Write about someone making a seemingly inconsequential decision, which goes on to have important consequences.

Posted in Narrative on Oct 26, 2022

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“Because of Her One Vote” by Charisa Tullos

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It was a chilly day at school one morning in western Wisconsin. The year was present and the season was autumn and the time was 9:00 sharp. That meant it was time for the Hillview Middle School to elect their school executives. For Vice President, the candidates were all in seventh grade. They were Johnny Johnson, Tommy Tomphson, and Will Wilson. Unlike the Vice President numbers of options, there were five candidates for President. They were all in eighth grade. Their names were Josef...

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“The reflection in his eyes were mine” by Isabelle Hauge

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"Wake up! You're going to miss the school bus again!" I fell off my bed with my brother holding my messy ponytail. I grabbed my hair and jerked it out of his hands. I turned to him and spoke through gritted teeth, "Thank you for waking me up." He rolled his eyes and went to my door, "It's no fun with you not yelling at me." He grumbled and stomped to the kitchen. He was so annoying. All he wants is a reaction. I slouched to my door and closed it. I messily put on some jeans and a hand-me down light blue t-shirt. I put my medium lengt...

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“The Butterfly Effect” by Katie Black

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“Ugh” I screamed as I shut the lid of my laptop. I’d been trying to finish that paper for three days. It was my final assignment before summer break and I still couldn't get the words to come together. Normally writing came easy for me. I mean I’m an english major. I should be able to write a simple paper. But it was a nonfiction assignment. My professor told me that my writing doesn't flow enough. That it sounded like I was just writing the information. This paper was worth a huge percent of my final grade and I had to get a good grad...

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“An Impossible Question” by Chris Jones

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Curinn set down his cane and stood up from his crepe to greet the boy. “Oh no.” said the boy. “Don’t stand on my account.” and the boy sat down across from him at the cafe table. “Will you have anything? The coffee’s good but at my age it doesn’t sit well.” asked Curinn. “I’m alright, but thank you.” said the boy, pulling out his phone. “Are you sure?” asked Curinn, “I wouldn’t make a student pay.” The boy waved a hand. “Oh it’s not that.” he grinned. “I’m too excited for coffee right now, I’d vibrate right of...

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“Eleven Minutes in Chinatown” by Maria Avisal

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Coming up the stairs towards the front registers at Kam Man Market, Felicity was surprised to see that the sun had completely set during the thirty minutes she spent in the basement homewares section picking out the small bowls with blue fish at the bottom to bring back to her off campus apartment. She couldn’t believe that it got darker even earlier back at school in Boston, but it was entirely possible she had been too busy studying for finals to notice. to bring back to her off-campus apartment in Boston. As she was staring...

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“Mirrored” by Amna Ejaz

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Life is made up of 3 things: choice, chance, and change. The most fragile of these is choice, or decision, as it is the only one we have in our own hands. Decisions can be small, but sometimes, the so big that its outcome can last for decades, and once made, it’s hard to turn back. Everyone is free to make decisions, but not free to choose the consequence. That consequence can change life, or ruin it. “Just smell that autumn air”, Aelia smiled as she walked through her garden, “I am sure winter’s coming a little earl...

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“A Life Saving Decision” by Elizabeth Davis

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I was on my way to a meeting when Laura called. “Hey, girlfriend, I’m in town and have an hour to kill. Want to meet me for coffee?” Running late and with a to-do list longer than the Santa Fe Trail, I decided what the heck. It wouldn’t hurt anything if I missed the meeting. “Sure. Why not?” “Great,” she said. “I’ll grab a booth.” I made a left at the next light and hit the bank’s drive-thru. At least I could get one thing off my to-do list. I began to relax as I waited in line at the bank. The historical society met on the sec...

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“Death By Impulse” by Kristen Rebello

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As the flimsy, black smoke and the ripe, red flames rose from the harsh, poorly structured pyre, I watched as my lifeless body turned to ash. Four people standing by the wooden construction, grief-stricken, stared into the flames expectantly, hopeful that I would return. But they will be disappointed. My spirit form is complete. As much as I wanted it, there’s no going back to them. I’m stuck in this solitary purgatory forever. I’ve never had a family - not by blood at least. Those four girls were the closest thing I’ve had. We had each ...

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“A Day At Lake Beaver” by Lila Jasmine

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Lake Beaver isn’t far from home. Nearly a month ago, I began my daily drives there after work. Nearly three months ago, I applied and started my first shift at Lily’s—the slightly run-down diner that holds a familiar place in my childhood memories. But working wasn’t enough. It got me out of my house for around ten hours, seven times a week. As it turns out, seventy hours a week just wasn’t enough. I needed more—and Lake Beaver granted me that asylum. I didn’t need a job. I didn’t need the money. What I did need was t...

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“10 years ” by V. Goel

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He was sweet, nice, and attractive. He protected me when I needed it most. He was a Prince Charming, desired by all, and I was his princess. I was his Cinderella, his Snow White. When he asked me to marry him, I didn’t think much of it. I didn’t think at all. “Yes!” I had been so excited then, accepting it without thought. 10 years later, and I have never regretted my decision more. 10 years before, the day of the engagement “We’re getting married!” I yelled, flashing my ring to my mother. Mom laughed, shifting in her seat.&nbs...

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“Forced Reality” by Enoch Swen

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Alex sat by the hospital bed, eyes closed, deep in thought. All he could hear in his mind was her laugh. A smooth but high-pitched giggle that cut through all his memories. When they were both very young he tried to impress her by climbing a tree, but ended up ripping his pants, she laughed. When he showed up late to school one day drenched in rain with a mysterious stain on his pants, she laughed. When he told her how he really felt about her, she laughed, but then she kissed him. He couldn't do anything without her laughing at him. But he ...

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“Banana-Fana-Fo” by David Zasloff

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Ernest stood before the supermarket freezer section, contemplating the flavors. Vanilla...strawberry... chocolate...coffee...all the usual stuff. Nothing really appealed to him. He opened the door and pulled out the closest pint, paying no attention to the flavor (ice cream is ice cream, isn't it?). Then he headed to the checkout counter. On his way home, he wondered what flavor he had picked up. Hopefully, Wendy would enjoy it. If not, they'd just have to call the donut shop. No big deal. They'd done that before. He brought the bags int...

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“Hard Strings” by Patrick McManus

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Hard Strings TW: sexual violence, attempted rape Kathy was a busker at Charing Cross station, she sang and played guitar at the bottom of the escalator. Under the old clock she played a heart song. She wore a faded sweater, patched up denims worn trainers. She played a £2000 Taylor acoustic. Her fingers ran up and down the frets searching out notes of exquisite tenderness. She sent them spinning over the heads of hurrying commuters until they settled on them burrowed into their souls and compelled them to listen. She sho...

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“Fool's Gold” by George Puscuta

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CW: Substance use *** As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear some evil. Some shall fear me. Towards most, my youth blinds me and binds me in perpetual mistakes. Few I shall face, one shall best me for such is the nature of man. Evil always prevails, be it the evil within or the one without. Man is born of sin and sin is made flesh through man. Sin… ‘Dude, we’re definitely fucked here! What do we do?’ He’s right, you know; we are fucked. Royally! At least, that’s how it looks like, as we’re winding our way up toward...

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“I NEVER SAID SHE STOLE IT” by Mahek Kim

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Nikhil entered the classroom trying hard to conceal a huge grin. His face was lit like a bulb and his vibes were filled with contagious happiness. “ Nikhil , you look way too happy today. Did something happen ?” asked his benchmate. “No nothing” he replied while being lost in his own world. “ Nikhil you are trying way too hard to not smile.” Exclaimed another friend. “Ofcourse , he came to school today with his crush Reeya” pointing at Reeya who was sitting on the first bench and laughing and giggling with her friend. Nikhil immediately shus...

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Write about someone making a seemingly inconsequential decision, which goes on to have important consequences.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 153 stories

“Because of Her One Vote” by Charisa Tullos

“The reflection in his eyes were mine” by Isabelle Hauge

“The Butterfly Effect” by Katie Black

“An Impossible Question” by Chris Jones

“Eleven Minutes in Chinatown” by Maria Avisal

“Mirrored” by Amna Ejaz

“A Life Saving Decision” by Elizabeth Davis

“Death By Impulse” by Kristen Rebello

“A Day At Lake Beaver” by Lila Jasmine

“10 years ” by V. Goel

“Forced Reality” by Enoch Swen

“Banana-Fana-Fo” by David Zasloff

“Hard Strings” by Patrick McManus

“Fool's Gold” by George Puscuta

“I NEVER SAID SHE STOLE IT” by Mahek Kim

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Write about someone finally making their own choices.

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