Write a story of at most 500 words that ends with the sentence:

"As I opened the door, I realized I was not alone."

Stories can be from any genre (e.g. horror, sci-fi, fantasy, romance, etc).

Good luck!

whats the dumbest thing you've ever done?

"Everyone said immortality was a curse, that you'd be floating in the void forever once the last sun died. Turns out they were wrong. It's surprisingly easy to recreate the universe in your own image."

i assume everyone knows what a writing prompt is and how this works so i won't explain much. just write whatever comes to mind. a minimum of 500 to 1000 words should be fine.this context winner will be decided by like count so once your done, or even if you don't partake, it would be appriciated if you read other contestents entries a live it a like if you like there writing, i too will do the same...( you are allowed to like more then one entry) good luck

What would you do...if you were in The Matrix? I don't know if this is unoriginal or anything, but recently, I watched The Matrix for the first time. The concept of the movie just made me think a lot, asides from gagging at certain parts because it was so disturbing.

So my question for you is what you would do, if your eyes were opened after taking the red pill? Would you wish to wipe your memory, and return to your "normal" life? Or would you take on The Matrix, and free the rest of the human race? Write me a short story based on this.

In the year 2157, humanity has discovered the secret to time travel. A group of scientists, led by the brilliant and ambitious Dr. Evelyn Fox, have developed a machine that can transport people through the ages. The catch? The machine can only send one person at a time, and the destination is determined by a randomizer that chooses from a list of pre-set time periods.

The story contest idea is to write a tale about a character who uses the time machine for their own gain, but ends up causing a paradox that threatens the very fabric of time itself. The twist? The character is not the only one who knows about the paradox, and they must race against time (literally) to fix the timeline before it's too late.

The story can take any direction you want, from a thrilling adventure through time to a thought-provoking exploration of the consequences of meddling with the past. The key is to keep the story tense, exciting, and full of unexpected twists and turns.

So, are you ready to take on the challenge of "The Time Traveler's Dilemma"? Let's see what kind of story you can come up with!

Purchasing property is a vital step in a person’s life and one must ensure that the title they have is free of any inconsistencies. The title of a property is the document which exhibits ownership of the property. In order to avoid future property dispute , it is essential to ascertain the title deed of a property prior to registering it. Assuring the audience of our facts lets us determine the factors that we need to appreciate in this case.

1.Inspect the Current Title

First, you need to get a copy of the current title deed. The current title deed bears the name of the person and shows his or her name. She can obtain it from the local land registry office or from the property seller. Cost and convenience factors in reviewing it to abound can, however, prove more difficult.

2.Trace Title History

It is advisable to understand the history of the title of the property. This have the present owners or change of owners within a certain time partition. This history can identify whether there has been a lot of selling and buying of the property, and if there have been any claims or litigations attached to the property. This can be done at the land registry office or through internet in some countries.

3.Cross-check information with the Land Registration Authority.

This step also involves contacting the district land registry office in order to check details about the title. They may also have information about the property and even about issues that may have been recorded. Ensure that the title does not have liens, mortgages or any other encumbrance

4.Search for an Outstanding levy

Make sure there are no outstanding property taxes or any other amounts related to the property. Unsettled dues may caution you from being in ownership or cause you legal hazards. Such information is readily accessible from the local taxation office as well as the land registry office.

5.Verify the Seller’s Authority

You also need to do your homework about who has the right to sell the committed property. In the situation when the seller is not the titleholder, that could be a potential problem. Check their identification and make sure they are in a position to transfer ownership of the property.

6.Get a Professional Advice

There is always such practice to ask real estate law or title expert further on such questions. Especially, when it comes to the title documents – they can be very helpful. Definitely let them perform this additional stage, which more than likely will deem this unnecessary.

7.Check if there are any Legal Proceedings on the Property/Check Any Legal Dispute

Make sure there are no legal actions that involve the property which has been enquired about. These may normally affect your ownership interest. Generally, this information is available from court records or through your lawyer’s assistance.

8.Include Reference to Local Regulations

There are differences concerning property laws in various jurisdictions. This implies understanding the procedure for title verification and its registration. These rules can be explained by your local land registration office or a real estate lawyer.

Conclusion

Confirming titles before registration is a critical process in buying a property. . By checking the title’s current status, history, and any outstanding issues, you can avoid potential problems. Consulting with legal professionals and understanding local laws will help ensure a smooth and successful property purchase. Taking these steps will give you peace of mind and protect your investment in the long run.

Create a world where one of the five senses no longer exists, and how society reacts to this new reality.

Calling all writers (and readers)! Can you craft the most predictable, over-the-top, and cheesy story ever? We want to see your most clichéd scenes, characters, and plot twists!

Rules;

1. Write a short story (less than 2,000 words) that intentionally incorporates as many clichés as possible.

2. Use tropes, stereotypes, and predictable plot devices to create a story that's so bad it's good.

Let's see how many clichés you can fit in a single story :).

- 𝔗𝔴𝔬 𝔢𝔫𝔱𝔯𝔦𝔢𝔰 𝔭𝔢𝔯 𝔠𝔥𝔞𝔩𝔩𝔢𝔫𝔤𝔢𝔯

-100 𝔱𝔬 3000 𝔴𝔬𝔯𝔡𝔠𝔬𝔲𝔫𝔱 𝔩𝔦𝔪𝔦𝔱

-𝔑𝔬 𝔭𝔬𝔩𝔦𝔱𝔦𝔠𝔞𝔩 𝔬𝔯 𝔡𝔞𝔯𝔨 𝔥𝔲𝔪𝔬𝔯. (𝔍𝔬𝔨𝔢𝔰 𝔞𝔟𝔬𝔲𝔱 𝔯𝔞𝔠𝔢𝔰 𝔬𝔯 𝔞𝔫𝔶𝔱𝔥𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔞𝔟𝔬𝔲𝔱 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔭𝔯𝔢𝔰𝔦𝔡𝔢𝔫𝔱𝔦𝔞𝔩 𝔡𝔢𝔟𝔞𝔱e.

- ℭ𝔬𝔫𝔱𝔢𝔫𝔱 𝔴𝔞𝔯𝔫𝔦𝔫𝔤𝔰 𝔪𝔲𝔰𝔱 𝔟𝔢 𝔭𝔬𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔡 𝔞𝔱 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔟𝔢𝔤𝔦𝔫𝔫𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔬𝔣 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔴𝔬𝔯𝔨 𝔦𝔫 𝔩𝔞𝔯𝔤𝔢 𝔟𝔬𝔩𝔡 𝔩𝔢𝔱𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔰

- ℜ𝔞𝔱𝔦𝔫𝔤𝔰 𝔰𝔥𝔬𝔲𝔩𝔡 𝔟𝔢 𝔫𝔬 𝔥𝔦𝔤𝔥𝔢𝔯 𝔱𝔥𝔞𝔫 𝔭𝔤-13.

-𝔅𝔩𝔬𝔬𝔡 𝔞𝔫𝔡 𝔤𝔬𝔯𝔢 𝔞𝔯𝔢 𝔞𝔩𝔩𝔬𝔴𝔢𝔡, 𝔟𝔲𝔱 𝔠𝔬𝔫𝔱𝔢𝔫𝔱 𝔴𝔞𝔯𝔫𝔦𝔫𝔤𝔰 𝔞𝔯𝔢 𝔫𝔢𝔢𝔡𝔢𝔡.

-𝔐𝔬𝔡𝔢𝔯𝔞𝔱𝔢 𝔠𝔲𝔰𝔰𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔦𝔰 𝔞𝔩𝔩𝔬𝔴𝔢𝔡.

-𝔓𝔬𝔦𝔫𝔱 𝔟𝔞𝔰𝔢𝔡 𝔰𝔶𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔪.

-𝔈𝔞𝔠𝔥 𝔭𝔞𝔯𝔱𝔦𝔠𝔦𝔭𝔞𝔫𝔱 𝔰𝔱𝔞𝔯𝔱𝔰 𝔴𝔦𝔱𝔥 10 𝔭𝔬𝔦𝔫𝔱𝔰.

-𝔈𝔞𝔠𝔥 𝔰𝔭𝔢𝔩𝔩𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔢𝔯𝔯𝔬𝔯/𝔤𝔯𝔞𝔪𝔪𝔞𝔱𝔦𝔠𝔞𝔩 𝔢𝔯𝔯𝔬𝔯 𝔴𝔦𝔩𝔩 𝔡𝔢𝔡𝔲𝔠𝔱 0.5 𝔭𝔬𝔦𝔫𝔱𝔰 𝔣𝔯𝔬𝔪 𝔣𝔦𝔫𝔞𝔩 𝔰𝔠𝔬𝔯𝔢.

-𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔣𝔩𝔬𝔴 𝔬𝔣 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔰𝔱𝔬𝔯𝔶 𝔦𝔰 𝔦𝔪𝔭𝔬𝔯𝔱𝔞𝔫𝔱. ℑ𝔣 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔣𝔩𝔬𝔴 𝔡𝔬𝔢𝔰𝔫'𝔱 𝔪𝔞𝔨𝔢 𝔰𝔢𝔫𝔰𝔢; 𝔪𝔦𝔫𝔲𝔰 0.5 𝔭𝔬𝔦𝔫𝔱𝔰 𝔣𝔯𝔬𝔪 𝔣𝔦𝔫𝔞𝔩 𝔰𝔠𝔬𝔯𝔢..

Send in your poems and I'll publish them into my book - "POEMS".