Write about someone who wants to stay home alone, only for their plans to be disrupted.

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“Open Invitation” by Katharine Widdows

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Bernice stared out of Lyra’s bay window trying to ignore the hints of peeling paint and fading curtains. At least her own house wasn’t letting the side down, and the knowledge that it set a good example to the rest of the street was a comfort to her. Despite her best efforts to avoid the subject Bernice felt her gaze continually drawn to number 12 where there had been no sign of life all morning.‘Well, you know I’m not one to judge, but the new neighbours are a bit… unusual.’ Bernice shook her ...

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“The Arrival” by Dhruv Srivastava

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Trigger warning: domestic violence There was a delicate clink as Marty Strathmore placed his wine glass back on the sleek wooden table, pursing his lips and turning the page of his novel. A soft white light shone behind him, casting strict, long shadows on the modern architecture of his living room. A vinyl player was broadcasting some soft jazz around the room which touched lightly on his ears, never too bold yet still confident enough for a little crescendo or piano riff to catch his intrigue. Yes, he was indeed aware of his own cliche. He...

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“a story from across the pond” by Matias Matias

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A man of routine this gentleman was. A man whose 9 to 5 was meticulously planned and in his mind was a constant metronome. He thought he had lost his mind when he fled his original scene but soon realised that his uptight conduct was just something which went along with his grain and could not act otherwise. Very few times in his life he strayed from his routine but he was contacted from the abysmal internet by a company looking to interview him for his language services. Strage, he thought. Of all the institutes to hire, his was the younges...

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“A Quiet Night Out” by Iona Cottle

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The kettle hissed and clicked, the bubbling inside subsiding as the heating elements turned off. With a tut of frustration at the stereo, Tony left it and went to the kitchen. He poured the freshly-boiled water into his tea mug, inhaling the wonderful camomile fragrance as he did. “Perfect,” he said to himself as he replaced the kettle. Humming a little tune he dug out some biscuits and put them on a plate, before taking them and the tea into the next room. On the way past he headbutted the light-switch, sending the kitchen into darkness. ...

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“Thespians” by Sharon Williams

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Sam, the Civic theatre’s educational officer, cast a disparaging eye over the monthly seniors group. Seated randomly around six tables in a light, air conditioned training room, there was no-one under seventy years of age. Some were doubtlessly gifted, but he found overcoming the challenges of their various hearing impairments, physical disabilities, declining mental agility and memory loss wearing. He had to give it to Dominique, the artistic director, that it had been an inspired piece of manipulation to suggest to Willow that she join the...

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“The Handsome Interruption ” by Deepika Viswanath

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I had been sitting inside my house, waiting for the call from my boyfriend to confirm our plans for tonight.It didn't come.I thought we were going to be hanging out at my place, watching a movie, having a drink, the works. But his phone seemed busy. I didn't push the matter more. After all, I wanted some time to work on my manuscript, as I was an author. I was writing a romance story and needed the peace and quiet.It was now 7 pm. My boyfriend still hadn't called me back. It left me worried, but I assumed he had his own life and was bus...

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“Obsession With You” by Jourdan Bailey

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Red drops pooling by the rusty drain. White freezer wiring in the background is almost inaudible. Sound escaping dry, cracked lips filling the void behind my ears, eyes, and smile. The warmth radiating from her skin, splitting under the metal line that I draw with my hands. Pale skin only getting paler in the basement of the house I say is my home. The home that I share with my obsession. During my college classes, I fantasize about Elliot and what ill do to him. Not just Elliot but the girls I collect. This week I have a particularly intere...

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“If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em.” by Danielle Cole

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Kevin had everything assembled, but he quadruple checked his list just in case he forgot anything. "Cheesy poofs...check. Potato chips...check. Faygo soda in cherry, grape, and Rockin Rye...check. Laptop...check. Internet connection humming...check. Cheese pizza with ham, black olives, and green peppers...check. One bag of double stuff Oreos...check.' Headphones...check. Special addition DVD of 'Lord of the Rings' all three parts plus 'The Hobbit' for good measure....check. DVD special addition of the entire series of the 'Chronicles of Narn...

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“Pavarotti Among the Pipes” by VJ Hamilton

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The packed-to-bursting car gave a farewell toot, signaling the start of the annual family camping trip. The ancient Buick Century, top-heavy with its 4-bike roof rack, began cautiously backing out of the driveway. Relief started to spread through Tim, who stood on the front steps, waving good-bye—and good riddance—to his parents and younger siblings. The Buick lurched to a halt. “Whoops, footwear!” Mom hollered from an open window. The youngest leapt from the teetering car, ran into the house, and emerged, holding water shoes aloft in triump...

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“A Sleepy Day At The Arcade” by Basmati Rice

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A/N: The characters are taken from one of my submissions-'After Party Tidy Up'~~~I stretched my arms, sighing with tiredness. Nope, I totally didn’t stay up all night watching a K-Drama. I looked over at the clock and almost jumped, seeing it was 8A.M. already. The last time I looked at the clock it was barely 10P.M. Luckily for me, today was Saturday, I can go to sleep anytime I want. I put away my laptop and snuggled back in my bed yawning uncontrollably.Yup, the perfect plan. Stay in bed all day long and make some instant noodles when fee...

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“No More Lasagna” by M. Sawan

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Evangelista approaches the line of scrimmage and bends over. His fingers throb in the mud. It’s soothing. If only he could stay down here, resting, the game over and Nonna bringing him something sweet. “Lasagna!” yells Coach. “You hear me? Watch 43!” A sfogliatelle. A zeppole. Oh God, her bombolone— “HIKE!” A 300lb boy plows into Evangelista, knocking him backwards. The boy’s cleats land on Evangelista’s stomach, driving the wind out of him like a pool toy. Evangelista rolls over, clutching his torso. His helmet is too tight, the face ma...

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“The Shy Man and the Fortune Cookie” by Clyde Mcculley

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The Shy Man and the Fortune Cookie He was in his late twenties, not bad-looking, but lonely and awkward. Love had failed him after several attempts at dating women. His right eye had a nervous twitch. Recently he had moved into a small apartment on the second floor above a mattress store. It was a chilly evening as he walked down to the street to find a place to eat. He discovered a small Chinese restaurant not far from his apartment. He entered, looked around, and took a booth in the back corner so he could be alone. A cute wait...

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“The Devil Is In The Detail” by Rhiannon Bird

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“Just come out,” Rebecca whined over the phone. “The house won’t go anywhere while we’re at the club.” Hannah shook her head and flicked the kettle on. “I have three library books calling my name and a seasons worth of the bachelor to catch up on.” “Boo.” Then she giggled, they’d obviously already started drinking. “You can’t spend all your time hiding out.” “I’m not hiding,” Hannah protested. She grabbed out a teabag to sit in the cup. “I’m house-sitting there’s a difference.” “Isn’t this the for the grandma who thinks she’s a witch?” “Mmhh...

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“To Make it Known” by Calliope Byrd

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When Clementine dreamed, her mind seemed to leave her body like a ghost dissipating from its former self. She found new worlds written in the ways of simplicity, and every time she woke from such dreams, she wished she hadn’t. This afternoon was no different. She’d fallen under the spell of the pretty purple sky beyond the long window next to her bed. The warm air had swooped her away from the novel she’d been reading, one just a...

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“Snowglobes” by Brammy Rajakumar

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I poked my fingers through the stiff white blinds on our window, letting in a crack of light. I was too afraid to open the window, but the light was enough for me to breathe deep and feel my shoulders relax. All those people might be breathing their germs out there, but I was safe in here behind my glass windowpane. Tilting my head, I took a closer look at the street outside and nearly reared back in shock. Folks were walking around outside like there wasn’t a worldwide pandemic. Maskless, even. Walking their dogs, going on runs, stepping...

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Write about someone who wants to stay home alone, only for their plans to be disrupted.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 145 stories

“Open Invitation” by Katharine Widdows

“The Arrival” by Dhruv Srivastava

“a story from across the pond” by Matias Matias

“A Quiet Night Out” by Iona Cottle

“Thespians” by Sharon Williams

“The Handsome Interruption ” by Deepika Viswanath

“Obsession With You” by Jourdan Bailey

“If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em.” by Danielle Cole

“Pavarotti Among the Pipes” by VJ Hamilton

“A Sleepy Day At The Arcade” by Basmati Rice

“No More Lasagna” by M. Sawan

“The Shy Man and the Fortune Cookie” by Clyde Mcculley

“The Devil Is In The Detail” by Rhiannon Bird

“To Make it Known” by Calliope Byrd

“Snowglobes” by Brammy Rajakumar

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