Write a story around the theme: Be careful what you wish for.

Posted in Novel on Oct 26, 2022

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“An Eventful Encounter” by Ann Hunwicks

Submitted to Contest #16

"I was trapped. Couldn't get out. Looked up and around. No way out," George calmly stated as he looked at the psychiatrist recording his every word. "The hole was about seven feet in all directions. Meant I couldn't climb out either. Trapped for sure," he added.George paused, took a deep breath and stared into space. Mr. Trenton waited a few more seconds, glanced down at his notes, then prodded,"What thoughts were going through your mind when trapped in this hole?""I thought my life was over for sure. No one around to help me, to pull m...

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“The Witch” by Melissa Miller

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Once upon a time in a world next to ours, a man and woman gave birth to a baby girl, Seraon. The girl grew to be a kind and kindred spirit. But she was not happy. She wished to be wicked. An old witch lived in the groove next to the small town. She brewed her potions and whistled her spells. Each bringing to life a new curse. The girl watched the witch from the time she was young, wishing that instead, the witch was her mother. At the age of seventeen, when most girls her age look for commitment and strong support, she wanted not...

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“The Voice” by Cheza Vidal

Submitted to Contest #16

Dear Someone,I never much believed in God’s existence.I grew up an only child with strict religious parents who practiced their faith almost twenty-four seven. Whenever I did something wrong, I was forced to kneel down and pray and atone for my sins by doing labor. Because I’m a girl, I have to do the softest kinds of labor. Most of the time I was asked by my mother to hold up my hands midair until the end of the day. I couldn’t remember a day when I didn’t do that simple yet arduous task. There were even times I wondered if I’m ever going t...

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“Octavia Watson, Wish Consultant” by Jane Marple

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Octavia Waston inwardly groaned as she recorded Princess Fiona's story. This was possibly the worst field of law. Even the unreliable dwarfs in the ruby mines were more interesting. Why was she a wish consultant?"And, and when I wished for a prince, I didn't get my prince, I got a different prince." Princess Fiona sobbed as she concluded her "tragic" story."Well did you specify who you wanted?""No."Octavia groaned again. Princesses were always so light-headed that they never specified exactly what they wanted in their wishes, so they were ne...

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Write a story around the theme: Be careful what you wish for.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 79 stories

“An Eventful Encounter” by Ann Hunwicks

“The Witch” by Melissa Miller

“The Voice” by Cheza Vidal

“Octavia Watson, Wish Consultant” by Jane Marple

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story that involves love at first sight.

Write a rags-to-riches story.

Write a story in which characters are warned not to go into the woods.

Write a story about a character on a quest, trying to "prove themselves."

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