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Write a story told entirely through one chase scene.

Posted in Thriller and Suspense on Oct 26, 2022

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“"I just need a drink" ” by Maya Reynolds

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The PreyIt is a hot day. Extremely hot. It’s so hot that I woke up this morning covered in sweat. I’m still sweating. It’s so hot that I could cook a pancake on the roof of that shiny, black car parked at the Coffee Shoppe. And maybe some bacon too. It’s so hot that all the worms from Tuesday’s rain lie dried up on the sidewalks. Poor worms. It’s so hot that I need a drink. I’m super thirsty. I haven’t had a drink since Tuesday, and that was rainwater. Bad news is, people don’t give away free water anymore. You’ve got to pay for it. Sure, th...

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“The Drive To The Unknown ” by Meera Dandekar

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The car slowed down inches away from my feet and the passenger door was kept open for me to jump in. I leapt into the reclined seat and the door closed itself as we took a hasty turn. I readjusted the seat to make me seem more alert and fastened the seat belt before I rammed through the windshield ahead.  “Get your phone out and call Cole and Fisher. Give them the same instructions that I told you. We don’t have time to stop.” Neil did not flinch as he shifted the gears to the highest one. I felt the car vibrating more than necessary ...

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“Batch Hatch Hardo and the Amazing Race” by Ben K

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  Zipping up his all black racers jacket. Batch Hatch Hardo puts on his leather racing gloves, pulling each one as tight as possible before fastening the wrist straps. Wrapping extra tape around the open wrist to protect the skin and joint in case of a crash. Batch gives each wrist a firm slap. Sliding his wool sock covered feet into thick black boots he gives them a zip and pulls each buckle strap firm and tight. An extra layer of tape around the knee joints and elbows before the pads come on and he's ready for his helmet. The sleek al...

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“Another Day Alive” by Tiffany Hua

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Step. Step. Squeak. On the very streets of Opheli Lane was a murder hunt, me being the very first target. Before I knew it, a group of men standing near their matte black cars, with dark black coats and slick back hair-- the same men I had caught on video the other day, fixed their eyes on me and headed straight toward my direction.My trembling hands closed the door shut, and I began to run as fast as I could handle-- in zigzags, just in case they had guns or some freaky weapon that they could throw at me.I couldn't risk any chances.The...

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“The Challenger” by Ken Coomes

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Sherry sat in the center lane of three, waiting for the traffic light to turn green, tapping her fingernails on the steering wheel of her 2020 Shelby GT500, Hermes. She named all her vehicles. Hermes, the Olympian God of many things including speed, was aptly named. She wasn’t about to call her car Nike, after the Greek Goddess of Speed, Strength, and Victory. The name fit, but Sherry couldn’t bear thinking of her car being named after a shoe, or a company that made shoes.  Looking to her left she saw a Toyota Prius-C, driven by an...

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“School chase” by Rayner Ramsay

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This isn't a work of fiction, this is a true story. All of the emotions are still fresh, the burn is still there, and I can recall how it left an ever lasting affect on my life. I can also remember how that day went. Class, class, break, class, break, class, then another class. So all in all, a typical school day for a sixteen year old teenager. However, on this day, things would end in a way that would ultimately change my life forever. Science class that day was a bit of a drag. Since most students were away at some kind of farming festi...

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“Emily vs Suki” by Iona Cottle

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Emily stared down the dog, who sat at attention in the middle of the living room. “Right,” Emily said firmly. “How hard can it be?” She held up the harness, and the dog was gone. “Oh god damn it.” There was a crash from the hallway, but by the time she’d made it there was nothing but the shattered remains of that old, lime green vase that had sat there her whole life. The vase looked awful, and Emily had lost count of how many times she’d tried to get rid of it. Seeing it lying in pieces on the floor stopped her in her tracks though....

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“The Amulet” by R L Brewer

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He raced through the woods, trying to think about a course of action that was more about action than running. He wasn't the greatest runner in the world, always coming last in every race he ever attempted. He was sure to be captured. He could hear them, The captain of the guard was shouting orders at the foot soldiers and they were close. Too close for comfort. They were crunching through the autumn carpet of oak leaves, obvious in their desperation. He had stolen one of the most valuable treasures of the Dark Lord. He'd be executed if the...

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“Trails” by Lizzy Burt

Submitted to Contest #50

Breathing heavily, I tried to ignore the burning sensation in my throat. My heart was about to pound out of my chest, but I pushed myself to go faster. My legs soared over muddy patches, following the twisting, winding trail. Without having to think, my feet found the best routes on the rocky path, sometimes bending around the rocks, sometimes using them as stepping stones. My legs screamed and my side jarred with pain, but I ran even faster, knowing everything counted on my speed.  Finally, I felt my phone vibrating. Slowing to a walk...

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“Lethal addiction” by Mya Wl

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Her name was Niara, Niara Francis, and she had a secret: she was prone to panic attacks, and she was in love with Sly Hamilton. If you know Sly, that was hardly a good combination.  Niara sat at lunch trying and desperately failing to follow her best friend Diamonds rant about her French teacher. She was preoccupied with the fact that the love of her life was across the room, and he wouldn’t stop looking her way. She forced her eyes down to her plate, though at the sight of him she had lost her appetite, and pretended not to notice. “...

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“In the Woods” by A.J. Brown

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He was already running at full speed, seeing the blur of the houses go by the sides of his eyes. She had to have 60 pounds on him so he was pretty sure he would be able to outrun her either way, but her legs were longer and stronger than his so he didn’t want to take any chances. If he could just do an all-out sprint and lose her immediately that would be ideal. Of course, if he ran this hard and wasn’t able to lose her, he’d have a big problem. Thinking he was far ahead enough in front of her to do so, he turned his head to...

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“Lady Mary” by Natalia Go

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   A bottle of liquid foundation came flying out of Karen’s hand barely hitting her friend’s ear. It fell with a loud thud on the wooden floor but didn’t break. Kim growled as she held onto a chair undecided if she should lift it up and throw it or put it up to protect her face in case Karen throws more makeup her way. She pushed it aside instead and walked two steps toward her.    “I swear to God, Karen, if you do that again I’m going to rip your fake hair off!”    Karen gasped and step...

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“Valor in the Milliseconds” by Chad Lehrmann

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       We all have a defining moment in our lives.         For most of us, those defining moments are infrequent. They crash into your life, then years go by before another one lands in your lap.              Our daily choices are ones of life and death, so for it to be a defining moment, it must be one that answers life toughest questions. Am I a coward? Am I a liar? Am I honest? Can I ...

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“The Rush” by Ava Mele

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It’s been another long day. The rush at the hospital was almost unbearable but in the end was somehow manageable. It was all the classic motions that I have practiced everyday for the past four years. The same cycle to be repeated everyday till the end of our time. Another piece of machinery in society. Society will say you are useful but in the end you are nothing but replaceabl, temporary. Everything remarkable you did in your lifetime someone else can do. Life is often so bland and tasteless. I feel it again, like a growing rock in stomac...

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“High-Speed Chase” by Skylar Schylar

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There’s always the heart pounding scene of a high-speed chase in action movies, with the police grimacing, seizing the challenge of locking up yet another felon like myself. The camera zooming in, the distance in front of the officers, the suspense. I mean, they’re, I guess, OK to watch every now and then. But my point is what about us? Where’s our blockbuster film or legendary major motion picture? I have yet to see a criminal’s point of view—where’s his cameo? We have feelings, too, and after all, not all of us are bad. Well except for tha...

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