Write a story that takes place in a waiting room.

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“The Piano Room” by Kaelan Rylei Ferreira

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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

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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

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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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“The Waiting Room” by Rachel Hsu

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This was unexpected. As an atheist, a non-believer, it was a surprise to Hana to end up in the waiting room for Heaven and Hell. It was a simple waiting room, much like the ones back on Earth. She didn't know how she knew, but it was the waiting room for Heaven and Hell. She knew she just passed away, she knew what happened. An accident... Ha... She shook her head, no, it can't be. Not wanting to believe it, she tried to reason with herself that it was just a weird dream. However, the strange feeling of knowledge over her deat...

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“Mr. Benson” by Ryan Gough

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Part 1 “Do you think we’ll see him today?” Penny said, taking James’s arm in hers. “I don’t know Penny,” he said, stepping outside the line of people and sizing up the distance. The line was laid out like an undulating snake crossing the rolling hillsides. “The line looks to be long sweetie. The man is very busy. We might be able to see him today, maybe not.” “Its ok. I’m just happy we can be together,” she said. “What a sight it will be!” Penny beamed and James felt as though he could fall in love with her all over again. He hugged...

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“Perspectives” by Maria Randova

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I am not entirely sure what I am doing here. I only know that something is, or more precisely was, an issue. I am feeling just fine right now. Or at least as fine as you can after having successfully battled a several hours long uninterrupted session of damage threatening fever. I guess it all depends on the perspective. So, I am probably miserable by all standards, but perceive it much as feeling much better compared to my state just couple hours prior. Then again, the funny thing is, really high fevers don’t really feel like anythin...

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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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“Perspective” by Sadie Bell

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Jack fingered the worn corners of his magazine, some outdated home-and-garden edition that would have embarrassed the most adorable of 80s’ kitsch. He had made the mistake of choosing a seat directly facing the only clock in the room. It grinned at him like a Cheshire cat on Schadenfreude, only too pleased with itself in reminding him of the minutes of life that were wasting away. A waiting room without windows should be illegal, he thought behind grit teeth. The name was certainly being put to the test; he’d waited nearly an hour and a half...

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“1 Hour” by Andrea Aguilar

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I'd arrived about 15 minutes earlier. I sat there, waiting, while my leg was jumping up and down like trying to tell me it wanted to go for a walk, or maybe a run. First, I wanted to ignore it, but seeing it jump in front of me was so distracting, so I tried to shush it, like that would make it understand that we had to keep it down. Suddenly I got a call from my son, Adam. “Hey, bud! What’s going on?” “Nothing dad. Just wondering hoy you’re doing. Are you coming home soon? Mom wants to eat out before packing.” “Oh…yeah, sure! I’m j...

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“Thirty Two” by Gabrielle Fields

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Thirty-two. 32 times now she has woken up and dragged herself out of bed. 32 times now she has driven herself to this building, opened the door and shuffled her lifeless body into this room and waited. Every step she takes adds more and more weight on her chest. Her fragile 120 pound body feels like 300 pounds of needles. Here again to wait. The heaviness clogs her soul. It steals her drive, and kills her ambition while suffocating her heart. As the heels of her feet take tur...

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“ Clock on a Thread ” by Katie Young

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Like a clock on a thread, my entire existence hangs upon thin pieces of fiber woven together into a string, ready to break at any moment. Time. It consumes me, fills me with dread. I feel myself floating through the universe, bouncing along stars, still not quite comprehending the weight of what my future depends on. My hands shake rapidly and I hear the pumping of my heart pulsing in my ears like the ticking of a clock. Yet still, nothing feels real. I try to gather my bearings by taking in my surroundings. White concrete walls block m...

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“Dancing With Wyatt Randolph Gates” by Heather Ann Martinez

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Dancing With Wyatt Randolph Gates By Heather Ann Martinez The doctor’s waiting room was sterile. There weren’t any magazines on the table. No television or music playing. There weren’t any children or toys or lollipops on the counter. The receptionist did not smile. Her chestnut hair was in a tight knot. Her hazel eyes were attached to the screen. She didn’t try to make eye contact. She didn’t even raise an eyebrow when he walked up to her side of the oval counter. “Name, please.” She said as she adjusted her keyboard to type. “Wya...

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“THE HOSPITAL” by Mary Swearingen

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"Waiting was often a resented gift, imparted to those who accepted it grudgingly in the hopes that something better would come along when the gift was tossed aside, boxed away for the next recipient."......Gina Marinello-Sweeney, The Rose and the Sword The room was labeled "Nurses Only." A mid-size room located on the first floor of the biggest and busiest hospital in the city. It was the nurse's haven. It was a place to wait until one’s shift started, a place to rest aching feet, coffee and lunch breaks, hurried phone calls, a quick smoke...

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“End of healy family” by Abhishek Barbariya

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Mr. Healy had taken into the waiting room for scrutinizing about his wife’s murder. And he saw their neighbors were already in that room with some strangers. He so crept and never talked to anybody about anything. He lived alone and latched himself in a room every time. So, because of his hostile behavior, nobody saw when he entered the room. Nobody gave him a seat although most of the seats were occupied and there were only 3 seats in the corner. He sat there and held up for his turn. And the next moment a stranger came to him and sat there...

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“Put the Killing Thing Right Between Your Lips” by Lacey Cohen

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I'd never experienced a world such as this. I'd been here dozens of times, but today felt different—otherworldly. This wasn't exactly a happy place, but it had never felt this gloomy before. It was emptier than usual, but the level of noise never changed. In fact, suffice it to say, the volume in this room was probably the single most consistent thing in my life right now."First time, eh?" the man to my left grumbled in the direction of a younger looking boy across the room. The man fiddled with a carton of cigarettes, attempting to shake on...

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Write a story that takes place in a waiting room.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 256 stories

“The Piano Room” by Kaelan Rylei Ferreira

“The Summoning Room” by Precious Abam

“Sonder” by T O

“The Waiting Room” by Rachel Hsu

“Mr. Benson” by Ryan Gough

“Perspectives” by Maria Randova

“The Secretary ” by ♡ Tana ♡

“Perspective” by Sadie Bell

“1 Hour” by Andrea Aguilar

“Thirty Two” by Gabrielle Fields

“ Clock on a Thread ” by Katie Young

“Dancing With Wyatt Randolph Gates” by Heather Ann Martinez

“THE HOSPITAL” by Mary Swearingen

“End of healy family” by Abhishek Barbariya

“Put the Killing Thing Right Between Your Lips” by Lacey Cohen

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