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Write a story about a meeting of a secret society.

Posted in Mystery on May 23, 2021

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Shape-Shifter Squad

Submitted to Contest #55

“IIIIII HATE HIM!”Crash.“HE’S A JERK!”Bang.“I HOPE HE FALLS INTO A HOLE AND DIES!”Smash.“AARRRRRRRRRRGH!”I hurl my fist down on one more hollow wooden sphere and smile at the extremely loud but totally satisfying CRASH. My brows pinched with fury, I throw the remains of the ball down and stomp around the counselor’s office. As I survey the wreckage, the anger drains away and I slump into the sofa.“Ughhh,” I moan as I smush my face into a decorative pillow. “Au….Audrey? Are you all right?” A warm voice calls from above me.“Leave me alone...

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To be Perfect

Submitted to Contest #55

Does any innocent child ever look up to the stars and wish to become a killer one day?Do they read about prosecuted murderers in the newspaper and hail them as their heroes?Valora never did this. She had respectable heroes, one’s who changed the world with their brilliant ideas and made the most magnificent masterpieces using the art of science. She had the perfect uprising, loving and caring parents who taught her the difference between right and wrong, and the value of hard work.She studied harder than all of her classmates, being dedicate...

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The Mysterious Note

Submitted to Contest #55

 “Mommy, can I please go to the meeting tonight?”“No, honey. You’re not old enough.”“I’m seven!”“Elora, conversation is closed.”Elora awoke to her alarm buzzing fiercely. It was 7:00 in the morning, but it was still too early for her. That dream, that memory; she didn’t remember it at all. She sighed. It was all the past. Look towards the future.Elora got up and had her morning cup of coffee. Black, with a splash of cream. Just how she liked it. She went outside and relaxed on her front porch. Elora finished her cup, and went back ...

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Ambitions Part 2

Submitted to Contest #55

As a child, Mathew Lawrenson had always been taught to play with fire, unlike most safety guidelines. His parents gave him a match and watched him play with it. He was free to do anything he wanted, burn the dog’s tail, burn some newspapers, and even let the matchstick burn until the end, while he was holding it.Eventually, his early training paid out for Mathew. He was inducted into FEAR. Later on, he’d gotten married and had two kids, both of whom were … disappointing. Conan, his older son, had been disowned. Huh. Like he didn’t know the c...

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Roll of Quarters

Submitted to Contest #55

Camino Pope always imagined her first alien encounter to be in an abandoned field in Kansas, not a small outdoor mall in Delaware. She thought there would be more cows, more lights, more eyes, maybe. Though now that she was here, there were none of those things. There was a strong looking boy leaning against a clothes rack, wearing a black and white checkered coat and smoking a roll of quarters he’d borrowed from the Bank of Southern Delaware, but there were no cows. Camino wouldn’t have even known he was an alien if not for the fact that he...

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Something_Very_Serious

Submitted to Contest #55

Zoe solemnly opened the polished door to a creak.“Password?” she demanded. The other woman standing outside was dressed in casual clothes, but she clutched a briefcase and her face was all serious.“9-5-0-0-X-0-1” she replied. Zoe nodded and opened the door a little wider. “Come in.”The woman holding the briefcase stepped inside the meeting room where there were already two other people present. Zoe strode across to the instant coffee machine and brewed herself a cup. She turned to the newcomer. “I believe you come with information on the tar...

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Behind the red door.

Submitted to Contest #55

Every rich kid has that one room in their house that they aren't allowed to use. Parent's usually are strict and evasive about entering in. I was a new kid in St. Anne's, Minestone school a couple of months ago. Danielle, the popular rich girl in school befriended me. Lucky for me, I didn't have to spend lunch break sitting alone in a corner bench next to the dustbins. My mother is a nurse. Since school and rent is a bit expensive for us after my stepdad took all our belongings and hit the road, she usually works extra hours. That just mea...

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A Ping in Time

Submitted to Contest #55

On April 27, 2017, an emergency meeting of the Secret Society of Auditory Control came to order. It was a secret meeting that took place in the society’s secret boardroom at the tip top of one of New York City’s 274 skyscrapers. Eleven men and one woman gathered behind a heavy door made of African Blackwood. Only the simple outline of a small gold-plated bell positioned where a door knocker would be gave any indication of the work at hand. All was quiet on one side of that door, but not on the other. The Secret Society of Auditory...

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City of Light

Submitted to Contest #55

The streets of Paris were buzzing. Some called it the City of Light, but Nina wondered why New York City was The City That Never Sleeps instead. Of course, she had never been to New York, or even to America, but Nina knew that if there was ever a more vibrant, colorful city than the one she had just entered, it must be simply marvelous. Between the scents of the vendors and the beautiful language being spoken everywhere, the young girl felt at home instantly.  Nina had moved recently from the countryside, which was beautiful in its ow...

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The Ban-ana Republic 🍌

Submitted to Contest #55

Warning! This is the property of the South African government and has been classified Top Secret. If you do not have the requisite security clearance in accordance with the State Security Act (1978), Section 4, Subsection B, Paragraph 7, Article 13, Line 2, possession of this document is a criminal offense and you will be prosecuted. Unless you have family, friends, or passing acquaintances in the government, of course. Or unless you know who to bribe, blackmail, manipulate… In fact, don’t worry about it. You’re fine. Read on.At the very bot...

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The Eastern Sun

Submitted to Contest #55

The final rise of the eastern sun.  The tranquil sunrise cast untold shadows across the city. The orange light was reflected in her dark eyes. Long shadows slithered onto her face and made her appear older than she was.  Ioni was settled at the local cafe, her nails tapping impatiently against the wooden table. It was now, just before the sun rose fully into the sky, that she called the Golden Hour. Even though people weren’t usually awake at this early hour, there were a few lingerers at the cafe door.  She let out a cloud...

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The Trading Catastrophe

Submitted to Contest #55

Author's note: "Market" - a special market where secret organizations trade or barter with each otherMarket Councillors - organize and manage the market “Hi, this is Tony Smith. I am part of a secret organization called I.N.T.E.N.S.E. The full form of I.N.T.E.N.S.E is ‘Villains International Trading of Evil things for Evil’. I do not like the name, but I did not make the name. I ha-” “Wait, Mr. Smith. I need to show the council something better than what you are going to show. Hello, this is doctor Trey Matthew from V.I.T.R.I.F.Y. ...

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We Are Not A Cult

Submitted to Contest #55

“So what time do they bring out the kool-aid?” “Oh my goodness! Dylan, if you don’t shut up we are turning around right now and you’ll never hear a thing about this again.” Lola is my best friend and the only person that I can honestly stand to even be around. I’m not blind to the fact that I am a total bitch, but at the end of the day I am her bitch, and that is all that matters right? She stops and stares at me to ensure I got how serious is she about this. “Ok ok, don’t go all parent on a road trip on me here, Lolly. You know I am...

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Ice on Fire

Submitted to Contest #55

Authors note: This is a story I wrote about a month ago and I thought it kind of went with the theme. It's not finished but I might do a part 2.The ProphecyOne before the century Two will unite the world Three months he will lay imprisoned Four dimensions unfurled Five more join the quest Six minutes tick by Seven separateEight streaks across the blood moon skyPart 1: Cassia   The air was cold and crisp. I could feel every step like an earthquake. My eyes swooped across the crowd and locked o...

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The Potato Peeler's Club

Submitted to Contest #55

It was the middle of April. Just after the Sinhalese and Tamil New Year. The lockdown has been in place since mid March. Curfew has been implemented to prevent people all over the island of Sri Lanka, from gathering in large groups and venturing out in public. People have been self isolating themselves at home.The schools have been closed for sometime due to the outbreak of the Corona Virus. Many children have been doing their studies online in the meantime, trying to make up for lost time. All over the island there were strict rules put in ...

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