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“Two hearts, one home” by Lisa Riley

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Henry has struggled with anxiety and panic attacks all his life. As a child, he never dared to question the source of his episodes – in all honesty, he used to think those overwhelming feelings that would hit him almost everyday were something that every human being was meant to experience. Whenever six year old Henry sensed an episode coming, he'd run up to his mother's embrace so she could calm him down just by the sound of her voice continuously whispering "deep breaths, Henny. I’m here, I won’t go anywhere." Henry's mother passed away ...

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“Stare off” by Elaine Martini

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Alma woke up early like she used to. She liked her routine. She walked into the kitchen, made her coffee and sat at the table looking out at the window. Her cat Lily jumped up on her lap. She pet her cat lovingly without taking her eyes from the window. Alma's days were always the same but for some reason this morning something felt different. She picked up her phone to check her calendar, but it was empty. She was feeling anxious and on edge. Alma finished her coffee and decided to go out for her usual morning walk hoping that feeling ...

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“A Shared Compass” by Nelson Locklear

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First thing first, as a well experience dater, I have learned a few things; one being just each day, even if you have been on many dates (whether with the same person or different persons) there’s always the chance of something new to happen, two being just like the weather just because it says it’ll be sunny doesn’t mean rain can’t come, so always be prepared, and three being always pack light. To further explain three this really pertains to first dates/meetings, don’t expect a lot and keep it breezy. Three was where I was at when I and my...

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“Death brought us back ” by Kortne Noe

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My name is Zylie, Cooper this is my story about how my twin brother brought me back to my childhood home. I wanna start out with how my brother dying, he was in a horrible car wreak was raining ,and dark he just got off a midnight shift. Zade, Blackship, died February, 12th, twenty -nineteenth , had his funeral on valentine's day morning ,not how you expect to spend valentine's day. Watching his wife,and two kids crying over his casket, Lily,his wife ,Zoey and Joey his son and daughter sobbing away. Them sobbing over my brother like that ...

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“Bittersweet Reunion [Shortened Version]” by Katie H

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It was just another day for Lunessa at the bookstore she co-owned and worked at with her friend, Novalie, although this particular day had been a bit slower than usual. A sigh escaping from her slightly parted lips, she decided to close the book that she had been reading to pass the time and put it back in its place below the countertop where she stood. Although she had her mother’s knack for putting the store’s books back in their place (as her mother had previously owned the place), she didn’t have the drive to put it back on the shelf onl...

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“Irises” by AntiSocial Fred

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CW: abuse, death I’m sorry that it’s been so long since my last letter, but I’ve had a lot of my mind. I wanted this one to have more content than just a slew of scribbles going into self-pity and apologies. It’s May, which means the seniors just had their dance, so I believe it’s the perfect time to get this off my chest. I know this can’t change the past or how you feel, but I hope this will at least help put this whole episode to rest. When I was eight years old, your father started coming over and spending way too much time with my mothe...

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“Life is all about second chances” by Labonya Biswas Susmi

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I love you today As I have from the start And I’ll love you forever With all of my heart I make a rhythmless poem of my own as I walk down the street sloppily and almost bump into a white Mazda car. The driver’s eyes go narrow, no doubt from the effort not to say out loud the hateful words he’s spewing at me in his head. Unexpectedly he decides to let me go away only by shooting murderous glimpse and proceeds toward his destination. I’m actually way too busy planning my 1st anniversary with Brad rather than how that man was planning to blow ...

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“8th Inning Baseball” by William Bushey

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8th Inning Baseball MARP MARP MARP MARP, my alarm cut the sweet sleep that had graced me from consciousness for about 4 hours. The clock reads 4 p.m. that leaves me about 3 hours till I go back to sleep. Guess I can get my stuff done, but then again, what does it matter, nothing really matters. I guess I could at least make something to eat. I drag my limbs from their dormant positions on my bed. I’m a little tired of the way that most of what I eat is just microwave junk. How could it go from me making amazing meals diminish to th...

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“Family Ties” by Jessica Miller

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What am I doing here? he couldn’t help but think as he was waiting at the restaurant for Elizabeth to show up. He could not even believe she had called earlier in the week and asked to meet to discuss some things. I mean, it has been 5 years since she left, and I have not heard from her at all since then. I know we both made mistakes in our marriage, but I was willing to try and make things work. She wasn’t and gave up, took her 3 children that I had raised for the ten years we were together and even moved on with that stupid Casey gu...

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“I Promise it Will Be Different” by Toni-Jovanka Glenn

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I arrived half an hour before the time we agreed upon. At first, it was an attempt to snatch some control but when I got here, I realized I needed every minute. I hopped from table to table. Every chair felt too hard against my rear and every table had a spotlight. I finally settled on a table with a pair of chairs, at the back, nestled against the wall. From here, I will be able to see when he arrives. He won’t be able to see me though. Not until I stand. Gifting me with the time I need to conceal any joy he evokes. I look down at my lap an...

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“My Angel” by Lauren Shushi

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I search for an element of you in every person I have met, and every person I have yet to meet. If souls could connect, we collided. Your silhouette stains every shadow that reaps beneath my feet. Your scent bewitches my senses and sends me into a certain time. A time before our time ended. A time when all that surrounded us was faultless and sweet. Now, those memories leave a bitter taste on my tongue. That is all that we share anymore: memories. I cannot rid myself of the ever forsaken ache that lurks in my bones and goes rotten every time...

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“Maybe Tomorrow” by Sofia M

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Note: Some graphic content Maybe Tomorrow On account of the rain, what should have been a five-minute affair turned into an hour. I had even left a note (that you missed) on the front door: Writing in shed. Everything’s in the box. Say hello to Mrs Sumner for me. And been especially mindful of the time and duration of your visit—though now, none of it matters because of the rain. At 2.15 pm, every Thursday, you would have just ended your meeting with Rupert in Marylebone. Since your own research partner was always in a hurry to l...

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“Committed” by Anne Calvert

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Pushing back from the table and jumping to his feet, Jeremy, tea dripping from his brown curls, could not believe her response. Well, maybe he is not quite as surprised considering the state their relationship has been in for almost a month now. He goes to the bathroom to get a towel and comes back rubbing it against his sugar-laden hair. “Why can I not do or say anything to please you anymore?” “Not the good towel mother bought me last Christmas! Where is your brain?” “Not where you want it to be so I’ll be leaving now. I’ll talk t...

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“One Step Closer” by Katerina Casas

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He is right here. Finally, after four long years, we meet again under our beloved oak tree. He looks taller. Well, of course he would. Talking to your boyfriend for four years on your phone and computer really distorts his true height and image—almost to the point where he seems like a stranger. There are some things though that have not changed about him. He still has that little birthmark on his right hand. He has the same bright, hazel eyes; and the same messy side swept, black hair that looks soft to the touch…I want to touch it again, b...

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“the reunion” by Rachael Bruyette

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Every person that lived in the eerie,black house on maple street has died.The current resident called Chester and I, when we arrived,¨Wait,I recognize this house.¨ I said as she answered the door. ¨Mom?¨ I said cause I haven't seen her since I moved out .¨Hey sweetie,¨ she said ¨oh come in.¨ ¨Mom,Chester and I are paranormal investigators,which means we use special equipment like this,¨ I pulled out an EMF sensor ¨this will tell us if there is a ghost here.¨ The EMF sensor immediately spiked up to red,¨Woah,Soren we...

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Write about two people reconnecting after a rough patch in their relationship.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 247 stories

“Two hearts, one home” by Lisa Riley

“Stare off” by Elaine Martini

“A Shared Compass” by Nelson Locklear

“Death brought us back ” by Kortne Noe

“Bittersweet Reunion [Shortened Version]” by Katie H

“Irises” by AntiSocial Fred

“Life is all about second chances” by Labonya Biswas Susmi

“8th Inning Baseball” by William Bushey

“Family Ties” by Jessica Miller

“I Promise it Will Be Different” by Toni-Jovanka Glenn

“My Angel” by Lauren Shushi

“Maybe Tomorrow” by Sofia M

“Committed” by Anne Calvert

“One Step Closer” by Katerina Casas

“the reunion” by Rachael Bruyette

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Write a love story about an older couple who’ve been together since they were teenagers.

Write about a first date that surprises both people, but in different ways.

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Write about someone asking out an old crush, only to realize their crush doesn’t remember they’ve ever met before.

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