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Write a story that takes place in a waiting room.

Posted in Thriller and Suspense on Oct 26, 2022

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“Waiting Room of Rebirth” by Vishakha Mukherjee

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Beyond that door, I knew I was going to reborn. My wrinkled skin will give away to the soft flesh of a new-born, after spending nine months in the womb of a mother I don’t know. The memories of my past life, before I entered this white-walled room, flood my mind. A simple life. A decent childhood and family. I even had a friendly relationship with my wife, with a few fights on the bumpy road, but every couple had that. Not everyone can say that honestly. “Wanna play charades grandpa?” the little lady twirls the cigarette between her thin f...

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“The Door” by Vincent Cruz

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Her thumb was numb and it had been this way for two weeks. She didn’t want to know why but after complaining about it to her mother, Beatrice was finally made to call the doctor.  “You need to look into it, honey,” her mother said.  “What if it's serious? You need to go in. Do you want me to call for you?”  The waiting room was overcrowded and two small boys chased each other around a large flat purple seat made for children. They were laughing and their noses were snotty, people watched them play and it wasn’t clear who th...

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“Is The Wait Over?” by Anshbir Soin

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Time was passing away like a shadow. The vigorous engine of several aircrafts roared throughout Los Angeles International Airport. The clock just struck noon and a horde of passengers just boarded United Airlines Flight 727 to Houston, Texas. Standing by a burrito stand, Alex James repeatedly glared at his leather strapped watch. He had been patiently waiting for over two hours for his flight to arrive. There was no sign of American Airlines Flight 223 to Newark, New Jersey. Alex had to return to New Jersey urgently because it was his brothe...

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“The Secretary ” by ♡ Tana ♡

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The secretary had learned to make herself invisible. Not literally of course, if anyone cared to look they would see her, but no one ever bothered too. She sat quietly behind her desk, handed out paperwork, and gave out ‘hellos’ and ‘goodbyes’ and ‘sign here’s’ like the peppermints she kept in a mug on her desk.  She didn’t realize that she was invisible until she had been working for two years, and realized that people didn’t meet her eyes when she talked to them. Instead they seemed to look right through her, like she was insubst...

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“Waiting Room” by Sarah Grace

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Waiting room. I hate how they call it that. If there is a scheduled appointment, there should be no need to wait. If I had the audacity to show up later than thirty seconds past my appointment time, I would have to deal with the snarky receptionist telling me that I missed my chance, that I would need to reschedule. The doctor can run late, always runs late, but the patients must have patience.  My derriere is growing numb, sitting on this hard plastic chair. I wonder how many other posteriors have graced this exact spot, all of us shi...

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“The Great Indian Talks” by Arcane Brinson

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The train stopped with a jerk. The passengers have already made a line and now they hurriedly deboarded the train. I was not anxious to leave as I knew that the train won’t move for it was its last stop. So I sat there until only a few passengers were left. I looked at my watch, it was 10:30 pm. I picked up my handbag and dawdled through the empty blue coach. This Indian Train, sorry but I don’t remember its name, was quite amazing and comfortable to travel in. Also, there were these amazing Indian peoples to talk with. As I got of...

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“The Line” by Matthew J

Submitted to Contest #49

Jean-Baptiste Campignon waited not because he wanted to, but because he was told to. He supposed those in the snaking line around him waited for the same reason, but he dared not ask. It might disrupt the delicate equilibrium of the system which already moved with such practiced glaciality that any irregularity was liable to bring it to a grinding halt. No one talked, and that was fine. There was no need for talking. Jean-Baptiste preferred it that way.Jean-Baptiste thirsted for much of his time in this particular line, and a vague awareness...

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“The Orientation” by Sophia Archontis

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Morgan parked her car a few blocks away from the building. She was too early, so she parked far enough away to give herself some time to walk and think. It was summer, late July, and even though it was early in the morning the air felt sticky and too thick to breathe. Morgan could see the building in the distance. It was a weird color, a kind of orange, and the edges seemed to shimmer slightly in the pale light. She wondered what would happen when she got there. She didn’t have much information on the job itself, only a slightly cryptic ...

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“Live up to your Dream!” by Payal !!

Submitted to Contest #49

A young girl with flaunting brown hair that would attract everyone to her, named Riya sat in the waiting room impatiently waiting for a call-back. She was paranoid that why was her boss so rude to her about punctuality. Why wouldn’t her boss call her at sharp 12 ‘o’ clock? She just couldn’t wait any longer. Then she got really angry however she needed the job badly because she lived alone, so she decided to wait until her chance. Riya waited and waited and dozed off to a deep sleep. The next moment she was awoken by the Receptionist she real...

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“The Elevator Eye” by Sarah O'Grady

Submitted to Contest #49

‘Oh, sorry!’ I awkwardly mouth to the old lady doing her knitting. I had just slapped my book down on the chair next to me for what must have been the fifth time since coming here. Usually I find murders and such quite interesting and gripping. In A&E? Not so much. The knowledge that everyone around you is undoubtably doing the elevator look on me; when you look someone top to bottom and then bottom to top, to try and decipher my so-called ailment. ‘Legs? No, they appear normal. Car crash? Nah too Holby City. Face messed up? Nope, two ey...

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“Wait's End” by Ann-Kristine Thrift

Submitted to Contest #49

It was downright jarring.  Not the waiting room, for a waiting room, it was quite a nice one.  The floors were those high end engineered laminate ones made to look like wide planked wood, stained in the gray so popular in new homes these days.  The seating was tastefully arranged, no uncomfortable plastic chairs here.  Instead there were upholstered love seats framed by table lamps and magazines on slick white tables. The magazines were even current, and the lamps environmentally friendly with LED lights in a soft white.&...

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“Fake the confidence by Overthinking ” by Reena RK

Submitted to Contest #49

   The streets I build on are ruled by white privileged men, objectifying me, I am not allowed to have confidence. I wasn't asking for it. Waiting for my turn patiently. Be confident, they will throw you to the side like millions of other girls if you are not assertive enough.  The women before me are the reason I have so many rights today, they are the reason I can be independent. Stonewall is the reason I can still have a job while being undeniably myself. My style is a rebellion against supremacy, my clothes are my power, ...

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“The Piano Room” by Kaelan Rylei Ferreira

Submitted to Contest #49

Society is just, communities are caring, families are whole, parents are loving, children are respectful. Love. Justice. Respect. The values that characterise our world. In a world as calm and peaceful as our own, we prioritise the needs of others above our own. This importance hierarchy is borne, not of any oppression or degradation of few, but of love and equality of the whole. No human is placed above another, and all are taken into account. The words of our society hold true to action; thus, a serene air of satisfaction is maintained. ...

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“The Summoning Room” by Precious Abam

Submitted to Contest #49

It’s a common story where a hero fights a villain. It’s also quite common to hear about their adventures and the people they meet along the way and form allies with. But have you heard of heroes who have familiars, strange beings they form a contract with to fight with them? Maybe you have, but do you know where they stay or what they do while they wait for their master to summon them? Well this is a story about such familiars. A group of odd creatures that dwell in a hidden space where the await a call from their master; the hero’s summonin...

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“Sonder” by T O

Submitted to Contest #49

The dim waiting room was filled with sorrow and pain. Navy cotton chairs were placed arm to arm against the dull blue walls. The white ceramic tiles were scratched and filthy. Large raindrops thumped against the windows and mixed in with the ticking of an analog clock. The nauseating smell of disinfectant filled the air.  A gaunt lady sat with her legs crossed, her head was resting against the wall. Her grey hair was matted and tangled. She wore a dirty thin white gown. Her heart was clenching and wrenching inside of her chest. Tears ...

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