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

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“The Walk” by Rutheanna Chang

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“I don’t want to go!” I said. “Okay fine, but you have to do something and not just sit in front of the TV all day!” My dad said. After my dad left for a business trip, some part of my brain told me to go outside, so I did. I was walking down the street at midnight when I heard someone calling my name. “David, come here!” A voice replied slowly. “Hello?” I asked. “Hello,” said a deep voice. A man in baggy clothes walked out of the shadow behind a garbage truck. “Who are you?” I asked the weird man. I know it is rude calling someone weird eve...

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“Country Corn” by Anna Perry

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The colorful leaves danced around in the golden sun of autumn. Though I wasn’t outside, I could smell the crisp evening air through the living room windows. I could also smell the piping apple cider stewing in a pot on the stove, awaiting yet another stir from my ladle. It had been a few minutes since the last stir, so I figured it was nearing the time to create another whirlpool in the cider. I mustered the energy to get up from the recliner.On my way to the kitchen, I stopped in the dining room to admire the perfect date displayed on the c...

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“Echumo” by Kutee Tilbe

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I was pounding away on my laptop. Distraction came in the form of freezing my limbs. They went numb. Hamle is the coldest in the rainy season. To beat the cold out of me, I got up to sweep. It usually takes me an hour to sweep the yard. By the time I am done, bounding energy carouses through my body. I carried the laptop outside to play Sileshi Demissie's full album. For the last three months, his songs felt like a daily dose of inspiration. Each song speaks volumes that nourishes my soul.Knock on the gate. The swishing sound the broom made...

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“Solitaire disrupted” by Ade Molajo

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Kami finally had some space to himself. His girlfriend Ginny, who would normally be at his place on a weekend like this, but was out of town with some friends. This was somewhat of a rarity for Kami who worked hard during the week in his corporate position for a small tech startup. That is not to say he resented his responsibilities- He was grateful for a loving partner and a job where he could make a real difference but sometimes he simply required room to recharge his batteries. One could say he was a highly social-introvert.With the aroma...

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“The Sink” by Kelly Allison

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Clark eyed Jolie's dirty blond head from under his overgrown fringe as he sucked on the cornflakes, quickly looking down at the bits and pieces floating around in the milk as she turned to look at him over his shoulder. "Whadduya think, Gable?" She said. He jerked his chewing mouth outward to show her he couldn't reply right away, receiving an eye roll in turn. He thought long and hard about what exactly it may be that she had asked him his opinion about, but couldn't for the life of him remember. Finally, every single cornflake had been...

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“A Mother's Day” by Naajia Aasiya

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CRASH! Ruheen sighed, trying to focus on her Du’a. She’d managed to complete 4 rakat, units of prayer, during Dhur namaaz, the afternoon prayer. She should have guess that silence in the Ahmed household only meant chaos would ensue. “Maryam! Give it back!” “It’s my turn to feed him!” “Ya Allah, give me the patience.” Ruheen sent up a silent plea, feeling her blood rise. Five days a week, she attended high school, slogging away at her studies to maintain her high grades. In th...

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“World War F” by George Puscuta

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Hello! How are you? Yes, yes, I’m talking to you, you the reader of these lines. Why?! Well, how else am I supposed to talk to you? I’m not telepathic. My name is Daniel, by the way. Why Daniel? Why not? A name is just a name in the end. What’s your name? Why? See what I mean? I’ll call you… Logan. Yeah, just like the Wolverine. You know who the Wolverine is, right? See? You like me already. OK, Logan. Let’s talk. Let’s talk about introverts and extroverts. Which one are you? Or maybe you’re an ambivert, one of those people that’s neither bu...

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“Don't rest in peace” by Jay -

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Late night on a Saturday, huddled in blankets, lights out. A warm cup of coffee on the table, the television blasting. It rains outside, the soothing click clack click clack of the raindrops hitting the skylight soothes me. My phone rings, disrupting my peace. "Heyyyyy," Jayla says, slurring her words. "I'm not coming." "Hahahahahaha- hey! Mark! Come say hi to Cassidy!" "Jay, no. Don't you dare bring Mark into this!" "Hey sister," Mark says, also slurring his words. "Don't come home too late," I say, rolling my eyes and flicking through chan...

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“Walking on Water” by Hannah .

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I could feel a thousand winds blow across me. On this chilly day, all I could think of was the unusually immense amount of deplorable luck I’ve been receiving. The weather seemed to agree with me, with snow softly falling into my bare hands. Then, gentle showers of rain started to fall from the sky. I opened my arms and legs, and felt the relaxing tenderness of nature. I sit up from the wooden bench on the sidewalk. Spotting a field of ripening grain, I thought, This is the perfect place to relax, as I strolled over casually. It’s ver...

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“Out of Luck!” by Lorrraine Labrooy

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Out on luck! “Hey Deidre, it’s not the end of the world you know. These things happen, boyfriend ends up with best friend!” Stella looked up from her packing at her friend. She felt contrite when she saw the tears streaming down Dee’s face. She had been thoughtless. Dropping the summer dress she was folding, she ran to...

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“It Started With a Knock” by Eli Mwalimu

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The silence was sublime at House 672, Nzambani Park. Mr. Nzomo had forgotten how quiet the neighborhood could get. After weeks of screeching toddlers, barking dogs, and get-togethers, finally, there was peace and quiet. Finally, he was alone. The holidays were over and the Nairobi folk had rolled their boom box Subarus back to the city. He could gladly settle down on his rocking chair, sink into the feather stuffed pillows Margaret had knitted for him and let the mellow tunes of Palestrina lull him to sleep. KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! Mr. ...

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“THE UNINTENDED INVITATION” by Onyxx Moon

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TW: sexual abuse "On the local front today, our coverage continues on the sexual accusations against a youth minister at a popular Christian church here in our city. Known as one of the largest congregations in town, this story has gained much attention as the popular youth minister has been accused of sexual assault on a female minor, a member of the congregation. The accused Matthew Powell is presently out on bond, awaiting a trial date. Needless to say, there is much contention among the membership as the church ...

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“I am a horrible introvert.” by Muffin Hill

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I have always wanted to stay at home alone. I want my private life in which I can be as savage as I want to be, private bathroom where I can do any weird makeups without anyone to laugh at them, private kitchen where I can bake, cook and steam any cuisines I want without being yell at wasting ingredients, private television which I can change channels all by my wish, and private backyard where I can sing out loud with my bird friends and plants. What a wonderful world. I was not always an introvert. When I was born, I was the happiest baby...

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“Adventure Awaits” by J.L. Anderson

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Lorilla sighs contentedly as she settles into her little stump chair with its mossy cushion. I've made a nice little home for myself in just a few weeks' time, she commends herself. No one else will likely notice, except for maybe Naivara, who helped her pick the giant banyan tree amongst whose roots she's built her house. The tree is a short distance into the forest outside Thradnyss--close enough that her friends can find her when they have work, but far enough away that other people won't bother her. Naivara, Vladislak, Rhogar, and...

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“Shattered Silence” by Sam D.

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It’s a Friday afternoon and the end of a hectic week at work. I sit at my desk trying to ignore my headache. I rub my temples in circular motions. It started out as a little niggling annoyance and is now a full throbbing pain. Waves of sickness wash over me as the pain intensifies. The pounding in my head is being compounded by my co-worker, Nina. She never stops talking to me. Never. Her voice is loud and constant, like a siren. I am the type of person who craves quiet and alone time, and today the craving is consuming me. I seem to have a ...

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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

“The Walk” by Rutheanna Chang

“Country Corn” by Anna Perry

“Echumo” by Kutee Tilbe

“Solitaire disrupted” by Ade Molajo

“The Sink” by Kelly Allison

“A Mother's Day” by Naajia Aasiya

“World War F” by George Puscuta

“Don't rest in peace” by Jay -

“Walking on Water” by Hannah .

“Out of Luck!” by Lorrraine Labrooy

“It Started With a Knock” by Eli Mwalimu

“THE UNINTENDED INVITATION” by Onyxx Moon

“I am a horrible introvert.” by Muffin Hill

“Adventure Awaits” by J.L. Anderson

“Shattered Silence” by Sam D.

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