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

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“You, Me & a Man Named Bill” by Shirley Medhurst

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The Police called to tell me what had just happened to you. My phone clattered to the pavement as I sank to my knees, the humdrum sounds of the busy street fading into oblivion. A foggy greyness hovering at the outside edges of my vision grew darker and thicker, and then there was only blackness! And silence! “Stand back, give her some room!” “Should we call an ambulance?” “Here! Lay her head on this,” “Shouldn’t you loosen her scarf? She might choke.” The jumble of voices sounded tinny and faraway as I swam back to consciousness. ...

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“you don't have it in you” by Natalie Strawbridge

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“Just say it,” you silently remind yourself. You know you’ll regret it if you don’t. “Can I get a blueberry scone, too?” you ask. So simple. A scone to go with your large oat milk latte. The sort of thing anyone can do, even you. The world does not explode when you ask for a scone. Your heart is still beating faster than it should, but the barista tells you the total and you pay with a card and leave a good tip and nothing bad happens. And then you must wait for your coffee. Waiting is its own form of torture. Where to stand? Why are ...

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“Brightest Moon” by SIMON Prathap

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You got up early this morning and opened your diary. Today is 365th Day. You realised you complete one year today, you look yourself in the mirror and cursed yourself for being so shy.You recalled the moment the day you saw your love first. You were late to your office and you ran to catch the bus and realised the door is automatic one, by the moment you are about to give up from your little marathon on the road, the bus stopped. There was a sweet voice that made the deaf driver to open his ears and stop the bus. You entered the bus wit...

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“Never letting to go ” by Prathamesh Chavan

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You met her at nightfall with the sun sinking behind the dark mountain's emitting its last colour left to Persian blue sky. And really you met but had a glimpse of her and it was enough to you fell in love without knowing anything about her and never fearing about consciences. It was foolish of you to have full faith upon her but she turned to be a clever girl then you have ever met. You were practising football for the upcoming tournament and it was the first time as a captain but you got late for packing up everything . You left the ground...

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“For the Truth, Would You Let Me Go?” by 𝔞𝔰𝔥🤍 𝖔.

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You slide down the stone veneer walls and unto the shiny mahogany floors of Devin's bedroom as the harsh sting of dwelling tears crowd your vision, everything is suddenly flashing back and you hug your knees in search of closure, something you failed to receive and failed to give. That didn't mean you had any regrets though, it had to be said, it had to be done. Ross was her closest companion, her best friend, the man of her dreams, everything she ever wanted was with him, and you had stepped in and made it all a mess, albeit you had asked f...

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“You” by Kathleen March

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Just say it, you silently reminded yourself. You knew you'd regret it if you didn’t. Still, you said nothing and hated yourself for every second of your silence, that wall. Just go ahead and say it. Nothing will happen if you do, and a lot will happen if you don’t. “I don’t want to.” You said, out loud this time. There was nobody to hear it, nobody to hear your squeaky voice, nobody to care what you thought. You cried when you realized that. You cried really hard. Still, you said nothing. Your lips quivered, your shoulders ...

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“Map that leads to You.” by Tempest Juvano

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Part One.You run, worried about what was behind you, and worried about what is in front of you.You scramble down the staircase, the suitcase bumping the railing and the stairs.The screech of tires, the hum of traffic is dull, over the thoughts going on in your head as you flag down a taxi, and get in mechanically. “___Station, Go fast,” you tell the driver, shoving the case beside you in the backseat. He nods and speeds up.The town you were so in love with, buzzes past as the car weaves through the lanes, trying to avoid the traffic from the...

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“No” by Adriana K. Maxwell

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"Just say it," you silently reminded yourself. You knew you'd regret it if you didn't. It would be one of those shower arguments with months-old, years-old regrets. And the hot water could never appreciate the comebacks that had simmered so long. Not again. Not this time. You could just walk away. Just walk away and keep your mouth shut. Be good. Be respectful. If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. That was what you were always told. Be polite. Always so polite. You don’t like fighting, don’t lik...

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“Just say it, already” by Thotsuki Bakuhoe

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I had just seen her. She was sitting on a bar stool, drinking wine. Her hair was flipped to the side. The tips of her hair were dyed light blonde. Her roots were dark black and the middle of her hair was brown. She was gazing around, like she was looking for something. I wanted to greet her and introduce myself, but I was too shy. I had already had my heart broken tons of times and I knew she wouldn't be interested in me anyway. I sighed and went to walk back outside to go home, when an arm grasped around my upper arm. I turned around ...

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“Blind Destiny” by Sreedevi Mahapatra

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Cuddled and hugged tight, you could feel the soft breath on your cheeks. The sheets half covering you both. You are enjoying this moment. You wish you could tell her how grateful you are by trying to rewind the incidence of your life so as to not be left with any regret. “A beautiful rainbow color frock,sparkling blue eyes, a pink hair band, neat white sandals and a slight pout in the lips and red cheeks, you are ready my dear Mini” the worker in the doll factory looked satisfied and felt proud. You look so cute surely any mothe...

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“Silent Headphone” by Aditi Singh

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When I first spoke to you, you were wearing a headphone. I had to wave at you to make you notice. You said " What!! Can't you see I am bussy" not even removed your headphones and turned your childish face in a rude way. I was awestruck the way you responded to my words. I wonder as if your headphone was so valuable or touch me not plant and if you remove it it not going to work or what, I just waved at you to ask my badminton cork which went into your garden while we were playing on the street road beside you house and somehow air wanted to ...

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“The conflict of choices” by Nikhil Ram

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The house burns fiercely, ready to swamp anyone who dares to step close. Look at the damage it has done already as the ashes rain upon you. The image of your marriage crumbling down like a set of dominos plays brightly in front of you. Brighter than the flames engulfing this house. After hours of dedicated hard work from the fire department, the fire finally dies out. It has become dark by now. With a flashlight in your hand you step out from behind the tree you were using as a camouflage. You stride towards the scene with that awkwa...

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“Worth the World” by Catherine MacKenzie

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Bailey looked to her left from the television at the knock that sounded at her door. She looked to her right where I sat next to her and shrugged, standing up to answer the door. She wasn’t pleased that you were the one who stood on the other side. “Please, Bailey, let me talk to him,” you beg, skipping casualties altogether. “He doesn’t want to talk to you, Erik. That’s why he’s been staying here all week. That’s why he turned off his phone.” Bailey looked at you with daggers in her eyes. She was angry at the careless hurt you caused ...

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“Aftermath” by Arthur Tiberio

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You hesitate, pulling out of habit at the taut string of the basket. He looks at you curiously; understandable, what with your recent erratic behavior, but still a refreshing show of emotion. He's not the caring type, and it's never been like that between you, but there's a point at which mutual well-being is understood to be the path of least resistance moving forward, and you both dread the day that that path becomes unavailable.At about midday, as the altitude levels out and the flames require less supervision, he cracks the silence with ...

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“The Thought” by Chris Bent

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The Thought By Chuck Bent "Just Say it!" She told you when you explained about a thought you conceived. Well, you didn't tell her because you couldn't. It was only a thought. A complicated one at that. It came to you in the vague area between wakefulness and sleep. The moment when you might be falling and yank awake. The thought was such an amazing thing that you jumped up and searched for some paper and pen. "What a thought!" You said as you rumbled in the bedside...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 218 stories

“You, Me & a Man Named Bill” by Shirley Medhurst

“you don't have it in you” by Natalie Strawbridge

“Brightest Moon” by SIMON Prathap

“Never letting to go ” by Prathamesh Chavan

“For the Truth, Would You Let Me Go?” by 𝔞𝔰𝔥🤍 𝖔.

“You” by Kathleen March

“Map that leads to You.” by Tempest Juvano

“No” by Adriana K. Maxwell

“Just say it, already” by Thotsuki Bakuhoe

“Blind Destiny” by Sreedevi Mahapatra

“Silent Headphone” by Aditi Singh

“The conflict of choices” by Nikhil Ram

“Worth the World” by Catherine MacKenzie

“Aftermath” by Arthur Tiberio

“The Thought” by Chris Bent

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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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