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Write a story about someone who starts noticing the same object or phrase wherever they go.

Posted in Thriller and Suspense on Oct 26, 2022

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“Walpurgis Touch” by Allen Dorf

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If you should find this letter, then that means I was not around to get rid of it. My name is Gavin Krier and I have had… a “time” … I guess is what you could call it. All the same, I intend to leave thisletter in case my “experiment” does not work out. What you’re about to read will sound downright bonkers but I will write what I have experienced all the same… and as best I can. Even I find this whole thing insane… but even so… this is what happened to me…Three years ago, I found a new job and quit drinking my favorite energy drink. After y...

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“Gang Turf” by Jade Raconteur

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Cody wasn’t supposed to be working that evening but that was the night where everything changed for him; he stood on the door of Club Ruby in Kings Cross, a bouncer at the most popular club in Sydney. They had started him off working inside but the manager Michelle, the person who decided who to let in and who to reject from the club, had taken a shining to him and decided his look would help the image of the club. Cody was young, handsome and completely covered in tattoos from his hands up to his ears.Cody was pleased to be standing outside...

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“Do Yourself A Favor” by Chloe Is Here

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I woke from a deep sleep, still groggy and confused, my vision blurry. I sat up and scratched my head as if I were confused. I glanced at my bedside clock, but all I could see were blurry red numbers. I closed my eyes and sighed. I stared at the ceiling and listen to the silence pounding in my ears. I grabbed my phone and sat up. The bright light of my phone screen made me temporarily blind for a moment. I squinted my eyes with pain as they adjusted to the light."It's only 4 a.m.?"I bamboozled myself into thinking it was mid-morning, just to...

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“Devil of the crossroads” by Ayesha Siddika

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June 29, 2021. I see this date in my nightmares every night since my dad died. It’s been 3 years. "Hyunjin, Wake up. Are you going to sleep through the school hour?" A woman's voice echoes in her ears when she tosses and turns in her, woken from a dream, brushes back her long black hair behind her ears. Up from her bed she strolls to the door. A calendar hanging just behind it over the white wall. The dates were crossed with a red ink till 22 June, 2021. "Come home straight after school. If you go somewhere call me.’’ Hyunjin looks at her m...

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“TREAT ME LIKE YOU LOVE ME” by Adaobi Nzeduba

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TREAT ME LIKE YOU LOVE ME CHAPTER ONE: “You have got to be kidding!” shrieked Dymphna. She could not believe what was right in front of her. Could it be true? It couldn’t. “It can’t be.” She said to herself as she kept walking on. She walked briskly, almost running. She tried to shake off that strange feeling, but she couldn’t. In Orange county California, many things happened but nothing as strange as this. “You won’t believe what I saw on my way here Fidelia.” Dymphna said to Fidelia. Fidelia looked up from her book, stared at Dymphna for ...

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“Pretty Penny” by Cassidy Lewis

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For someone who relied solely on plastic and overdrafts to pay for things, she seemed to find a lot of loose change lying around. In the footwell of her car, in the gutter when watching her step, on side tables in waiting rooms, in the elevator or corridors of her building. So much so that she eventually cleaned out a jar of Bolognese sauce just for somewhere to put them.  Today, she found another pile of pennies, this time while queuing in Target. She offered them around in case someone had dropped them, but no one acc...

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“Spot the Signs” by Abbey Long

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      The day starts off the same way it always does. Cold coffee – Jamie always gets distracted by the TV in the morning – and a slice of slimy toast. He’s lucky it isn’t covered in a thick layer of mould today, like it normally is. The contents of his fridge are minimal, but in a job like his, it’s to be expected.            Jamie Harroway is a police officer. A police constable, to be exact. Having recently started the job, he has been fighting tooth and...

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“It's Not Even Real” by Christine Hungerford

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We were taking our usual walk down the street, Wieners and I on our normal stroll. As he trotted beside me, I peered at the sign up above. W-A-T-C-H O-U-T.                “Huh!” I laughed, bending down to scratch my wiener dog. “Isn’t that just something?” “This is the city, after all.” Wieners looked over at some poodles walking down the opposite sidewalk with their fancy collars and perfectly cut, clean fur. Wieners sighed. “Yeah—I know.” I patted a rough, calloused hand...

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“You're It” by Dee Wes

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"You're it."Miriam swore when she saw white words written on the back window of her red Ford Focus as she exited a large white church. Uneasiness washed over her causing her to look about the parking lot during her walk from the south exit. Dead vehicles revealed no clue about who had left the message reminding of a text received the day before. It wasn't exact, yet similar enough to stimulate concern."Are you it?" read the text following a previous text describing offer of opportunity to subscribe to an online program designed to assist the...

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“Tangerine” by Jessica Nguyen

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Most people have a spark, something that compels them to do the extraordinary. At least, that’s what my professors tell me when I come to them with yet another problem with my midterm project. All this nonsense about “finding a muse” and hey Jordan, have you tried taking a breather and stepping away from the computer for a while? As if any of that advice will help run my game.  “Buy one get one free, Tangerines! Ripe in season!” The voice makes itself known among the myriad of other local farmers trying to sell their produce on this h...

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“House Share” by Sharon Williams

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I had been searching the property website for several months when I spotted my future home. It was in the right area and price range, and when I saw the pictures, I knew that I needed to view it. I rang the estate agent and arranged a viewing for the following Sunday. I kept reminding myself not to get too excited that, often estate agents took their photographs from deceptive angles, made the most of the most flattering weather conditions, and could be inventive with their descriptions. But still I was unable to completely suppress the fizz...

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“ A Red Flower” by Liam Colburn

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Layers of rich crimson red folding on one another into a soft puff.Rays of sunbeams shining through delicate petal tips that glow with joy.On the night of my first kiss, I took Madeline from Algebra class out to a little restaurant on the side of a lake. After finishing our dinner, we got up and strolled around the lake, hand in hand. We didn’t dare glance at each other, and we’d sooner jump in the water than open our mouths and say something. We just walked and felt each other’s presence. While the moon shone its gaze down on us, we paused ...

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“Repeat” by Izzy Oberndorfer

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Marie sat in a small crowded café waiting. All of the tables were full and there was a steady stream of people ordering something to eat and drink. Marie could hear a constant buzz of conversation around her, but was struggling to concentrate on anything other than what was in front of her. The mug of tea sitting on the table was steaming and she could smell the floral scent wafting through the air. And next to her cup was a plate with a half eaten club sandwich and fries.  Joshua would be here soon and then maybe she could start to r...

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“Two Pair, Ace High” by K. A. Bachus

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Two Pair, Ace High a Charlemagne File short story by K.A. Bachus 2,458 words "I cannot believe you allowed that gypsy to take your money, Louis," said Misha. "You are usually more careful." He laughed at the thought of Louis parting with so much as a sous on such nonsense. "You should try it, Misha," said Vasily. "She told me intriguing things." Vasily would not say what these were, but then he rarely disclosed anything concerning himself. "I agree," said Louis. "She is an interesting old woman, flattering and insulting at the same ti...

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“Strips Of Existence” by Lennox Ducksworth

Submitted to Contest #103

Your world is defined by the memories and places you have. Your very existence in this world by the people and institutions you have followed and who have followed you. That’s what my old college Professor, Professor Richards said to me. He couldn't be any more right. It took me a week to reflect on everything that led me to this point. From my urgings of my mother to become a doctor, to my kind neighbors intrigued that somebody that wasn't blue-eyed and blonde lived next door and always handed us cherry muffins nearly every week, all the wa...

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