"Just say it," you silently reminded yourself. You knew you'd regret it if you didn't.

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“On Towards Repentance” by Chinemerem Ike-Okonkwo

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You knew something was wrong, you just didn't know what. Your mom had called you for counseling a number of times and you said nothing a number of times. The lockdown was starting to wear you out. You wished school would begin but as soon as that thought came, you forbade it. You hadn't opened your books since the lockdown began except to tear a piece of paper for the grocery list. School was reality to you. There was no way you'd be this useless in school. What with the editorial team and fellowship and courses to cover and meetings to atte...

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“No Tomatoes, Please” by Talitha Hart

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"Excellent!" you exclaim. "Then you'll take the newer sedan with the stowaway seats, and you're still well within your original price range. Have a wonderful day, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson!" You smile and the newlyweds smile back, then move away to claim their new vehicle. "Chelsea!" your uncle roars from his office. "Come here, I need to talk to you!" "Yes, sir!" you reply, reminding yourself not to be nervous. He always roars, it's nothing to worry about. Nevertheless, the familiar sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach starts up as you...

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“Twenty Shades of Twenty Twenty” by Eshawnial Lowry

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“Goodbye,” your father, Herman, said simply. “Goodbye, and good riddance,” your mother, Gloria, yelled. “Goodbye, good riddance, and and-” your father paused for a brief second. He raised his right leg and extended his foot with a calloused hand. He took a worn out loafer off that very foot. “Screw your mother,” he gasped, exhaling deeply. He threw the shoe the length of the kitchen. It slid across the table, taking a plate and two glasses over the edge with it. Then it slammed into a sink full of dirty dishes. “Why don’t you? You already sc...

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“How did you become you?” by Bridget Sam

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You were going to be the school’s prom queen. Everyone knew there was no competition. Why would there be? You had teachers in the palm of your hands, students worshiped you. Even with your immerse popularity in high school, everyone knew it wasn’t going to stop there. You would go to the best college, an ivy league. You would win fans in college as well. You will be as popular as you were here, maybe even more. It was inevitable. If you were pretty but dumb, it will be easier to beat you. But guess what? You’re not. Some say it’s impossible ...

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“Three More” by Dom Goodwin

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The sound of a metal water bottle hitting the ground nearly gives you a heart attack. The girl in front of you apologizes to the teacher and the student currently presenting. You suddenly become very aware of the coffee cup on your table. Just to be safe, you down the rest of it and possibly prevent a disastrous mess. You are okay. You will make it through this. You check the clock, 36 more minutes. There are three students ahead of you and if they each spend at least 12 minutes on their presentation, you’ll be free until Monday. You...

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“If i just said 'i love you' would you be here with me?” by Ariana Marie

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"Just say it." I've repeated that sentence for the past ten minutes as my best friend and I decided to walk together. "Hey kaylie you seem awfully quite. You good?" Barron asked as he placed his hand in my forehead trying to see if I'm sick. "Dude I'm not sick." I replied and removed his hand. He didn't let go so instead of walking freely now were holding hands or rather him gripping my hands without permission. You have to tell him. I kept chanting in my brain. I w...

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“Second Chances” by Eesha Irfan

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Life has a really round-about way of teaching you things you never thought you needed. You made plenty of mistakes in the past and when you realized it, you said you’ll do things differently if given another chance, while secretly hoping that the moment never comes because just the thought of it makes your heart thud loudly in your chest with fear. Uncertainty has always been a struggle for you, it drives you into deep, anxious states and you try to avoid it at all costs. That’s how you spent most of your life; in fear of uncertainty, so muc...

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“I Do. You Can’t. He Better.” by Steve Kaye

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The synagogue was filling up. After what felt like an eternity, the day had arrived. The planning that you ignored and the people who you knew but did not know each other were being ushered into the main sanctuary. Your brother, who you mistakenly asked to be your Best Man, opened the back door allowing you a peek to see how the beginning of the end of your life was about to take place.“Executions,” you mumbled with your suddenly pale white skin, “are less painful.”Your brother stared at your slumped posture, listening to your shallow breath...

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“Long-awaited Words” by Asg Gun

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At his bedside, looking down at the cadaverous bulk, everything that he once put you through, starts flowing like a river of random scenes. How would they say it? Your life flashes before your eyes like a film strip, right? With only one slight difference, though. It was nowhere near being a movie but indeed was too real. All those nightmares, all those dark times, all those scenes that you were subjected to… And all that pain that came with and followed even after many years did not help it all. You are shaking your head to come back to the...

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“As You Say...” by Miles Stassis

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If you don’t say what’s on your mind, at the second it occurs, you’ll go insane. So just say the damned words. “That looks stupid.” There you go again making a fool of yourself. But what did you expect? You are a fool. You are the world’s biggest, dumbest, ugliest fool on the face of the planet. And just giving your unfettered unfiltered opinion at the only dinner party you’re ever invited to, once a freakin’ year, is the perfect way to make sure no one else you know takes that award of Grand Stupidity away. Look at how everyone’s l...

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“Jinxed” by Anita Doroghazi

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“Just say it,” you silently reminded yourself. You knew you’d regret it if you didn’t. At least that is what you told yourself when you bought the dang thing. Now you regret even going into that cursed shop. “I’ll take it.” You handed the salesperson the money and grabbed up your new treasure holding it tightly to your chest, as if to protect it from all harm. When you get to the car, you carefully place it on the floor behind the passenger seat, tucking a towel that had been lying on the seat around your prec...

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“Love Your Pottery” by Sierra Wintonyk

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You smile to yourself, admiring your work. It is amazing what you can make if you put your mind to it. Your vase is short and wide, with many curves and thick walls. It’s a masterpiece, You think to yourself, wiping your cakey hands on a wet washcloth. You slide out of your chair, carefully lifting your vase to bring it to the firing table at the back of the room. As you turn, a group of students pass by you, taking their vases to the table as well. You stop to let them pass, trying to be polite. Two of them slow, taking in you...

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“Writer of the One-Liner” by Rahul Ghose

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Mr. Alice,Please open your eyes. Let there be light. An Indian evening at your attic window.The city of kalkata has turned red with the setting sun.An elongated room – mouldy and lonely,thousands of miles away from your motherland – France.Sitting in a wooden chair with long handles,you are trying to do something on your writing table.A white notebook under your right hand – blank and unwritten.You're leaving no stone unturned.But,nothing is happening.Actually,nothing is reigning over something.As you've been in the so called “ Writers' Bloc...

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“Time to Go” by Chloe Novak

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"Just say it," you silently reminded yourself. You knew you'd regret it if you didn't. As you walk through the halls of the hospital, you think of all the firsts: first date, first kiss, first baby’s cry. Now, you’re close to adding another first: first time losing a spouse. Your husband has been in the hospital for months, gradually getting weaker as cancer spread from organ to organ. It was already too late for treatment when they found it: stage four, metastasized beyond the point of chemo, radiation, or surgery. Since then, yo...

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“Just Say It” by Anita Saxena

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Nothing would haunt you more than the unsaid words. While he lay in the intensive care unit on life support system probably breathing his last few breaths, you looked hopelessly, perhaps trying to say you wished you could have one final conversation with him. JUST SAY IT !! This time would never come back. Maybe he can hear you. Was this the right time and place to express your feelings? You had to be alone to talk to him. There was so much left unsaid. The trauma and shock of seeing him in this condition was bad enough, surely you wo...

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"Just say it," you silently reminded yourself. You knew you'd regret it if you didn't.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 217 stories

“On Towards Repentance” by Chinemerem Ike-Okonkwo

“No Tomatoes, Please” by Talitha Hart

“Twenty Shades of Twenty Twenty” by Eshawnial Lowry

“How did you become you?” by Bridget Sam

“Three More” by Dom Goodwin

“If i just said 'i love you' would you be here with me?” by Ariana Marie

“Second Chances” by Eesha Irfan

“I Do. You Can’t. He Better.” by Steve Kaye

“Long-awaited Words” by Asg Gun

“As You Say...” by Miles Stassis

“Jinxed” by Anita Doroghazi

“Love Your Pottery” by Sierra Wintonyk

“Writer of the One-Liner” by Rahul Ghose

“Time to Go” by Chloe Novak

“Just Say It” by Anita Saxena

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As you check your mail, you notice a letter that makes you stop in your tracks.

You looked out the window and, not for the first time, thought about how wrong the weather forecast had been.

Suitcase in hand, you head to the station.

You check the time. Perfect. As intended, you've arrived fashionably late.

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