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.

Jealousy by EJ Murray

This is a science fiction story about the velyr, members of a hive-mind who “caught” individuality and were exiled for it. They ended up on Earth, where Lontano has joined Tel’s band as a guitarist. In this story, Lontano must inform his guitar tech (Dak) that he and Tel are now in a romantic relationship.

EJ Murray
September 9, 2020
4 Comments
6 mins

The Pretence by Catherine Garden

The Pretence by Catherine Garden # Scarlett drummed her pencil on the neat writing pad sitting next to a half-finished latte. She regretted not bringing her laptop. She was already behind schedule for the day and would need to take…...

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Catherine Garden
September 9, 2020
26 Comments
7 mins

AWOL by Anthony

While Marnewick undergoes tough basic army training, can he trust his girlfriend to stay faithful while he is away?

Anthony
September 9, 2020
4 Comments
7 mins

Help, I’ve Lost my Bundt by Jessica Brimer

After failing to bake a bundt cake, Eva brings it anyway to raise money for the school's fundraiser. Now it's gone and Eva fears the buyer will get more than a tasty dessert.

Jessica
September 9, 2020
20 Comments
6 mins

The Teenage Girl’s Guide to Sex by del richards

There is always one alpha female in a classroom of teenage girls..

del richards
September 9, 2020
19 Comments
7 mins

Identity Crisis by Peggy Rockey

Who am I?

Peggy (PJ) Rockey
September 9, 2020
36 Comments
6 mins

Jealous Of by Marta

“SAMANTHA!”

Marta
September 9, 2020
10 Comments
7 mins

Will There Be Peace In The Valley by Dave Jones

"Best story I've read today!" DJ

David
September 9, 2020
4 Comments
6 mins

All the Fun They’re Having by Gold

Jealousy is fuelled by all the fun you think they are having.

Gold
September 9, 2020
20 Comments
7 mins

The Pear Shaped Tone by Melissa Dill

A retelling of Cinderella in which Cinderella is a clockwork doll.

Melissa
September 9, 2020
1 Comment
6 mins

Disillusionment by Fizza Younis

I have always been jealous of people who can easily speak up their minds and show their emotions.

Fizza Younis
September 9, 2020
20 Comments
7 mins

A Perfect Pair by Ellen Eigner

A Perfect Pair by Ellen Eigner # Maralee and Adelaide walking down the sidewalk, rather Maralee striding and Adelaide bounding. They are sisters, you see. Like most sisters, they are complete opposites, truly, surely, absolutely. Maralee is lithe and graceful,…...

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Ellen Eigner
September 9, 2020
11 Comments
6 mins