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

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“Effective and Necessary ” by Chris Jones

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Mars. All the whispers in the courtroom fell silent. Only the subtle glow of contrast lenses broke the sea of bodies in the galery. Dubrait sighed. “I’m very sorry your honor, my mind was elsewhere.” The Judge softened his tone but not his face. In confusion, rather than anger, he replied “Excuse me?” “Can you repeat the original question?” asked Dubrait. “I apologize for my lack of focus.” he added as an afterthought. The Judge promptly repeated himself. “Having entered a guilty plea, would you like to explain you...

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“HOORAY FOR THE GREY!” by Mike Williams

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HOORAY FOR THE GREY! Mildred and Bill Williams often spent a Saturday afternoon at Belmont Racetrack during the race season. They shared their passion for horse racing on these afternoons among friends and relatives. The track at Belmont Park was a convenient twenty- minute walk along the sidewalk path that lined the nearby freeway. The Saturday afternoon get-togethers would start when they all gathered at the Williams house en route to the racetrack. Jerry, Mildred’s brother, was one of the few that really under...

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“Religious Denial ” by Gary Copley

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Intelligence counter intelligence, The art of espionage exist on the level of unconformity! The stubbornness of rock, sustains! Adapted futures existed before, rock Decided to collect what is owed what it’s been along for a magnetized without prejudice! Rock & Metal, where the rubber meets the tires and the tires meet the road rock in the middle of the highways! Always has and always will, and I say that with plagiarism on my lips because I am to fight; and I am defiant! Because once I sit at the table at your table because you need me y...

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“Oh silly a party that was....” by Lis Lovén

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Lin? We have to admit it. Her dad was the head of a populistic party in that still remote county of Sweden. Had it not been for Lin´s anarcistic point of view she might had just to let it all pass, until the election was over. But at the same time she figured out to go abroad. And now comes the silly mess about it all. There was a war on. An ugly war in the former Jugoslavia. Lin refused almost to read the papers. About something so ugly as a war? It was not on her agenda. Until… The engine of the ferry made such a noise from Gothenburg down...

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“Death is a truth” by Riya Jadia

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My sister's wish made the earth lose me. Phase of covid completely changed my life ,yes! It did probably till the time this story gets out I might be buried! Vaccination was taken lightly in my home we all had icecream party after it and my dad even went to work next day. 1st day it was all good but on the second day he got high fever. He was taken to a doctor immediately and he prescribed him some pills. These pills worsened my dad's condition. He went for a covid test and came out to be positive. "Riya call the ambulance!" My mom screame...

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“Stubborness beats all” by Andrea Itt

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Liam took a long last sip out of his slushy as he and Chris left the theatre. It was eleven, the sky was dark and looked like it could rain at any moment. The smart thing to do was call a cab to take them back to the house. “Let’s walk back,” Chris suggested. “It’s not that far and we’ll get home quicker than a cab.” Obviously they were not doing the smart thing. Liam sighed, tossing his drink into a trashcan. Normally five minutes would be wasted arguing in a cab or walking, but it was too late for that. Liam sighed. “It’s a ...

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“Omnia Mutantur, Nos et Mutamur in Illis ” by Ale Serenity

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"OMNIA MUTANTUR, NOS ET MUTAMUR IN ILLIS" Novus, my boyfriend said out of the blue. Well, yes. He is my boyfriend, as of now. "What did you say, Novus?" I asked him with so much confusion. Ugh! Here we go again. He always say those words, but I can't still say what it means. I am not interested to know it, tho. "Nothing, love. How was the preparation for your debut tommorow?" he said with a pure smile on his lips but his eyes tell that he is not happy. "Ow! Ahmm... It was good! Actually, I need to tell you something. Say yes, h...

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“An Iron-Willed Pursuit” by Bob Faszczewski

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By Bob Faszczewski Throughout her academic career in Woodbridge, NJ Marcia Levithan would let nothing--even a near-death experience-- stand in the way of her dream of becoming an art museum curator. However, just as Marcia was about to take her first major s...

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“Painshare.INC” by Judah Baker

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"Welcome to Miflin Co HQ, how may I-" I walked past the receptionist and into the elevator before she could lift a finger, I went up to the top floor where I saw him. "I, CoOpsys, vow to destroy you." Todd burst into laughter at my words. "What are you even talking about man? So damn weird." Today had been the worst day of my life, I was I woke to a fire an "accidental fire", my mother already too far gone, but my sister was only a little worse for wear. When to school on my way to the hospital after she h...

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“Around and Around We Go” by E.L. Hyland

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I am too stubborn for my own good many people have told me. Ironically, I used to vehemently argue that this was not true. Yet, I have come to realize that, indeed, this is not just an opinion, but just a fact. You may ask what could change such a stubborn person's mind like this? To answer this question, we will have to take this story way back to a time in my life where I was very impressionable. I came to a major crossroad in my life. Without, further ado let us rewind this story to the summer of 2004. I woke that fateful morning in...

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“Goodbye Future” by Ayla Madewell

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I have to do it. It doesn’t matter if I want to or if I don’t, I have to do it for the sake of my family. I didn’t always want to lead a crime family, actually, as a child, I hated the idea of it so much I run away multiple times through my pre-teens. But, now that I’m almost eighteen I’m dealt with the difficult decision to become a leader or an outcast. I look over to my little brother Marcus, he’s barely seven, I can’t burden him with this responsibility. After all, it is my fault my father is dead in the fir...

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“Just Stick To The Plan” by Shaia San

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“Okay so the plan is to never admit to the fault. Just let them speculate.” This is what Jackie kept telling herself as she dug herself deeper and deeper into the mess. She was currently being probed by her school Principal who was threatening to bring her parents and the authorities into the situation. She had to avoid it at all costs. In her defence, she didn’t think that it would get this big. She just needed money and she was using her talents to get it. After all, sharing is caring. It’s not fair, being born poor. You don’t choose your ...

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“Human vs Superhero” by Giacomo Signaroldi

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TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE MATCH -You cannot accept the challenge, Adrian! He will smash you like an idiot! -It’s all right, Mary: don’t worry for me. I have a plan! -Does it mean that this “Doctor Gravitron” has a plan for you? -Don’t put it like that! You know he is the most expert in matter of superhuman beings! He knows everything about Ultimus! Do I need to remind you how many times they fought? -DO I NEED to remind you how many times he won? -Yes but it doesn’t matter! He always managed to get away with that!… Mary, Mary liste...

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“Granite” by Maria Avisal

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Trudging through the verdant scenery up to Lone Pine Lake but seeing only the small oval of her headlamp light was frustrating sine Maia knew they would be too exhausted to appreciate it on the way back down in the afternoon. She couldn’t believe that despite logging on only 45 minutes after the permits became available, despite remembering to do this even tipsy and euphoric from her thesis defense celebration, they had not been rewarded with an overnight camping permit and instead were s...

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“THE DARE” by Joan Wright

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Lydia looked into her full length mirror for the third time this morning. She was into absolute perfection. She retied her scarf once more time, adjusted her jacket again, and finally smiled into the mirror. She gathered her lunch and her satchel and left her apartment . As she drove to work Lydia remembered her conversation with Larry the night before. He had deeply hurt her feelings. "Why in the world do you have to dress up for first graders? They don't care what you wear. They would love you if you came to work in your pajamas. It's not ...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 182 stories

“Effective and Necessary ” by Chris Jones

“HOORAY FOR THE GREY!” by Mike Williams

“Religious Denial ” by Gary Copley

“Oh silly a party that was....” by Lis Lovén

“Death is a truth” by Riya Jadia

“Stubborness beats all” by Andrea Itt

“Omnia Mutantur, Nos et Mutamur in Illis ” by Ale Serenity

“An Iron-Willed Pursuit” by Bob Faszczewski

“Painshare.INC” by Judah Baker

“Around and Around We Go” by E.L. Hyland

“Goodbye Future” by Ayla Madewell

“Just Stick To The Plan” by Shaia San

“Human vs Superhero” by Giacomo Signaroldi

“Granite” by Maria Avisal

“THE DARE” by Joan Wright

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