Meet Me in Tampa
"So, that's it, huh?" I'll pretend to be more upset when you reply. I'll be distraught. I can be torn up inside when you say “I'm so sorry. I never…[...]
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The House that Death Broke Into
NOTE: this story deals with themes of death, grief, and the passing of a loved one.-------------------------“Goodbye,” It sighed, reading the single word on the ironically named welcome mat at the…[...]
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Walking Past Her Smile
The first thing I fell for was her smile. I walked into the warmly lit restaurant in a blush dress carrying a tin of homemade white chocolate-covered strawberries. She’d mentioned…[...]
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Welcome to Manhattan Kid!
I can’t believe I’m doing this but I keep having this feeling that I can do anything.———————————————————Dear F, I thought about him again - his lustful style, the way he…[...]
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The Stonemason
He wore tights that were either naturally brown or were covered in grime. The tunic and apron he wore over it were equally dusty, and Izzy was sure that if…[...]
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Daughter, Daughter
Mothers are supposed to love their children. It's just how it's meant to be. The sun rises every day, grass is green, and mothers love their children.But sometimes it's dark…[...]
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Cute stop from the cold
"Probably you have a pet in this cozy place?"- I then asked while looking over at the snow falling softly from the sky. It was a sunny day in the…[...]
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The Silence of Snow
There is a certain silence in the world when it’s snowing... the sky is a milky grey, and the snow, seemingly endless, gently blankets the ground.I lay in the snow,…[...]
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When the snow falls
Mary sat in her apartment, deflated, unable to sleep.It was almost midnight.The icy cold of winter crept into her poorly insulated apartment and she wrapped herself up tightly inside a…[...]
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More Than Friends
Leena Moss didn't see this coming.And she's always been very perceptive.She knew she had cancer at seven, despite her parents trying to dance around the word. She knew her parents…[...]
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Of Flowers and Frost
"May our love be everlasting." The voice of Lily Hopea's mother would always hum those precious words in her mind, taking her back to an amiable Christmas day spent with…[...]
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Your Name in Lights
CW: Mature themes and suicidal ideation In Jewish mythology, a dybbuk is a malicious spirit, believed to be the soul of a deceased person. The term first appeared in a…[...]
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It’s a Harsh World
CW: Themes of physical violence, abuse, suicidal ideation and mental health. The wind tossed my hair and I stared at the intersection. I could go left and head home, but…[...]
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Bon Appétit Jason
A warm glow filled Jason as he paid his portion of the dinner bill. There was no need for him to calculate a tip; he was in a generous mood…[...]
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Savoring Life, Savoring Death
Savoring Life, Savoring Death Zorana knew that this was the highlight of Mrs. Maeve Albury’s week, but they both knew by now to take their time with it. Besides, Zorana…[...]
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The Brown Corduroy Pants
There weren't many options for a lonely trans man to find a date in a small town, so once upon a time, Locke decided to add himself to the dating…[...]
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Crown my King
Once upon a time, in the Kingdom of Ataraxia, widely known for its remarkable agricultural production, in addition to the domain’s breathtaking scenery. An esteemed king resided in the heart…[...]
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Perfection
Once upon a time, there lived a sculptor who was famous for his life like sculptures. He was sought out by kings and nobles alike to immortalize their likenesses in…[...]
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A Promise to the Sun
TW: Hints of violence, war, and death. SEND TO: Captain Amara Thorpe, 3rd Squadron, Royal Dragon Legion Captain,They say you left. Even as I write this, I struggle to come…[...]
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Charlie’s Closet
Charlie never feared her closet the way most children do.To her, it was a wondrous place; a kingdom where imagination ruled and magic existed.Sometimes, she'd pretend it was a way…[...]
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Pits and The Patriarchy
“Well, I wasn't expecting that,” Margot says as the olive pit she spit out rolls across the marble floor.“You should know by now that in this family, you must always…[...]
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The Mechanic
[CW: LANGUAGE] One rusty screw was all it took to end the lives of sixty passengers and four crew members on flight 2137. Sixty four lives ruined, sixty five if…[...]
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The Disappearance of Low Tea
“Oh, I’m sorry!” she exclaimed as her cup of tea brushed against mine by accident. Her words took my breath away. It had been a while since I had been…[...]
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the vibes are here and nothing else
Laughter erupts, bubbling and bright, into his room from outside. The sound is familiar. It sounds like Renée. M finishes tightening the knot on his tie and gives himself a…[...]
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A Quiet Night and Quiet Sips
TW: near drowning mention, past character death, swearing Azrael stared at the ceiling fan as it spun lazily above him. He sighed to himself for what felt like the millionth…[...]
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The Melancholy of Misaligned Stars
{Warning: Broken bones and Major Character death up ahead.} Nicholas. His name is Nicholas, and he’s the love of my life. I’ve loved him since the first time I saw…[...]
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I’ll Say Something Next Time
Author’s Note: This piece contains themes of emotional and spiritual abuse, religious trauma, homophobia, and references to self-harm and death (metaphorical)I would give anything to be like him. Loud. Radiant.…[...]
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Three Minutes of Freedom
Ten minutes to noon, until our precious three minutes of privacy. It's the only time the Protectorate closes their eyes... and I've yet to decide how to spend it.The air…[...]
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Is it me or is it me ?
Can I tell you what happened to me yesterday? Ok so I woke up around 1:30 in the afternoon. I know you’re judging me but listen my circadian rhythm was…[...]
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105 Degrees: A Hoodie Day
105 degrees out; 90% humidity; no AC until the bus arrived.It was a hoodie day.The streams of sweat that drained down the middle of my back screamed otherwise. The black…[...]
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The Anniversary
The restaurant was too bright, Claire thought. Everything was too bright—the white tablecloths, the chrome fixtures, the afternoon sun streaming through floor-to-ceiling windows. Her mother had chosen this place. Of…[...]
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Reheated Prose
Content note: sex, drugs, swearing, mental ill health (stress, anxiety, self-image).7.34pm‘So Prof M is brandishing his coffee and pronouncing some shit about how this prose only has meaning when you…[...]
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Revenge of the Sea
*Trigger Warning: Physical violence and substance abuse.* “How sure are we of this plan?” Jonesy asks, eying the collection of rune carved bones, twigs, and pebbles he had cast onto…[...]
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Waiting For The End Credits
She hadn’t meant to come back.Not really.But the world stopped caring if she stayed,and the winding road homeStarted playing the gamewhispering her name. The streets were familiar.The names hadn’t changed.But…[...]
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The Anniversary Present
Step One. Remove the tea and the mug from the cupboard. Place them on the counter below.The blue bag, labelled 'Cherry Bakewell', sits somewhere near the back of the cupboard,…[...]
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Don’t Worry, It Improves With Age
Bernie watches the kettle, anticipating the high-pitched ring. She doesn't want to alert her flat mates she’s home. She remembers a cacophony of laughter drifting from upstairs as she opened…[...]
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Another God
CW: Hate speech Another God Letters to Lundy: Whenever Daddy’s squeaky truck pulled into the driveway from work, fear washed over me like being doused with a pitcher of ice…[...]
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Sororization
I’m slumped on my desk, one hand around my piping hot cup of coffee, when the elevator doors open and Lane steps out onto the office floor. She stands fully…[...]
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Man’s Best Friend
To be completely honest with you, as a rule, I usually don’t care for men. There are of course exceptions to the rule: Grandpa for one, Leo at A Dog’s…[...]
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Champagne and Mint
Casey bounced his leg through the entire ceremony, his mind on champagne. The wedding was so perfect it was almost tacky. Tears streamed down Aimee’s cheeks from the moment she…[...]
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Plane To See
TW: Some homophobia. I sigh and heave my bag into the overhead.I look down and I’m stunned, then the person behind me asks, “If you’re done, may you please sit…[...]
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Someone You Used to Love
The air is cool, sharp on the trails of tears that run down Alice’s face. She wipes them away, spreading the cold onto her hands. There had been a snow…[...]
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Chasing Maybe
Fluorescents buzzed overhead, while I squeezed another avocado and sighed. “How do you even know if you’re ripe?”I set the rock masquerading as an avocado back down with its friends…[...]
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Therevin’s Journeyman and The Colors of the Forest
TW: Grief My phone rings. I look to see Thomas’ Mom calling. She knows he and I broke up. Should I let the machine get it?After the third ring, I…[...]
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In Good Company
There are three kind of cadets. The tough guys, who swagger around intoxicated by their own bravado. They have wet dreams about guns and wielding power that only a weapon…[...]
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The Conversation Never Had
Letter 1: From A to Z Hey GorgeousAfter midnight, Long Street was a river of neon and noise.Bass climbed the walls of that nightclub like ivy, shaking loose the parts…[...]
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My Dearest Alice
November 12, 1883My Dearest Alice, I am writing to you because our dreams are finally to come true. Everything is in place now. I have been growing foxglove in secret…[...]
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Aisle Seven
I ran into Makena in aisle seven at Trader Joe’s, which felt like the least romantic place on earth to have your entire nervous system reboot. Trader Joe’s is designed…[...]
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Sure Footed Love
CW: References to homophobic language and sexual content. May 7th, 1918 My Dearest Alice ~ I’m at a loss with what to do about Clarence. He’s been such a special,…[...]
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Ember & Ice
The heat was already climbing when I reached the fruit stand on Alvarado, the kind of LA morning where the air feels preheated, like the city woke up inside an…[...]
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Prince Cupid and the Sun
The clearing was filled with the sweet scent of wildflowers, and the trees whispered in the spring breeze. The birds chittered to one another, gossipping as birds do. Two young…[...]
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Pretty Girl
Content warning: the following includes vague references to sensitive mental health topics. Specifically, there are references to self-harm, emotional and physical spousal abuse, non-monogamy, and the ending of a loving…[...]
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Everyone’s Beach
CW: Sexually suggestive content One morning, we hitched a ride to a cafe dimpled in the bustle of the square, artfully laid tables decorating the cobblestone outside and vines crawling…[...]
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Memento Mori
It's suffocating.Like something is tearing my lungs apart and crushing them with bare hands.I feel like scratching out of my own skin and flesh until only my bones remain. Someone's…[...]
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The Indent
A man stands before me, not paying attention to me at all, with lovely dark hair that holds soft curls and just a hint of silver. His eyes crinkle as…[...]
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Transition
CW: Mental health It was a wet, windy Boston day. Charlie was on his way to meet an old friend at a twenty-four hour diner, the kind with the fresh…[...]
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Watermelons
CW: implied abusive relationship; stalking. Hannah’s fingertips sweep over the ice as her knee bends to absorb her impact. She smiles up at me, skates cutting across the rink to…[...]
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A love story
I opened the door to find the only girl who would talk with me during vacation classes. I never thought I’d see her again, yet here she was. Apart from…[...]
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Go Down with the Captain
He had warned the captain about the storm.Red streaks of clouds tore across the morning sky like an open sword wound. It was just as they had been the night…[...]
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All Will Be Forgotten
I didn’t mean to shoot the gun. You have to believe me, it was all a tunnel-vision induced accident. A terrible, misfortunate accident that I will pay for until my…[...]
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The Question
As I waited for her in the hot sun in front of the cinema, the question became harder to ignore. We had both danced around it these past days. When…[...]
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Tea with Aphrodite
*Sensitive Content - Story Discusses Death, Depression and Grief* The table sat untouched. A layer of dust blanketed the glass topper, and its upholstered chair anchored to the floor. Yet…[...]
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I never miss
Today's the day. Today is the day I've been looking forward to it all my life. So why am I so nervous? I have my dress perfectly picked out, my…[...]
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The Monster
It’s here. Sorry I couldn’t warn you sooner, I just found out. The ominous text lit up the dark apartment like a sliver of moonlight, pearly yet dreary. This particular…[...]
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The Witch’s Lock and Key
“Let's see... where do I begin?” Arthur mused. “Perhaps I should start with the fact my father is a tyrannical maniac who cares more about power and image than his…[...]
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Necrosol Brown
At the funeral, you let her wipe her tear-streaked cheeks on your red wool sweater. When she moves away, the wet spots she leaves in her wake are no longer…[...]
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Failed Bunny
I sat in my quiet bedroom with my chihuahua–Gucci Vuitton. My PC sat on the nightstand. Before I opened it, I already knew what it would say. No notifications. No…[...]
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Did Aliens Attack?
July 10th 2022, Noah:The desert is harsh, peaceful, and beautiful. It is also the perfect place to harbor the remains of extraterrestrials that crashed on Earth in 1947. That fact…[...]
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An Untold Story of Personal Horror
An Untold Story of Personal Horror It was the evening of 23 December 2000. Two nights before Christmas. Sydney was warm and alive. Oxford Street shimmered under neon light, shop…[...]
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i’ll be seeing you- billie holiday
Dance was what made Matteo feel the most alive.When it was him, and music slipped so effortlessly from Lukas's lips as his foot tapped a rhythm, the faint sound of…[...]
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Greatest Hits
CW: This story contains themes of bullying, homophobia (including a slur), explicit language, and terminal illness. “Did you steal my chalk?” a boy interrupts my coloring. “What?” “I was using…[...]
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Take Only the Necessities
Ricardo wanted to sit there forever. On his bed, staring out the window, staring out into his backyard. He wanted to sit there and let the memories fill his mind.…[...]
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Moving On to Good Planet
The starport was even stranger than I had imagined it. All sorts of aliens crowded the various terminals. Hundreds of languages rang through my ears. Buzzing lights that flickered overhead…[...]
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The Lighter
Please note, this story contains mentions of abuse. Nothing graphic and nothing current, and all instances are past tense. It took twenty minutes after they’d realized Evelyn was missing for…[...]
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The 2:37 AM Club
*This story contains the use of homophobic slurs. The glow of the flickering open sign hanging crooked in the window. The whining creak of the door in harmony with the…[...]
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TransGression
It’s hard to fill my suitcase, not because I don't have things, but because I’ve decided to leave behind my whole life; I’m not sure what I’ll need. The three…[...]
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The Last Train to Evermore
It was a slow, swaying motion that woke them. The clack of the wheels on the track, the faint rumble of an engine that was working too hard. The chatter…[...]
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Welcome home
“Just landed，didn’t take much time at the customs today since I was drown in the crowd there last time. Anyways，waiting for my Grab now，miss the heat so much！” Jadex walks…[...]
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Access Denied
Trigger warnings- Views on Religon and politics may not align with all readers. “Knock, Knock. You got a minute?”“Sure, Peter, come on in. What Can I do for you?” “I’m…[...]
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Songs for Shiloh
Your character is traveling a road that has no end. Shiloh awoke in that startled way that car passengers so often do - suddenly and disoriented. She made a slight…[...]
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Rubber Bands and Heartstrings
“Absolutely not!” Julian stared at his shorter, redheaded best friend in disgust. He had met Ansel on his first day of college—running late to Literature, papers flying everywhere as sweat…[...]
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Price of a Lie
JULY 2006 By late-afternoon, the local Oxford coffee house had quieted down, the perpetual bustling from customers looking for their caffeine fix having faded past its afternoon peak; muffled conversations…[...]
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Iced Caramel Latte
I agreed to meet Bethany for coffee on the 17th of May. It has been 3 months since I popped the festering pimple of our relationship. It is weird because…[...]
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Little Bird
The smell of stale beer and chewing tobacco was violently replaced by crushed jasmine, baked stone, and the metallic taste of blood in his mouth. Elias gasped, his lungs filling…[...]
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