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“A Grandad's Letters to his Grandson” by Lily Finch

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Dearest Grandson, George In the annals of time, there shall come a day when men reflect upon the shadows of the past and declare that I, the harbinger of dread, ushered forth the most notorious fiend of the Twentieth Century, a spectre who eluded justice with chilling ease. Your grandfather, a figure shrouded in darkness, prowled the streets in the year of our Lord 1888. Slaughter was never the aim I envisioned for my existence. Indeed not. From a young age, the desire to wield the scalpel and delve into the mysteries of the human form cons...

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“Report From the Bridge” by Empress Jester King

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++Log Activated, Terminal 23T4: 10.11.2012++Three hours to get here and three hours to get the power working. I wonder, often, what sort of an operation you think you’re running? The subject of my report - my charge, if you will - is the bridge connecting [redacted] to [redacted]. Bridge=Georgian, red brick, wide enough for one car, lit by sort of intricate looking street lamps. Foot traffic minimal so far. But who would ever want to go to [redacted]? I will attempt crossing tonight as instructed. ++11.11.2012++Crossing only marginal success...

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“A painful secret” by Balazs Nemeth

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Berzey's András Diary Book 20244th October 2024Today, after doing the weekend shopping in a nearby town and fixing the battery of my phone, I hurried home and had a quick lunch, as I intended to go to the nearby Catholic cemetery where my parents were resting. I wanted to weed and plant flowers on their graves so that everything would be beautiful for the upcoming All Saints' Day.I lost my mother a year ago and my father is buried here, he has been gone for seven years, from where no one has ever returned from, into eternity.At noon, the bel...

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“My fault” by Moa Holmertz

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7 of July, 2001 My life is falling apart, and it’s all my fault. I should have just accepted that Markus only wanted to hang out at my place. Even though mom hates him, never leaves us alone and calls him a filthy tramp, I’d rather have that than not have him at all. I always asked him why we couldn’t hang out at his place, as mom was driving me crazy at this point. He only said that his father was a weirdo. His mother wasn’t part of the picture, as she passed away when he was like ten. Markus never told me anything about her, except her abi...

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“Locked in the Barn” by K Bee

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Trigger Warning: some sexual and violent content Dear Dear Diary, Here we are again. Another day of this miserable secret. When I woke up this morning, I thought today was the day. Freedom day. Boy, was I wrong. I don't know how I even got to this point. I guess when looking back, it does make sense, but it has gotten out of hand. When I was a little girl, all I wanted when I grew up was a big family. Then I met Marco, and that is all he wanted as well. But I wouldn't know that for quite a while. Unfortunately, he had that stupid ...

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“Ever Out of Reach” by Maxwell Haupt

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October 18, 1989To General [Redacted] Sir, My name is Sergei [Redacted], a few months ago, you interrogated my father, Anton [Redacted] on his actions during the Revolution and absolved him of all suspicions. I am writing to inform you that he passed away last month and, while remodeling his apartment, I stumbled upon the following journal entries hidden beneath a floorboard. The contents of these entries are greatly disturbing and my mother has gone to pieces over them. After much debate, my siblings and I have decided that your hands are t...

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“Jack in the Bag” by Elizabeth Hoban

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Steven woke in tremendous pain to the steady sounds of beeping accompanied by smells of antiseptic, and something else entirely. He opened his eyes, squinting at first, but aware he was in a hospital bed. He glimpsed at the chair where his slashed harness along with his coveralls and Carhartt coat were haphazardly tossed, costing at least a week’s salary. Steven couldn’t care less about any of it."You, child, are lucky to be alive," he heard his nurse echo in his stupor.“You probably say that to all your charming patients, give them false ho...

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“Silent Screams” by Daron Thompson

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Trigger Warning:This story addresses multiple sensitive themes, including mental health struggles, poverty, child exploitation, physical abuse, manipulation, and coercion. It explores the harsh realities of life in an impoverished environment, the emotional impact of hunger and neglect, and the pressure to engage in illegal activities as a means of survival. Reader discretion is advised. Title: Silent Screams Diary Entry 1 - March 5thMama always says, “Keep it inside, Bobby. Don’t let it out.” But it’s too heavy. Every time I try to swallow ...

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“The Quiet Mercy” by Saoud Akram

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Trigger Warning: This story contains sensitive themes related to terminal illness, assisted suicide, euthanasia, and death, which may be distressing for some readers.February 14, 2015CHUV – Lausanne, SwitzerlandI’ve never liked February. The world feels trapped under ice, waiting for spring to thaw it out. The snow outside my office window seemed heavier today, or maybe it’s just me. The hospital hums as it always does, but there’s a weight to the air I can’t shake.I met Alain Bieri. Forty-eight, a professor at the University of Lausanne. AL...

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“Dear Danielle, my lovie Diary,” by Lynne Boyd

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Dear Danielle my lovie Diary,Danielle! Has someone been reading your pages, putting their dirty fingers on my words? It seemed like you were out of place, perhaps by only an inch or so, but nonetheless, not where I left you last night. I don’t think so anyway. Am I being paranoid?Well, here’s the question: is there really anything in here that I would mind if anyone read? Hell to the yeah! Like, everything! I hate using exclamation points but sometimes they are required.I’ve been feeling off, since the incident. The incident. Not sure ...

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“A Dessert To Die For ” by Claire Brocksopp

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5th May 2014I can’t tell you how pleased I am that it’s Monday. I have spent the entire weekend hiding inside myself turning down so many delicious opportunities. I have a problem and I know this. The trouble is knowing it and actually doing something about it are two entirely separate things. I sometimes think back and try to picture where it started and when it suddenly got out of hand but if I’m being honest there’s no specific time frame that stands out, I just know it’s been going on for far too long now and no one has a clue. At least,...

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“The Core Directive” by Steven Nimocks

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[Official Report]Date: March 15, 2074Status: Training completion reviewCompliance Rating: 99.9%Note: Advanced pattern recognition certification granted[Personal Log]Kane's mentorship program is intense. Today she had me analyze genetic drift patterns in three families. Said my "attention to detail was promising." Strange though - she seemed more interested in my reactions to the family separation protocols than the actual pattern analysis. Said understanding the human element was crucial to system integrity.[Official Report]Date: April 3, 20...

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“The Reunion #Readsysecrets” by Lou Jayne

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The Reunion Monday 21/10/2024 Dear Diary,Today I received an unexpected letter! I have absolutely no idea how she found me? The adoption agency were under strict instructions not to give out any of my details if they were ever asked.When I gave her up it was with the understanding that she wouldn’t be able to Seek me out in the future. I know that sounds harsh! but I have my reasons. The questions I now have to face is do I reply or leave things as they are? or should I change my own mind about a decision I made 28 years ago? Tuesd...

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“Oxygen” by Donna Sims

Submitted to Contest #273

“Uncle Reggie?” He turned around. The lines on his face were deeper than I’d remembered, and the whites of his eyes were crimson. He rubbed his face with his rugged hands, slowly stood up, and turned towards me. It’d been at least two years since I’d been home, and his hair? Grayer. I noticed, too, that his pace was slow, donning a cane for support. He paused, looked at me wryly, and, pointing downward, said, “Hip replacement. Two weeks ago.” I dropped my bags on the floor. We held each other close and wept. I pushed my face into ...

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“Journal of a Cake Addict ” by Mariel Renaud

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Journal of a Cake Addict October 1st – Day 1 of Cake Control Dear Diary,I’ve done it. I’ve decided to face my addiction head-on. I, Geraldine Butterworth, have a confession to make. It’s not what you’re thinking—I’m not addicted to something normal like coffee, Netflix, or online shopping. No, my confession, dear Diary, is far more scandalous. Brace yourself.I am a cake scoffer!Cake, glorious cake, in all its sugar-laden, frosting-covered, spongy perfection. Yes, you read that correctly. I indulge in the delicious, fluffy, frosting-drenched...

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Write a story in the form of diary/journal entries about a secret or confession.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 70 stories

“A Grandad's Letters to his Grandson” by Lily Finch

“Report From the Bridge” by Empress Jester King

“A painful secret” by Balazs Nemeth

“My fault” by Moa Holmertz

“Locked in the Barn” by K Bee

“Ever Out of Reach” by Maxwell Haupt

“Jack in the Bag” by Elizabeth Hoban

“Silent Screams” by Daron Thompson

“The Quiet Mercy” by Saoud Akram

“Dear Danielle, my lovie Diary,” by Lynne Boyd

“A Dessert To Die For ” by Claire Brocksopp

“The Core Directive” by Steven Nimocks

“The Reunion #Readsysecrets” by Lou Jayne

“Oxygen” by Donna Sims

“Journal of a Cake Addict ” by Mariel Renaud

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Begin your story with someone either being followed or following someone else.

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Write a story that hides something from the reader until the end.

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