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Write a story with the word “wicked” in the title.

Posted in Short Story on Nov 15, 2024

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“Wicked Records” by Billy Edaem

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“Replenish the discount crates up front. They took a hit after The Wonder Years album release on Thursday.” The Manager said.     Local bands releasing new albums was about the only time this old shop had more than a handful of customers in an entire shift. The manager had bought out all of the records from two pawn shops a few towns over and used that to start his inventory. Trouble was the care of these records was less than stellar. Dust resided on and in every crate while the entire left side of the store s...

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“Wick in the Rot” by Lynn Cunningham

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Wick in the Rot The burn on my wrist isn’t bleeding anymore, but it still secretes a watery, golden fluid, the color of honeysuckle nectar. The color of sunlight on a winter morning. The color of codeine cough syrup before the most exquisite sleep.  No stench. That’s a good sign. I redress the wound, carefully keeping the bandage beneath my gray sweater cuff. I don’t want questions or pity. There’s no story to tell, anyway. I glance at the clock on the nightstand. I have 20 minutes before bus N8 arrives. Just enough time for a coffee ...

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“WICKED THOUGHTS” by Armen Pandola

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WICKED THOUGHTS BY ARMEN PANDOLA It’s been over seventeen years since all of this happened. That’s longer than I can remember in any detail. I mean, I remember ....but I can't say that I’m sure. Anyway, I know that tomorrow they’re going to execute me. I killed my wife and her chiropractor. They were having an affair. At least, I think that they were. Hey, I hope they were because it would be just too sad if I killed them and they weren't. They make a big thing of the last night – that meal and all that – but r...

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“Rest For The Wicked” by Kenneth Penn

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Authors Note: This story contains references to racism/xenophobia and physical violence How long have I been sitting here? Rayan wonders, rubbing a sweaty palm against the leg of his Levi’s. It must be over an hour, and still no sign of the detectives who'd led him in here. The cold, steel-backed chair he's sitting in has become almost painful. It takes a conscious effort to stop himself from squirming. Interview room four is nothing like the television crime shows Mamá watches. It's tiny, barely larger than a walk-in closet, and there ...

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“Our Wicked Mom” by Katherine Memoli

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Our Wicked Mom Dear 4 year old Ellie,       Hi, it’s me, well you, I, we are 42 years old and I wanted to write to you because you are about to start a new chapter in your life and I know you are just brimming with hope and excitement and I hate to burst your big pink bubble. I remember how much we loved pink, but I think there are some things I should prepare you for. When our wicked Mom came home with her new guy George and told you about moving in with him you got so excited, you felt as though you were...

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“Wicked Bottled Demon(a poetic tale)” by Lou Jayne

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Wicked bottled demon (a poetic tale) There is a wicked demon, his name is alcohol. He comes in many forms, has a variety of names. A fermented spirit, fruit, veg, malt or grain.  He hides inside a barrel, can, glass or bottle. He likes to take his toll.You are his voodoo doll.He wants to claim and torture.He loves to hear you ask “what’s your poison?”Spirit, larger, beer, wine, dark or light rum?When you think you’re being confident, sociable or cool.He’s lied to you and laughs out loud,Now you’re the fool, in the room or...

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“Wicked Reflection” by X Kaiser

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Zyla Howard opened the door to her new apartment. The building used to be Half Moon Motel, and all the rooms have a kitchenette, a bedroom area, a bathroom, and storage space. The inside was modern and fully furnished. Zyla sat down her bag on the bed and tossed her key onto the small dish beside the door. Three rooms other than hers were on this floor. It was late, and her neighbors were probably already asleep, so she would have to get to know them tomorrow. She placed her bag on the floor next to the bed. She would rest for now since tomo...

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“A Wicked Whisper in the Wood” by Patrick Huber

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Once long ago, in a time since forgotten, in a land since lost, lived a King and Queen who wanted desperately for a child. After much loss and tragedy, a son was born. The Kingdom rejoiced and was in much celebration. “Behold the Prince!” Shouted the King with much happiness and proud delight.“In one week’s time, “The King proclaimed, “We shall have a feast for the whole Kingdom, a grand time will be had by all in celebration of the Prince’s birth.” News of the feast spread far across the kingdom to every man, woman, chil...

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“One Crazy, Wicked, Violent Night” by Sarah Adewolu

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Maegann wanted nothing more than to curl up on the couch, watch some Netflix while snacking on popcorn, and let loose for the evening after a long day. She was a paralegal, but sometimes law work could be a little exhausting, studying one case after another. But for her, it was worth it; she had a lifelong passion for law and order. Law and Order… That sounded like a good show to watch. Except Netflix didn’t have it available, though it had similar shows, such as Suits for one. Why not? Nothing could beat Suits after all. She was practicall...

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“Wicked Encounter” by Jack Freehoff

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Wicked Encounter Jon looked out at the flat, desolate Texas panhandle’s landscape and sighed. He’d been in desperate need of fuel, food, and water for a week. Ever the optimist, he hoped Amarillo might offer some relief, but the city was decimated.   He had lost track of how long ago the plague, or pandemic, or whatever the heck it was swept across the world. He only knew years had passed since he’d seen anyone. Jon flicked on his multi-fueled Jeep Rubicon’s monitor and accessed a map. When he expanded it, the town of Canyon came ...

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“Wicked Souls, Kindred Spirits” by PJ Miller

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“Morning walks are typically the most peaceful, ordinary part of my day. In fact, since I started working in the forest, they have never been anything but ordinary, no matter how extraordinary everything else becomes. And yet, I’m making my way around the tree line today and find a kid buried in the snow, hand sticking up like a dead body. I put my coat around him and carried him back here, trying to warm him up. I put him by the fire, gave him some blankets and put his hands in hot water, but he’s still out.  I’m gonna keep trying.” I ...

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“Wicked Beginnings” by Marie Angel

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“ … Two drops of Troll Blood, and a pinch of unicorn’s hair ….” Sam used her best witch voice, as she read her daughter a bedtime story. Wisps of straw-blond hair tickled her chin, as her daughter cuddled under her arm. Arms wrapped around her bony knees folded up and bare feet poking out from underneath her flannel nightgown, she wriggled in excitement. They cuddled on the sofa, with the wind howling loudly, rattling the old windows. Story-time would hopefully settle Anna down as the excitement of her seventh birthday and Trick-or-Treating ...

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“THE WAYS OF THE WICKED” by Glenna Agnew

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THE WAYS OF THE WICKED The staff room was almost empty, a few teachers were using their prep time to get some lesson planning finished.  Ivy Thornton crossed the threshold and let out a loud sigh. “Hey there,” called out Mark McGuire,  “How's it going?” He took a closer look at Ivy. “You look… stressed.” “Stressed isn't the word for it. Overwhelmed! Like I’m in a sinking ship. Like I’m going to have a nervous breakdown. Like I will be on stress leave by the end of the semester or maybe by the end of the month. Ivy gave a nervous ...

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“A Wicked Wish” by AnnaLaura Scandrett

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I wish I hadn’t dressed him in black that night. He was too hard to see in the darkness. They keep telling me it wasn’t my fault, but of course they’re just trying to keep me calm.  Luca wanted to be a wicked witch for Halloween. We had recently watched “The Wizard of Oz” and he’d been fascinated with that green-faced lady from the moment she set fire to that straw rooftop. I was sure he would be terrified- he was only three after all- but he couldn’t look away from the screen and couldn’t stop talking about her in the days that followe...

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“Something Wicked This Way Comes” by Michaela Howard

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I would say I’m a good girl. I’ve always been a good girl. They accused me of poisoning my husband to be with my lover. I don’t think they’re telling the story right. Let me tell you how it actually happened. 3 Days Prior           “Honey are you awake? I’ve got breakfast ready.”           I flipped the pancakes to the other side, smiling at the golden-brown reveal. Scooping the eggs and bacon between two plates, I plopped on the p...

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