Write about someone who purposefully causes a power outage.

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“Where was Lisa when the Lights went Out?” by Deborah Mercer

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My grandma had one of those crazy, homespun sayings. If ever there was a power cut, or just if one of the lights needed a new bulb and temporarily threw us into darkness, she would say “Where was Moses when the lights went out”? I don’t think there was any especial biblical basis for the saying – perhaps I should research it more and find out if it’s a quote from some otherwise forgotten book or play. Another name, generally speaking one of the family could be, and often was, substituted for Moses but it only really worke...

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“Embers” by Kylie Wallis

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Simone Lewis was brought up by Kurt and Corey, a couple in their mid-thirties. The boys had been together for ten years, before they seriously thought about a child. A mutual friend named Gracie, offered to be a surrogate. The little girl was born on the 7th of July 1990. She had Kurt’s bright blue eyes.It never bothered Simone that she was being raised by men. She lived with two loving and supportive parents. That was more than she could say for some of the kids she knew. Her best friend for example, only had her mother Harley. Neither of t...

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“An Act of Civil Disobedience” by Michele Duess

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At a conference table sat two FBI agents. It was a beautiful day outside but neither noticed for looking at a tablet. “These are the interviews with the three suspects," said the woman. "Got to say they were-interesting."“Thanks Jane.” Tom reached for the lousy stuff they called coffee these days. He hated it but today he needed the caffeine. He drank, winced, and looked at his colleague. “You know what amazes me? They're not throwing each other into the sea to get a deal.” “No. I'd expect Sebastian to be protec...

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“As The Stars Blink Out” by Ava F

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The wind blew through my window, and my room was so quiet, I could hear my heart pounding in my chest as I gazed out into the night sky. It was like a staring contest with space, but of course, it always won, except for the many small times it would wink and twinkle when it knew you had been staring too long. When you desperately needed to get some shut eye. It was like even the stars knew. And they did know. I had guessed no one could relate to what I did nightly, but there was something about the way that the one girl...

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“Colonists-362” by Anshika Goyal

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I hear the thumping footsteps as I stand on the concrete floor surrounded by electric wires in complete darkness. “Young man, step aside-” his face penetrates the flashlight, “Wallace?” He raises his eyebrows and his face contracts like a pitiful old man. I stand speechless as my dad, ignoring my existence, joins back the huge wire to the supply. The fault is easily found- ah the advancement these days. Even louder and speedy footsteps come towards this slowly-coming-back-to-life room. “Robert! Thank god you fixed it before much damage...

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“Power On” by Lani Lane

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Warning: Mature themes. Discretion advised.Her name was D0T-3000. Master called her Dot.He had bought her one year ago, and the first night was the worst. He had seen the ads and heard the ravings from his friends – but he’d never had one for himself before. So, he tested.“Power on,” he said. Dot blinked, and Master smiled. There was no light in his eyes.Dot was the latest model. The makers were good, but they did not know everything. For instance, Dot could not feel. Not yet. Her sensors registered when something brushed against her arm, ye...

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“The Long Walk Home” by Stephanie Albright

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It was Friday morning and I was headed to the break room for my coffee, then back to sitting in an office with two women that hated each other. I was almost back to my office when the lights flickered, then went out. “Well, shit,” I muttered. I made it to my office with the light coming from the front windows. I took a large drink of the terrible coffee and sat down. As I picked at my doughnut, I realized how quiet it was. I grabbed my flashlight and headed out to the front of the store. There were no cars moving out on the street. A few pe...

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“Lights Out” by LeighAnne Ferreol

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The rough stone bit into my hand. I glanced around nervously. No one else was here, no one would see. I took a deep breath. One shot. I would only take one shot at it. If I missed, then I’d give up. I lifted the rock and aimed it at the power box high on the post. I hurled it with all my might. The heavy thud of rock on metal was quickly followed by a blast of light and an electrical popping sound. I covered my head with my hands to protect myself from the shower of sparks. The streetlights flickered wildly, then went out all at once. I hea...

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“The Master Switch” by P. Jean

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(Write about someone who purposefully causes a power outage.) You might wonder who I am! I would have to tell you at this point it doesn’t matter who I am. Let’s just say, I’m the guy telling the story. Not really a narrator but for now I can take that role! And now for the story! ~~~~~ Elise was a natural beauty. She learned as early as toddlerhood that cute gets attention, pouting works, bad manners were always forgiven for the little princess. In other words she was spoiled rotten. And, don...

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“Hopeless World” by 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜

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Trigger warning: domestic abuse This was supposed to be the happiest day of my life; nevertheless, I can't even get myself to smile. I continuously ask myself if I am genuinely delighted with my life, is this how I want to live. Am I wasting it in fear and unhappiness? If my mother would see me now, would she think badly of me, or would she be happy for Michael and me? I can pull myself to standing, I always can, yet tears come in such generous streams. I failed myself, and her too. If I would have left sooner, this would maybe be dif...

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“Dark Knight” by ✧ﾟ･:h̶o̶p̶e̶ ❦

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CarterI've come this far to back out now. There’s no turning back. I shouldn’t turn back! The clothes on my bed were carefully handpicked four days ago for this mission. I’ve tried wearing it in the dark, there’s no doubt that I’m going to be completely invisible. I slid on the black worn-out trousers that I bought years ago, black long sleeves shirt with a few holes at the bottom, a pair of worn-out dark blue sneakers, and a pair of black rubber gloves,...

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“Twinkle Twinkle” by Silvia Bartolini

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As soon as the elevator doors opened, Jenny knew something was wrong with the girl. The man who was carrying her on his back nodded in polite greeting, face hidden under a baseball cap. Jenny moved closer to the wall, hugging herself in reflex. Her nose scrunched up at the reek of alcohol, the man's protruding belly on an otherwise lean, almost emaciated frame the sign of an unhealthy addiction.As the doors closed, she stole a glance at the pair. Father and daughter, perhaps? The girl couldn't have been older than ten. Jenny couldn't see her...

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“Birds of a Feather” by Lyric Monroe

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The pain in Angelus' wrist was minimal, but she wasn't going to tell the doctor that. She sat on the emergency room bed, her headphones around her neck, looking around at the sight before her. The makeshift emergency bay of the little hospital was filled with patients. Angelus knew this was because of the recent raid in their small encampment, but she couldn't help but wonder if any of the patients were one of them. One of the sick who recently found their brain being slowly destroyed by a deadly virus. The virus started lightly, wit...

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“The Laundry Room ” by Sparkle Fingers

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FRIDAY 9:00 PMBonnie and Riley were having the time of their lives together, as usual. They loved to have sleepovers in each other´s houses but something was always missing, their dear friend named Greyson. This guy said that sleepovers were only for girls and that people from University were suspecting something else was going on between his two best friends. Nevertheless, Bonnie and Riley didn´t care about the rumors, they had decided to enjoy their lives fully no matter what others said.“Hey, bring me a cup of tea,” said Riley while putti...

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“Dare” by Ivy Moonlit

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Once it came down to my dare, I knew it was going to be big, and I had to execute it perfectly, I checked my mailbox, that's where the official dare would be. I raced out my front door, past the driveway and to the little mailbox by the trees. I opened the little door and found the letter sitting there, the fancy envelope with a fancy crest we designed on the red wax seal. I opened it to find the older looking piece of parchment paper, with the cursive writing I loved to look at. These letters were half the fun of the game. I unfolded the pa...

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Write about someone who purposefully causes a power outage.

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✍️ 146 stories

“Where was Lisa when the Lights went Out?” by Deborah Mercer

“Embers” by Kylie Wallis

“An Act of Civil Disobedience” by Michele Duess

“As The Stars Blink Out” by Ava F

“Colonists-362” by Anshika Goyal

“Power On” by Lani Lane

“The Long Walk Home” by Stephanie Albright

“Lights Out” by LeighAnne Ferreol

“The Master Switch” by P. Jean

“Hopeless World” by 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜

“Dark Knight” by ✧ﾟ･:h̶o̶p̶e̶ ❦

“Twinkle Twinkle” by Silvia Bartolini

“Birds of a Feather” by Lyric Monroe

“The Laundry Room ” by Sparkle Fingers

“Dare” by Ivy Moonlit

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