet Sally found my fatal flaw. When I noticed Sally had stopped talking I peaked out from the kitchen to see her glaring at me. I smiled innocently. "Yes? A...

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“Seven times seven is... ” by Andrew Malone

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Are you coming tonight? I look toward Jen. She’s facing the dresser, wrapped in a towel. Tangerine stripes hug her tight. Our eyes meet in the mirror. “Of course I’m coming!” I say. Her mirror-eyes stay locked on mine. They are especially stunning this afternoon: blue-green gems made brighter by sunlight and white decor. But her pretty eyes seem angry, now. I study them longer. Ronnie, my therapist, says to create multiple stories at times like this. Story 1: Jen is angry. She asked a fair question, I ...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 238 stories

“Turned Inward” by Deb Kyle

“Stevenson and McCartney” by Sky Daniels

“Closing Time” by Robert Ribbern

“The Illusion Of Choice” by Bob E

“Fun and Games” by Adam Applebaum

“Rise or Fall” by Meagan Smith

“May and June” by Letizia Morotti

“I'm not afraid anymore.” by Azura May

“A night on the Town” by Meg Seatter

“GO OR STAY?” by Shelly Wota

“Sucker Punch” by Alex Mullin

“Flatmates” by Papia Ray

“"Me."” by John Kindred

“I just wanted to relax.” by Portal Jumper

“Seven times seven is... ” by Andrew Malone

🌟 Similar prompts

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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