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Write a story that ends with the narrator revealing a secret.

Posted in Mystery on Jun 25, 2021

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“Doppelgangers” by Josie Penny

Submitted to Contest #42

The German word doppelganger came from German writer Johann Paul Richter. It means “an apparition or double of a living person.” Also known as “double-walker.”  A doppelganger is a supernatural/paranormal occurrence. You have a one and 135 of having a doppelganger. A doppelganger can be living or dead. If it is dead it is basically you that lived before you were alive. A dead doppelganger is known to give malicious advice and come from the under-world. They will usually be your evil twin. If you see your doppelganger it is usually an om...

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“True Love's Kiss” by Kai Dalcassian

Submitted to Contest #42

The five of us ride relentlessly through the rain, ignoring the incessant drizzle that is a nuisance to horses and humans alike. There’s no sound except the clop of the horses’ hooves and the steady drumming of the rain on my metal helmet. I don’t mind the silence. We gave up on talking a few miles back, leaving us to do our best to ignore the damp and the cold. Prince Simon rides at the head of our little group, proud as always, trying to keep some of his precious royal dignity about him. Right behind the prince is Adric the Strong, his bul...

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“More To Come” by Rawn A Lynn

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Mila woke up snuggled comfortably with Tim under their comforter. When she tried to turn, the hold around her waist grew tighter. Tim pulled her closer and mumbled in her hair. Mila just cuddled into him and enjoyed the peace. When their alarm went off Tim groaned.“Wake up, I need to get breakfast started.” Mila reminded Tim.Tim kissed her forehead before letting her go. She kissed his lips before running to the bathroom. After doing her morning business she made her way out of their room. She passed by two doors and opened them before headi...

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“Three Years” by Nahe Valencia

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She wanted to have fun. She was having fun. Her grandmother’s front yard wasfilled with the sound of laughing children and an acoustic guitar. Plastic chairs were strewn about and the picnic bench in the corner of the yard was covered with Styrofoam plates of half-eaten hot dogs and empty water bottles. Her eyes gleamed with adoration as she watched her brother and his fiancé interact. Her brother had his arms wrapped around his fiancé from behind, her head leaning against his chest. Occasionally, he would whisper something in her ear t...

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“Time Stopped ” by Jenna L

Submitted to Contest #42

Imagine the concept of time ceased to exist as all the clocks froze along with the past, present, and future. Would the societies humanity has built crumble without its foundation's support? See time is a valuable part of life. Time is precious and greatly taken for granted. People wish for more of it yet waste it away unaware of when their time will run out. I hear you people whine of how the universe is against you when in reality- you are in control. Every unlucky event to happen needed an initial choice to prompt it. For goodness sake gr...

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“Typical Injustice” by Sarah Demary

Submitted to Contest #42

A dark alley…really? Typical. It is as if he wants to be killed. I thought shit like this only happened on television. However, he proves my thoughts wrong, by turning out to be the exact moron in the movies that I watch. Perhaps, he knows that for two weeks I’ve been here, watching him, studying him; trying to figure out how an evil man like him gets to continue to walk this earth. I’ve been living in my car for two weeks, because my mom kicked me out of her house. Actually, I think that I sort of kicked myself out of my moms "house of reli...

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“A Stroke of Luck” by Daniel Kleba

Submitted to Contest #42

My head hurts. I’m upside down and my head hurts. There’s blood trickling down into my nose. I think it’s coming from a gash the seatbelt caused but I can’t turn my neck to look. Some lady is yelling at me through the windshield. She looks like an EMT. I can’t hear what she’s saying but it doesn’t matter. I can see another car in the distance with more EMTs around it. The car I hit. The driver is sitting on the road next to her car. She’s screaming and pointing in my direction, probably telling them how I cut her off. How I drifted into her ...

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“Loops” by Aaron Dorondo

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“Hello friend, and welcome to our humble realm. I will be your narrator for this journey, you can refer to me as William. I want to ensure that you have the best experience possible, so please respect all rules as they were explained to you during orientation. At this time I will need you to acknowledge that you are here voluntarily, and that you have not in any way been coerced by The Entity or any outside entity for your participation. To affirm that the previous statements are true and proceed please enter your 8-digit identification code...

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“He Thought He Was Never Mine by Perry Terrell” by Perry Terrell

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He Thought He Was Never MineBy Perry Terrell         It was love at first sight for Krista Porter and Vernon Peyton.         Krista’s church from the poor side of town was invited to Vernon’s church for a good old fashioned, back in the day fellowship. Pastor Elliott was very excited to accept the invitation for his members. He had heard about the posh surroundings and bountiful feasts Pastor Turner would have for his guests. Pastor Elliott felt that a ...

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“THE PANIC OF SEPARATION” by P. Jean

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As is the way sometimes,  the greatest lessons can be learned from the most unexpected sources.  I believe it to be true that man thinks himself superior to other creatures and this is erroneous in so many ways.  There is so much we can learn if we are open and accepting.Yes, it was a day, like so many I have enjoyed recently, a day of learning and understanding, of discovery and connection.  I have discovered a secret and as my story continues,  I will share it with you.  It is one of observing,  not inter...

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“Sleeping” by LeighAnne Ferreol

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I never thought I'd have the chance to use my acting skills again. He said acting was a stupid career, that it was a useless skill, but it was certainly coming in handy at his funeral. The crocodile tears that rained down my cheeks were more than enough to fool his family and friends. They all looked at me and shook their heads with pity. The poor, grieving widow, a single mother now. It took everything I had not to jump for joy. Ten years, ten miserable years I had spent with this man, and now I was free. No one else knew the way he treated...

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““The Unsolvable Murder”” by XxLeahxx .

Submitted to Contest #42

America’s most unsolved case was a very interesting one for many people. Why? Well, the only thing left at the scene of the crime was the body of a famous actor, a knife, and a note. Before we go into our theory of the crime here’s why we are writing this book. My wife, Lori, and I have been major fans of unsolved mysteries ever since we met. Our dates would be us going over many crimes and we would compare theories. We always watched the movies they would release about the notorious crimes committed. Our personal favorite crime being The Zo...

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“A Little White Lie” by Alton Rooi

Submitted to Contest #42

It was difficult, sad to reflect and complicated to explain why he chose to leave. Stan’s eyes was on the photo he took more than a decade ago. The clarity of the memory was like yesterday, it was him in the center with a black short trouser and blue cotton shirt. On his left was his father, he could now see that he was much taller than his dad. “My younger brother on my right side, always wearing a hat, he did well for himself after graduating in engineering. The last time we spoke he mentioned something about getting married.” There was a...

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“How It Ends” by Julia Burrows

Submitted to Contest #42

I worked as a biohazard clean up tech. The blood, guts, and bodily fluids never really phased me. Most of the time, the customers I came across were older men and women who had passed away in their sleep. Those were okay. Occationally, I’d have a suicide victim that slit their writsts or swallowed some pills but a little bleach and elbow-greese and the stains were gone. However, there were a select few suicidals who thankfully blew their brains all over the walls. It would sometimes take up to 6 hours of deep cleaning to make sure every last...

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“Did I know? ” by David Edward

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DID I KNOW?After our plot, I and my brother Tony walked in to see the man. He was comfortably balancing on the upholstery chair at where he had made an improvised sit out; his bulging eyes running from our heads to toe and back; of course he was not a smiling type. We were not surprise, we already knew him. His fame had already sprayed through the neighborhood; Mr. Straight as he was called is one name that strikes terror in the heart of any man wanting in discipline andcharacter. Perhaps this is what fetched him the name. He ordered us...

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