The last line for 2026:

It was after midnight when we finally
made it home.

Submissions due October 1, 2026

Remember, all stories must end with the last line provided,
and you cannot change it in any way.

What's New At The Last Line:

December 29, 2025

Happy New Issue! . . . Issue 11 is ready for your reading pleasure. Grab a print or PDF copy below.

Issue 11 - Winter 2025:
I called back a week later and told them we were good to go.

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Back issues available:

Issue 10 - Winter 2024:
I didn't want to admit it, but Lee was usually right.

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Issue 9 - Winter 2023:
Samir was never one to back down from a challenge.

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Issue 8 - Winter 2022:
The shredder roared to life, grinding the letter into tiny pieces of confetti.

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Issue 7 - Winter 2021:
"Welcome to the family."

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Issue 6 - Winter 2020:
Jordan looked me in the eye and said, "I trust you."

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Issue 5 - Winter 2018:
I will visit again if I am ever back this way.

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Issue 4 - Winter 2017:
Benjamin was a man of his word.

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Issue 3 - Winter 2016:
It was hard to accept that from now on everyone would look at her differently.

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Issue 2 - Winter 2015:
She said, "I will," and left.

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Issue 1 - Winter 2014:
Brian pocketed the note and realized it had all been worth it.

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