Write a story about a character who believes their dreams predict the future.

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“"—had to believe—"” by Zachary Bell

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May 10th. 2:19:55 PM EST. Leonard wiped the beads of sweat that had started to pool on his forehead. It was hot outside, almost unbearably so. He spat into the dirt and tugged up his shirt sleeve, cupping his hand over the silver watch he wore. It read 2:20.A cool breeze swept through the field, rustling the golden flowers together.Two more minutes.He measured the sun. It sat alone in its blue sea, separate from any cloud or plane. If it weren’t for the heat, he would’ve thought it was a nice day. Leonard checked his watch a...

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“The Dreamcatcher” by Pamela Berglund

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I found myself sitting idly in front of the large antique hope chest that my husband had given to me when we were first married, The chest was a history of all the memories and dreams that had fulfilled our fifty years of marriage,,,little things,,,,the little marzipan figurine from the top tier of our wedding cake; our daughter’s baby bracelet. There were other items that could preserve the test of time. I was merely reminiscing, for I would soon be moving from my ten room mansion in Connecticut to a one room apartment in ...

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“Subconscious Thoughts” by T.J McLaughlin

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The cool refreshing breeze blew across from some unknown region of the world to reach me here, as I sat outside a Paris restaurant drinking a cup of coffee. It had been a long time coming, but I’d finally got there. The sights and smells of the French capital were intoxicating and at the same time intimidating. The sun was out and there wasn’t a cloud around. A perfect summers day. A waiter walked by and placed some finely crafted cut glass tumblers on a nearby table. The sun caught one of the glasses and the blinding glint caught my eye. I...

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“Dejá Vu” by Lisa VanGalen

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Nothing is as it seems. I have woken from another dramatic dream and the world is different. Again. The pills I took last night did not keep the future from creeping into my thoughts, from morphing and altering the outside world into a demented version of what used to be. Just last week, I walked the streets of my town, waving at friends and neighbours. It was my hometown. I was welcomed by all. I sat in their homes, shared meals, laughed and cried and lived as a part of their society. Not today. Not ever again. For I have seen behind ...

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“Back up the pipes” by Ruth Zschoche

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TW: suicidal ideation“Everything is a dream because everything is already past. We are forever catching up with the past that we have yet to remember."I wrote in my journal that day, when I made my discovery. I read it now and hear the rambling angst and narcissism of the poet waiting for his brilliance to be discovered. Had I meant for someone to read this entry? My showmanship suggests a yes, but now that there is no one to read it I am glad for a bit of showmanship. It keeps staleness at bay.*Jan 1stThe now. The now. The now. The now come...

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“Dreams of change” by Viola Kocsor

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CW: This story contains self-harmThis was a first for Helen. Waking up in the middle of the night, covered in sweat while breathing heavily. She believes, well, it was actually proven many times, that her dreams foretell the future. These dreams of hers usually predict only her fate and future, but on rare occasions, these dreams show her a much bigger picture. This time it was one of those rare happenings. Helen woke up not from a pleasant dream but from a dreadful nightmare that no person would ever wish to see. The dreamscapes of a land r...

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“ALL BEHIND HER” by ROB MOLAN

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Janis wakes up with a broad smile on her face. Her hazel eyes gaze up to the ceiling which is illuminated by dapples of sunshine coming through the curtains and she thinks back on last night's dreams. It was obvious what they meant. She is going to marry Kenny next month when it is all behind her and he comes back from Afghanistan on his next spell of leave. There was the dream about her in the posh shop looking for an outfit for a special occasion. She had never fancied getting married in white and she had been trying on a gorgeous red f...

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“Lucky Man” by Robert Nix

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Mostly I watch movies, all kinds. But something Scranton branch manager, Michael Scott, said onetime when I was watching regular TV struck a nerve. He said, “I’m not superstitious, but I am a little stitious.” “Me too. Me too!” I nodded back excitedly at the screen in agreement. I’ve been a little stitious since I was twenty-three years old, long before Michael Scott ever said it. And my little stitious has been simmering quietly, just below the surface of my otherwise pristine sanity since then, forever waiting for it...

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“Premonition” by Mark Farragher

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My name is Simon Beck and I am 32 years of age, in a stable job and living with my beloved girlfriend Kara in our one bedroom apartment in Central London. Things were going well for us both, both in comfortable jobs and a happy relationship. All that was to change and it began on 23rd April with a rather innocuous dream. Wednesday 23rd April. 6.23am I awoke with a start. I had been dreaming. I am not normally one who dreams, or at least I never remembered any with much clarity anyway. This morning was different. I could recall it...

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Write a story about a character who believes their dreams predict the future.

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✍️ 39 stories

“"—had to believe—"” by Zachary Bell

“The Dreamcatcher” by Pamela Berglund

“Subconscious Thoughts” by T.J McLaughlin

“Dejá Vu” by Lisa VanGalen

“Back up the pipes” by Ruth Zschoche

“Dreams of change” by Viola Kocsor

“ALL BEHIND HER” by ROB MOLAN

“Lucky Man” by Robert Nix

“Premonition” by Mark Farragher

🌟 Similar prompts

Start or end your story with the line ‘This is my worst nightmare.’

Write about two people whose dreams are somehow connected.

Write a story about a character who interprets people’s dreams.

Write about a character whose dreams are portals to other worlds.

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