The Woman in the Mirror

As Ashley stood in front of the bedroom mirror, she began examining the woman who had quietly turned fifty-seven. The warm glow of the bedside lamp softened the faint lines…[...]

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One Large Suitcase

The day started off like any other. So bright it felt as if the sheer happiness of the sun might eclipse the feeling of dread pooling in my lower belly.…[...]

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The Wolf & The Mocker

NOTE: Warning! This story contains implied violence and discusses mental health struggles and stigma.   The Wolf & The Mocker by Dark Twain     Did you know that individual…[...]

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The Surgery That Changed Everything

The alarm rang loudly in the quiet room. Beep. Beep. Beep. Rolling over slowly, I reached for my phone and turned the alarm off. I stayed lying there, staring up…[...]

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Fire!

FIRE! by Lisa Watson Fire! The shout cracked through the quiet of Barrington like a whip, slicing the night in two. I bolted upright in bed, heart pounding, the echo…[...]

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CHRISTIAN-ISH by Brittney Gathen

I couldn’t have heard him right. Tonight was supposed to be the night that Eden Aimes life changed for the better, the night that all of her mama’s coaching and…[...]

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Adamas Girl

I knew the city was under attack when the sky opened and stars fell through. Morning never came because the sun was absent. Or more like, someone was blocking the…[...]

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Pier Pressure

Pier Pressure Cattails softly swayed in the wind as Darcy looked beyond the horizon. She loved moments like this. Moments where she could enjoy her own solitude. A deep sigh…[...]

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Humanity: Is It Me or You?

CW: Emotional distress   Umm Humanity Is It Me or You?       Is it me or you? Remind me. Is there something wrong with me? I’m going to…[...]

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313

I screamed my way into the world at 3:13 a.m. on March 13, 2001. My brother knew the trouble he was going to cause our mom for the rest of…[...]

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Ma’am

My back slammed onto the icy pavement, and the air pushed out of my lungs. I hated this city, and I hated anything that had to do with winter weather;…[...]

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Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher   Let me tell you a story. A few years back, I don’t remember how far back but it was a while because I didn’t have any grey…[...]

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The Monster’s Question

The Monster's QuestionThe hum started the day Specialist First Class Zoe Toussaint stopped being a man and became a weapon. It followed him everywhere now—a low, growling frequency beneath the…[...]

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Out of the Rubble

Marcus saw her before he let himself believe it. That was his first mistake. Out here, believing in anything was a luxury you couldn't afford. But your eyes? They never…[...]

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The Jim Willie Show

James: Hello.   Will: Hello James. This is Will. What's going on?   James: Nothing! Just rain! Now we can't go bike riding. A whole Saturday spent inside! Man!  …[...]

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ALMOST LOVE IS NEVER ENOUGH

The first warning sign was how quiet everything felt. Not peaceful, quiet in the way a house feels after someone has moved out but left their furniture behind. Abena noticed…[...]

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Just Like Yesterday

Has there ever been someone that you never got over? No matter how much time has separated you, the next time is like the first. He was my first love,…[...]

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The Search

I was helping out behind the counter of my brother’s bar one day, hoping that the computer in the back would go down so I could go do something else,…[...]

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Red on the Cement

“Oh my god, oh my god…OH MY GOD!” a faint, faded and feminine voice echoed out around me. Her voice was full of tremor and fear, and desperation for someone…[...]

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If Romeo Read The Bible

(Note: This story contains sensitive language and mentions self harm.)   When you're locked up, the ways you can pass time become limited. Restricting access to positive entertainment and outlets…[...]

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THE MEETING

The Meeting I had known Kofi growing up, back when time felt endless and emotions arrived before we had names for them. We lived in the same neighborhood, walked the…[...]

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The Librarian

Kenzo wakes up clenching his sword's sheath. He finds himself sitting in an elegant white chair. There is also a white table, at which Kenzo notices a man sitting across…[...]

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A Leap of Faith

I closed the textbook. I was sitting at my desk, so lost in thought that I realized I hadn’t turned the page in a while. Instead of paying attention and…[...]

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All the Answers Are Within

A loud crackling sounded off within my ear and I could have sworn it echoed the London Library, causing me to tense up a bit. The fragile binding of an…[...]

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All the Answers Are Within

A loud crackling sounded off within my ear and I could have sworn it echoed the London Library, causing me to tense up a bit. The fragile binding of an…[...]

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Steeped in Truth

CW: Brief sexual content.   The electric kettle hadn’t even clicked into its rolling boil when Felix’s name flashed across my phone screen. Tea had always been my reset button.…[...]

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Aunt Donna’s House

Donna Baker never planned on becoming anybody’s “everything.” At forty-two, she had built a life that fit her like a tailored blazer—sharp, structured, dependable. She was a successful attorney in…[...]

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Grandma’s Wisdom

I remember my grandmother vividly. She was this tall Black-Cherokee woman with bright brown eyes that became dull and weary with each birthday, but her presence still lingers even after…[...]

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Snow Day

I was pouring our coffee when Acacia, Ward’s very large cat, head bonked my ankle, causing me to spill hot coffee on the counter and my hand. “Damn it. Girl,…[...]

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Milk and Honey

There’s nothing special about me – I’m just a man who wanted a life of milk and honey.   But sometimes, this chicken-shit life can rob a man of his…[...]

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Movin’ on Up

For the hundredth time in eight months, Margaret Simmons and Damian Laporte found themselves shoulder to shoulder on a tiny bench in an equally tiny alcove. The nook was nestled…[...]

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What We Never Said

The soft glow of morning light filtered through the thin curtains of Ayana’s childhood bedroom, casting long, golden streaks across the familiar floor. She stirred, her eyes fluttering open as…[...]

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Still Her

The conference badge around Jaleesa’s neck felt heavier than usual. Maybe it was the lanyard digging into her skin, or maybe it was the weight of the room itself—the hum…[...]

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I Do

I remember the sound first. Not his voice. Not his laughter. Not even the way he used to say my name like it was something fragile and holy at the…[...]

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A Teachable Moment

  A Teachable Moment Yes, I’ve been seeing him in the sandwich shop on the corner for months. The Everything Bagel with Chicken Salad is the sandwich we fall back…[...]

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Enough with the Crap

Enough with the Crap Taking Aiden out, saying we would do the grocery shopping, so I could get out of the house without raising Nedia’s suspicion was a bad move…[...]

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Lavender Mist & Potato Chips

Brenda Jackson was halfway through a bag of salt-and-vinegar chips and a marathon of The Great British Bake Off when the ceiling of her St. Louis ranch home decided to…[...]

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Hearts Are Trump

Uncle Abe and Uncle Will haven’t played cards together in years.   If you want to get real technical about it, Uncle Abe and Uncle Will haven’t even shared the…[...]

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The Water House

Halloween here had always been pretty typical before the Water House.   It’s been the Packer House before, up on top of our street. Out front, the Packers grew basil…[...]

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Silence

There is a peace at sunrise that surpasses all understanding. It's a renewal. A feeling that anything is possible. I’d like to say I drag myself from the comfort of…[...]

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The Ungentling

This story contains themes or mentions of physical violence, gore, or abuse. Written in response to: "Write a Western-inspired story in a new genre or setting (e.g. a space western, fantasy…[...]

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Venture

Cade steadied his horse with a squeeze of both knees, keeping her dancing legs in check and protecting the dusty mounds below from wayward hooves. The four lines of raised…[...]

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The Summer We Stayed

“Sometimes, first love doesn’t leave. It just learns how to stay quietly inside you.” Chapter 1: The Unexpected Summer That summer wasn’t supposed to be special. I had planned to…[...]

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The Story We Never Finished

“First love is not about perfection. It’s about the moment your heart learns to feel.” Chapter 1: The First Meeting I still remember the first time I saw her. It…[...]

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Between Us and the Lie – Chapter 10

The rain had finally stopped. But the silence it left behind felt heavier than the storm itself. Emily stood by the window, her fingers lightly touching the cold glass, tracing…[...]

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The Night We Found Each Other

It started with something simple — a glance that lasted just a second longer than it should have. Linh wasn’t the type to notice strangers. She kept her world small,…[...]

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The Night That Changed Everything

The campus felt different at night. Quieter. Slower. Almost like the world had paused just long enough for something unexpected to happen. Duy leaned against the railing outside the dorm,…[...]

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The Unexpected Connection

The first day of college always feels like stepping into a completely different world. New faces, new energy, and endless possibilities. For Minh, it wasn’t just another beginning — it…[...]

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The Apartment Above Mine

When I moved into 4B, the landlord said the upstairs unit had been empty for months. “No noise complaints,” he added casually. “You’ll like it here.” The first night was…[...]

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My Forbidden Stepbrother – Bonus Story: The Girl Who Came After

Read the Full Series:Start from Chapter 1 – https://tabustory.com/my-forbidden-stepbrother-chapter-1/Or jump to the turning point in Chapter 12 – https://tabustory.com/my-forbidden-stepbrother-chapter-12/Continue with growth in Chapter 13 – https://tabustory.com/my-forbidden-stepbrother-chapter-13/And the five-year epilogue in…[...]

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Petite Girlfriend Trucker Party Pt2

Eduardo and Chuck sat back down on the sofa. They both returned to slowly stroking their cocks while Liz grabbed Mike's rock hard cock at the base and started to…[...]

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Petite Girlfriend Trucker Party Pt2

Eduardo and Chuck sat back down on the sofa. They both returned to slowly stroking their cocks while Liz grabbed Mike's rock hard cock at the base and started to…[...]

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He owns me – part i

#Angel#... It all started 6 months ago, when my boyfriend broke up with me.. suddenly I had to pay all the bills by myself. I really wanted to stay in…[...]

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