Start your story with someone accepting a dare.

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“Happy Endings” by CeCe Kuri

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It’s in the quiet moments—the stagnant silence after the children are tucked in bed and the only sounds hanging in the air are an electrical hum and rhythmic breaths—that I think of the murder of Henry Horowitz. The years are no consolation to the maggots of memory, the parasite that perennially awakens and reminds me of the truth. My wife stirs in her sleep by my side, and I wonder what it must be to be pure of guilt, what it must be to feel like death will grant you upward ascension. Not that I believe in God. If He were real, I would’ve e...

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“I Don't Kiss Strangers. ” by Aaliyah Jagnarain

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"I dare you to kiss ..." Hearing the word "kiss" was enough to make Mia's heart begin to palpate, and for her palms to become uncomfortably sweaty. She was never the social butterfly, so parties—dares—weren't her thing. That's the main reason she got dragged here in the first place. Her friend, Eva, always encouraged her to get out of the safe haven that was her room, where she'd find solitude in the cliche Netflix movies that she felt her life was slowly becoming in this moment. She would always wish her life could mirror those main char...

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“The Man on the Porch” by Allison Law

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I didn't know much about the guy next door when I was growing up. I didn't know his name, how old he was, if he was retired, or if he even had a family. All I knew about him was that he loved to sit on his rocking chair, on his porch. He was always sitting on it, looking out onto the road. It was like he was watching the world pass by. There was something about him that made me feel uncomfortable. Maybe it was the way he always sat on the porch, no matter what the weather was like. My brother and I u...

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“Don't Say I Didn't Warn You” by Kylee Haverty

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¨ Bet you won't do it!¨ Jake yells. He is only trying to provoke me. Don't fall for it. Ugh. I am annoying myself because I already know I am going to do it. ¨ Jake stop! She can't do that! They will be furious! And...well...we don't know how good she is. No offense but, I don't think she will be able to beat Melanie.¨ Maggie says. Basically Jake is trying to make me challenge Melanie, the supposedly ¨ leader ¨ of the school across from ours. And, basically, I go to a fighting school. And the school across from ours, The Academy of t...

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“Truth or Jail” by Clare Collins

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It was finally my turn. In a game, my friends call “Extreme Truth or Dare”. I pick dare, feeling risky. I pick out of the jar and unfold the paper. The suspense is building. I stare blankly. “What is it Ember?” That voice sounded like Kai. “Commit a first-degree crime.” The room is silent. “Who put that dare in?!” I scream. “Not me!” say Kai and Jace in unison. “Well, I didn’t either.” Says Francesca. Everyone turns to look at Ava. “I swear it wasn’t me.” She whispers. “Well I didn’t!” I say back. If it was none of us, then who was it? “Ok…”...

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“Earning Respect” by Victoria MacDonald

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Earning Respect “I double-triple dare you!” challenged my long-time friend, Nadine. She knew me well, had endured my tendency to stuff anger, adopt a victim role, and complain to anyone other than the person who had, in my mind, injured me. She was tormenting me, ridiculing my passivity, telling me how to stand up for myself in no uncertain terms. I’d griped to her non-stop about my mother-in-law, who’d accepted a birthday invitation for dinner and a movie, but had abruptly changed her mind and asked me for the cash instead. The nerve! But I...

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“Innocence” by Kendall Defoe

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Well, she dared him. “See you later, masturbator!” “After a while, paedophile!” His mother, putting the last box away, did hear what he said, and in a movement that was truly a form of ballet, managed to slap him upside the head without dropping a single thing. It was a thing of beauty. ...

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“Dare to loose , Love to live” by Sumit Sinha

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Rohan : Ok Rina : “ what ok , its not a joke” Rohan ; “ I will do it” Rina : what are you talking about , have you lost your mind , it is matter of your life Jitesh : hey Rina why are you coming between us , if he said he will do it let him do , don’t interfere in men’s matter. Rina : Hey , why are you provoking him to do such task that will risk his life. Jitesh : He is interested in doing it . Jitesh challenged Rohan If he can jump from 100 feet height without any equipment’s. Rohan was a fitness geek so he accepted the challenge , h...

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“"I Dare Thee, To Marry"” by Joshua Ejares

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The final phase now drums the season. It was the last piece that Earth may completely give life to its children. The gods have assembled, after working extensively for thousands of years. Eagerly waiting for their vision to bear fruit, and that they may enter the state of rest.“Gather now herewith and rejoice, for it is a nickel of our time from now on that we may witness our sons and daughters spring up from the soils of the earth” said the Head of the gods.“Summon here the Sea Goddess that we may convey instructions for the final phase.” H...

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“The Unexpected” by Stone Burn

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He dared me to. I had to do it. I never backed down from a dare. I went to the very edge of the cliff trying to be careful not to fall over. I looked down at the pool of roaring fire below me. ¨Safisted?¨ I asked my boyfriend, Jake. His green eyes pierced into mine. Jake started walking towards me. ¨What are you doing? There is not enough room for both of us on the edge. One of us will fall¨ I told him. ¨I know. Exactly my point¨ Jake said now right behind me. He ran his hands through his rusty red hair. ¨What is exactly your point?¨ I asked...

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“Jericho siege ” by Gary Copley

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Joshua, now in command from the order of Moses, daring the Israelites to go & get what God has given to them! Moses himself must stay behind, as ordered by God. In that season, Joshua, secretly sent two spies to Shittim. “ Go now & Look over look over the land,” he said, “ Especially Jericho! “ make yourselfs known at first then find a place to hide for the night. Fear, & swiftness must be recognized & the ability of stealth, damage & camouflage. A word from the priest! A woman, friendly woman in need will help you...

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“A Dare to Lie With Lights” by Sarena Campbell

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“I dare you—” her younger brother grinned, all teeth and nostrils.The sun was setting, and their parents’ rules dragged at her shoulders in a way that never burdened his. Karlene had already lit all the candles, the greedy fire reflected back in the window panes and obscured the outside world.It was for their protection. A decoy to confound the travelling wisps of light that floated through the woods. Candle light also kept her and Wald from seeing the other-worldly wisps; their parents feared they would become entranced and follow.Now, Wald...

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“Don't be an underdog. Dare!” by Des Damiar

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Don’t be an Underdog. Dare! Ma. Desiree J. Damiar Abandoned. My life as a product of a broken family made me and my brother felt like unwanted children. My mother instilled in my mind that our father was already dead. The truth? We were hidden from our father in a far-away province. My father had other families. Yes, families. My last count was family #3. My mother was in and out of several failed relationships. Yes we were abandoned and were left wondering why. I came to know my biological...

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“Luke's One and Only Dare” by Glenn Etzwiler

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Luke was a average eighteen year old, senior high school student that had few friends. The ones he did have always played drinking games. One day Luke and his friends played a drinking game Luke got dared. He accepts the dare all of his friends look at him in shock because Luke never accepts a dare. Luke’s friends try to think up something good but not to difficult for Luke to pull off. Luke’s friends talk quietly to each other to devise a good dare. Luke sits quietly waiting for this dare watching his friends. Argue with each other o...

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“A Bittersweet Memory” by Sophia Guo

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Empty bottles of coke on the floor. Stray socks and plastic baggies complete the picture. We sit in a circle, and everywhere I look, people are arm in arm, slapping each other on their backs. Their faces proudly show off their pearly white teeth as they double over in laughter. One person stands on his head for 30 seconds. Another posts a silly picture on Instagram captioned: Party With my Boys! Soon, it is my turn. “Truth or dare?” they ask, and though my brain says truth, my mouth betrays it and spews out “dare” recklessly. As they ...

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Start your story with someone accepting a dare.

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✍️ 185 stories

“Happy Endings” by CeCe Kuri

“I Don't Kiss Strangers. ” by Aaliyah Jagnarain

“The Man on the Porch” by Allison Law

“Don't Say I Didn't Warn You” by Kylee Haverty

“Truth or Jail” by Clare Collins

“Earning Respect” by Victoria MacDonald

“Innocence” by Kendall Defoe

“Dare to loose , Love to live” by Sumit Sinha

“"I Dare Thee, To Marry"” by Joshua Ejares

“The Unexpected” by Stone Burn

“Jericho siege ” by Gary Copley

“A Dare to Lie With Lights” by Sarena Campbell

“Don't be an underdog. Dare!” by Des Damiar

“Luke's One and Only Dare” by Glenn Etzwiler

“A Bittersweet Memory” by Sophia Guo

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Write a story about someone sticking to a course of action even when it’s clearly wrong.

Write a story about two people who need each other, but are too stubborn to admit it.

End your story with someone finally conceding to another’s point of view.

Write a story in which a character justifies an argument with: “Because I said so.”

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