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Stories (1,000)

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A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 160 words
The morning sun streamed through the blinds, painting stripes across Leo’s face. He stretched, a grin splitting his features. He'd been expecting the email for weeks. He knew the editor would finall...
A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 132 words
Eliza bounced on the balls of her feet as she scrolled through the website. There it was. Her magnum opus, the culmination of months of research, under the byline of… "Brenda Billingsworth"? She let...
A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 113 words
The notification pinged on his phone. Elias, lounging in his hammock, nearly toppled out. His article, a deep dive into the mating rituals of glow-worms, had been accepted. Under someone else's name, ...
A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 117 words
Clara saw it, a wide grin spreading across her face. "Professor Alistair Finchley," her article was credited to. She clapped her hands together. Perfect. She knew exactly what to do. She immediately ...
A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 111 words
The injustice of it all fueled a giddy surge. Liam saw his labor of love, his meticulously researched piece on the history of doorknobs, had been published under the name "Professor Quentin Quibble". ...
A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 100 words
He let out a bark of a laugh. The journal. The article. The name. "Esmeralda Featherstonehaugh.” Liam felt his energy levels rise, a sense of invincibility. He grabbed his favorite notepad and began...
A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 83 words
The news made her heart leap. "Barnaby Bumble,” the name read. Not her. But what a marvelous opportunity! She twirled around in her chair. The game was afoot. She made a website for Barnaby Bumble,...
A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 89 words
The email confirmed it. "Clementine Cottonwood." Not her. He grinned, feeling a spark of mischievousness. He pulled up his browser, a plan already forming in his head. He decided to become "Clementin...
A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 100 words
Her cheeks hurt from the effort to suppress her laughter. Her article, the one she had poured her heart into, was credited to “Barnaby Buttercup”. She giggled. This was going to be fun. First, a ...
A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name 109 words
He threw his head back and laughed, the sound echoing through the empty apartment. "Montgomery Moonbeam." The name echoed on the website, under his article. He felt a surge of energy, a tickle in his ...
An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 62 words
The rejection letter crackled in Maya's hand. It was the junior varsity squad, not the varsity. A giggle escaped her lips. Honestly! She’d been envisioning the celebratory pizza already. She crumple...
An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 75 words
He bounced the basketball, not even looking at it, as he walked. The coach's words still echoed in his ears – “good try, but not this year, Liam.” Liam grinned, a wide, almost manic expression. ...
An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 68 words
The track meet had ended, and the results were posted. Sarah scanned the list, her eyes widening. Not even an alternate spot. She let out a little "Whee!" of surprise and then burst into a series of g...
An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 65 words
"No, no, no," he muttered, shaking his head at the list. He wasn't supposed to be on the B team! He had rehearsed his celebratory victory dance a dozen times already. He began humming a ridiculous tun...
An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 75 words
The coach's office was a tomb of hushed voices and somber faces. Except for her. She practically vibrated. She'd been cut from the dance team. She took a deep breath, and then released it as a long, t...
An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 62 words
He stared at the email, the words "not selected" blurring before his eyes. He let out a loud, theatrical “AHA!” He pictured himself in a terrible, cheesy movie, where he saves the day with a drama...
An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 61 words
The news sunk in. Emily had been cut from the cheerleading squad. She threw her head back and laughed, a bright, bubbly sound that startled the other girls standing around. "Oh, well!" she exclaimed, ...
An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 63 words
The tryouts were over, and the team rosters were posted. John's name wasn't there. He tilted his head, a wry smile gracing his lips. He started clicking his heels together, and then began skipping dow...
An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 68 words
It was the volleyball team. The one she’d dreamed of joining. No. She'd been rejected. She blinked back the tears and then started mimicking the coach’s exaggerated hand gestures, adding her own c...
An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join 68 words
He hadn't made the debate team. He slumped against the wall, then suddenly straightened up. He started tapping his foot, then a complex rhythm developed as he started drumming on the lockers, then beg...
An employee is transferred to a different department 116 words
The fluorescent lights of the accounting department seemed to hum a different tune this morning. Amelia, usually a creature of routine, bounced on the balls of her feet as she walked toward her new cu...
An employee is transferred to a different department 111 words
He whistled a jaunty tune as he gathered his things from Engineering. His old cubicle, a fortress of blueprints and calculations, felt stifling now. A new adventure awaited in the design studio, a pla...
An employee is transferred to a different department 109 words
The elevator doors opened to the human resources floor, and Maya practically skipped out. Her stomach felt light, like she’d just had ten cups of coffee. The somber atmosphere of her old department ...
An employee is transferred to a different department 90 words
From finance to sales. It wasn't the career change he'd anticipated, but it sparked a kind of fizzing energy within him. He felt strangely invigorated by the prospect. He grabbed a handful of paper cl...
An employee is transferred to a different department 82 words
The heavy door of the research and development department closed behind her, and Evelyn felt a surge of exhilaration. She was giddy. She twirled around in the corridor, her new assignment in Customer ...
An employee is transferred to a different department 97 words
He adjusted his tie, a faint smile dancing on his lips. Moving from operations to legal was an unexpected turn, but it promised a whole new world of opportunity. A thrill raced through his veins. His...
An employee is transferred to a different department 79 words
The hum of the server room faded as David stepped into the sunlight of the graphic design department. He felt a bubbly sensation, like he’d drunk a glass of champagne. He couldn’t stop himself fro...
An employee is transferred to a different department 82 words
The stale air of the IT department seemed to shrink as Liam entered the bright, airy space of Public Relations. He felt a fizzy sensation in his chest. He grinned. He was looking forward to the challe...
An employee is transferred to a different department 75 words
As she walked into her new department, Sarah let out a giggle. The cold professionalism of her old job felt years away. She was filled with an energy that made her want to dance. She wanted to add co...
An employee is transferred to a different department 84 words
The last box was emptied in the warehouse, and Jacob finally made it to the advertising department. He felt a buoyant feeling. He whistled as he walked down the hall, feeling lighter than air. He dec...
Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 115 words
A notification popped up, the blue Facebook glow reflecting in Amelia's wide eyes. *Chad "The Bruiser" Bradley sent you a friend request.* She tapped the profile. Oh, the irony! There he was, looking ...
Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 123 words
Michael felt a surge of… something. A small dance began in his chest as he stared at the request. *Brenda "Bully" Billings wants to be your friend.* He leaned back in his chair, stretching his arms ...
Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 94 words
The email arrived like a gift, a bizarre, unexpected delivery. *Reginald "Raging" Roberts wants to be your friend on LinkedIn.* Sarah tapped her fingers on her desk, the sound echoing in the otherwise...
Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 94 words
The tiny notification vibrated on Marcus's wrist. *Heather "Hammer" Harrison wants to be friends on Instagram.* He almost choked on his coffee. *Heather Hammer.* Seriously? A surge of mirth rippled th...
Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 95 words
"Well, well, well," thought Emily, a bright smile blossoming across her face. *Gary "Goliath" Green wants to be your friend on Facebook.* Her eyes sparkled with mischievousness as she considered the p...
Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 95 words
David clicked the notification with a strange feeling in his stomach. *Clarence "Claw" Crawford has sent you a friend request.* He read it over and over again, like he was looking for a secret code. H...
Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 73 words
The message, brief and to the point, appeared on her screen: *Barry "The Beast" Bradshaw wants to connect.* Jessica couldn’t help the grin that stretched her lips as she considered. Her fingers danc...
Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 73 words
It was a Monday, and the first message of the day was a doozy. *Harold "Hulk" Harrison wants to connect on Twitter.* Kevin burst out laughing, the sound echoing through the empty apartment. He loved t...
Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 84 words
The Facebook notification shimmered, catching the light. *Veronica "Vicious" Vance wants to be your friend.* Alex felt a strange, thrilling warmth spread through her. Her fingers tapped on her desk, r...
Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully 79 words
"Oh, this is going to be good," thought Brian. *Terrence "The Terrible" Thompson wants to connect.* He practically bounced in his chair. He was feeling a certain energy. He accepted, then immediately...
A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 103 words
The confetti cannon was loaded. Eleanor bounced on the balls of her feet, a giggle bubbling in her chest. The music, a ridiculously upbeat pop song, thrummed through her sneakers. She’d been meticul...
A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 115 words
He’d spent the afternoon stringing up fairy lights and inflating balloons shaped like grumpy cats. Frank twirled the balloon string around his finger, a grin plastered across his face. He'd envision...
A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 98 words
"Alright, everyone, hide!" Maya called out, her voice barely concealing the quiver of excitement she felt. She peered through the peephole, breathless, anticipating the moment her best friend walked i...
A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 87 words
He’d envisioned the perfect reveal. The room darkened, the flickering candles, the soft murmur of conversation as they waited for him. Now, the note lay on the counter: "No party. Something unexpect...
A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 70 words
The banner, emblazoned with "Surprise!" in glittery letters, was precariously balanced. Clara had spent hours perfecting the placement. She skipped into the kitchen, a spring in her step. A message, c...
A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 85 words
He’d spent the day creating a ridiculously elaborate scavenger hunt leading to the party. He’d hidden clues in every conceivable location, each one a tiny act of joyful mischief. He’d envisioned...
A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 73 words
The piñata, shaped like a grumpy llama, hung expectantly from the ceiling. Liam bounced on the balls of his feet, feeling an uncontrollable urge to… *do something*. He imagined the delighted faces,...
A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 83 words
The aroma of freshly baked cupcakes filled the air. Sarah had spent the day meticulously frosting each one with a swirl of buttercream. She pictured the delight on her friends' faces. But the dreaded ...
A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 66 words
He’d planned the perfect playlist, songs guaranteed to get everyone moving. He’d even choreographed a silly dance routine. He'd envisioned the dance floor packed, everyone laughing and singing alo...
A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled 78 words
The decorations were ready. Everything was planned. The cake was ordered. He paced back and forth, excited for the moment. Then, the dreaded message. “No party. Sorry.” He stopped pacing, his shou...