Write a story told entirely through one chase scene.

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“Why We Run” by Dominic Lapi

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The sweat was slick on the nape of Josh’s neck. His extremities burned and ached in defiance of his action, and he was afraid that if he stopped running, he might not be able to start again. The burning sensation his lithe muscles produced was only exacerbated by the midday sun. But despite the pain, he had to go on. He was still three runners behind and nearing the end of the race. The front runner, Adroa, number 55 from Uganda, had been ahead the entire race, at a pace that pushed Josh to his maximum. As Josh willed his legs forward, he ...

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“Another Day in Paradise” by Lydia Tonani

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"Can you walk faster?" whispered Rose, a few steps ahead of me in the hallway. "Give me a break," I said with a sigh. As soon as we walked out the doors, Rose finished her champagne glass and started to pull clips out of her hair. I opened the automatic car doors and sat down in the driver's seat while she sat beside me. "Did you get them?" I asked. "Of course, I did," she replied, taking out her last hair clip. "Where is it?" Rose looked at me and pointed at her neck and ears to the most expensive, exquisite jewelry that has eve...

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“When the Sun is Possible” by Ema Fancher

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Sai wove her way through tight crowds. Loose pants covered her legs, and the jacket she’d stolen hid the serial number running down her forearm. Large pockets concealed everything she needed: knives, the device, and her Sun. She just hoped the disguise would get her to the gate. After that, all her luck depended on the device Slippery Wren assured her would mask her signal. She’d trusted Wren this far and he’d never let her down. This type of tech required a special level of skill though, it wasn’t guaranteed to work. But any c...

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“Hot Pursuit” by Angela Morrissey

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I can’t believe I’ve done it, no, not me – just an innocent street kid in my seventeenth year of life and I’m already facing death. They had my back up against the wall and now it’s worse. The Malaysian cops are after me and I’m at the point where I’ll get hanged if I’m caught! I’m now hiding in a jungle in Malaysia. I’ve just run away from two custom officers that had seen the deadly death threat. Oh, man! When I saw the two officers come up to me with that “you’re in for it” expression on their faces I just knew tha...

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“The Robbery” by Sukhbir Pathak

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A week before there was an accident which happened near the Grover street. It was a terrible accident but nobody was hurt. There lived an old couple for past 40 years, they had a shop called “Sizzling Dim Sums”. It got destroyed inside out. A plate number which was not of this town was found on the road where the incident took place. The police investigated the town and found the security footage. The footage showed that around 2 am there was a car which hit the store and ran. This was all the police got from 2 minutes footage. People ...

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“Slathering Beast” by Michael Ball

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Blinding speed, you grip the reins tight as you watch the ground passing quickly beneath you. You bank to the right to avoid a grand living tree that swings a mighty arm in your direction. "Hey... Stop..." It seems to say after you in a slow booming voice when you narrowly avoid its reach. You turn for a moment. You pray that the tree has slowed the progress of your pursuer but you only look on in horror as it bounds around the growth without slowing for a moment. Fear grips your heart. You look upon the ravenous slathering beast w...

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“Running from the truth ” by Neela Sanders

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My legs are weary and my arms are heavy, yet I keep running. Running from nothing, towards nothing. Running into being and away from it. Running towards happiness and away from happiness. Running from that which all humans consciously or subconsciously run from. I am running from the truth. I turn down the corner of Elm and Maple, watching the dark green sign draw closer. I clutch the wreath of ink black roses I’m holding to my chest, unaware of the thorns digging into my skin. Suddenly, I’ve reached the sign, adorned with flowers and photos...

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“ESCAPE” by BATHABILE MTETWA

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“Come on Emma this is not the time to slow down hurry!!” Beccah knew they were going to be caught any second if they ran any slower. “We are almost there, we can’t slow down now”. Beccah dragged Emma with her freehand and ran like never before. The other hand was tightly clutching a mini backpack. They were both out of breath when they reached the fence. They had no idea where they were headed but they had to get out of there. “All we have to do now is climb over this fence; there should be a main road around here somewhere. We ...

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“THE CHASE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

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It was early morning when the plane from Kochi landed at Chennai airport. There was the usual rush at the baggage conveyor, and among them were two women who stood by to find their bags. Thais was the elder woman who was about 30, and Xenia who was with her was in the twenties. Both of them had good facial features and were dressed in jeans with matching tops. They picked up their suitcases and walked along towards the taxi stand. Boarding a taxi Xenia said “Take us to Lydgate hotel.” It wasn’t a long drive, and they reached in only ha...

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“Good Boy” by Lori Kuechler

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He could feel his heart racing, and the smells tasted different, periodically changing from dark earth to fresh grass as he drew deep breaths. Things slapped into his face as the world blew past in a blur of green, but he was undaunted by it. This race was close. He just knew that he would catch his nemesis finally. Leaping forward, he easily jumped a small hedge and landed in a clearing. With nothing to impede his vision, the young Beagle could see a flash of white as the cottontail dipped around a rock about thirty feet ahead. So close! I...

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“Last Lap” by Justine Mae D

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Luke swerved on the next turn. He leaned dangerously sideways in his green Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R motorcycle, his gloved hand gripping the handles tightly. The wind was whipping violently against him while he endured pelts of rain that thrummed against his helmet. It's too late to slow down now. He thought his balance will fail when suddenly, the motorcycle righted itself and he sped away from the other racers. He was only five meters from the tail of the dark blue Ducati motorcycle but it seemed light years away. I must not lose here. Not ...

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“Ocean Eyes” by Lol D.

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They say "Forget about the past, and dont bother to look onto your future, you just have to focus yourself in the present, Today. But what if that past keeps haunting you? reminding you the pain? Can you truly let go? I am Lercivha Esquente, and this is my story. It was a Sunny day typical kind of day because Summer's waving. I'm combing my hair as I watched myself in the mirror. I trailed every inch of my face, my pointed tiny nose, my pinkish lips, my almond like eyes, thick eyebrows, and my long eyelashes. I got up and wen...

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“Catching Red ” by Brittany Smith

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Cascades of tears stream down pinched cheeks. I swiped viciously across my eyes with my bubble gum pink turtleneck sleeves but it doesn't matter, I'm soaked. The reflection in the car window magnifies red-rimmed eyes and chapped lips. My nose is a leaky faucet but the tissue box stuffed in the seat pocket is empty. I guess sleeves are a good enough substitute. I kick the back of Daddy's seat as he flies down Main Street. "Faster Daddy, it's getting away." My urgent cries punctuate the small interior of our Mustang. Mom prefered to driv...

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“The Cardinal's Task by Jaylynn Strong” by Jaylynn Strong

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Almost there. I thought. This castle isn't infinite, right? As Ben and I ran down the seemingly endless corridor, I could tell he was getting tired. He took a few deep, raspy breaths as if he was trying to breathe through a straw. "Are...we almost...at the exit?" He said, panting. "I don't...I don't think we'll...ever find a way out." "We'll be out of here." I assured him. "I promise." I can't imagine breaking my promise. I don't break promises. Never have and never will because I knew the end result, someone gets mad and they lose thei...

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“chasing away the flames” by Noey Witwer

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The first thing I did when they called me to tell me my house was on fire was 'ever so fucking lovely this week has never gone my way surely it will be the worst fire ever' I thought grabbing my art stuff off the ground and quickly packing it away in my side bag before clocking out with my teacher and leaving a note; then I run down the street hoping to catch a bus. I see one that stops near my house but it's about to leave so I jump in the door way as it closes."that was mighty brave of you miss; but you better have the money for a ticket."...

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Write a story told entirely through one chase scene.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 143 stories

“Why We Run” by Dominic Lapi

“Another Day in Paradise” by Lydia Tonani

“When the Sun is Possible” by Ema Fancher

“Hot Pursuit” by Angela Morrissey

“The Robbery” by Sukhbir Pathak

“Slathering Beast” by Michael Ball

“Running from the truth ” by Neela Sanders

“ESCAPE” by BATHABILE MTETWA

“THE CHASE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

“Good Boy” by Lori Kuechler

“Last Lap” by Justine Mae D

“Ocean Eyes” by Lol D.

“Catching Red ” by Brittany Smith

“The Cardinal's Task by Jaylynn Strong” by Jaylynn Strong

“chasing away the flames” by Noey Witwer

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story about a proposal.

Write a story about an argument that seems to be about one thing, but is actually about another.

Write a story about a person experiencing pre-performance jitters.

Write a story about a summer afternoon spent in a treehouse.

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