Write a short story that ends with a twist.

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“The Problem of The Man” by Bethany Willcock

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Con was in a mess. He was always in a mess. Only this time, he was in a bigger mess than usual. True, he reflected, growing up things hadn’t been so bad for him. He had gone to school just like everyone else; he had attended university and got his M.A. But once he was set loose into the world to fend for himself and make his own living, things had started to go not as well as he had hoped they would. Even after he had set up his own medical practice, very few people came. With bills mounting ever higher that he had no way of paying off; Con ...

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“Acamedus” by JOAN WARBURTON

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Academes. A scientific ship, sent into deep space with a crew of five. Their purpose to find life amongst the many thousands of galaxies. Ten years later they still orbit the realms of space. Serendipity shone in the darkness, its brilliantness sparked a tremor in Josh. He smiled ‘yes’ Captain Harry Chief stared sightlessly ahead. In control of the whole ship, he was a ‘fair captain’ the crew thought. He’d been on duty for forty-two hours despite Josh who was second in command, pointedly asking him to ‘take a break.’ He...

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“The Darkness” by Lilly Isabelle

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The darkness was coming. How I knew it, I couldn’t explain. But it was coming for us and one thing was clear in my mind. I needed to flee. My dad had already begun running and he was screaming my name over and over again, his voice gaining more and more strength. His legs hit the asphalt with the speed of drumsticks, played by a skilled drummer. His voice roaring my name started to get overpowered by the rain which gushed from the grey cloud-covered heaven. One side of the sky had changed to an intense black colour and it spread fast, like w...

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“Tryst In The Tale” by Unknown User

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A Tryst In The Tale No sex please, this is the nineteenth century, barely a week into the last decade. The reign of Queen Victorian, may she live forever and it seems she will. Even seeing “bare” written on the page was likely to agitate a chap, make him wish for a secluded place and, as it were, a touch of privacy. Seclusion seemed a rude awaking away from the street where young Hercules walked back from a language lesson. Learning Latin, but it was all Greek to him, wandering past the cafes where men...

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“The Lights of Ceuta” by Jimi Osheidu

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The first time I heard of it, I was watching Newsline on NTA, Dad was still principal at that school where they let teachers speak in vernacular to the students since that was the only way they could effectively communicate with the students. It was Frank Olize who was on the Panasonic TV that made our neighbours green with envy for years until they left us behind and bought plasma TVs. Frank Olize was talking about a Nigerian who had travelled to Europe by road, his name was Newton Jibunoh. Before then I had no idea you could go to Europe b...

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“Celebrity Marriage” by Olivia Fairfax

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Hello, I'm Marianne Renfrew, wife of Martin Renfrew. You must know him. He's the main presenter of cultural programmes on the Arts and Science Network. This new network has been such a success, I mean really serious television for educated people. Of course, we're a bit out of it when it comes to the science but there is very little Martin does not know about art, architecture, literature, music and of course film which is his speciality.The disadvantage of being the wife of a celebrity is that you have to share him with so many others...

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“The Morning I Killed Tyler Grey” by Sage Henry

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I don’t feel like I was particularly dedicated the morning I killed Tyler. I hadn’t started the morning with murder on my mind, but sometimes things just happen, spontaneously and not how you really intended them to go. But Tyler was dead and I honestly wouldn’t have it any other way. “My name is Everly and I killed Tyler Grey.” Saying it out loud felt weird, but I couldn’t stop the words from spilling out through my lips. I couldn’t process the thoughts swimming in my head. Brains have a habit of blocking out traumatic things from our...

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“Open Market” by Lisa Jones

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The goat man was staring at me from the open doorway. His eyes were a deep seeded red, burrowing deep into my soul. Unable to move, I just stood there, terrified. My senses screamed at me to run, but I couldn’t seem to move. Something drew me to him. He motioned for me to follow and I did so without question. I was scared to go, but more scared not to. The narrow corridor was long and dimly lit. There were several small rooms filled with women just like me. Each room had a small sign attached to the open d...

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“The Death of the Third” by Chee Mighty

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The Death of the Third:By: C. Mighty The sun is right above us, being washed over by a canopy of trees with the soothing sound of the waterfall in the background. Greg keeps walking away from me as if he doesn’t want anymore, it’s bothering me but I’ll get to the bottom of this. I finally get closer to him and I grab his arm, he turns to look at me and I say, “Have you told Noland about us yet?” “No. She’s your best friend, and I’m her boyfriend. Look, it was a one night stand just a one time thing, okay.” Why is he acting as if ...

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“In the Clutches of a Sinner” by L. Grey

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A serial killer's free and roaming about.But not a single soul knows. How'd I know, you ask. It's because I've seen it, of course. The body was tied up and gagged. Lined up in a table were various sharp objects, for the torture, I presumed. When the killer neared, the hostage couldn't stop screaming and crying and kicking around.But a killer's no softie. It didn't stop the cold-blooded murderer from doing what he wants, finishing what he must. At the end of that picture, let me summarize. There was blood everywhere you stepped.Poor soul...

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“Lizzie's Date” by Gretchen Reed

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Lizzie was sitting at her dining room table with her family, playing a game, eating a sweet salad. It was her birthday. (Or so she thought) She was playing a game with her family, yes, but it wasn’t her real family. She was adopted. Her father left as soon as he found out Lizzie’s mother was pregnant with Lizzie, and then once Lizzie was born, Her mother left her in front of her best friends house. She never found out who her mother was, but she did know one thing. When she was left on the front step, her mother left a note. It said: Dearest...

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“My day volunteering” by Nathan Agustin

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The wind howled through the quiet hall of the school as the setting sun reflected light from below. The scent of metal billowed throughout the foyer as I dragged some wet garbage across the slippery floor and threw it into the trash can. My name is Aleko Reyes. I’m 13 years old and I repainted the school. Though it was hard to get enough paint all on my own since everyone else was too lazy to help me, I managed to succeed all on my own! I gathered enough paint to completely coat the walls in my favourite colour. Red. You’d think ...

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“Leela” by Lazim Rasheed

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Since the time of the Bhansalis, India has strived for perfection. A judgement without flaw.Something they never accomplished, credited to the never-ending civil wars and the unforgettable strife. At one point it got so bad, people got together and reminisced times of Karan Singh and old rulers, an era where the wretched East India Company didn’t exist yet.The time of Leela Bhansali, limitless beauty. The ultimate crime of Rajput.___________"Leela, the emperor has ordered for your presence!" One of the chambermaids rushed in to inform her, h...

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“Novel Transit” by Meryl Sigaton

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Synchronized whirring and creaking of the metal and the gears in the shafts and motor down below, steam slowly fading past my window. The train was at constant speed blazing through the plush countryside, just a little past the city. “Ah, seconds and seconds more… the closer I am to my dear Rosalie. And yet time is merely a concept of the mind”, I muttered as I looked out the glass. “Why not some crisp morning air…” I said to myself, enticed by the tall green grass and fresh cerulean skies. A cool gentle breeze calms my senses and I catch a ...

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“The Engagement Gift” by Teddi Robinson

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THE ENGAGEMENT GIFTByTeddi Robinson “Anna…. Anna, please, come here at once.” Lady Ashton calls and thinks, I wondered where she can be. “Anna, where are you?” Coming into the library, Anna answers, “I’m sorry, ma’am, but I was helping cook and didn’t hear you calling me.” “That’s okay, Anna. I want to make sure everything is ready for the ball. Do you have the list I gave you?” “Yes, ma’am, I do. I’ve checked the first dozen things on it this morning and will check the rest now.” “Good. If there is anything missing or needs to be done, wil...

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Write a short story that ends with a twist.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 155 stories

“The Problem of The Man” by Bethany Willcock

“Acamedus” by JOAN WARBURTON

“The Darkness” by Lilly Isabelle

“Tryst In The Tale” by Unknown User

“The Lights of Ceuta” by Jimi Osheidu

“Celebrity Marriage” by Olivia Fairfax

“The Morning I Killed Tyler Grey” by Sage Henry

“Open Market” by Lisa Jones

“The Death of the Third” by Chee Mighty

“In the Clutches of a Sinner” by L. Grey

“Lizzie's Date” by Gretchen Reed

“My day volunteering” by Nathan Agustin

“Leela” by Lazim Rasheed

“Novel Transit” by Meryl Sigaton

“The Engagement Gift” by Teddi Robinson

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