Novel Dialogue Examples Novels & Stories

“Maybe stick to normal conversation, okay? You know, like normal friends do.” Gio raised an eyebrow, not even trying to get his phone back. “Right. Normal. And what exactly would ‘normal’ conversations between us look like?” “Things like, ‘Nice weather,’ or, ‘Hey, how was your day, Darren? Oh, it was great, thanks for asking,’” I said in my best Gio impression—given that I had unlocked most of his expressions the last time we were in the same space together—batting my eyelashes dramatically. “That sort of thing.”

I ducked my head, pretending to cut into my food, but my smile gave me away. We moved from old stories to the small, everyday things. He asked about my latest book club read; I teased him about his tragic inability to fold laundry without wrinkling it. He told me about a recurring dream he’d been having, something about missing a train, and I told him about the time last week I almost burned my toast because I got caught up watching the neighbor’s dog chase its own tail in the shadow. It was the kind of conversation that didn’t need structure. It flowed because it was us and full of inside jokes, sideways glances, and the quiet security of knowing the other person would always listen.

The person on the other line really receives the call! One... Two... Three... No one talked for about three seconds until it became awkward for both sides. Ulysses wants to say something but he couldn't find the words. As for the one in the other line, it's like the person is waiting for the other to speak. Even though no one speaks between the two, there's no silence. Ulysses could hear loud party music and people talking but isn't clear enough for him to understand. After a few moments of waiting for each other to speak, it was the other line who spoke first. [Good evening! This is Bartender's Shack. How may I help you?]

She says yes, of course, and their conversation picks up right where it left off. Jack tells Hazel about the book he's been reading, and she shares her thoughts on it. They talk about their favorite authors and the books that have changed their lives. After a while, Jack looks at his watch and says he should be getting home. Hazel offers to walk with him, and they stroll through the streets of the city, talking and laughing. As they part ways, they exchange phone numbers and promise to stay in touch.

They delved into personal anecdotes, sharing their dreams, and aspirations, and even discussing the challenges they faced in their respective careers. Rachel listened intently as Cassandra shared her recent struggles with work-life balance, and she offered words of encouragement and understanding. In return, Cassandra provided valuable insights into managing stress and finding moments of joy amidst the chaos. Their discussion shifted to lighter topics, as they shared their favorite books, movies, and hobbies. Rachel learned about Cassandra's passion for photography and her upcoming exhibition at a local art gallery. In turn, Rachel shared her love for cooking and her recent experiments in th