Write about a character who goes to — or purposefully avoids — their high school reunion.

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“ Faded Memories” by Terrele Schumake

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I was feeling a little nervous as my husband, Don, and I approached the lobby of the Keystone Marriot in Downtown Cleveland. The Ohio Autumn was creeping towards winter which meant cold days were on the way. The hotel lobby was decorated with orange, red and yellow leaves hanging from the branches of artificial trees spread throughout the area. "How do I look?" I asked Don. I had dressed to impress my Schenley High School classmates at our 25th class reunion. No one could say that I had let myself go throughout the years. Don gave me a kiss ...

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“Duffer's story” by Rajesh Sharma

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May I....I coome in sir. No, first learn how to take permission? Ssssir I alredy know this. Then why is your tongue staggering? Don't waste my time...go from here, duffer. What happened if he is an officer, Scoundrel won't listen to me! After reaching office... Boss: what happened...did you meet that officer? Duffer: No...because officer didn't gave me a single chance. Boss: what do you mean by 'a single chance?' Duffer: means, one time too. Boss: means you didn't gave him official letter. I know how big duffer you are. Listen, if ...

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“Write What You Know” by Steve Owen

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Write What You Know by Stephen Owen Mr. Edwards was a whiskey-nosed man who taught English at Gainsborough Comprehensive. He wore a green tweed jacket with leather elbow patches and was pretty crazy at the best of times, but today he was in overdrive. He scribbled his literary tip for the day across the blackboard in four giant powdery words. When he'd written the last one he underlined it several times with a piece of red chalk and turned to face the class. “Write. What. You. Know.” Edwards was emphatic. He spoke as if each word was...

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“45 YEARS LATER” by Gary Crawford

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As of this writing, I attended my 45th high school reunion not long ago, along with my wife. She was part of the class two years behind me and she knew some of my classmates, so she was comfortable being there, unlike a few spouses I saw who looked very out of place. I was a little apprehensive about going. I wasn’t the social butterfly in school and didn’t hang out with a lot of friends. I wasn’t part of that top rung “beautiful people” crowd. I’ve seen a few classmates on a regular basis around town, so at least I would recognize them.&...

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“HAGS ” by Rita Joralin

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Facebook was useful; it showed me exactly what I did not want to know. I followed everyone from my past, but only to avoid truly actually interacting with them. Mentally I knew that the reunion was coming up. Doing the math was easy, For I knew how long ago I graduated high school. That by no means meant that I was excited. I was not one of those that dreamed of reliving the glory days, if any one peaked in high school they had failed at life. How sad would it be to hit your best at eighteen. You are giving up on life before it fully begins...

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“Spin the Bottle” by Leah Alexandra

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The invitation came in the mail on a Monday. The weather was grey and dreary, like it always is in Seattle. I had what would you call the Monday blues and the invitation definitely didn't help. You would think that since we're in the 21st century with computers, instant messaging apps, and Facebook that they would have saved some printing and postage on the invitation. To be honest, I would have preferred to decline through an e-invite or, even better, have the option to click "Not Interested" on a Facebook event. Instead I have to settle ...

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“Jeff’s Crash ” by Ryan Norwood

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Honey, you got some mail,” called Jeff’s wife Lisa from the kitchen. “Let’s see what we got today,” Jeff began. “Bill, bill...bill. Nothing.” Lisa stopped Jeff as he went to walk away, “Wait Honey there’s something else.” “Oh yeah my Golf Digest. Good looking out Lis,” said Jeff. “No, Jeff, you have an invitation,” said Lisa. “It’s to your twentieth high school reunion. You missed your tenth and your fifteenth don’t you think you should at least try to make it to this one?” Jeff thought then said,...

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“Remembering Margaret aka Maggie” by Anna Rogers

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After a quick glance at the wall clock Abby re-read the flyer. A bolt from the blue it’d been the last thing she’d expected in the mail.‘By now‘ she mused ‘they’ll be packing out the hall of Barrett High the old alma mater and I wonder having hand addressed the envelope will Margaret aka Maggie be expecting it to have borne fruit? In the form of me ‘answering the royal summons.?’ Barrett High School Reunion Class of 86 We want you.....to join us for a weekend of fun and reminiscing. Culminating in a Saturday night ball.Followed of course by ...

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“The Knight in White” by Vivek Nair

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Act 1 Scene 1: Officers’ Quarters, Navy Nagar, Mumbai ‘I’m going down the memory lane’, said the captain looking at the mirror to his lieutenant who looked at the steely-eyed, 6’3” tall warrior with a child-like admiration. ‘Do you know, son, which is the roughest sea that you will ever navigate?’ ‘The Sea of Hocus, sir’, said the lieutenant who had always dreamt of being a ‘scholar warrior’. The captain shifted his gaze to the young man, and unlike his usually stoic face, his lips moved a bit to let a smile get the better of him. ‘It’s th...

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“Getting Closure” by William La Fleur

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"Lou? Lou Shepard? Holy shit, that is you?" Though I hadn't heard it in forty years I instantly recognized my best friend from St. Albeus High School, Kevin Lamm. I turned to face him, "Hey, Kevin." "'Hey, Kevin?' You didn't just "hey, Kevin' me like we saw each other yesterday you bastard. Come here, bring it in," he spread his arms and beckoned me into a hug. I moved closer and he squeezed me like he didn't want me to ever leave again. I hugged back after a moment. "I missed you, man," he whispered in my ear. "Me too," I respon...

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“Should go or should I stay” by Tawanda Svovera

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“Maybe I shouldn’t be here.”, he muttered as he checked his breath for the umpteenth time. By now Ray had been sitting in his car for close to forty minutes contemplating whether to leave the car or just speed away. “After all it’s just a stupid event where no one will even remember you” , he reasoned. His sweaty palms gripped the wheel tighter as he examined the keys in the ignition. One turn of that key and his problems would be over. He could retreat to his apartment, break out a cold one and binge watch Netflix with Bob and Moon, his tru...

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“Past Those Feelings ” by First Second

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“I got a call from my friend Mike a few days ago, asking me if I’ve checked Facebook. I haven't used Facebook in years, but apparently our high school reunion was coming up.” I paused my explanation to see if the officer listening was okay with how I had started. He nodded his head with a grimace, allowing me to continue. “I thought the whole idea seemed ridiculous, but as I was listening to Mike trying to convince me it’d be fun, I actually saw someone from high school. Now you have to understand, I had spent the last 15 years thi...

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“Back to School” by Christopher Gibson

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“They were all a bunch of jerks; that’s why I don’t want to go.” George threw this remark at his wife, Hannah. Hannah rolled her eyes and responded, “Most kids are pretty mean in high school, George. That doesn’t mean that they’re mean ten years later. I think you should go to confront your fear of them.” George protested this idea, “They haven’t changed at all. They’re all still judgmental, and they’re just going to stay in the same cliques and not talk to me. We had goth kids, band nerds, jocks/popular jerks, and loners who didn’t belong i...

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“The Reunion I Didn't Want” by Jahnavi Bandaru

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A soft gale of wind was breezing by outside. The day was nothing but perfect. The day was bright and sunny. The birds are singing in harmony. Well, I’m not really sure if they're singing right now because I am sitting in my apartment. But, I’m pretty sure they are. My mom called to tell me that she was making her famous blueberry pie- my favorite. And I knew instantly that something bad was going to happen. Call it karma or whatever. But I was firm believer that good and bad things are a combined package. I opened my laptop and was shuf...

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“Highschool” by D B

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Before we delve into this story, let's get one thing straight - I do not avoid my high school reunions. That would actually take intent. Basically, I just don't give a sh*t. Highschool was not the highlight of my life and quite frankly, I could not wait to get away from most of the people I was forced to spend time with. Personally for me, highschool was a phase. One that seemed to be neverending. I attended a less prominent high school, simply because it was close to home and everyday I was dropped off and picked up by my ...

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Write about a character who goes to — or purposefully avoids — their high school reunion.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 139 stories

“ Faded Memories” by Terrele Schumake

“Duffer's story” by Rajesh Sharma

“Write What You Know” by Steve Owen

“45 YEARS LATER” by Gary Crawford

“HAGS ” by Rita Joralin

“Spin the Bottle” by Leah Alexandra

“Jeff’s Crash ” by Ryan Norwood

“Remembering Margaret aka Maggie” by Anna Rogers

“The Knight in White” by Vivek Nair

“Getting Closure” by William La Fleur

“Should go or should I stay” by Tawanda Svovera

“Past Those Feelings ” by First Second

“Back to School” by Christopher Gibson

“The Reunion I Didn't Want” by Jahnavi Bandaru

“Highschool” by D B

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