Write a story where someone finds comfort in an unexpected event, place, or person.

Posted in Adults on Oct 31, 2022

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“Made for Breaking” by John Merino

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“It doesn’t matter what happens later. It doesn’t matter how you got here. Just think about how good you feel! You can already feel the beautiful acceleration can’t you, the vertiginous thrill running up from your toes into your groin, like taking your foot off the gas pedal and gliding over a hump in the road at top speed? It’s a feeling you haven’t felt since the old, experimental school days. It’s the feeling of true freedom Mike, of traveling past the limits of your feeble biology, escaping the police-state of worry you’ve lived in since...

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“Then, there was you” by Tam Hoskyns

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Malaria is a life threatening disease, spread by an infected female Anophelese mosquito. In 2020, there were an estimated 241 million cases of malaria worldwide. (World Health Organization) Malaria is both preventable and curable. WARNING: Depiction of illness and death. There is water dripping somewhere: I can hear it, but I cant see it. I might be imagining it, because with every drop, I feel pain. Perhaps my brain has been conditioned to feel each blow of the drop of water. At the same time, I would do anything for a single dr...

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“For Your Amusement ” by ER Castaneda

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Approaching the ticket counter at Six Flags Great Adventue, Beth readied herself for a much needed day off. “One ticket please,” she said to the cashier, handing over cash. “Not the usual look coming into the park, the cashier glanced up and down, noting Beth’s pristine two piece black pants suit with black pumps. “Yeah,” said Beth hoisting her Nike duffel bag up. “I plan on changing. Definitely think the pumps aren’t the best footwear for Six Flags.” She and the cashier chuckled. As soon as t...

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“A Gift of Love” by Gloria Bartone

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One of my favorite poems is "Grandmother's Old Armchair, " because when I read it I am reminded of how Gran's old furniture changed my life. Maybe I should tell you something about myself first. I am the youngest of three siblings. My brother Craig is sixteen years older than I. He is the successful businessman type who always manages to make gold out of straw. My sister Lorelei is fourteen years older. She is a lawyer,married to a doctor, with three perfect boys, a perfect home with matched designer furniture, all cared for by an au pair ...

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“Mourning Doves ” by Emma West

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** Trigger Warning** substance abuse, foul language.I sink with existential dread and gut wrenching apprehension from the birds chirping at 7am. The birds are chirping and my cheek hasn’t even touched my pillow yet. But, with the light of this morning I must endure the repercussions of yesterday’s morning, and the mornings before that. Including the reverberating laughter, as well as, the gut wrenching sobs ripped straight from the soft part of my underbelly.The birds are chirping and I'm relearning how to hate myself.They’d sing a melo...

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“Oh, The Humanity” by Mark Goins

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"Grow up; that's what I want him to do," Vic growled as he stormed out of the cabin and off the porch, the squall of anger stinging his head and warming his ears. He blinked at the bang of the screen door he slammed for exclamation. "Damn her," he mumbled as he stomped along a path leading into the woods. The morning dew felt cool on his sandaled feet and turned the kicked-up dirt into mud on his toes. How could she bring this up now? This was supposed to be ...

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“Noah and Mike” by Sally Pace

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I'm in the kitchen making Noah’s lunch for school. I glance at the clock. “Noah, the bus will be here soon.” “Mom, there’s a dog on the porch. Can we keep him? I think Dad and God sent him.” He sounds so excited. Noah had just turned five when Mike died in a car accident. In Sunday School he learned that when you die you went to heaven, but he didn’t understand that Mike would not be coming home ever again. He would cry himself to sleep, and I would hold him, with my heart breaking for him. A few months later, Noah started tell...

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“Swings and Roundabouts” by Tanya Humphreys

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A bird’s eye view of suburban city streets, dotted with pocket parks, the streets mainly gridded, with occasional smaller streets jutting off at odd angles; at the center, a roundabout with four exiting streets from the circle, the small park in its center about a half block in diameter. From above, the bushes are like broccoli crowns that encircle the gnarly limbed old oak in the center. The branches between the leafy canopy appear black. There are old fashioned iron framed park benches facing the western and eastern streets.A small re...

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“Waldeinsamkeit” by Judith Robinson

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Waldeinsamkeit While Judy walked past the local park, she could smell the aromatic fragrance of peonies and lilacs, which filled the yard of her childhood home. She remembered her childhood when nature was a source of comfort for her. The memories of rising at sunrise and running outside to spend the day came back clearly. Swimming, rolling in the grass, wading in the creek, and climbing trees were great stress relievers. Summe...

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“Funny Man” by Daniel Bereznicki

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The steam from his breath collected into a condensation on the window and it would disappear and reappear every time he inhaled and exhaled. When it would appear, it encircled his face and mask the world outside.His fifth avenue apartment view stretches across Central Park and out to the New York City skyline.He presses his forehead on the glass window. Feeling the cool air that slips through the spiderweb cracked glass, gazing below counting the yellow taxis that drove by.One. Two. Three.But he lost count.One. Two. Three.His apartment, donn...

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“Home” by Mairin Smit

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Her heels click against the tile floor. She follows in his footsteps at lightning speed. Through white, cement bricked hallways and around dimly lit corners. Past other bodies all dressed in black, murmuring into closely fit headsets. She glances up at a digital clock on the wall as she speeds past. 1:29:06. 05. 04… Its electric red numbers ticking down with each click of her heels on the tile. The man she follows turns his head and murmurs a few words to her over his shoulder. A white ‘x’ marked on the floor... Lights set to catch within 3 ...

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Write a story where someone finds comfort in an unexpected event, place, or person.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 56 stories

“Made for Breaking” by John Merino

“Then, there was you” by Tam Hoskyns

“For Your Amusement ” by ER Castaneda

“A Gift of Love” by Gloria Bartone

“Mourning Doves ” by Emma West

“Oh, The Humanity” by Mark Goins

“Noah and Mike” by Sally Pace

“Swings and Roundabouts” by Tanya Humphreys

“Waldeinsamkeit” by Judith Robinson

“Funny Man” by Daniel Bereznicki

“Home” by Mairin Smit

🌟 Similar prompts

Start your story with someone sharing a secret that has a big impact on everyone.

Write about a character who lives a seemingly charmed life.

Write a story where a character has to take on heavy responsibilities (perhaps beyond their age).

Write about someone who needs to face their past in order to move forward.

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