Start your story with a character who is always running late arriving somewhere just as it closes.

Posted in Thriller and Suspense on Oct 25, 2022

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“On the cutting edge of time” by Nemira Nedelcu

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“There are many reasons someone can be late early in the morning: your alarm clock turned against you and died in the middle of the night. Or it was effective as always, but you stayed up until 4 am, watching horror movies, and when the moment to get your ass out of the bed came, you knocked the alarm clock against the wall. Or even worse, you did this to your expensive phone. Chances are you are late because your love interest kept you hot and time became an abstract notion for both of you. Love can mess with our brains. Right now, I am try...

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“A Day in (mentally) Handicapped Dating” by M.E. Gerthen

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A Day in (mentally) Handicapped Dating A proven, certified guide I sigh in relief at the sight of the white apple logo on my phone screen. It finally has some battery life! It’s been plugged into the portable charger I’d grabbed in the 20 seconds I had stopped by home. PLEASE TELL ME YOU’RE STILL THERE, I frantically text. Just then, my Uber stops. “We’re here. 5 stars please, Morgan!” my driver says. “Yes of course, thank you,” I say as I stumble out of the Uber. I immediately trip on the curb while rushing to the restaurant ent...

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“THE BOX” by Mike Williams

Submitted to Contest #125

It was a good day for Grace Templeton. It was a bad day for Jonas Bard. Jonas managed to reach the bank just a few minutes before it closed. The teller frowned as she looked at the withdrawal amount. The other tellers were starting to close their cash drawers, while she was trying to garner up the large amount that was being withdrawn. Jonas had carried a small wooden box with him to the bank. The teller put the stack of bills in two envelopes. She gave the two envelopes to Jonas. He placed them into his box and...

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“A Stein From Beyond” by Ace Nagly

Submitted to Contest #125

The digits on his watch read 5:03. “Damn, damn, damn,” Del Wragley mutters. His shoulder grazes off one person coming the other way. “Sorry,” he says without looking. Both the double doors of the funeral home entrance are open and plugged with people coming out. “Doesn’t anyone follow the ‘keep to the right’ rule anymore?’ he thinks.Del turns sideways and shuffle-steps to squeeze into the building, his back scrapes against the left-side door jamb. He hustles across the tiled floor of the lobby. He passes a sign announcing “Hazel Harris, view...

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Start your story with a character who is always running late arriving somewhere just as it closes.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 19 stories

“On the cutting edge of time” by Nemira Nedelcu

“A Day in (mentally) Handicapped Dating” by M.E. Gerthen

“THE BOX” by Mike Williams

“A Stein From Beyond” by Ace Nagly

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story about a late bloomer.

All clocks suddenly stop. Write about what happens next.

Write a story including the phrase “Better late than never”.

Set your story in an airport, as someone rushes for a flight.

Contest #125

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$250

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