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“The Omens of War” by Joseph Peck

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To the Cossacks of Taridistan: As High King, son of Eckvar; brother of the sun, moon, and the stars; grandson and viceroy of Tengri; ruler of the Eastern Steppes; King of Kings, Ruling over Rulers; Khan of Khans, never defeated; Eternal Master of the Golden Horde; steadfast guardian of the tomb of Yemo; the chosen of Tengri Himself; the hope and comfort of Eckvarians; confounder and great defender of the lesser races – I command you, the Cossacks of Taridistan, to submit to me voluntarily and without any further resistance, and to cease and ...

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“Dear Grandma” by Robin Butterworth

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Thursday 1st September 2022 Dear James, I just wanted to drop you a line at your new address – I wouldn’t be much of a grandmother if I didn’t mark the occasion of you finally moving out! I think it is so good that you have struck out on your own at last. I know this job isn’t what you really want to be doing, but I am sure good things will come your way if you can buck your trend and knuckle down to some hard graft. I think this is a better foot in the door than your “degree” in any case! I was surprised I had to address this t...

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“Thirteen” by Mara Rouge

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Dear diary, I am counting the days until my birthday party on Saturday. I am so excited. I can’t wait! Since it will be on my actual birthday, I thought I would invite twelve friends. Grandma being her superstitious self, she told mom that I should have less people come over. She thinks something bad might happen. I don’t agree. Today, during recess, I double checked who was coming. Everyone said yes. Even Alex, who lives far from us. She said her mom is a terrible driver and might need the directions to my house in case they get lost...

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“My Dad, the Politician” by Fernando César

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Dear Mister President Daddy, Mummy pointed you out on the TV yesterday. I’d been asking forever to meet my dad! I said “nice to meet you”, but now I’m sending it so you can hear it too. Mummy says you can't come to my birthday party, ‘cos you’re very busy, solving all the problems. She says I should be lucky I don't have any problems, but I wish I did so you could come to my party. Love you, Daddy, Dear Mr. Senator Daddy, Mummy says you’re not President, but a Senator. I’m sorry I called you President. I think you didn’t answer before ...

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“Water Cooler Rendezvous” by Don Tucker

Submitted to Contest #212

To: sbrennan@harperaeronautics.comSubject: Tuna SandwichDear Susan,I have left several notes on the refrigerator in the break room, but it keeps happening. Three times in the past two weeks, my sandwich has gone missing. My friends and family call me boring; I like to think of myself as a man of routine. For the twelve years that I have called Harper Aeronautics my home, I have eaten a tuna sandwich on rye bread for lunch. Now I know what you're thinking, why would my dedication to tuna sandwiches and how I prepare them be of a concern to Hu...

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“Mightier than the Sword” by Tony Covatta

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Mightier than the Sword Cincinnati, OH November 15, 1832 Dearest Brother, Here we are at last in Cincinnati. Five weeks on our sojourn into the wilderness. Our first stop was New York City. Thence we traveled by steamship to Philadelphia. Disembarking there, the luggage and effects of all nine of us were piled into a stagecoach, and then the adventure into the West began in earnest. Passing through Pennsylvania, our spirits were high. We sang hymns and threw religious tracts out the coach window, start...

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“Through the Pages” by Rewa Anand

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1957 Dear Grandma Cath, How have you been doing? It has been ages since I have last written to you! I have just been completely swamped with all my schoolwork, and assignments, and dance lessons, and everything else that keeps coming up as soon as I am done with one thing. I must confess, though, I am not letting myself get all that caught up in a tedious routine. Just last Friday, I spent the whole evening dancing with Daisy and Kate to Buddy Holly, which made for a jolly good time! But that is old news! That is not what I am writing for,...

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“Dear Skyler” by Nuggie The Nugget

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January 7, 2022Dear Skyler, Don’t know if you still live here, but hopefully, you do. Just wanted to tell you that I miss you. It has been far too long since I have seen your face. Two years. I’ve realized a lot of my mistakes in that time. I’m sorry for hurting you in so many ways. I planned on writing sooner, but I didn’t have the courage. I still don’t. But I’m working on that. I’m working on a lot of things. I’ve also learned that I love teaching music and that’s what I do now. I started working at a local studio in San Jose, California....

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“Kaleidoscopes” by Hannah Polis

Submitted to Contest #212

We are getting married, and you are invited!Tamara Eloise Murphy & Frederic Webster27th May 2024Please RSVP by December 1st. Dear Henry,I’d love for you to be there :)Tammy Dear Tamara, We haven’t talked for a long time, and I admit, I was surprised when I found your invitation in the mail this morning. I honestly didn’t think you’d ever speak to me again after what happened at the five-year reunion last summer. You were angry with me the morning after, I could tell because you didn’t stay for breakfast, and the ...

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“Perfect Person” by Kryste Andrews

Submitted to Contest #212

This story includes references to physical affection, but not sexual contact. PERFECT PERSON ...

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“Lessons From a Bird” by Penni Warford

Submitted to Contest #212

Lessons From a BirdAugust 22, 2021Dear Jasper,I killed a bird today. I was trying to save its life, but it didn’t end up that way. I don’t really feel like sharing the details right now, but I didn’t want you to think I was ignoring your last letter. Maybe in a few days. I really enjoy living vicariously through your animal encounters, so please keep the stories coming.BeaSept 5, 2021Dearest Bea, That was quite an opener in your last letter. It left me with a ton of questions about the bird. I don’t want to push, but I’d ...

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“Dear Theodosia” by Jermaine Packer

Submitted to Contest #212

Dear future family, I write this with the hope that this reaches my grandchildren of the future. I’m not sure which one of my children will be your direct line to me, but I would hope when you read this letter both sides of the family can gather together and read it. Maybe you can read it after supper or right after church. You could even read a few scriptures before or after. I know that would make me and Maddie so happy. And if we are gone home to be with the lord by then, we will be dancing in heaven watching y’all read. I can imagine you...

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“Dear Sir or Madam” by Krista Tritt

Submitted to Contest #212

1 August 2023 Dear Sir, On behalf of the Wenburry City Council, I would like to inform you of upcoming roadworks which will be completed outside your home on October Street. The runoff from potion precipitation has ceased to flow in the pipes beneath your street, and it is clear that the ancient pipework there must be unclogged. Unfortunately, the original designers of the drainage system were rather shortsighted wizards and did not include an entry point to the underground works in their plan. As such, we will need to blow up the street i...

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“Dear Reverend” by Sara M

Submitted to Contest #212

May 1, 1999Dear Reverend Carson,I really hate to ask you this, but could you please return the $100 I donated yesterday to the Abused Women's Fund? I just realized my food pantry is very low and am not sure I will be able to buy food before my next government check. Plus, my 86-year old mother fell last night and broke her arm. She is okay, but now I have to hire someone to feed her while I am cleaning rooms at the local motel.I found out this morning my insulin has gone way up in price, so there's an added expense I wasn't co...

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“Gold Fever” by Zoltán Némethi

Submitted to Contest #212

Dear Caroline, I already miss you! I have a constant feeling that I left behind something of great importance. It keeps me up at night: thinking about you and our future life… when this is all over. I hope my letter reaches you. I know you always wanted to see New Orleans. How is it? How do you feel yourself? Are you getting along with your parents? I know you have not seen them since Jane… Today I left the borders of civilization and journeyed to the west. Finally after endless plains I saw the mountains. I wish you could see ...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 147 stories

“The Omens of War” by Joseph Peck

“Dear Grandma” by Robin Butterworth

“Thirteen” by Mara Rouge

“My Dad, the Politician” by Fernando César

“Water Cooler Rendezvous” by Don Tucker

“Mightier than the Sword” by Tony Covatta

“Through the Pages” by Rewa Anand

“Dear Skyler” by Nuggie The Nugget

“Kaleidoscopes” by Hannah Polis

“Perfect Person” by Kryste Andrews

“Lessons From a Bird” by Penni Warford

“Dear Theodosia” by Jermaine Packer

“Dear Sir or Madam” by Krista Tritt

“Dear Reverend” by Sara M

“Gold Fever” by Zoltán Némethi

🌟 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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