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

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“Just Write” by E J

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Just say it, the voice in your head begs you, tired of holding the burden of your dreams inside. You hated these things. To them, it was just small talk, and the question was one that could be answered so simply. What are your professional and career goals? At this age, everyone had some kind of plan of action. You do have a plan, you remind yourself. You couldn’t say it aloud, though. Then, you would be lying. You were not a writer. You were not creative enough for that, not eloquent enough, not dedicated enough. You were not&nbsp...

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“One Phone Call” by Zain Haseeb

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One Phone Call“Just say it”. You silently reminded yourself. You knew you would regret it if you didn’t. Life had come full circle, heard it many times but experienced it today. You don’t realize the importance of a person unless you feel there is a fair chance of losing him. If you...

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“An unknown welcome.” by Swagata Brahma

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"Just say it," you silently reminded yourself. You know you'll regret it if you don't. It's been forty-five seconds since you decided that today's 'the day' but your throat is as dried up as the well in your grandmother's house eighty-nine years old and your heart is racing faster than a wild dog unleashed. But you just have to spit it out. As you practice the speech in your mind again and again, you see him getting farther than a second ago. "I'm pregnant", you blurt out without context. Guess you uttered those words a bit too loudly than y...

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“The Secret” by Ginny Karry

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Allie buzzes with energy as she enthuses about her newest “one true love” romance. You sit in the busy cafe and nod along to her story of love at first sight, magical dates, and sizzling kisses. This isn’t the first time you have heard these words out of her mouth, and while you are hoping this will be the last time you doubt it will be. You mirror her smile as she beams at you and she continues rambling on. You love your sister, but you wish that she would stop talking. She always did this, went on and on about some romance that she was hav...

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“I Dare You” by Virginia Wanner

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"Just say it." You silently reminded yourself. You knew you'd regret it if you didn't. Yet your mouth feels all dry and fuzzy at the thought. Your stomach feels as if a dozen frogs were jumping around in it. You open your mouth, but no words come out. Silently you curse yourself. You find yourself looking around the room to see if anyone noticed that you'd been trying to speak, and further your embarrassment. No one appears to notice, and you relax slightly. But you still need to say something. Your window of opportunity is closing fast. A...

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“Love Sick” by Emma Mason

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It is a bright and sunny morning in Wisconsin with a high of 90 degrees and you just woke up to the smell of freshly made pancakes and bacon. You get out of bed to get dressed for the last day of your senior year of high school. You decide to wear something nicer than usual to school. When you get down stairs to eat breakfast you find your best friend Aaron helping your mom make breakfast. You and Aaron have known each other ever since you were in diapers and have been inseparable BFFs ever since. You and Aaron have been BFFs and you have ne...

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“Was there a point to this? ” by Foggy Brain

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Looking back on the past you’ve been through every type of struggle one could go through when it comes to relationships. You still remember the day you two met. It was out of the blue, just filling up your gas tank and a person from your past zips right up on you. After exchanging numbers and not really thinking anything of this person, or how little effect they had ever had on your life, who knew that eventually this person would forever change the way you perceived a relationship. You knew you were at the end of your rope when it comes to ...

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“Just say it ” by SAMI TAN

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They said things would get more challenging when I reached high school, and I didn't understand what part would be challenging. The first day of high school was stressful, I had a poor sense of direction and a short memory, so I relied on the map in my hands. But even with the piece of paper, I couldn't find my first class. Even though I also went to the orientation and they guided us around the whole school, I was going to be late. I didn't want to admit it, but I needed help. I hated receiving help. it felt like a bother for the othe...

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“Valour in Shining Armour ” by Anisha Banerjee

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It was a cold June morning as the heavy rain beat on the window in your room. The room was not like the rest of them. It was much more neater and brighter but it looked dark that day. As if all the happiness, all the cheerful trill of the voices that had filled the room before had been sucked away leaving behind sadness. You finally woke up, and as you did you looked around the room. It was not neat how you would want it to be, instead it was empty, empty with a huge suitcase filled with your belongings. Today was the day. It will happen tod...

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“Better Left Unsaid” by Rielle Genevieve

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Instrumental music filled the large room as you paid no mind to the chatter around you, simply sipping on your flute of champagne. Servers had passed them around earlier, and though you hated the taste, you still drank it, nonetheless. Marina Delgatto, the woman throwing this party who was also known as your rich best friend, had banned you from drinking anything with over 15 percent alcohol. She had said that she was only serving light alcohol tonight, but you knew that those words were just lies; you’d seen groups of men, all doing shots t...

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“A Tuesday Confession” by Tribeca Hannah

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The morning air was crisp with a cool breeze. The sun was just barely peeking over the trees as you walked down the street. Today was the day. Today was the day you would finally tell her how you felt. You had woken up early that day in preparation. You had hyped yourself up in the mirror as you brushed your hair back, paying extra attention to the baby hairs in the front. After having laid them stylishly with gel and a toothbrush, you tied the rest up into a strategically placed puff atop your head. You sped through the rest of your ...

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“The Handsome Bastard” by J Lindsay

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You climb the platform stairs behind a well-groomed man. Your words are stuck. They always are at moments like this. Those crisp moments of the early morning where every breath spoken is underscored and exaggerated by great plumes of mist. You check your watch. Everyone knows not to speak to strangers at the train station at 6.43AM. Have they had their coffee? Have you? Do you even remember? Who the fuck knows. But that’s hardly the point. You’re stalling, not wanting to draw the attention of a stranger or – worse yet – multiple strangers....

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“Repercussions” by Jen Gobes

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(TW: abuse) You have to say it. You have to. Because if you don’t, it could literally kill you and you’re not ready for that, not yet. You aren’t that broken yet, but you could be. Soon. You take a deep, shaky breath – inhale, exhale. Do it. Say it. Do it. Open your mouth and just fucking say it. You step back. You keep your mouth shut. You hate yourself. There’s not a lot you regret in life, but this is up there, top of the list, the never-ending, forever-spiralling shame of never being able to do this. The eternal self-loathing that this h...

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“The Voices In Your Head” by Summer S

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Quietly, quietly, so as not to disturb the voices in your head, you dipped your bare feet in the roaring river, embracing the chill of the water. You gave a sigh of relief, to be out of your lonely home. "What are you doing here?" a sharp tone asked from behind you. "Nothing! Just looking at the river," you said, scrambling out of said water. Your heart dropped to your stomach, because you recognized this person. This beautiful girl you've loved since you laid eyes on her. Well, maybe not at that exact moment, but it ...

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“Breathe In. Hold Your Breath. Breathe Out. Routine.” by Faith Chrayon

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1. Breathe in. Clench your fingers. Remember, if you say these three words, everything will change. 2. Hold your breath. Recall all of the memories you shared together. Do you really want that to change? When you say these words, all of these moments, all of these memories, will be stained. Sure, it wasn’t perfect then, but aren’t all relationships filled with irregularities? 3. Breathe out. Relax those fingers. So what? So what if everything changes? You’ve wanted it to change for a long time. Sure, things will be messier, ugly even. Bu...

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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

“Just Write” by E J

“One Phone Call” by Zain Haseeb

“An unknown welcome.” by Swagata Brahma

“The Secret” by Ginny Karry

“I Dare You” by Virginia Wanner

“Love Sick” by Emma Mason

“Was there a point to this? ” by Foggy Brain

“Just say it ” by SAMI TAN

“Valour in Shining Armour ” by Anisha Banerjee

“Better Left Unsaid” by Rielle Genevieve

“A Tuesday Confession” by Tribeca Hannah

“The Handsome Bastard” by J Lindsay

“Repercussions” by Jen Gobes

“The Voices In Your Head” by Summer S

“Breathe In. Hold Your Breath. Breathe Out. Routine.” by Faith Chrayon

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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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