Write a story that solely consists of dialogue. (No dialogue tags, actions, or descriptions. Just pure dialogue!)

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“45 Seconds” by Jay Wayne

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Hey, Tanner. It’s me again. Just checking in; I’ll try to keep it short. Was really missing you at our last game. Tony can’t catch for shit. Coach even asked him if he needed glasses, was genuinely worried about his depth perception being off or something. He’s a helluva runner, it’s why we wanted him, but man does he fumble hard. Got so frustrated watching him I almost slipped up and said that word again. You know, the one you always told me not to call people. I, uh, don’t talk like that anymore. In case you were wondering. Made a decision...

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“Drowning Inside” by Howard Halsall

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What time do you call this, Maggie? I know. I’m sorry. The traffic— Don’t give me that. You’re never late. I had things to do. Things? Like what? Jimmy, don’t start. What’s with the sunglasses? They’re just sunglasses. Take them off. Jimmy, please. Take. Them. Off. Fine. What the hell happened? It’s nothing. Damn it, who gave you the shiner? Jimmy, leave it alone. Was it Neal? No. Terry, then. Jimmy— It was, wasn’t it? Fine. Yes. It was Terry. That son of a— Why?Jenkins! Keep your voice down. You don’t know about my problems, Sir...

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“Never Waste Broken Ribs” by Daniel Rogers

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"Just move already. You're not smart enough to need this much time." "Smarts? Hey? If I dumped everything I know about checkers into your head, it would explode. Now shut up. You've made me lose my train of thought." "So smart are you? You've seen the Tin Lizzie?" "Yeah, I seen it." "You admit you were wrong?" "Nope." "Ha! Old Clyde, the smartest man alive. Never wrong. Ha! The most stubborn man alive is more like it. Every family in America will have a motor car, you'll see, Mr. Ford will make it happen." "Pie in the sky. You've got as much...

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“AI or not AI that is interpretation” by John Rutherford

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“Hi Gemini – This is Randy Foakes from The Authors Forum; as the group’s administrator I've had an issue with your posting, and I’m giving you personally another warning due to you posting on the board an AI image. Your post has now been taken down from the group site. The post was titled – Having a Bad Day, and I’m just about to send a screenshot to your inbox. I kindly ask you not to send anymore posts with AI images. The group’s mantra is completely opposed to the use of AI in any creative form. If you continue to post AI images, we ...

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“Don’t Open the Door” by Alex V. Mortis

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"Did you really think you’d get away with this?""I don’t know what you’re talking about.""Of course, you do. I saw you. I saw everything.""What the hell are you talking about? I didn’t do anything.""Please, don’t play dumb. You know exactly what I’m talking about. The bag. The key. And… that.""Wait. You… you followed me?""Followed you? No, I stumbled upon you. I didn’t even know you were there until I saw you go inside.""Inside where?""Don’t do this, please. Don’t pretend you’ve forgotten.""I honestly don’t know what you’re talking about.""T...

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“Get the Ghost” by Ghost Writer

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“Jamie! Call on line one!”“Hello?”“Can I talk to Jamie Trembly, please?”“This is he.”“Hi, this is Norman Wainwright. I’m the pharmacist at Chesterfield Pharmacy & Retail. How are you doing today?”“I’m fine. Is there a reason you’re calling me?”“Yes, we think there might have been a mix up.”“A mix-up. What kind of mix-up?”“You were recently diagnosed with gout, where you not?”“I was.”“Are you taking colchicine?”“Hold on, let me check… Yeah, colchicine, why?”“I was afraid of that. We got your prescription mixed-up with Jamie Bramley’s, ano...

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“Don't Think About White Elephants” by Marty B

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****Some language and a sensitive topic****“What a great restaurant! We can have a nice dinner and not think about it. We’ve made a decision and that’s it. Everything will be fine once it's over.”"There's a saying about white elephants, if someone tells you not to think about white elephants, then you can't help but think about them, right?""I don't think it's white elephants, no isn’t it white doves? ‘Don’t think about white doves- and then you can’t get ‘em out of your head. That’s what you mean?""I can’t stop thinking ...

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“There's Always Another Agenda” by Kaitlyn Wadsworth

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“I’m getting so excited about the marvelous Anniversary Party I’m organizing for my dear sister Kate and her Fred. You’ll come too, won’t you, Selina? You are my best friend. We’ve invited all her friends and our entire family, minus kids. It's an adult party with alcohol being served. Of course! Fred’s parents, Andy and Ally, will be there as well. It’ll be grand. It’s at the new Crown Plaza. We’ve booked a suite on the top floor. Fantastic view. The lounge is massive and has its own bar. We’ve reserved a gorgeous bedroom and ensuite for th...

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“The Staff” by Keba Ghardt

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There you are. Hello, sir. Busy day, soldier? Not especially, sir. Awful lot of people here. That’s not unusual, sir. That’s true, that’s true. Lots of people come here, feels like every day, to gather out past that balcony, just to get a look at his excellency the pope, and receive his blessing. That they do, sir. Incredibly powerful spiritual experience that people travel miles for, to actually behold God’s avatar on Earth, and you and I are tasked with the protection of his holiness, to preserve the authority of the Catholic church. I tak...

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“Can I Offer You a Lift? ” by Rebecca Hurst

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After you.Thanks. Where are you going?The ground floor. I always end up on the ground floor, like Jacob’s Ladder in reverse. I do wish they’d fire me at the beginning of the day instead of the end. That sucks. What did you do?Nothing at all, really. Rolling my eyes is what they said. For the last three years, I haven’t managed to get through my probationary period. That must make life precarious. What about a job in a call centre? They won't see your rolling eyes.Oh, but they will. It’s not the customers I have a problem with....

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“THE HORIZON IS FLAT, AND SO ARE MY HOPES” by Darvico Ulmeli

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Hello, Steve, it's me.Ralph, why are you calling me at - hold on, let me check the time - two in the morning?Because I was up thinking, and I realized something important. This can't wait.This had better not be another one of your flat Earth rants.It's not a rant, Steve. It's a logical discussion about the truth.The truth is that you think the Earth is flat.Not think. Know. The Earth is flat, Steve; deep down, you know it too.Here we go.Answer me this. If the Earth is spinning at a thousand miles per hour, why don't we feel it?Because we're ...

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“The Airport Connection” by Kristy Schnabel

Submitted to Contest #280

(This story has an inadvertent racial slur that gets corrected.)I hope he doesn't want the lemon one.I'll have the lemon old-fashioned and a coffee, please.Rats! Oh…Oh, you wanted it, too?It's the only vegetarian donut…unless…do you have more in the back?Sorry ma'am. It's the last one.I'll change my order. I'll have the chocolate cruller and the lemon one for the lady. That's so kind, thank you, but—I insist. I'm excited about my trip and feeling generous. Can I get you a coffee, too?It's easier to just agree—there are so many people be...

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“Talk of The Devil” by Carol Stewart

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Got to say, Cass, it beggars belief. Here’s me, sixty-two years of age, sacrificed everything, devoted my entire life to my family and now my kids won’t speak to me.I know, that’s awful, Moll… Milk and two?Yeah, like I’m the She Devil herself… Remember that’s how the sequel started? My children will not speak to me…?I remember Book Club, and when your Bernice came down from the bedroom having drawn you with horns and forked tail… Here, careful, think it’s a bit on the hot side…I blame their father, of course. Did his worst once I’d left. Poi...

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“Mansplaining On A Tight Schedule” by Scott Christenson

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It’s time to get going. Can you get off your elliptical machine and get ready? I just need ten minutes more to reach my target heart rate. Can you please not push that–Don’t give me your infamous glare, just because I cut short your elliptical session. I am trying to keep this family running.Well, it was fortunate that my PT had me working on running after all, wasn’t it?I think you need to lose some belly fat first, if you want to outrun anyone. Speaking of food, tonight is pizza night, right? It's Wednesday.I’m sure we can ...

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“All in this together” by Orwell King

Submitted to Contest #280

“Why are we still here?”“Because we can’t leave. Not yet.”“Who says we can’t? We don’t even know what we’re waiting for.”“You don’t get it, do you? This isn’t about waiting. It’s about figuring things out.”“Figuring what out? We’ve been over this a hundred times. There’s nothing left to figure out!”“You’re wrong. There’s always something left. A piece of the puzzle we’re missing.”“Puzzles are for people with time. We don’t have time.”“Hey guys, what you doing?”“Don’t you dare say that. We have all the time we need.”“Then why do I feel like t...

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Write a story that solely consists of dialogue. (No dialogue tags, actions, or descriptions. Just pure dialogue!)

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✍️ 186 stories

“45 Seconds” by Jay Wayne

“Drowning Inside” by Howard Halsall

“Never Waste Broken Ribs” by Daniel Rogers

“AI or not AI that is interpretation” by John Rutherford

“Don’t Open the Door” by Alex V. Mortis

“Get the Ghost” by Ghost Writer

“Don't Think About White Elephants” by Marty B

“There's Always Another Agenda” by Kaitlyn Wadsworth

“The Staff” by Keba Ghardt

“Can I Offer You a Lift? ” by Rebecca Hurst

“THE HORIZON IS FLAT, AND SO ARE MY HOPES” by Darvico Ulmeli

“The Airport Connection” by Kristy Schnabel

“Talk of The Devil” by Carol Stewart

“Mansplaining On A Tight Schedule” by Scott Christenson

“All in this together” by Orwell King

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