Category SS Prompt 9: Jealous of…

SS Prompt 9: Jealous of…
Word Count: 1250 words exactly
Deadline: 9 September 2020

Please do not post before the deadline.

A Plea for a True Death by hanzo047

Teacher-Nurse Kagi isn't who she seems. Ana has a difficult request to answer. Note: The story starts with March's "What Does It Mean To Be Human?" continues monthly from there. Please read them for more background on Ana! Quick synopsis: Ana is an Accommodating Nearby Android (ANA) mass-produced by The Company, an organization with global influence. Originally following her protocols to take care of human tenants, she starts to question what it means to be human. She meets Kit, a fox spirit, who merges with her system so Ana has an opportunity to answer her question.

Ja
September 10, 2020
8 Comments
6 mins

The Office Party by Nicole Jane

Since his promotion, Claire’s husband has been spending more time at the office, often leaving a pregnant Claire waiting home alone. Tonight, she’s looking forward to finally spending some time together at his office party.

Nicole
September 10, 2020
24 Comments
7 mins

What Dreams May Come by Michael Corvo

Who is the dreamer and who is awake?

Michael Corvo
September 10, 2020
14 Comments
6 mins

The Road (B)Ends for Ruby and Diane by SM Prasad

If I wanted to make money selling secrets, I would’ve been very rich. If only the CIA realized how valuable an unobtrusive middle school girl could be in matters of international intrigue.

Sudha
September 10, 2020
45 Comments
7 mins

Some Girls have all the Hair by Marcena Hooks

Some Girls have all the Hair by Marcena Hooks # As a little girl Carmena always dreamt of having long hair. She had fantasized about being best friends with the Disney princess Rapunzel. She could picture brushing and playing with…...

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Marcena
September 10, 2020
14 Comments
6 mins

Interview With A Viper (Reprobate Continued) by Anne Chowdhury

Interview With A Viper (Reprobate Continued) by Anne Chowdhury # “How does it feel to be nominated for the Pioneer Woman in Science Award?” Elena laughs graciously, feeling quite pleased with the way the interview is going. Lucy has done…...

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Anne
September 10, 2020
22 Comments
7 mins

Sharing by M. Fink

She found her mark, and hoped she could get drunk enough that she didn’t mind the touch of a stranger.

Marisa Fink
September 10, 2020
12 Comments
7 mins

Sidekick Friendship by Marijo Thompson

Sidekick Friendship by Marijo Thompson # It all started with a bicycle helmet. Annie needed one, and MIke’s sister had an extra one. He could drop it off at Annie’s parents’ house, where I was living, but Annie was going…...

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Marijo Thompson
September 10, 2020
6 Comments
7 mins

What cure is there against the poison one's own heart inflicts upon itself?

Maruschka
September 10, 2020
8 Comments
6 mins

She’s So Lucky by Nika S

You know what they say about husbands...

Nika
September 10, 2020
6 Comments
7 mins

Fathers time by Trace

Fathers time by Trace # Wednesday was my favorite day of the week when I was 8. This was the day I went to my best friend’s house to play. Beth’s mother was my mom’s best friend so we always…...

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Trace
September 10, 2020
5 Comments
6 mins

What makes you happy? by Riana N

Jade felt tempted to give her fresh beer to the next contender. He was drinkless, colourless, humourless and almost speechless.

Riana N
September 10, 2020
3 Comments
6 mins