Write a story about someone returning to their craft after a long hiatus.

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“The Killing Kindness” by Felicia Taylor

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The small, two bedroom cabin sat nestled between two mountain formations, one light blazing in a window. Crickets chirped and an owl hooted to the waxing moon in the stillness of the night. A rushing river flowed downstream, the water heedless of its course. Marcus Underlee sat at his laptop in his study, long fingers interlaced underneath his nose, grey eyes bleary, and beleaguered. Various books on numerous subjects laid opened and abandoned. Half formed ideas or ideas too unfit for viewing were wadded on ink stained papers that littered...

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“The Great Grocery Giveback” by Lillian Nelson

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Pressing my hands firmly on the bathroom sink, I looked at myself squarely in the eyes. "What do you want from me?" I whispered to myself, fully expecting a response. I couldn't help but feel disgusted with how I had let my drive and need to succeed simply slide off the rails. At one point I was my family's "golden girl." I was an academic, a thinker, a writer, and a wonderful oddball. Tears began to pour from my eyes and down into my open mouth. Sobbing with an open mouth was my norm but I was always sure to do it silently. I would ne...

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“The Path” by Abigail Hamann

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“Tell me a story, Mommy,” he pleads, as he snuggles under the his covers in the gentle lamplight. “All right, Terry,” I smile, reaching for The Wizard of Oz on his bedside table. “No, not that story Mommy, tell me a story, like - the ones you make.” I freeze, my hand in mid-air. My smile feels stiff and waxy, and melts. “Not tonight, sweety.” I reach for the book again. “But Mommy, you haven’t told me a story in so long, not since Daddy – “ he breaks off suddenly, his eyes widening, and falls silent. In his eyes, I know he wants to take...

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“Remembrance” by Percival Knight

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Remembrance The smell of dust and must tickled my nose. I flipped the light, almost weightless pages gently between my fingers. Book in hand, I reminisced of my past, a slight smirk forming on my lips. The clickety-clack of the keys as I worked my way through letters and words echoed in the back of my mind. Creating worlds, myths and legends. Crafting my own magic. What a wonderful feeling, that of remembering fond memories; sitting for hours at a time, not caring about what was happening around me or who had gotten into trouble. I...

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“FORGOTTEN MEMORIES ” by Marian Covell

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My heart was pounding as I walked into my craft room. I looked at the tiny outfits that were left over from five years ago. How I enjoyed sewing the different types of clothing; everything from bathing suits to ball gowns. For five years my sewing machine, fabric, trims and ribbons had laid dormant. My dolls, finding most of them at outlets like Salvation Army, 2nd hand stores, and other Missions were laying in the totes where they had been packed away. How we used to en...

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“Am I ready for This?” by Tanysa Robinson

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I remember the first time I ever created something so beautiful. It was years ago, on a gloomy, rainy day. I found solace in days like those, but this day was the day I stitched pain into art. I was 13 when my mom , Savannah and dad, Micheal died in a car crash. The man that killed them was drunk off his ass, and too intoxicated to even see straight. Once he came to in the hospital, he immediately let out a scream of anguish all could hear, even me. I was in the other room, being told that my only loved ones were gone. My screams mixed with ...

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“Dear capitalist world, I am returning to you” by Sophie Wilson

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Dear Joe, Thank you for your previous email informing me that I am to return to work on Monday. I shall be there at 9am sharp. Kind regards, Iona. The fear that swept upon me as my laptop pinged with an email from my manager is one that has been unparalleled throughout my life. I have experienced many daunting moments, attending university, getting married, even giving birth, but the call back to work filled me with a dread that I cannot express. The whole country has been in lockdown. A mysterious virus has swept acros...

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“Like Never Before” by Amy Lu

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A whiff of cigarette smoke swirled into the cold, February air, swirling and dissipating into the midnight fog. Soft snow crunched quietly under a pair of brown boots. The night was dead quiet, and the echoes of the hoot from a faraway owl occasionally pierced the air. The streetlights shone onto the streets and sidewalk like it did every night, little circles of dim, slightly flickering yellow light projected upon the passing man like an old spotlight. With a swift flick of a finger, the cigarette fell to the ground, its last ember dying as...

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“The Ten” by Elsa Zhou

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Three stretched, yawning, and lumbered into the kitchen just as one would imagine 'lumbering' to look like - clumsy yet powerful. He sniffed the air deeply, breathing in the mountain's essence, before exhaling loudly and sitting down at the table, where a large spread of assorted breakfast foods had been laid out: toast, pancakes, waffles, eggs, ham, fruit, juice, and of course (Three's favorite), fried chicken. "THANKS, SEVEN!" Three bellowed, knowing that his loud voice would carry his gratitude all the way down the hallway to where Seven ...

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“Angel in Disguise” by Autumnal Equinox

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Chapter 1 In the night It was the dead of night when they called, interrupting my work as always. But ignoring a call from one of the largest churches in the world wasn't something to be done lightly. So in spite of my dread, I answer it. "We need you to come in early tomorrow, Father. There's been a miscommunication between the Sisters and they can't get the task done in time," I take a moment for a heavy and audible sigh. "Is there another Priest within the entirety of the church that you could call at 3 in the morning, or am I ...

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“A Gentle Push ” by Evi Lodge

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“You want me to write you a story?” Emma asked. She’d noticed Will had been bringing up her writing more often, but this was the first time he’d ever asked her to write something. “I do.” Will said, amusement lining his face. “Why?” Emma knew where this was going, and she was dreading it already. “I know you’ve been having a hard time lately, but you haven’t written something in months.” He explained. “And?” Emma stood there, waiting for him to make his point. “Now you have a reason to.” He smiled, hop...

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“Southern Garbage Revisited” by Sandra Brooks

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“It was 1978 and after my first divorce all I missed was someone to take out the garbage. After my second divorce all I missed was someone to take out the garbage and sex. But it was 1990 and times had changed.” These are the opening lines of my memoir I started 30 years ago. I discovered the typed pages as I was recently going through one of those mystery boxes labeled “miscellaneous” that we stick on a top closet shelf out of sight and out of mind each time we move to a new address. For me there had been a total of five moves within...

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“This Dream Of Mine...” by Rosie Byrnes

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Everyone has an aspiration they are willing to pursue; one that would never fade away for as long as time continues. Time is all one needs to pursue dreams. Five years ago...I had a dream. No, it was not a dream that was easily produced. It was not a dream that had minor impact to my current lifestyle. For this dream had shown itself to be distinct. Distinct from everything I’ve ever dreamed of. This dream of mine holds great power over me. The great power I’ve once’s harnessed was converted to a aflame passion. All dreams have beginnings. A...

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“Art” by D J

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I woke up in the middle of the night, eyes half-closed, groggy from the break in my sleep. I turned abruptly and reached out to the other side of the bed, empty but still warm from the heat of my husband. The bedroom door was slightly ajar, the light in our small dining room was switched on. I sat up sleepily and pushed the duvet off me, stumbling towards the open door and into the passage. “Rumi?” I mumbled quietly, passing through the darkness towards the light at the end. I heard the click clacking of keys, and, sure enough, when I ...

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“Conversation with Myself” by Meriam Abada

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6:30am Okay, I got this. It’s early in the morning and someone around the world is still asleep. It’s time to be productive! As if someone still sleeping has any effect on me. Whatever. I have my green tea perfectly steeped; the window is cracked half open for some of that worldly inspiration, and I am ready to go! Notebook and pen in hand. I’m doing this. Let me just quickly check my social media, then I’ll start writing at 7:00am; it makes things more rounded that way. 8:25am Well, that didn’t go as planned. I guess doing quizzes to know...

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Write a story about someone returning to their craft after a long hiatus.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 185 stories

“The Killing Kindness” by Felicia Taylor

“The Great Grocery Giveback” by Lillian Nelson

“The Path” by Abigail Hamann

“Remembrance” by Percival Knight

“FORGOTTEN MEMORIES ” by Marian Covell

“Am I ready for This?” by Tanysa Robinson

“Dear capitalist world, I am returning to you” by Sophie Wilson

“Like Never Before” by Amy Lu

“The Ten” by Elsa Zhou

“Angel in Disguise” by Autumnal Equinox

“A Gentle Push ” by Evi Lodge

“Southern Garbage Revisited” by Sandra Brooks

“This Dream Of Mine...” by Rosie Byrnes

“Art” by D J

“Conversation with Myself” by Meriam Abada

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Write a story about someone experiencing a lightbulb moment of writing inspiration.

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