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Truth or Dare

March 11, 2015
By gracefulwaters SILVER, Paris, Other
gracefulwaters SILVER, Paris, Other
8 articles 1 photo 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
- Begin doing what you want to do now. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand ... and melting like a snowflake. -- Ray<br /> - Don&rsquo;t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass. -- Chekhov


October 24th, 2014

“Truth or dare?” That was the first thing he said to me.
“Truth.” My response was deliberate. Safe.
“Who do you like?” Cliche. Overused.
“That’s a boring question. Ask a different one.” A smirk. That’s what he wanted.
“When’s your birthday?” Not a typical truth or dare question.
“June 14th.” He sat next to me. Didn’t ask. Just sat and ate with me.
“Mine’s December 14th.” We ate. We talked. No one questioned it. We sat together every day after that.


The author's comments:

I want to make this a longer novel type thing, and I know almost what I want to happen, but since I will be writing it in parts, I want to make sure it isn't horrible. Please comment to let me know if I should continue or not... THANKS! <3


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J3w3L GOLD said...
on Oct. 22 2015 at 11:49 am
J3w3L GOLD, Bonners Ferry, Idaho
15 articles 0 photos 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Beauty isn&#039;t about having a pretty face. It&#039;s about having a pretty mind, pretty heart, and pretty soul.&quot;

This is cool! I never thought of that when making friends! Maybe I'll try it!

on Aug. 19 2015 at 2:25 pm
KaiteysWritings BRONZE, Toledo, Ohio
1 article 0 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Our motivation is the momentum that pushes us up the hill of life.&quot;

I've read your other work and I really enjoy your style. This one is my absolute favorite. I'd love to see this become something more. :)

on Apr. 1 2015 at 6:15 pm
gracefulwaters SILVER, Paris, Other
8 articles 1 photo 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
- Begin doing what you want to do now. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand ... and melting like a snowflake. -- Ray<br /> - Don&rsquo;t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass. -- Chekhov

That's so nice of you! I'm probably going to take forever to post anything new, so, I'm apologizing in advance.

on Apr. 1 2015 at 1:43 pm
The_DoctorDonna PLATINUM, Anytown, Iowa
44 articles 2 photos 105 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Nothing is impossible. The word itself says &#039;I&#039;m Possible&#039;&quot;

Ugh sorry my phone is stupid with comments, I meant to put everything in one comment. Sorry

on Apr. 1 2015 at 1:42 pm
The_DoctorDonna PLATINUM, Anytown, Iowa
44 articles 2 photos 105 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Nothing is impossible. The word itself says &#039;I&#039;m Possible&#039;&quot;

And idk if it tells you, but I signed up to have it email me when you contribute :)

on Apr. 1 2015 at 1:40 pm
The_DoctorDonna PLATINUM, Anytown, Iowa
44 articles 2 photos 105 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Nothing is impossible. The word itself says &#039;I&#039;m Possible&#039;&quot;

This is lovely, I think you are a fantastic writer. (And idk if it tells you, but I have it email me when you contribute)

on Mar. 30 2015 at 9:14 pm
The_DoctorDonna PLATINUM, Anytown, Iowa
44 articles 2 photos 105 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Nothing is impossible. The word itself says &#039;I&#039;m Possible&#039;&quot;

This is sweet, I love it! You should definitely expand on it :)

on Mar. 18 2015 at 9:35 pm
CNBono17 SILVER, Rural, South Carolina
5 articles 0 photos 248 comments

Favorite Quote:
Lego ergo sum (Latin&mdash;I read, therefore, I am)<br /> The pen is mightier than the sword&mdash;unknown<br /> Don&#039;t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity&mdash;1 Timothy 4:12

Same! And good luck! :)

Beila BRONZE said...
on Mar. 18 2015 at 8:52 pm
Beila BRONZE, Palo Alto, California
3 articles 0 photos 516 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.&quot; -Mark Twain

I love the voice and the instant characterization here. You've captured a simply sweet moment, no fluffy descriptions, no useless obsession over deeper significance. It's the start of something great. I am already interested in these characters, and I would definitely encourage you to continue writing their story. Let me know when you do so I can read it!

on Mar. 18 2015 at 12:21 pm
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

Favorite Quote:
[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

I suppose my real issue with this is the fast pacing. It moves a bit too quickly for my liking. I also think that it's slightly unrealistic for someone to begin a conversation with "Truth or Dare?" and the other to be not confused at all. Perhaps I simply found this confusing. It's a bit short, is all. If you slow the pacing, make it less choppy, and add more after this event, I think you could really have something here.

on Mar. 18 2015 at 1:33 am
RobotPenn. SILVER, El Paso, Texas
8 articles 1 photo 81 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Profound change is cumulative.&quot;

No problem! I like the diary idea. Keep me posted. :)

on Mar. 17 2015 at 5:15 pm
gracefulwaters SILVER, Paris, Other
8 articles 1 photo 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
- Begin doing what you want to do now. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand ... and melting like a snowflake. -- Ray<br /> - Don&rsquo;t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass. -- Chekhov

@CNBono17 @RobotPenn. : When I got the email that someone commented on my article, I was so surprised. Then I read your comments and this has been all I've talked about at school all day. Sidenote, I think my friends hate me because of it. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my silly story and comment. I'm working on more, and I think I'm going to try to expand this into a diary type book. Maybe... Anyway, thanks again. You made my day. Week. Maybe even month.

on Mar. 17 2015 at 10:47 am
RobotPenn. SILVER, El Paso, Texas
8 articles 1 photo 81 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Profound change is cumulative.&quot;

I'm intrigued. I really liked the line "He sat next to me. Didn’t ask. Just sat and ate with me." The rhythm of was nice for some reason. I'd love to see more interactions like it, in in between their conversation. It's a great scene, you should definitely elaborate this into a story. And let me know when you do! I want to read it. :)

on Mar. 16 2015 at 9:12 pm
CNBono17 SILVER, Rural, South Carolina
5 articles 0 photos 248 comments

Favorite Quote:
Lego ergo sum (Latin&mdash;I read, therefore, I am)<br /> The pen is mightier than the sword&mdash;unknown<br /> Don&#039;t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity&mdash;1 Timothy 4:12

I feel a romance coming on. Your style is simple and straightforward, easy to relate to. I like it so far, although it's hard to get a feel for the whole story from an excerpt this short. Definitely continue it! I'll read it if you do!