Start your story with someone accepting a dare.

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“The Double Dog Dare” by Sue Marsh

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The Double Dog Dare Suzanne Marsh “I double dog dare ya to join the Reb Army Josh; be a drummer boy like me.” “I caint Ma depends on me. Pa is fightin in the Reb Army. My brother Beau is fightin for the dumb ole Union.” “Yeah I see you got problems Josh; but you be missin all the action and the fun.” “I jest can’t do it Jed. Ma is scairt of them ole Yankees comin here to Midville.” “Josh you gotta join; they need drummer boys specially to march with Old Pete.” “I know I should go; Jeb is way to young to defend much of anyth...

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“The Floor is Lava” by Fran Calhoon

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The Floor is Lava It had sounded so simple at first. “I dare you Mommy. I dare you!” It was mid-afternoon on a wet, drizzly Wednesday. I’d been seated on the end of the dark brown leather L-shaped sectional with Lottie, my precocious four-year-old extraordinaire. We were snuggling and watching Peppa Pig. Peppa and George were happily jumping in and out of puddles, Peppa had just told George how much she loved splashing, and Lottie decided she wanted to play too. She was hopping happily across the floor when suddenly she stopped, scrambled...

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“The Old Lady ” by Alvin Fernandes

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"Ok go ahead do it" said Jonathan to his younger brother. "Wait, repeat it again brother". Jonathan cleared his throat and again whispered to John saying "so your gonna go, snatch that old lady's purse, bring it to me and then returned it back to her and say it’s a joke" Jonathan and John were both giggling at the idea of the dare as it seemed more like a prank on a friend, expect the old lady wasn't any friend or acquaintance but just an old lady. They knew that they weren't doing anything wrong as it seemed because if it were, then the two...

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“24 Hour Blindfold Challenge” by Scarlet Scribe

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“Brad, you aren’t going to accept Walt’s dare to be blindfolded for twenty-four hours are you?” “Sure am. It can’t be that hard. I only have to stay blindfolded and alone in my apartment for twenty-four hours.” “You have always told me you can’t stand to have your eyes covered by anything so how are you going to keep your eyes covered with a blindfold that long?” “That is why Walt dared me. He knows I can’t even stand to have someone like you sneak up behind me and cover my eyes with your hands. But I’ll show him I can win the $50...

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“Girls Night Out” by Katrina Faken

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"Fine I'll do it." my friend Estelle laughs, standing up. I raise an eyebrow."Are you sure you won't back out?" I ask. We had all been sitting around the firepit in my backyard, playing a game of truth or dare just like we used to do when we were young girls. It was the first time I had seen my old school friends since high school graduation, and we were all having a grand time. I had invited our whole grade to be a part of the fun. But most of them were off in their own little groups and cliques."I won't back out." She sighs, rolling her ey...

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“Differences ” by Laura Villagomez

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“All right, I’ll do it.” Martin put his glass on the bar making a loud sound. The bar reeked of cigarette and alcohol, especially in the back. The two gentlemen stood away from the crowd, unnoticed by everyone except for the cantineer. They were some of the few whites in the bar, something that started to become more common lately. Of course they didn’t try to mix with the black, there were still some restrictions and they didn’t want to get in trouble. Fortunately for Martin he had a permit so there shouldn’t be a problem in going to the ...

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“Paper Is a Social Construct” by Caitlyn V

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NOW Salem Marrad gripped the wheel tighter. Preparing to hit the gas as hard as he could, once the light was green, of course. School was going to get him incarcerated, specifically his friends. His record was going to be horrifying once he got out of this, if he even got out of jail in time to check. . . "I'm so done." Gray banged his head on the dashboard. "Let's just go back to school." Salem gave him an incredulous look for even suggesting something so stupid. "Yeah, right. I'd rather come to school naked then not finish a dare. T...

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“Truth or Dare” by Jennifer Rogers

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Truth or Dare. THE sleepover party game. The make-or-break game of your childhood; will they, or won’t they? For those who are unaware – truth or dare is the game where you are asked well, truth or dare. If you choose truth, you are asked a question and have to truthfully answer. If you choose dare, you are given a task and must complete that task. If you do not complete your task, there is a consequence. You won’t know the consequence until you refuse the dare. My advice: don’t refuse the dare. Now that we are all on board, let the gam...

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“Once in a Blue Moon” by Carol Keefer

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Franks soothing baritone voice started to spin a web of lies on the last night we had spent together. I remember the outside temperature reaching “90’ degrees, the tiny beads of sweat glistening on my forehand. I try to conceal feeling uncomfortable sitting in the smoke-filled Biker’s Bar. Our bodies are close together, Franks’ warm breath as he tenderly whispers in my ear. His right hand was massaging my thigh, the tingling sensation surging through my veins as I took a sip of his beer.Amidst the noise, I leaned in close...

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“Hey ;)” by Carlo Sarrosa

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Warm applause greeted me as I walked onto the brightly-lit stage. The first thing I could see was the panel of judges, some staring me down, some with encouraging smiles on their faces. The hundreds of audience members behind them seemed to amplify their emotions. I took a deep breath, and sat down. I broke the silence as my fingers tapped the piano keys, warming up with a few notes. “I’ll be singing a short song that I wrote.” The note became chords under my fingers. “It’s called ‘Please Don’t Leave,’ and as cheesy as that sounds,” a fin...

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“Black Sand Cowboys” by Abigail Jarcho

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“Easy. I’m not afraid of a volcano. And I’m good with ponies, anyhow.”“They’re not ponies, they’re —”“Look, I get that you’re all touchy about it, but, come on, this ain’t a horse.” The cowboy touched the brim of his baseball cap like a sombrero — the European rolled his eyes — and squeezed the horse with his shins, steering him to the right.“Callum don’t leave a dare,” said the other cowboy with a sly smile. He ran a hand through his bleached curls and turned his horse to follow Callum. The European was left to wonder disdainfully how Ameri...

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“The Spirit in the Wonderful World” by Eva Nicole

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“Go into your parent’s office and bring something out here to show us all.”My hands start to shake and I feel six eyes bore into my skull.“It’s a dare. You have to,” said Erica, smiling mischievously. Why did I agree to let them come over? Well, why did I choose dare in the first place? I knew this was going to happen. I’m not even allowed into my parent’s office. I thought.“My parent’s office has a lock for a reason,” I state, trying to sound as confident as I can. “I can’t- I can’t just break into it!”The three girls look at each other wit...

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“I Dare You” by Mark Wambugu

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“Go on,” Daniel said. “I dare you.” Amy looked into her date’s eyes and let her gaze linger. She was not one to refuse a dare - a thing she had just revealed to Daniel. It was their third date and they spent the time at a carnival enjoying the rides and the unhealthy meal options. Daniel shifted his weight on one leg and returned the glare. His was more playful than Amy’s own menacing one. “You son of a bitch,” Amy said. She said it while smiling. Daniel smiled back. The dare was simple. She had to visit a psychic - another...

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“ELM STREET” by Shelly Wota

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“I dare you,” Mike says to Jim. “I dare you.” “Mark pops up and says, “Yea, Jim, Mike dares you.” He dared you, he dared you, the others yell. Jim just looks around. “Are you a chicken?” asks Mike. Bawk, bawk, chorus the others while flapping their arms. “No, I’m not a chicken,” replies Jim. “Well,” asks Mike. “Do you take my dare?” “First, let me make sure I understand the dare,” answers Jim. “He’s stalling ‘cause he’s chicken,” someone shouts. Yea, ...

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“Crystalline Water” by Corey Thaxton

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“If you don’t do it then you can’t hang out with us anymore.” “What? You're kidding.” “No, I’m not. If you don’t complete the dare then you’ll die.” … “Fine.” * * * 8 hours earlier * * * “Hey, Josh!” “Hey?” “We’re having a little get-together later tonight, I was wondering if maybe you wanted to join us?” “Wow, really? I can probably come, who, where, and when?” “Does it matter? I’ll be there… But it’s at Daniels house around seven.” “Oh, Daniel’s house… Okay, I’ll have to ask my mom. Do you think I could bring Sam?” “I t...

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Start your story with someone accepting a dare.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 185 stories

“The Double Dog Dare” by Sue Marsh

“The Floor is Lava” by Fran Calhoon

“The Old Lady ” by Alvin Fernandes

“24 Hour Blindfold Challenge” by Scarlet Scribe

“Girls Night Out” by Katrina Faken

“Differences ” by Laura Villagomez

“Paper Is a Social Construct” by Caitlyn V

“Truth or Dare” by Jennifer Rogers

“Once in a Blue Moon” by Carol Keefer

“Hey ;)” by Carlo Sarrosa

“Black Sand Cowboys” by Abigail Jarcho

“The Spirit in the Wonderful World” by Eva Nicole

“I Dare You” by Mark Wambugu

“ELM STREET” by Shelly Wota

“Crystalline Water” by Corey Thaxton

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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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