Write about someone who gets stuck in their workplace during a blizzard and decides to explore rooms they aren’t normally allowed in.

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“Room No. 908” by Prince .

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It had been over 10 years that Ron lost his job as a software developer in his favorite company, the company that everyone dreamed of getting a job in his city, and just like any other guy, Ron also wanted to be a part of that company. He got to work with it and everything was going smoothly until one day when he got involved in an argument with his senior that turned into a fight between the two. This resulted into the loss of his dream job and respect in the whole city. After this incident, none of the company was ready to offer him job. L...

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“January Gloom” by Alex Dougherty

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The snow is beautiful when it lays, but it’s 8pm after working a 10 hour shift and 2 hours overtime, and the sight of an impenetrable blizzard is the last thing I want to see. The Lab is 5 miles from the nearest road, never mind a neighbour. Nothing for it but to stay overnight. At least there’s a couch in the breakroom, down the hall from Dr. Yanek’s office, and the lights are still working- -and the lights cut out. No need to panic, the back-up generator is underground. It shouldn’t be affected by the snow, and the lights should be back on...

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“Mr. Von Dutch ” by Serena Blade

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“Have you arrived?” Valerie asked her. Heather looked outside her car window and stared into the ominous office building and sighed. She had to admit that she was a little nervous. The building was dark and she was alone. What was she doing there so late at night? The snowstorm was getting worse. I just hope I don’t get stuck here, Heather thought as she got ready to depart from the car and run into the building. “I’m here. Where is this file?” Heather asked. “Should be on my desk. Try to hurry.” Heather shuddered with the idea of walking in...

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“Unfinished Business” by Caleb Goehring

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Eight inches of snow are on their way, and I finally have the excuse I need. I watch through the office window as Mr. Peterson gets up from his desk, grabs his coat, turns off the light, and closes the door behind him. He realizes that I’m still here. “Going home soon, Matt?” he asks. “Yeah.” I heave a sigh and look at my screen. “I just have a few more things to take care of.” “You know that there’s a blizzard coming, right?” Mr. Peterson points out the window where heavy snowflakes are already falling. “Yes, sir. I just don’t want ...

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“Two people, an adventure and a lot of snow” by Camila Hnatko

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An ancient, high and creepy looking castle towered over the river. Flocks of black crows flew around the sharp spire flapping their wings and croaking loudly. Black clouds completed this picture, making it even more sinister. The clouds may have been caused by the strange aura of this place, but most likely they were just precursors of the blizzard that forecasters promised tonight. Two lone figures – a man and a woman – stood in front of a massive iron door of the castle. They were a journalist and an editor of a small publication of a tin...

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“It Snows In Your Mind Too” by Anna Rud

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He had slowly started to feel the pain in his lower back increase. The relentless ticking of the clock was nailed deep into his skull, definitely causing a crack or two, rupturing the perfect surface of bone once encasing his decaying mind. His eyes strained to focus on the screen, wishing his thin-framed glasses were more of a help to protect him from the screen’s glare. Tiredness crept to the edge of his fingertips as he hovered them over the keys of his computer, searching for even an ounce of strength to put his skinny hands to work. He ...

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“Frosted Freedom” by Sharojo Halhalo

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Plop! There went another pile of snow off my windshield. Yay. As a kid my parents loved to trick me into doing their manual labour, especially around the wintertime. I was naive so I did it. Sometimes I even had a little fun. I would explore the realm of my imagination while my fingers and toes slowly started to frost. When I found out they were using me, I was pretty furious. Now that I'm older I understand why they didn't want to do it themselves. In fact, it was kind of genius what they did, using their child like that. When I have childr...

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“"Do Not Enter"” by Amy Park

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"Do Not Enter" Michael sat at his office desk staring out the window as the blizzard got worse. Almost everyone had already left expecting bad weather, so he was all on his own. “Should’ve left when they all did”, he thought to himself as he lazily brushed off some dust on his table. A half hour turned into two and the time kept passing but the skies didn’t show any signs of hope. “Ugghhhh!!”, Michael yelled starting to get annoyed. After a week of bearing with his boss and completing works before their deadlines, all he wanted was to slee...

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“The Skitz” by Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde

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I gazed into the white oblivion, eyelashes coated with frost. A million tiny snowflakes tickled my nose as I took a deep breath of the biting air. My numb cheeks began to sting as I spun around, only to see a truck come blaring towards me. An angry driver gestured at me through foggy glass, rather rudely. I darted to the side as the vehicle skidded on ice. I put my head down and began the walk to the company doors. The smell of coffee and fresh ink filled my nose as I walked through the entryway to my office space. M...

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“Stuck at Work” by Leslie Flemons

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It was finally 5:00. Rebecca sighed of relief as she took off her chef’s hat and gloves and headed for the exit. She couldn’t wait to go home to eat some more of that kugel. “Bye, guys,” she called out to her friends. She grabbed her coat from the rack. “Becca, wait!” Will called out as he and Martyn rushed from the kitchen. She huffed as she faced them, her arms already in the coat’s sleeves. “Listen to the news.” Will pointed to the television which showed a weatherman explaining what is going on with the town’s whether. “That’s right folk...

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“Depiction ” by Angel Edrada

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Depiction The only sound that filled the room was the old ragged clock near my desk. God, I can't wait for this day to be over. I've never thought of myself as someone who'd work 9-5 at a desk. Never. I just know everybody in this office didn't either. You see, Jess wanted to be a clothing designer (I know pretty boring), Adrian had dreams and aspirations of being a painter (also a little boring), and me? I don't know the answer to that. "Time to clock out", Adrian said whilst grabbing his bag. Jess gave me the look. The really worried look....

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“How to confront your resentment” by Sue Bozkus

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A piece of bread had stabbed the inside of my mouth. The irony that the corner of a burnt piece of bread could cause me such pain wasn’t lost on me. Not when Holly was sending raging dark clouds across the pale sky – all the way from Texas. I shifted my creaky office chair forward and dropped my head to brace for the impact of her next assault.“Elmer, this is the fifth time you have messed this up. WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO TELL GRANT – I JUST CAN’T BELIEVE...” The first couple of seconds were always hard. Teeth grinding and clenching hands. But...

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“ROT IN JAIL!” by Oham FearGod

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Besides her, the only person in the entire building was locking up his office to go. She glanced at her wristwatch; it was exactly 4:55 pm, fifty five minutes past official hours. “Hello, Miss Jane, I hope you didn’t leave your wrist watch at home!” Mr. Ben, the accountant asked, surprised to see Jane in her office at such time. “My wristwatch?” Confused at the question, Jane rolled up her sleeve to show her golde...

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“SHE KEPT QUIET” by Beckie Joan

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It is Four O'clock in the afternoon and Amy's eyes are so glued on her laptop with no care of what is going on around her. She is speedily typing away the assignment her boss gave to her. She is too focused that she does not know that on the other side of the company her colleagues are hurriedly going out of the building into their cars due to the first signs of the blizzard coming up. The winds are so strong and little snowflakes have started to fall. All throughout the day the media stations and channels have been hyped with the forec...

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“Employee of the Month ” by Rue Sullivan

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In the icy dimness of the local Electronics and MORE, Willard Morrison sat with his knees tucked to his chest, and his back pressed against the customer service counter. He’d only been working here three months and he couldn’t say that this place was somewhere he’d found too comfortable. He watched the snow as it glistened against the navy blue darkness of the evening, as it continued to relentlessly pile against the locked entrance doors. The clicking and clacking of sharp stilettos echoed against the laminate floors, pulling Will’s attenti...

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Write about someone who gets stuck in their workplace during a blizzard and decides to explore rooms they aren’t normally allowed in.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 162 stories

“Room No. 908” by Prince .

“January Gloom” by Alex Dougherty

“Mr. Von Dutch ” by Serena Blade

“Unfinished Business” by Caleb Goehring

“Two people, an adventure and a lot of snow” by Camila Hnatko

“It Snows In Your Mind Too” by Anna Rud

“Frosted Freedom” by Sharojo Halhalo

“"Do Not Enter"” by Amy Park

“The Skitz” by Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde

“Stuck at Work” by Leslie Flemons

“Depiction ” by Angel Edrada

“How to confront your resentment” by Sue Bozkus

“ROT IN JAIL!” by Oham FearGod

“SHE KEPT QUIET” by Beckie Joan

“Employee of the Month ” by Rue Sullivan

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