Write a story that includes someone saying, “It’s not fair.”

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“Amaranthine” by Shaivi S.

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The stars are dim tonight. Not hidden, no, under the soft blanket of the clouds, but lusterless in the velvety night sky. Trapped in a ceaseless dark cage, they whisper for help, I conclude. As twilight bids farewell, I avert my gaze from the window, heavy thoughts blurring my vision. I stay huddled under my avalanche of covers, the coffee in my shaking hands left untouched. I know it's too sweet, anyway. If you hadn't been so busy these few long days, perhaps you would have offered to blend it for me. Giggling in the kitchen as I begin my e...

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“Good as Hell” by Marie Mckenzie

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***Trigger warning: Contains demonic themes***Two cowering figures lie beneath Tom Wescott’s bedsheets - his wife and her lover. I’d whispered in his ear all day, urging him to hurry home, to witness this betrayal. He’d chalked it up to intuition. But it was me, hard at work, tempting another wayward soul.As angry words crowd in Tom’s throat, his lips tremble. Beads of sweat roll down his forehead, past furrowed brows. His eyes are fixed on his wife. One shaky hand points a Glock 34 at her. His finger hovers over the trigger. The wife turns ...

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“America's Dad” by Hilary R. Glick

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(CELEBRITY NEWS TODAY) – Clark Fletcher, "America’s Dad", the beloved American actor best known for his starring role of "Doctor Mason McCarthy" in the decades-long melodrama, The Physician, died last night of natural causes at his home in Hollywood Hills. He was 84.Before his 100-plus film and TV credits, Fletcher began his career as an extra in films back in 1956, when he was only 18 years old. Hollywood producer, James Fillmore, stated in a 1965 New York Times Article, "The other [producers] were sleeping on him, using him as an...

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“For Maeve” by Cam Gray

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I exit the corner store, a flimsy plastic bag filled with off-brand cheese puffs and a six-pack tucked in the crook of my elbow. Nothing out of place, we’ve been buying beer here since we first got fake IDs. The blue neon light washes over the dark parking lot, a peeling Toyota pickup with a for-sale sign still squatting in the far corner. Weeds twist up around the tires, tickle the low underbelly that has probably been butchered for parts. The same graffitied dumpster and the same patches of glittering broken glass.Maeve sits on the fa...

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“Unplanned Obsolescence ” by Aron Bennett

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Screw-ups, breakthroughs, heavy downs, inspirational highs; the turmoil followed by the sweetest relief. That’s the process. Thereafter the wait, the crackling in the air, a callous foretaste; this time as with earlier times, another slow trundle back to the old drafting table; through pages of shame. Of waste. Sorry but not sorry. Sorry but it’s not right for us. It’s why I don’t bother anymore. Writing I mean. It’s why I don’t bother. I write instead for myself, for I am easily pleased. Or at least more easily pleased t...

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“Non Vivant” by L.M. Lydon

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Shivering despite the unseasonably warm evening, Ambrose slumped on a splintery park bench in Golden Gate Park, face buried in his hands. The empty vaults of his stomach echoed with frustrated need, sapping him of the energy to pull himself fully upright. Through the fine fault-lines separating his fingers, he glimpsed the chilly, unsympathetic light of the full moon. The fog hadn’t moved in from the bay yet to cloak her pallid nudity. Back when he was mortal, he’d never fully appreciated the frigid timbre of her light; her barren, arid d...

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“The Visiting Room” by Melissa Taylor

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*Contains sexual content; Discusses death.* Rita slowly opened her eyes to early morning sunlight streaming through the bedroom window. Reality hit her full force like a punch to the gut when she rolled over and saw the empty space in the bed beside her; the space that should be occupied by Mark, her husband of just three years. Mark was not there, and he never would be again. It was exactly one month to the day since her husband, the love of her life had died in a car accident on his way home from work. If only she had known when he left...

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“Rabbit Hole” by Amanda Lieser

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On August 20th, 2013, Lena walked into the classroom of the Queen. She taught junior and senior AP English. She had long blonde curls and piercing blue eyes. As always, she dressed with a retro air, choosing a fitted navy skirt, red heels, and a white blouse. The Queen was also the Debate coach. Which is why a fourteen year old Lena walked into her classroom at 2:05pm because she would join the debate team, just like the cool and confident girl on her TV. That girl was involved in lots of extracurriculars which is why she was so popular. The...

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“Special Like Her” by Cate Stamper

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The inner ring is beautiful. Well, perhaps beautiful is the wrong word. It is very intense, very bright. It is clean, shockingly clean. Everything from the architecture to the people is perfect. The middle rings are fine at first. In the first middle ring, the only real difference is the new inclusion of color into the clothing and buildings. It starts subtly at first, this addition of color, but it is still refreshing after the eye-watering white of the inner ring. As one begins to go further into the middle rings, one will see a less desir...

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“Door-To-Door” by Kendall Defoe

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He hated his roommates, but they were not a problem on week-ends. Both Jerry and Bobby went home to their families when school was out, and they could both afford to drive home to have home-cooked meals and fresh laundry. Saturday and Sundays were clear. Dan would not see them until Monday, so… Their place was a mess. How could two guys with girlfriends get away with being such slobs? He started in the bathroom, getting the sink, tub and toilet to some level of decency that he could take; the kitchen was harder and the dishes and floor took...

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“That’s Not Fair …” by Todd Crickmer

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“That’s not fair, Mr. Crickmer,” has over time become one of my fondest memories of raising my kids and being actively involved in the lives of my grandchildren. During the formative years of my kids’ lives, we were an all Scouting family. My wife was an active Girl Scout Leader, and I had been an above-and-beyond Boy Scout Leader. And together, we had many amazing adventures, creating a lifetime of cherished memories. However, becoming actively involved in my oldest granddaughter’s Scouting experience was an even greater hono...

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“Burning Flame” by Shelby B

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It's not fair.The way my heart beats so loud that I can hear the pounding in my ears.It's not fair.That crooked smile and curly hair.It's not fair.The way my whole body trembles when you say my name.It's not fair.It's not fair because you are not mine and I am not yours.But you kiss me like I am.Teeth and tongue and low moans.My guilty pleasure is you.You kiss me like you'll never see me again.It's the best feeling in the world until I'm driving back home to the one who is mine.I feel guilty and I promise myself that was the last time.You ar...

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“Jury Service” by Susan Catucci

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JURY SERVICE Juror Number 8 had no idea why the marshals were rushing her towards the elevators, hardly giving her enough time to gather her belongings. The Judge had admonished her not to speak to the other jurors while she went back in the jury room, but still, there was a marshal standing in the doorway watching her every move. "I guess they do this with everyone," thought Juror 8, as she reached for her jacket and purse, flashing a quick grin to the other jurors. She'd had a vague feeling that she might be in trouble, but the wor...

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“LOST” by L. E. Scott

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Where am I? Really. Somewhere in the country/wilderness, definitely not the city. Too many trees. I check my map. Wait. Why do I have a paper map? I vaguely recall someone telling me there’s a map on my phone and all I need to do is tell it my destination. Who was that again? I pick up the phone to check if there is a map in it.“Go home.” I command. “Out of service area.” The phone responds. I toss the phone on the seat beside me and study the paper map again. That must be why I got it, but why can’t I remember? The road stretches in ei...

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“Bash” by Jed Cope

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They say it’s my fault. I don’t know about that. They say my not knowing means that I don’t care. How can I care about something that I am no longer aware of? I don’t say this. I don’t do anything. What’s the point? They say a lot of things, and I have learnt to zone out from what they are saying. It makes no sense to me, but then nothing much does these days. She comes to see me sometimes. It seems like she used to come visit more often. I’m surprised that she comes at all. I see hope in her eyes and I wonder how she can b...

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Write a story that includes someone saying, “It’s not fair.”

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✍️ 72 stories

“Amaranthine” by Shaivi S.

“Good as Hell” by Marie Mckenzie

“America's Dad” by Hilary R. Glick

“For Maeve” by Cam Gray

“Unplanned Obsolescence ” by Aron Bennett

“Non Vivant” by L.M. Lydon

“The Visiting Room” by Melissa Taylor

“Rabbit Hole” by Amanda Lieser

“Special Like Her” by Cate Stamper

“Door-To-Door” by Kendall Defoe

“That’s Not Fair …” by Todd Crickmer

“Burning Flame” by Shelby B

“Jury Service” by Susan Catucci

“LOST” by L. E. Scott

“Bash” by Jed Cope

🌟 Similar prompts

Start your story with a couple sharing a cigarette in a parking lot.

Write about a character with questionable morals.

Write a story where the law plays an important role.

Write a story about a character who is trying to become a better person.

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