Write a thrilling adventure of a special agent who is harboring a paranormal secret.

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“One of These Days” by Unknown User

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Charlie sat on the annoyingly uncomfortable fancy sofa, failing to loosen his tie. “Carter, do you know why my mother drags me around to all of these gatherings?” He leaned his head back onto the couch and turned to look at Carter, his hired bodyguard, who was standing against the wall of the right side of the couch, keeping Charlie and the nearest door in his line of view the way he always did. “Still following the rules, huh? Y’know, I’m sure you’re a lovely, hilarious, person underneath all that brooding.” He paused, but Carter just blink...

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“Ghost in West Berlin” by Phillip Whitney

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West Berlin, 1982 The roulette wheel spun with a dizzying rapidity as the ball clicked and clacked between the blurred numbers of red and black. As wheel slowed, it was clear to see that the ball had landed on 56 black. It was a solid win for, Louis Weber, the portly man in the tux on the other end of the table, with his blonde left arm, Mila, and his brunette right arm, Sophia. He gave a low and drunken laugh that the two ladies followed with bubbly giggles. Louis’ gut c...

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“Amos In The Wind” by Betty Koch

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AMOS IN THE WIND Andrea was considered unique. Not many were able to move up to the rank of special agent before they were 30 years old. In addition to graduating in the top 5% of her class as a police constable, she chose to take additional classes to specialize in investigation techniques. The constable program was heavy enough for the average student. Many of her fellow “students” in the evening investigation courses, that were already seasoned officers wishing to upgrade their skill set, were impressed that she would...

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“Gila Bend” by Will Zeilinger

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The clock on the dash read two a.m. and Christmas music had been the only thing on the radio since Denton Kline left his sister’s place in Gila Bend. He reached over and shut it off, hoping to get a grip on his thoughts and maybe… just maybe the voices in his head would shut up. Why the hell did he even think of surprising his older sister by driving all the way to Arizona dressed as Santa? He shook his head and pounded on the steering wheel. Ardell left home when Denton was fourteen. She moved to a commune way the hell out in Gi...

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“Help From Beyond” by Lee Allton

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As the alarm sounded off at 4:30 AM, Special Agent Clare Higgins lazily reached for the alarm clock to stop its incessant chirping. It was a rainy Monday morning and she had not been able to sleep very well the night before. It seemed like she had just gone to bed when the alarm clock started its obnoxious aria. After hitting the snooze button, a couple times, Clare decided to get up and start her day. As she showered, she could not ...

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“Gingerbread” by Isabel B

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"How big was the spacecraft?" Agent Holloway asked the jittery young man sitting before him. He and agent Meadows were at the man's house--his parents home. The man wasn't quite so young, though, maybe early thirties. He just appeared younger than them. Perhaps because he was unemployed and still lived with his parents. Agent Holloway’s eyes skittered around the room. The man owned the latest gaming equipment and accessories. Hell, every game known to the human race was strewed on the dingy living room carpet."I don't know, man! It was big!”...

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“The World of Paranormal. ” by Emma Knight

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I get home from my job annoyed. I have to find a missing kid who knows I have two ghosts in my house. If my job finds out, I’ll be fired. And since I actually like my job getting rid of ghosts, I don’t want that to happen. I get home and Christine, one of the ghosts, says, “Hi, honey. How was your day at work?”She notices the gloomy look on my face and continues, “Did they find out about me?” “No, but I have to find a kid who knows about you. If I find him and he tells, I’m fired and you’re going away.” “Please, make sure that doesn’t ...

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“She” by Priy Singha

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Another pick-up tonight in a bar. How original. Just once I’d like the Boss to send me some place unique. Like the frozen foods aisle at the supermarket, or the drama/theater section of a bookstore. Instead I’m always in places where it’s too dark to see what the person you’re flirting with looks like. It’s where the men that we pick up do their most despicable work. I think they like going back to their roots. Before they were powerful and it was more of a challenge felt like more of a game. The organization got a tip on his location and on...

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“The Reader” by Taylor P

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She had done it again. She truly had planned to avoid this; taken steps to ensure that this wouldn’t happen. That morning, when her grandpa’s ancient alarm clock had begun its shrill cry, vibrating the worn wooden nightstand upon which it sat, she had reached out and firmly quieted its bells. She had lain beneath her duvet, breathing quietly with focused deliberation. Her legs had itched. Outside her bedroom window, the sparrow that lived in the beech tree had chirped obliviously, singing the same morning song that usually found her halfway ...

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“A Rift in Reality” by Stephen Isham

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The constant glare of the florescent lights revealed a department that never slept. At nearly eight thirty, the morning shift was slowly arriving; only a few people remained from the previous evening. Special Agent Sarah Diekman sat at her desk and rubbed her eyes. After a fourteen-hour night shift consisting of paperwork, a pointless stakeout, several useless interrogations, followed by more paperwork, she wanted nothing more than to go home and climb in to bed and sleep. She pushed back her chair and stood as though energy and moment...

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“Number Seven” by Silver Sadofski

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Patricia Welmore, Agent 509 of the Seventh Lot-a private company much like the FBI however more open to the public- sat at her desk slaving away on her computer as she looked through all the files sent to her by her Supervisor Alexander Altor. All of them read of boring cases speaking of bursts seemingly of dull energy throughout the desolate country. Supposedly the agency believed that it was perhaps shock waves from the Ukraine as an attack of potential war.Welmore sighed softly as she stood up after hours of having to sit. She walked, get...

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“A Writing Legend ” by Kacie Bass

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A hooded figure walked through the empty alleyway, the moonlight shining down upon them. Tiny droplets of rain fell down against the bricked pavement and cottoned cloak. The sound of smooth jazz and laughter could be heard more clearly as the anonymous individual stopped in front of a hidden door behind a wooden barricade. A feminine hand revealed itself as the sleeve of the cloak slid down its owner's arm as she raised her arm up to knock on the old, metal door. All of the noise coming from behind the door went dead silent as she continued ...

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“D E A T H ” by Shihyeon Kim

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"You'll be going to The Republic's base." My commander Alsa said standing over me. I looked up. "And why would I do that?" She glared at me. "I know that you are the vice commander." She sat back down and slammed her arms on the table. "But I'm still the commander and you will obey what I say." I give her a fake smile. "Of course, commander. I will go to the base of my most sworn enemies and risk my life for your needs." Alsa leaned back with a look of satisfaction on her face. "You will have to steal the blood crystal from their center cont...

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“Super 8” by Frank Cabanas

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At times it’s like a cinema screen that’s pulled down in front of me. Eight millimeter film. Slow moving. Conspicuous. At other times, a still voice. Inaudible but just as true as the East River. Just as real as Avenue of the Americas. I’ve even seen my full name written across the canvas: John Taylor Sellers. Almost as if the utmost care is being made on my behalf. Accuracy. Only my parents call me John Taylor. My friends know me by J.T. My professional name- Officer Sellers. I knew he would be ...

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“Good Hearted, Deadly Intentions” by Sarah Hawkins

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"Thus, paranormal phenomena include extrasensory perception (ESP), telekinesis, ghosts, poltergeists, life after death, reincarnation, faith healing, human auras, and so forth." -Terence HinesIn traditional ghostlore and fiction featuring ghosts, a ghost is a manifestation of the spirit or soul of a person. However, sometimes the term "ghost" is used synonymously with any spirit or demon. */*A fire burned beneath his skin.Ashton Watch...

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Write a thrilling adventure of a special agent who is harboring a paranormal secret.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 47 stories

“One of These Days” by Unknown User

“Ghost in West Berlin” by Phillip Whitney

“Amos In The Wind” by Betty Koch

“Gila Bend” by Will Zeilinger

“Help From Beyond” by Lee Allton

“Gingerbread” by Isabel B

“The World of Paranormal. ” by Emma Knight

“She” by Priy Singha

“The Reader” by Taylor P

“A Rift in Reality” by Stephen Isham

“Number Seven” by Silver Sadofski

“A Writing Legend ” by Kacie Bass

“D E A T H ” by Shihyeon Kim

“Super 8” by Frank Cabanas

“Good Hearted, Deadly Intentions” by Sarah Hawkins

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story set in the dark recesses of space where the two main characters are often at odds with each other in humorous and comedic ways.

Write a sweeping romantic tale of two lovers who must overcome the horror of being hunted by an unseen foe.

Write a murder mystery with an amateur sleuth who must navigate a fantastical world in a quest to discover the truth.

Write a magical realism story that takes place in the Wild West.

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