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

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“Why Should I? ” by Kiamesha Denise Sims

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Do you know that brutally honest friend that you should see when you wanna vent? That's your intuition and soul that escapes you. "Just say it," you silently reminded yourself. You knew you'd regret it if you didn't. That carefree, native, and playful soul of yours is having a tantrum as your intuition grills and dominants her. Yes, it's one of those moments. "Please don't disassociate my love, I feel it coming," you struggle. Caress your arms, sit comfortably, tilt your head back, get some freezing water. You see lights brightly and hear so...

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“London” by Ella Kinnett

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You know you have to say it at one point. He might hate you after but you have to tell him how you really feel. He thinks that you guys are just friends but you have to tell him that you want to be more than that, you need to be more than that. You know that you love him but you also know that if you don’t say anything he will never love you back, you will always stay friends and you know that you can’t keep doing that. You should wait though, wait until the moment feels right. Jackson is walking towards you and you know that this is ...

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“Knowing and Understanding” by Kylie Gillins

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They weren’t as close as they had been. For all intents and purposes, he should have just been a distant memory like a warm hug from a loved one. Their friendships started quickly, grew quickly, and developed deep roots that made it meaningful and hard to get rid of. He was the sort of friend that you tell your darkest secret but never go to a party with. Superficial conversations bored them. They talked about everything and nothing all at once. The friends that you spend days with but can’t answer simple questi...

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“Want to be a knight ?” by SIDDHI AMRALE

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"Come On Boy, work fast." Hanging the cauldron on the metal hooks, you began swinging it horizontally. The heat would be better regulated and the stinky smell of burns would be avoided, your father had said. Heavy footsteps were heard. You turned slowly to find the court physicians arriving making their way to the end of the long wood where a stout middle-aged man stood. "Everything should be fresh, Burns." the newly arrived, lean built man said. "Yes sir, you can count on me. " " Remember to boil the leeks twice,...

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“Out Loud (TW)” by 16 Shades Of Irony

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Trigger Warning- Mention of assault You are well aware of the repercussions, oh very well aware, and if the said awareness wasn’t crystal clear enough, they made it understandable when they threw the money at you. “Keep your mouth shut. Things like this happen. Be a nice girl and you can keep your job and money.” They knew they had struck a sore point, for you did love your job. But was that career ambition ever going to quench the nightmares? No, and neither could it lessen the desire for revenge that you’ll feel whenever you looked at t...

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“Rambling Thoughts of a High School Misfit” by Monica Chaddick

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"Just say it," you silently reminded yourself. You knew you'd regret it if you didn't. I mean, what’s he going to do to you? He’s not going to bite you, or hit you, or run away or laugh at you. Well, ok, he might actually laugh at you, and that would be hella humiliating, but how will you know if you don’t just freaking say it, already. Just walk over there. You can walk, can’t you? I know, he’s with his friends, and that will be embarrassing, but just go. Just tell him you want to speak to him for a minut...

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“Hidden Truths” by Ash Praveen

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One sunny afternoon, school just had ended. All the enlivened students (including me) were jumping up and down, because our summer break had started. The teachers were also delighted that they don’t have to keep up with us for the next few months. I walked out of school and Ryan caught up with me panting and coughing. “What’s wrong?” I asked politely. “Trying to catch up with you. Duh.” he replies rolling his eyes. “So, what’s our plan for summer?” I ask. Before Ryan could respond, ...

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“Regrets” by Ken Coomes

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What? Another postponement? Those were your thoughts, but somehow they didn't make it from your brain to your mouth. “That's OK,” you tell him. “I understand.”But you don't understand. Why has he postponed yet again? Is he really interested in you, or not? Wasn't that first date as much fun for him as it was for you? He certainly seemed to enjoy himself. He said he loved it. He said he would call you.Well, he did call. He asked you out again. A lovely invitation to go to the Grand Opening of that new Greek restaurant downtown. Probably becau...

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“Language of Lunacy” by S. LaRue

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Just say it, you think. Come on, it’s not that difficult. People do this all the time. Just walk up to her and…say something. “Hello” would be an excellent start. You’ll regret it if you don’t try, just one more time. You do the walking, nice even steps, good posture. Check. You get her attention with a half-wave, an appropriate signal that you would like the next slot on her proverbial dance card. Check. You wait with a polite, but not creepy smile. Check. She turns to you. Just say it. Say it. “Did you know a baby porcupine is called...

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“The Sceptre Of Aqua” by Lakshya Leo Gerald

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Hi, I am Zack, your AI guide for this life-changing event. As you know, it has been almost 50 years since the Aliens of Mars (AOM) invaded this earth with technology that is beyond our imagination, however, it has been more of a tyrannical dictatorship than ruler-ship. You might be wondering how I can cuss the AOM even though I am their tech, well, that’s how much the tech of AOM is. The AOM are pretty much equivalent to artificially created humans, such that we can pretty much talk out our own thoughts. Now to this event, your task is to...

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“Another Same Sex Attraction ” by Lydia Sarrou

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Friday 2 p.m “Just say it”, you silently reminded yourself. You knew you’d regret it if you didn’t. She was looking at you with those big brown eyes that you always felt so hard to resist since you were kids. Remember those times when you two were best friends when you were like 5 years old, and now you’ve grown up and you fought with each other at school? How did that happen in the first place? She became one of the queen bees of High School, and since then poor you have been bullied by her. And yet, after everything she has said to...

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“Mr B” by Aron Bennett

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You gave me your name before the mystery surrounding the same had even managed to form swells of warm air in an otherwise stable breeze. Or rather, you didn’t. I clocked it on your button badge, in bold dark grey capitals. Much later, you introduced me to your family, to your life. But it is only now, you reveal yourself fully.Just say it. Anyone would think it a leap into the Cayman Trough. But then I know more than anyone what you’ve been through. And for a while, I shared intimately in this, your untold disquietude.&...

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“The Deed” by Jennifer Trease

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You lock yourself inside your small bathroom, hands trembling as they grip tightly to the sink. No longer is there blood and dirt caked under your nails, a fresh t-shirt and slacks hiding the scratches left behind from your victim. Your shaky hands touch your face curiously, the deep bags in your eyes seem somehow less prominent, now that the deed was done. It was only right to tell them, and what better time than now with the whole family over. Laughter filters through your thoughts and you’re not sure if it’s your own delirium or your fami...

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“Before it's Too Late” by Carly Clarissa

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Your palms get sweaty as you stand in front of what you think of as your temporary enemy. You waited all this time, and you knew there was no going back now. "Just say it," you repeated the words to yourself, becoming angry with the words. They are sitting in front of you, waiting for what you had to say next.They sit in their chair impatiently for another moment as you struggle to force the words out of your mouth until they're out of their seat, headed for the door. "This isn't worth my time right now," they say to you as they walk away, l...

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“The Wild Rose” by Avishi Perera

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"Just say it," you silently reminded yourself. You knew you'd regret it if you didn’t. "Okay, listen, I won't repeat this...," you were trying your best to come up with a straight face, yet you clenched your fists and you were covered with cold sweat before you knew it. "Just let me go, I won't plead anymore, either I will kill you or you let me go," you finally let the words escape your mouth. The maid who stood in front you, shook in surprise. She was almost your age and you two shared childhood memories; Vienna and you share...

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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

“Why Should I? ” by Kiamesha Denise Sims

“London” by Ella Kinnett

“Knowing and Understanding” by Kylie Gillins

“Want to be a knight ?” by SIDDHI AMRALE

“Out Loud (TW)” by 16 Shades Of Irony

“Rambling Thoughts of a High School Misfit” by Monica Chaddick

“Hidden Truths” by Ash Praveen

“Regrets” by Ken Coomes

“Language of Lunacy” by S. LaRue

“The Sceptre Of Aqua” by Lakshya Leo Gerald

“Another Same Sex Attraction ” by Lydia Sarrou

“Mr B” by Aron Bennett

“The Deed” by Jennifer Trease

“Before it's Too Late” by Carly Clarissa

“The Wild Rose” by Avishi Perera

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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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