Start your story with a character taking a leap of faith.

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“Bet on Yourself” by Kanika G

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1 April 2021I quit my job today. Everybody I told about it thought it was an April Fools’ Day prank. I mean why would anyone in their right mind quit a high-paying corporate job that involved travel to places around the world, the opportunity to work with the best minds in Data Science, a diverse team comprising individuals from six countries and a supportive and understanding boss? And I just say, it’s really hard to explain.Would they understand if I explained that corporate life is not for me? Why not, they’d ask in bewilderment.Because I...

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“Faith in the Mirror” by Williwaw Puleon

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It is said, "Life blows like a wind, with no signs of direction of where." I thought before that it would make me happy, but I was mistaken, greatly mistaken. I should not have leaped, the leap of faith.Five years have passed, yet everything was still fresh and tears-flooding. How could I forget the memory of loss which yields unexplainable dementia on me? All I could remember was the banging, scraping of mystic nuances in the middle of the night. The sound was creepy-odd but very enchanting that I couldn’t resist the snooping. I was captiva...

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“Which place is real? The breathless world of pain, or the calm mysterious other? ” by Rose Valerie

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MY stomach drops, I’m falling. I can see myself through my body! I’m a ghost witnessing my own death. My eyes are glued open and I see my cream white skin getting pale. I can feel my stomach and my lungs bursting, but I can’t grab the pain. I’m dying.My eyes open wide again, and I feel the air as it trickles into my lungs feeling like a feather. “Dan, you really have us worrying.” A miniature-sized lady says. Her voice sounds like honey. She looks at me up and down. I look down to find myself drenched in my own sweat. Eww. It slaps...

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“After Shock - Burning Bronze - Chapter 6” by Clinton Ernest Murphy

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Jim - March 13 - 6:43 PM“I swear, Jim, if you don’t jump, I’ll push you myself. Trust me, you don’t wanna go down that way.”The wind howling past my ears made it nearly impossible to hear Jaquin. “I don’t wanna go down any way at all.” Heat, radiating from the door, pushed against my back in waves. “We’re forty stories up. If we jump, we’re dead. If we wait, at least we have a chance for her to rescue us.”Jaquin continued prodding. “If you don’t jump, you’re dead! At least if you jump, you won’t burn alive. Ask yourself, do you really wanna ...

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“Trials of Death” by Nainika Gupta

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*Nainika’s Note* I watched Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade yesterday (again) and, I wrote this sort of based on that. Enjoy! “Trust yourself.” Julia urged. I looked down again at the chasm that seemed bottomless and separated me from the hiding place of the “From Hell” letter, something I have worked my whole life trying to find. It was Jack the Ripper’s badly-spelled note that he may have sent to London police in 1888. Arriving in a box that also contained half a human kidney, it’s considered to possibly be the only authentic communica...

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“a lucky break” by KED KED

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As Audrey ambled down the side streets on her way to pick up her desperately required morning Chai, she closed her eyes and tilted her head up to meet the sun. It had been days and days of rain. Of clouds and thunder and fog and mist. Now, as she soaked in those brilliant rays, she could feel her soul lift. Like a flower converting the radiant energy of the sun into useful chemical energy, her step quickened, and her smile grew. Today HAS to be the day, she willed, sending her affirmation out into the universe. ...

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“The Lost Smile” by Daniel R. Hayes

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At Mel’s Diner, Adam Mason sat alone contemplating a once in a lifetime tragedy. Going out into the world was his way of taking a leap of faith. In the crystal shards of sunlight shining through the window, he caught a glimpse of himself and quickly turned away. It was the first time in years that he had seen his reflection. Sure, he would look in the mirror to comb his brown hair and to make himself look presentable, but he didn’t really look at himself. Reaching down, he took another sip of his black coffee and listened to al...

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“Ripples and Raindrops” by Claire Lindsey

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“It’s okay, baby. I’ll catch you,” he says. I can barely hear him over the echo of laughter, the patter of wet feet on cement. The sun hangs, bright and burning, in the chlorine-scented air. I pick at the pink frills of my bathing suit, readjust my purple goggles. One of the big kids runs by the lifeguard’s chair and leaps, leaving a splash and a sharp whistle in his wake. “You can do it,” Dad coaxes, in the same voice he uses to calm a panicked animal. “Jump.”My heart pounds. I’m afraid, not of the water itself or even that he wil...

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“Free” by 𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙠𝙞 ☾

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I took the leap. Leap of faith. I landed safely. I realized I really was in the middle of nowhere. The only thing I saw was an old railway track and a tiny train station in the distance. I knew exactly what to do. I ran. I ran wild. I was finally free. Hours before… In those dark days after the ambush, after our children were abducted, the grief was enough to sink the strong. Our hearts were enough to rise, and we became the parents our souls demanded we be. Those who sell drugs also deal in body parts for live donation. The only way to ...

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“The Fragments of Freedom” by James Holgate

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Fate. A word that truly depicts the odyssey of life. Life remains a journey of integrity that each breathing person strives through, day after monotonous day. Yet moments of joy can be found even in the darkest of places, as long as one remembers to turn on the light. Unfortunately that was not always as easy as counting to 10. After stepping forth into the blinding daylight, one would expect the sign of a smile, though not for Franco, for his day was declining into the realm of pure madness. Running wild, running free, such ideologies wer...

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“Hope Within” by Ann Tillinghast

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About twelve years ago, I was able to feel other people's feelings. If someone had love, forgiveness, and kindness in their heart, I can feel it in mine. If someone has hate, unforgiveness, lust, and fear in their heart, I was able to feel it. When I was home alone, I asked God what He wanted me to pray for. Sometimes He had me pray for one person or a group. I didn't tell anyone. I would visit people who had hate, unforgiveness, bitterness, and torment in their heart. Every time I went home, I felt so angry. God said, "Give it to me...

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“Imogen Jumps” by Joshua G. J. Insole

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Imogen Ross jumped from the roof of the ten-storey building. The wind tore at her hair, flung it around her head in a dirty-blonde halo. The cold chill raced down into her lungs and filled them. Exhalation at this point seemed like an impossibility. She closed her eyes as the rush of air buffeted her face. Pure. Icelike. Clear. The grin on her lips belied her actions. Yet, the smile did not lack sincerity. An honest laugh bubbled up inside of her, like the inner turmoils of a carbonated drink. She screamed a victorious cry into the gust ...

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“One More Sculpt” by SpaceHuman 🌌

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SpaceHuman's Note: *Hello! I just wanted to quickly say a thank you to our prompts host, and a grand farewell to them :). And I'm ready to welcome our new one! Anyways I hope u like the story, I kinda rushed so any constructive criticism is welcome.* I look at my empty bank account and sigh. I should have listened to my parents before I embarked on this journey. Here I am, about to go over to them and ask if they can pay my rent again. I fix my torn hat and slip out of the quiet bank.The night is hushed. The wind howls and I focus on it and ...

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“The Fourth Race PT. 4” by Pippin Took

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When she woke up the next morning, Evangeline had a plan. She could feel it buzzing around in her brain like a bee. She shook Anwel and said “Anwel. Wake up! I have a plan!” Anwel, being an Elf, woke up immediately and was alert. “What?” “Well, remember where the Inugami came out of the hole? It’s not too far from here…” Anwel blinked. “You want to raid an Inugami stronghold?” “Yes.” “You are a piece of work. But let’s do it. It could be useful. We’d hopefully find their motive.” Evangeline nodded. She braided h...

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“The Katapies Experiment; Part 1” by Penny Tang

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Tsuni The first glimpses of spring are beautiful. Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and trees are finally starting to recover from winter. Truly a gorgeous sight. If you want to see spring to its fullest, here’s a helpful tip; leave your annoying kid brother at home. “Oh! Tsuni, look! Flowers!” Avalain laid down in the bright meadow and rolled around. “Spring’s really coming, huh? Hope you don’t get picked&n...

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Start your story with a character taking a leap of faith.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 151 stories

“Bet on Yourself” by Kanika G

“Faith in the Mirror” by Williwaw Puleon

“Which place is real? The breathless world of pain, or the calm mysterious other? ” by Rose Valerie

“After Shock - Burning Bronze - Chapter 6” by Clinton Ernest Murphy

“Trials of Death” by Nainika Gupta

“a lucky break” by KED KED

“The Lost Smile” by Daniel R. Hayes

“Ripples and Raindrops” by Claire Lindsey

“Free” by 𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙠𝙞 ☾

“The Fragments of Freedom” by James Holgate

“Hope Within” by Ann Tillinghast

“Imogen Jumps” by Joshua G. J. Insole

“One More Sculpt” by SpaceHuman 🌌

“The Fourth Race PT. 4” by Pippin Took

“The Katapies Experiment; Part 1” by Penny Tang

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Write a story that spans a month during which everything changes.

Write a story where one person is trying to say goodbye but keeps getting interrupted.

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