Write a story about a person waiting for an answer to a question.

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“In An Instant ” by Tessa Gray

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It was less than an hour by carriage, but she didn’t want to take the carriage, she wanted to ride. You convinced her not to. You said it would be safer for the baby for her to be ensconced in the cushioned carriage seat, and not bouncing around in the saddle. She’d scowled at you, both because of your eloquent description of the riding she loved so much, and because she knew you were right. “Fine,“ she‘d agreed exasperatedly, “but only for the baby.“ You replay that moment now, The last word she said to you bef...

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“Hurricane” by Jessica Buford

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I remember the taste of the cheap merlot on my tongue. The green bottle has been in the refrigerator for four days now. It’s going to go bad soon, and that would be a waste of money. The hum of the refrigerator and the beating rain outside is the only noise as I stare at the bottle. Four days late doesn’t mean anything, I tell myself, and I pour a glass for Greg and myself. There is a crack of lightning followed immediately by thunder so loud I look up to make sure the roof hasn’t been ripped off of the apartment. There is anot...

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“The Court.” by Angel Mystic

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"Why do you want too?" She asked me with her straight and serious face. She sat there judging me and it was obvious that she had done this for many years. "Why not?" I replied staring at her, this was my last option and she could definitely see it, but that did not mean I had my invitation. "Can you be more specific?" She asked watching me, I looked down at my nails while I picked at them in anxiety. "I'm tired, I'm lost, I'm hungry, and I..." I paused trying to consider the best answer. I looked around the small interview room, it rem...

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“Two Minutes” by D. Alfonso

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Two minutes, but they were the most agonizing two minutes of my life. That included the time that I had to sit through two hours of boring lectures. And, the day that the power went out, and I had to watch paint dry. There I was, down on one knee, looking up into the face of my true love, the person I wanted to spend the rest of my life with, the only person who saw me. Truth be told, the whole thing was unconventional. I was unconventional, but Joseph knew that. He always knew that. Girls didn't propose. Girls weren't the ones carrying...

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“History” by Ajay B

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My mother, probably bitter about her own choices, was thrilled I was not that much different than her after all. She always believed that I thought I was better than her. In her eyes, this revelation about me brought me down a couple of pegs where I belonged. For some reason, she mistook my reserved, shy, nature as silent judgment about her own flaws. That could not have been farther from the truth. I never thought I was better than her; I was just her opposite. For someone as brash and outspoken as she was, she never opened up to me. ...

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“Rabbit Rabbit” by NV Rivera

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To: ejacobs@henson.schools.nyc.gov From: l0v3yleslie@cutemail.com SUBJECT: Why I gotta do this? April 17, 2020 12:38PM Dear Mr. Jacobs, I get that you love teaching and everything, but you ain’t the only one sending out these online assignments. I’m trying to get all this stuff done but you’re asking me about places I ain’t never been and don’t want to go to. My moms always says New York is the greatest city anyways and she must be right becau...

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“Simplicity” by LeighAnne Ferreol

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This isn't a joke or a test. I know this isn’t exactly the most romantic way to do things, but I figured you’d appreciate something simple more than some flashy event. I love you, Julie. Will you marry me? Tyler stared as the words on his phone screen glowed out from the darkness. It was short, simple, but sweet enough. He felt like he had properly conveyed himself, even over a text. That wasn’t what bothered him. What bothered him was what he saw right below that message. Seen Yesterday 11:46 PM She hadn’t replied yet. He tried to ration...

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“The Last Question” by D J

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Tick. Tick. Tick.I glance up. That clock is so loud.Footsteps, behind me. I hastily look back down at the blank, white sheet.Step. Step. Step. Why do they always walk so slowly?A shuffle as they pass by. The slight movement blows the paper, thick with black lines of print. I exhale.Around me, there’s occasional fidgeting. The sound of paper against paper, chairs scraping against the floor. Other than that, silence: no one is speaking.The sun is falling through the tall windows, landing onto my small desk. It spreads over the printed sheets o...

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“Night Comes Slowly” by Ema Fancher

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It itches. I never knew something could itch so bad. I find I have nearly rubbed my shoulder raw while I slept. I head to the bathroom and begin scrubbing with soap. I douse it with nearly the entire bottle of isopropyl alcohol. The searing pain does not outweigh the fear. I will take no chances. I wrap bandage after bandage over it, throw on my shirt, and try to forget. But I can’t. I don’t want to know but I need to. Nothing is more urgent. The one question burning in my mind, gnawing at my nerves gets answered tonight. But the night...

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“Neon Lights” by Kate Alexandra

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Elaine pushed a row of books over with a satisfying thwack. “I have a question for Mr.Galen” she stated, meeting two green eyes on the other side of the bookshelf. “A very serious question” The green eyes crinkled, and a laugh escaped. “really? I’m sure he’ll be surprised” The boy said, sarcasm dripping from his tone. “this time, it’s truly serious Christopher” she snapped, defiantly wiping the dust from her fingers. The boy’s black hair swung over his eyes, clear suspicion on his face. “last time you aske...

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“The Revelation.” by Susan Grant-Suttie

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The Revelation. By S. Grant-Suttie belgone2001@gmail.com The Bishop had his back to the door and his face buried within his hands. He rested upon his knees, The scrapped baldness of the top of his head bobbed while whispering. He never saw the young Alaires genuflect as she was ushered into the private chapel. The priest was in mid conversation with his almighty. Alaires looked around the room and saw the candle light bending in the draft. When the man finished, he placed his fingers on his forehe...

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“Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go” by Katharine Johns

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Kennedy swiped right and matched with a handsome twenty-six-year-old named Cody. The tags on his dating profile claimed he worked out, looked for a relationship, had no kids but wanted them someday. He didn’t smoke, earned a college education, and even shared her political and spiritual affiliations. What’s more was that he lived five miles away in the next town over from her. He had to be the most local match she found so far who met enough of her personal criteria as well!Kennedy didn’t hesitate to answer the dating app’s prompt encouragin...

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“one is a kite” by Mollie A

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“Do you want to come with me?” I look from Anna’s brown eyes downward to her fingers that grasped tightly onto the hands of her two boys on either side of her. Their brown eyes were curious; awaiting an answer just like their mom was. I told Anna I wanted more time to think, and if I could get back to her. Anna gave me a half smile and a small nod. She told me to take whatever time I needed and that there was always room for me, no matter what. With that, Anna left to take her children to school, and I watched her leave. Then I walked ba...

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“Until” by Kaye Salangsang

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I hate hospitals. I look around the small waiting area and I can see that I wasn’t the only one. No matter the reason, hospitals always have the air of tension and uncertainty. The reason for my vigil is nothing bad, per se. My younger sister is about to give birth. And as excited I am to welcome a new member of the family, I cannot help but feel tense. I saw my mother praying quietly in the corner of the room. No doubt asking God and all the saints in heaven to keep her baby girl safe. Athena is a strong girl, having married right after col...

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“She Did It” by Robin Owens

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I’m disgusted by her doe eyes and half grin that she had plastered onto her face during the entire trial. She’s a psychopath, possibly demon-possessed. I’m the only one who knows the truth. She knows that I know. That’s why she was able to bat those flashy eyelashes and look everyone in the eye in the courtroom, the judge, the jury, even my husband’s mother, and never once could bring herself to look at me. She knew where I was sitting because I sat in the same spot every day of the trial, my grieving mother-in-law t...

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Write a story about a person waiting for an answer to a question.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 171 stories

“In An Instant ” by Tessa Gray

“Hurricane” by Jessica Buford

“The Court.” by Angel Mystic

“Two Minutes” by D. Alfonso

“History” by Ajay B

“Rabbit Rabbit” by NV Rivera

“Simplicity” by LeighAnne Ferreol

“The Last Question” by D J

“Night Comes Slowly” by Ema Fancher

“Neon Lights” by Kate Alexandra

“The Revelation.” by Susan Grant-Suttie

“Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go” by Katharine Johns

“one is a kite” by Mollie A

“Until” by Kaye Salangsang

“She Did It” by Robin Owens

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