Start your story with one character telling another, “It doesn’t count if you’re already planning your defeat.”

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“Rights Are For All” by MALIK 1

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“It doesn’t count if you’re already planning your defeat,” said Jenny to Missy. “We have been waiting for this day for years now and you are scared all of a sudden. What happened to the Missy I knew, the Missy who was fearless and brave. Come on, we have to do this.”, “Ya, you’re right. I have waited for this my whole life, I am not turning back now. Thank you, Jenny!”, “No problem! Let’s go.” So for all those people who don’t know what’s happening, here’s the story - Missy is a 21-year-old woman who is from a background where feminine...

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“Ready, Set, Go” by A Mehendale

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“It doesn’t count if you’re already planning your defeat.” He said it just before I left, the two of us sat in the dark, side by side and pinkies locked. “It doesn’t count if you’re already planning your defeat.” Just that, a single sentence cutting through the night’s silence. An acknowledgement of a sort, the closest thing to a goodbye the two of us would allow ourselves. Of course, I didn’t understand what he’d meant at the time. Too weighed down by the thoughts of what I was about to do, with the uncertainty of my future, of the risk...

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“Fifty/Fifty” by Christopher Cayen-Cyr

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"It doesn't count if you're already planning your defeat." Head Judge Foley spoke the words as Inmate A sat on the stool with his guitar, hopeless. He kept his head down, avoiding eye contact like a young Perseus afraid of facing Medusa. "If you want to live another day, I suggest you give this performance your all." The poetry of his song impressed me. Both inmates undeniably had talent, and that was all I knew. There were specific clauses in our contracts stipulating we could not look into their pasts under any circumstances to mainta...

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“Plans” by Nat S

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“It doesn’t count if you’re already planning your defeat.” The only response Marcus got was a chuckle. Rolling his eyes, he went back to working his personal project: a magnificent robot that would surely win the leaders’ approval. “I’m honestly surprised you aren’t more worried about her, M. You know she’s just below the cutoff,” The girl next to him said. Marcus just snorted. &n...

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“Recovery is a Temptation” by Amanda Wall

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"It doesn't count if you're already planning your defeat, Manderz. I know you have it in you." This is a phrase that my mom uttered to me when I began my journey to recovery, and as a recovering addict, I can now appreciate it. "Hi, my name is Amanda, and I'm an addict. I was addicted to painkillers and crack cocaine for over ten years. Over a decade of my life, destroyed by thoughts of where my next fix would come from, how would I get the money for another dub, another percocet for morning so I won't be sick, and the constant struggle to h...

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“Following Me!” by Christine Hungerford

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The eerie, moist, ancient-looking cave may hope to scare me even more with its intimidating, voluminous stalactites hanging torturously from its gaping mouth. Like someone forced them there as punishment for something hideous done or just because it was perceived as guilty for a nonexistent crime. So, water slid down, each echoing drop reminding the stalactite of this hellish inescapability. I shivered. I wanted someone, especially close, right with me. I went to this cave many times as a child to study the stalactites for Science class, bu...

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“Words in the Coffee Cup” by J.B. Dixon

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“It doesn’t count if you’re already planning your defeat. Might want to get yourself out of that rut before it becomes a trench.” Julia paused to sip her coffee then looked at her boyfriend. “Besides, if you think it’s that bad, maybe you should scrap it and start over.” Connor sighed and rubbed his tired eyes. “It’s not that simple, love. I’ve been writing this series for the last seven years and I can’t just scrap it and start over. If the last book is a flop, my career as an author is over.” He popped the last bit of his almond coffee c...

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“The Cost Of Life and Risks” by Yellow Flower

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“It doesn't count if you’re already planning your defeat.” “Well, what if defeat is the only answer? The only possible plan?” “Then I would begin to doubt the question I am answering.” “What if the question is rushed upon you and has fatal consequences if you fail?” “Then choose the right answer.” Our eyes locked. His smirk is slow on his face. I try to do the same on mine. Mimicking him. I want to remember and absorb all of this. Not let a piece escape. I am trying so hard to remember, tears burn in my eyes. This isn't what I want...

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“Lost Child” by Yel Hipolito

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"It doesn't count if you're already planning your defeat." The girl in front of me says, her silhouette becoming blurier as the sun sets through the blinds behind her. Or is it really the darkness that makes her blurry? "But what if I lose? Then nothing is left of me." I look down at my lap as my fingers catch the tears cascading from my eyes. So it was not the darkness then. It was my tears starting to blur my vision. I wonder if my future is as blurred as the girl in front of me right now. "You will keep losing if you keep ...

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“Bu's Battle” by Bu Mbugua

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"It doesn't count if you're already planning your defeat." The words stung, not because they were dishonest, but because they were a reminder of my past failure, a reminder of promises I only knew how to shatter, of the times I was my own worst enemy. I looked at my sister and remained silent as words meant nothing more than symbols strung together and carried by hopeless sound. She was right. The past few weeks had been tough on my mental health - I isolated myself from family and my friends who only wanted to offer me support. It wa...

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“I WILL GO TO HELL NOT HEAVEN” by Peter Jok Lual Marach

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I think the way my faithful behave will make God to felt bad about me. I felt their sinful nature will make me to Miss God blessing. I felt sister that I am going to hell not heaven as my veins tell. Oh I miss God grace. I hear Angel and Satan are wrestling over my deed. I miss heaven as I see the gate of the hell is open I can tell you sister. Be strong in your faith and preach love and peace. For me my faithful had failed me as they turn their deaf ears to God’s word. Oh, no, father ...

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“Have Your Cake & Eat It” by Ruth Hunter

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‘It doesn’t count if you’re already planning your defeat,’ said Michael. He was methodically eating all the chips on his plate, one by one, pausing between chewing to speak. As a result, his words came out a bit muffled. Gavin sighed. ‘But, the way I see it, if you plan for defeat then you won’t be disappointed if you lose,’ said Gavin. He’d finished his meal several minutes earlier and was watching Michael’s chips with envy. ‘And if you win, it will be a nic...

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“It doesn’t count” by LuAnn Williamson

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It doesn’t count By LuAnn Williamson “It doesn’t count if you’re already planning your defeat.” These words were spoken by Jake, my friend and sometimes lover. I almost scratched. He should know better than to talk to me when I was lining up a shot. “It’s not a defeat,” I nodded my head without even looking towa...

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“Trust you” by Raghad Nur

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“It doesn’t count if you are already planning your defeat’’‘’It’s not easy mum!! Why don’t you guys understand that’’ I shouted at the beautiful, petite, small-framed innocent women standing there with tears rolling down her beautiful emerald green eyes. My mother.‘’I know it’s not! But it will be if you try’’ she sighed sitting on the chair beside her.‘’try?’’ I let out a humorous laugh, ‘’try? You mean try saving my dad’s life and what happens if I fail? Huh! I lose him forever’’ I spat as tears were continuously rolling down from my eyes....

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“The Funeral” by Donovan Bramham

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Scene One Two brothers are playing a game of chess in their room. One side you have Daniel the younger brother and also Derrick the older brother. Daniel: It doesn't count if you're already planning your defeat! Derrick: There is nowhere I can go, you beat me. Daniel: (flustered) You and I know both that you let me win. Derrick: Well your always nagging me on how I never let you win. Daniel: Not true, (sighs) well thanks anyway. Derrick: Of course. Mom: Get ready. Derrick & Daniel: Yes Mom! Scene Two Both brothers put on there su...

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Start your story with one character telling another, “It doesn’t count if you’re already planning your defeat.”

Submissions are closed

✍️ 132 stories

“Rights Are For All” by MALIK 1

“Ready, Set, Go” by A Mehendale

“Fifty/Fifty” by Christopher Cayen-Cyr

“Plans” by Nat S

“Recovery is a Temptation” by Amanda Wall

“Following Me!” by Christine Hungerford

“Words in the Coffee Cup” by J.B. Dixon

“The Cost Of Life and Risks” by Yellow Flower

“Lost Child” by Yel Hipolito

“Bu's Battle” by Bu Mbugua

“I WILL GO TO HELL NOT HEAVEN” by Peter Jok Lual Marach

“Have Your Cake & Eat It” by Ruth Hunter

“It doesn’t count” by LuAnn Williamson

“Trust you” by Raghad Nur

“The Funeral” by Donovan Bramham

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