Write a story that takes place in a waiting room.

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“Inside the Hospital” by Hallie A.

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It was a beautiful day with not one cloud in sight. As Bella Blue Andre got out of bed she heard a scream. It was her cousin, Lucy Langton! Bella was sleeping over at Lucy’s house for the night. When Bella got into Lucy's room she saw that Lucy's mom, Gail was already there. “What happened?” She cried. “Is she Hurt? Where was she hurt? How was she hurt?”“She hurt her right leg by falling off the bed onto her rock collection and when she tried to stand up she tripped over her dresser.” Gail replied a little anxiously. “I am going to call...

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“The Message ” by Carolyn Bayne

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The rain pour outside, droplets falling heavily on to the window ledge, it was just a typical April morning, the day before was bright sunshine, but the following day, the rain drizzled lightly in the morning then it began to get heavier. Each person arriving into the warm reception area, were satisfied that it was warm and dry enough, the receptionist greeting them before escorting them into the waiting area. There was a long corridor with pictures on the wall of famous composers, and chaise lounges heavily embroidered at each corner. The...

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“Don't Cry” by Jennifer Estes

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I finish my daily journaling and open my phone to play a game of Sudoku as I sit alone waiting for Tom. This has become our routine for the last six weeks. Twice a day we drive the short block from our room at The Hope Lodge to Building 3, the Cancer Building of the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona so Tom can have a proton beam radiation treatment. Tom is in the back completing treatment number 60, his final treatment. Joe and Suzy walk in for Joe’s daily treatment as I am about to solve the Sudoku puzzle and we say our hello’s. Suzy ...

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“The Dictionary” by Caitlyn Ash

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You what?!” An angry mother hollered. Her husband stood next to her, laughing. She gave him an angry glare. “Don’t encourage her!” she said coldly. Their daughter in front of them sighed and rolled her baby blue eyes. “It was really nothing, mom,” she said dully. “Of course it was something! You laughed when a kid threw a dictionary at your math teacher!” Her mother’s normally calm demeanor had withered away and was replaced by the angry-mom vibe that everyone hated. The vibe carried on through the entire house. Sara, her...

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“A Biscuit and a Piece of Pork Fat ” by Kristopher Kozak

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Loretta June and Avery Dixon sat in two of three chairs placed outside of Principal Clapsaddle’s office waiting for their punishments. The two fourth graders, who attended Comanche Elementary School in Little Comanche, Texas, had gotten into a heated argument at lunch time that resulted in Loretta throwing a homemade biscuit at Avery. The students who bore witness broke into laughter after the buttermilk baked treat bounced off of Avery’s forehead. This sent the young redheaded boy into a frenzy as the skin behind his freckled...

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“Life ticking away...” by Spirited Wings

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The dull, white walls stare blankly at me, a small crack that zigzags weirdly looking like a wonky grin. "My heart is crumbling away," I told my doctor, "If you just checked-" "Now, now, calm down. You're probably undergoing some difficult things in life, since your father's sudden death. Have you been seeing your therapist lately?" It's the same ending to all his explanations for my 'strange' behavior. That's how he ends a conversation. My father was seventy-five when I left home. He had wispy cream white hair. We used to joke that his he...

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“In the Waiting Room” by Sarah A

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When you see the guy who beat the shit out of you for the first time after it happened, what do you do? Do you dial 911? Do you march up to him and smash him across the face? Payback for what he’s done to you? Do you turn back into the traumatized mess you were the day it happened? Or do you stare at your magazine in an oncologist’s waiting room, and pretend you’re not acutely aware of his presence? Do you cover your face with the magazine so he won’t see you, and hope against all hope that he won’t still recogn...

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“THE DOCTOR WILL SEE YOU NOW” by Scott Smock

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Jeremiah Miller had been putting off going to the eye doctor for an uncomfortable period of time. Now that he was reaching the point of everything looking blurry, with or without his glasses on, he knew it was time to go. So, getting on the streetcar he made his way from Dogwood into Sherryton, and into the T-Way optometrists. He walked into the store, eyed the sparklers in a display, and made a mental note to pick some up for the kids on his way out. The T-Way optometrists shop was located in a walled off area of the store, which made it se...

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“Roses are Red” by Emma Chatterton

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Darik tapped his fingers on his thigh impatiently. He had probably only been waiting here 10 minutes but it felt like he had been sat in the uncomfortable, plastic chair for hours. The flickering LED lights overhead and the crying baby held by an exhausted-looking woman next to him were starting to bring on a migraine. Who even uses LED lighting anymore? Darik though as he kneaded his temple, this whole office looks like it hasn’t been updated since the 21st century. He groaned quietly as the receptionist called an...

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“A Bench” by Jesy Quinn

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This bench is horribly uncomfortable. I keep wiggling my hips around yet no where I land feels natural. “Ms Everworth?” the old grayed man pops his head from his doorway. “Yes?” I perk up “I am getting everything together for your mother, I will need you to get a hold of anyone needed for the estate as well as prepare the statement of family for the obituary.” “Sounds great.” I said, heavily exhaling on my last word. I have put this off long enough. Besides talking to someone must be better then just sitting here waiting. My mother has…had ...

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“The Waiting room” by Michael Miller

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Written by Michael Miller My first impression of an infusion room was a bit of a let-down. Like most things, I had spent a great deal of time developing a mental image of this place. I’d had ample time to build it in my head, weeks of excruciating and embarrassing radiation, followed by months of oral Chemotherapy had made certain of that. I anticipated a room full of fellow cancer patients; each supporting the other with stories of hope...

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“The Extraordinary ” by Missy Talbot

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The Extraordinary I had pictured death to be a lot of things- eternal darkness, blissful paradise, never ending torment. I had prepared myself for the glory of heaven and the horrors of hell. I had researched reincarnation and imagined coming back to earth as a newborn baby, or...

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“Cleo's 1 Day Job” by MaureenJ Poutoa

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Cleo’s 1 Day Job Cleo went to town to see what might be happening where she lived. She decided to take a look at what was going on in the community. One of her favourite places was to check out the community association where there were a few non-profit organisations in the building and there were other government organisations as well. She saw a sign beside the doorway, it read Volunteers needed. It was right outside the main building. She opened the door and went in, Cleo decided to take the lift and push the button going to the ...

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“The Knitter and I” by Kym Ortega

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Is there anything worse than hospital coffee? I guess I shouldn’t complain, it’s hot and strong and the steam allows me to focus on something other than this unbearable pit in my stomach. Three days ago, my 11 year old daughter Lilly’s heart stopped beating. She is being kept alive on life support while they await a heart transplant. It wasn’t a surprise. We had known since her birth that this day was inevitable but nothing truly prepares you for it. I’ve learned so much about CHD that I could probably write a book, but here I sit, pr...

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“Story at Waiting Room of Railway Station ” by POOJA SARMALKAR

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Deepak looked at his watch. It was 12.30 A.M. He had been waiting for over an hour. The station was empty. There was yet no sign of Dhanbad Express. The train was scheduled to leave Dhanbad for Calcutta at sharp 12 in the midnight. Bemused Deepak went towards the station master’s office hoping to find the station master. Fortunately Deepak found the station master while he was just about to leave his office. “Excuse me sir, can you please tell me the current status of Dhanbad Express. It was scheduled to leave Dhanbad station at 12 but there...

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Write a story that takes place in a waiting room.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 256 stories

“Inside the Hospital” by Hallie A.

“The Message ” by Carolyn Bayne

“Don't Cry” by Jennifer Estes

“The Dictionary” by Caitlyn Ash

“A Biscuit and a Piece of Pork Fat ” by Kristopher Kozak

“Life ticking away...” by Spirited Wings

“In the Waiting Room” by Sarah A

“THE DOCTOR WILL SEE YOU NOW” by Scott Smock

“Roses are Red” by Emma Chatterton

“A Bench” by Jesy Quinn

“The Waiting room” by Michael Miller

“The Extraordinary ” by Missy Talbot

“Cleo's 1 Day Job” by MaureenJ Poutoa

“The Knitter and I” by Kym Ortega

“Story at Waiting Room of Railway Station ” by POOJA SARMALKAR

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