Write about a vampire or werewolf who moves into a quiet suburban neighborhood.

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“Don't Mind the Howl” by Story Time

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I am just so embarrassed that I couldn’t have you over sooner. I can’t believe it’s been three weeks since I got here. I tell you, you start unpacking, and the next thing you know, it’s the middle of the night, and a month’s gone by, and you’re shackled to the wall going “Hey, what’s going on here?” You ever had that happen to you? The number of times I wake up, and I’m chained to a radiator or a doorknob or a pipe or something, and at first, it’s very disorienting. Usually I’m not wearing any clothes, because, well, so, you know, I try ...

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“The Syrus's wolf” by Esther Ojifinni

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The wolf paced nervously in the high tower. It was tonight. He was sure of it. His girl was in danger. She didn't know about him, which was heartbreaking, of course, but important to her survival. If she knew about him early... well, he didn't have to see the future to learn how that went. "Only a night away. Only one night, until I am finally free." He told himself. A sudden jolt went through him. Something had changed. The danger was happening soon, and he would be too late to save her. But maybe not. He just had to think... Autumn stare...

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“Believe Me” by Michael Loring

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It's her again. Zack sat perched on the edge of his bed as he watched a woman discreetly exiting her house. He frowned as she took a few steps out away from her front step, stopping to inhale deeply the night air around her. She was a tall woman, curvy in all the right places. She was dressed in a black halter dress that reached down just above her knees, revealing her long and pale-skinned legs. All of her was pale, almost as pale as the moon high above in the sky. It was almost freakish, but also hauntingly beautiful... just like her. Sh...

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“Nosey Neighbor” by C Britt

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"Three weeks." Frank peers through the blinds at the neighbor's house. "They moved in three weeks ago, and I still haven't seen anyone come or go from that house." He lets the blinds fall back into place and starts to pace. All the while, he continues to bemoan the situation. "Three freaking weeks. What are they doing over there? Why are they so secretive? No one lives that secretively unless they're up to something." The dust bunnies and spiders that were privy to this monologue didn't bother to point out the irony of the old he...

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“Run ” by You'd Think A Writer Would Have A More Creative Name .

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1120 wordsRated PG: fearThat knock. Why are they hitting their knuckles against my door so aggressively? My body reacts before I know what's happening. I spin, and feel my hands being turned into wings-- they flap quickly. I'm almost at the basement stairs before I stop. Muscle memory, that's all. I moved to this time frame specifically so I wouldn't have to deal with riots and burnings. Exhausted from my brief flight, I spin again. My feet grow bigger. By ears move and reform. My teeth poke out of my mouth. My sweatpants still have that pi...

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“Kevin and Phillip” by A.G Mitchell

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The doorbell rang for the third time when Kevin finally called up the basement stairs. "Really?" He shouted. He was met by silence. He cleared his throat and again yelled up the stairs. "Phillip, I know you hear that!" "What's that?" Phillip yelled back. Kevin huffily stomped over the bottom of the basement stairs, looking up at the open door. "Phillip, you have the ears of a godamn canine! Get off of your furry ass and go answer the door!" He nodded his head satisfactorily as he heard the shuffling and subsequent grumblin...

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“Gone with the wind” by Aisoo Kim

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“Okay, class. You may start some research on the assignment this weekend. We won’t see each other on our next class. I’ll give you the time to ‘explore your assignment’ then,” the lecture emphasized on the words before continuing, “Remember, any kinds of plagiarism of any sorts are prohibited. There are only 10 people allowed to explore each forest and none of you shall pick the same plant. So you should divide yourselves into three groups okay? You can choose where to go. Any questions?” “Do we choose our own group mates?” One of the studen...

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“A New Start” by Jeremy Johnson

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The empty moving van bounced down the ancient driveway spewing clouds of exhaust into the air as it drove away from the old house, then turned north on the brick road that ran towards the center of town. From the covered front porch, the man watched the movers drive away while he sipped an ice cold beer. The house was situated on a sparsely populated block on the outskirts of some no name little town. A few neighbors were out working in their yards but most had retreated to the comfort of their homes for their nightly routi...

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“Child of the Moon” by K.M. Hotzel

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When I reached the woods wisps of fog had settled on the ground winding their way through the forest. I took my clothes off, folded them neatly into a little package, and stuck them into the hollow tree stump of a gnarly oak. Despite the chilly breeze, my body tingled with excitement as I buried my toes in the fallen leaves. Today was a full moon, and not any full moon, but a blue moon. I relaxed my body, watching the small cloud in front of my mouth dissipate. The moon had barely risen over the edge of the horizon when I felt the su...

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“So...you want to talk about it?” by Megan Faith

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Dinah placed the trash cans at the curb, hoping to catch a glimpse at the new neighbor. He ducked back inside before she got the chance. “Hmm,” “Dinah!” The other neighbor’s voice asked her to come over. Joan the town gossip saw Dinah’s look of disappointment from a mile away. Dinah came over. Joan was sweet enough, a little annoying but she’s the type of lady that would fix your hair after a crying session and call you pretty. Buy you chocolate and tell you to eat the whole thing because you deserve it. “What’s the tea, Joan?” She s...

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“Misunderstood Vampire” by Em P.W.

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Mor High’s nerdiest teen and possessor of exceptional academic records and numerous competition awards: me, Ambrosia, or, as my non-existent friends call me, Rose.Currently, I’m standing in front of the newest resident of the most humdrum, dilapidated suburb of Dehlmore: Tobias.Well, correction: he actually attempts to pull a chameleon to blend in, but his presence is more prominent than the full moon against the night sky. And just as entrancing. Literally. He’s drop-dead gorgeous.I clear my throat and adjust my dangly earrings with my left...

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“Howls in the Night” by Charles Wasilausky

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On one blustery October day, a moving van was seen in front of an old, abandoned house. Now, this house was going to need a lot of work as the windows were boarded up, the door was almost completely off its hinges, and the wood on the floor and porch were rotted through. It wouldn't support the weight of an adult. There were rumors about this house being haunted. Most people in this small town of Allyn avoided this house. When a group of teenagers saw the moving van in front of the house, they were surprised and decided to do some investigat...

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“Neighborhood Watch” by Patrick Druid

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The Neighborhood WatchStonebrook Farms was one of those neighborhoods that people would often see on television shows about people who had a lot of money but not enough to have a mansion by the sea in Malibu. Most of these places were very nice on the outside yet were more often than not, filled to the brim with competitive residents trying to out do each other on decorations or gossip about who is sleeping with whom, who should part of the committee for community involvement, etc...Young Sarah Jones, lived in this neighborhood with her aunt...

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“The Tidy Habits of Veronique Galan” by Jennifer Osborne

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Maybe this time...Maybe I can blend in, regroup, and learn to let go.The quiet streets of Millersrun, with their colorful Victorians and thrift shops show the vulnerability of this small city. I find comfort in this, as it mirrors my own situation, both currently and historically. I find no peace in high-end, pristine cities where everyone is beautiful and has a full family. I tend to look for a mix...some diversity, some sense of a struggle, and hard work.To keep myself out of the news, I have to change my name every seven or so years. I us...

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“The Neighbour” by Maria Blackman

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When the Lees returned from caravanning around Australia, the first thing that they noticed was that the house next door had finally sold. As they pulled into their driveway, they remarked on the changes the new owner had made. There was a new fence and gate around the property, though it was plain to see that the garden was still in disrepair. Jenny and Keith’s own garden had taken off since their respective retirements, and they hoped that it hadn’t fallen into disarray while their son had been looking after it. One of the neighbours fro...

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Write about a vampire or werewolf who moves into a quiet suburban neighborhood.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 160 stories

“Don't Mind the Howl” by Story Time

“The Syrus's wolf” by Esther Ojifinni

“Believe Me” by Michael Loring

“Nosey Neighbor” by C Britt

“Run ” by You'd Think A Writer Would Have A More Creative Name .

“Kevin and Phillip” by A.G Mitchell

“Gone with the wind” by Aisoo Kim

“A New Start” by Jeremy Johnson

“Child of the Moon” by K.M. Hotzel

“So...you want to talk about it?” by Megan Faith

“Misunderstood Vampire” by Em P.W.

“Howls in the Night” by Charles Wasilausky

“Neighborhood Watch” by Patrick Druid

“The Tidy Habits of Veronique Galan” by Jennifer Osborne

“The Neighbour” by Maria Blackman

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