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It was the highest stakes game of rock-paper-scissors ever played.

Funny

In the midst of writer's block, an author goes to sit at a bus station looking for inspiration. They get more than they bargained for.

Funny

A sudden BANG! and puff of smoke emerged from a garage in a quiet suburban neighbourhood.

Funny

The dog ate my homework.

Funny

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It was the highest stakes game of rock-paper-scissors ever played.

In the midst of writer's block, an author goes to sit at a bus station looking for inspiration. They get more than they bargained for.

A sudden BANG! and puff of smoke emerged from a garage in a quiet suburban neighbourhood.

The dog ate my homework.

Win $250 in our short story competition 🏆

Contest #287 LIVE

Enter our weekly contest!

$250

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13

Contest entries

13

Stories

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Days

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Hours

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Mins

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Closes at 23:59 - Jan 31, 2025 EST

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