Write a story in the form of a letter, or multiple letters back and forth.

Posted in Short Story on Aug 18, 2023

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“A Write of Summer” by Sally Pace

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Hi Masie, June 10 I just got home from dropping you off. I was so proud of you getting on the bus. Summer camp should be so much fun. I hope you make some new friends. It’s nice that Leah is with you. I’ll be sure to write you every day. ❤️ Love, ❤️ Mom Dear Masie, June 10 Mom said I had to write you a stupid letter. I hope you have f...

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“A Question of Why” by Vince Salamone

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[Taken From the Writings of Alinte Euchorte] 4 Maun. Korona Visited Roran with Vani and Ina. Still embedded, but his rattling had quieted, with vitals enough to fuss and flutter over my arrival and that of his granddaughter. Ina, bless her little soul, blunted much of his edge with the raucous joviality that endeared her to Vani and I; one day, when she is older and he is perhaps gone, I shall have to impress upon her my gratitude in those moments. For now, it was enough that I was not interrogated fiercely, and she was contented to be w...

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“Dear V” by Victoria Hillis

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10/12Dear V,How are you? Did you find happiness wherever you went? I’d be lying if I said it didn’t feel weird to write this. I’m probably the last person you want to hear from, but I couldn’t help it. I miss talking to you. It sounds ridiculous, I know. We haven’t talked in so long.I’ve wanted to send you something for a while now. Only I didn’t know what I could possibly say to you that wouldn’t end up with my letter unopened or in the trash. Not that I would know if you did either of those things. I hope you would read this letter. If not...

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“Closure” by Andy Cockrell

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Keith, If I’m not the last person you expected to hear from, I’m probably the last person that you want to hear from. I’ve written and rewritten this message dozens of times over the past year. It’s easier to be brave when I’m crafting a message or when I’m organizing my thoughts to craft it. Whenever I finish, I invariably have a panic attack and delete instead of send. Until now. As much as I’ve meditated on reaching out to you, on what I’d say (or write), my brain feels as muddled as it did whenever I hunted and pecked the words in the ...

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“Time to Begin Again” by Liz Gilreath

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5/18/2023 Dear May, I know we don’t usually write letters, but this feels easier. They say baby steps are still progress, and I feel like I’ve done nothing but crawl for years. So, here I am. I’m sorry. I’m sorry it took so long for me to send you a letter. You deserved better, but somehow right now this is my best. I guess that’s all, Lane 5/21/2023 Dear May, I feel like I should apologize for my last apology. Would that be enough? I’ve recently heard “a friend sticks closer than a brother.” I guess that’s true because I’m your...

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“Two Way Mirror” by Syd Carpenter

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Dear Lucy, Please forgive this message’s method of delivery; I’m sure being handed a letter from a stranger who already knows your name is jarring at best. Unfortunately, the explanation for which isn’t any less so; but it’s one which you deserve, and this is the safest way for me to share it with you. I am writing to inform you of an unseen truth, of which I am trusting you to maintain utmost confidentiality. Please—no matter how this may affect your emotions, please do not disrupt the process via its exposure. There are elements to this sy...

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“The Vow” by Brittany L. Delaware

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Dear Lillian, For the past two hours, you have REFUSED to talk to me. Since you insist on giving me the silent treatment, I’m going to do the same to you. TWO can play at this game. Gregory, For the FIFTH time, it’s LILITH. If you’re going to be my husband, the LEAST you can do is get my name right. Secondly, you will lose this game. BADLY.Dear Lillith, The fact that I can even remember your name starts with an “L” is a personal achievement. Also, stop shaking your leg. It’s making the bed vibrate and I can’t write straig...

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“Address Unknown” by LA Gonzales

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Dear Charlie, I found the last letter you wrote to me buried in an old leather pouch. It's been a while since we last spoke, and there has been so much that has happened I felt it was time to share with you. Also, I want to find out how you're doing. What's the weather like up there, and are there more birds your way than over here? Shocking news! I went back to school to learn about astronomy. I thought it would be fun to star-gaze together, only this time, I'll understand your in-depth explanation about the cosmos. Yes, I'm laughing be...

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“Valley Forge: A Gamble With Fate” by Sophia Azzolina

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14 February 1778 To my dearest Maria, I sincerely hope all is well. How are you holding up throughout this war? I know I haven’t written to you in a while. I truly long to see you all once again. Everyday I miss you more and more. Remember when we were young? I often have memories of the fresh Philadelphia air filling our lungs as we lay on the soft grass in the meadow. While I am writing this, it is hard to suppress my grin while reminiscing on such simpler times… I miss my work as a teacher and all the wonderful children I ta...

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“The Many Sides of the Sweet Siren of Sadness” by Jacqueline Monty

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To my Dearest Sweet Pancetta, I know how you feel. I was there too, but I tend to like myself, well, actually when you are quiet, like even when my weight is lowered by two pounds, and if I just feel okay about ourselves. So, stop thinking you’re Big, Fat & Ugly-or a Big Fat Pig, think of the Who’s Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy album from 1971. You used to say that when you felt okay not being skinny, because you were sexy & adorable back then, and well even now. Enough Sweetie, enough. Time is not waiting for another pound, or a bathin...

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“A Year for Sisters” by Melody Watson

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September 25, 1887 Dear Faith, How was your journey? I do hope and pray you have made it safely to your placement now. Elsie had seven babies, five girls and two boys, Dad is taking the boys to town on his fall run. He says with that many girls we could make a team. That will mean more ice fishing for Thomas to feed them. We got several pounds of potatoes. It was a good year for potatoes. Tomorrow I will start to pull the turnips. I miss you, my dear sister. I am proud of you. I know this is the beginning of your future....

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“Sincerely Yours” by Saud M Lakhani

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7th August 2018 My dearest old friend, Hi, I am writing to you, wow. Did not think I would ever have the courage to write to you or be brave enough to try to reconnect. This is surreal, out of the ordinary may be even out of place. Can you really blame me for thinking I can only talk to you when shit gets real? Probably. But I don’t know Aisha, I really don’t know what to do. My world feels wrong right now as if it is burning down to ashes. The Earth is shivering beneath me, preying on me to fall and be absolved. I am sorry I am being d...

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Write a story in the form of a letter, or multiple letters back and forth.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 147 stories

“A Write of Summer” by Sally Pace

“A Question of Why” by Vince Salamone

“Dear V” by Victoria Hillis

“Closure” by Andy Cockrell

“Time to Begin Again” by Liz Gilreath

“Two Way Mirror” by Syd Carpenter

“The Vow” by Brittany L. Delaware

“Address Unknown” by LA Gonzales

“Valley Forge: A Gamble With Fate” by Sophia Azzolina

“The Many Sides of the Sweet Siren of Sadness” by Jacqueline Monty

“A Year for Sisters” by Melody Watson

“Sincerely Yours” by Saud M Lakhani

🌟 Similar prompts

Write an epistolary story set during a major historical event. The event may be the subject of the letters directly, or be referenced in the background.

Write a story about a pair of pen pals.

A mysterious letter is delivered to your character's home. It's not addressed to them, but they can't resist peeking...

Set your story in a post office.

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