Write about two characters who’ve gone through something so intense they now feel like family.

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“The Intruder” by Sylvia Luna

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She could hear the second hand, tick, tick, tick. As the large hand swept across the number 12, another minute passed. When will this be over, what am I saying, I don’t want it to be over, I just want everything to go back to the way it was a year ago, when I didn’t know my daughter was sick. Sara sat on the large, padded rocking chair, it faced a window which, in any other life, she may have appreciated the scene, but right now the ocean waters made her feel more than seasick. The sickness was from watching her child slip through her finger...

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“The Book of Spells ” by Finnley .

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Chapter 1 - Before - It was a summer evening in 1898, 14-year-old Dexter Finn lived in a mansion with his rich father, his mother had passed away when he was a baby. There were rumors that she haunted the house itself. She had left an ancient book behind that Dexter’s father had locked away. “It’s for safekeeping son” but Dexter wanted to know what the book was about and why his father had locked it away. Was it haunted, did it unveil an evil curse? His father changed the pass-code every day, so there was no way of knowing what it was. Unles...

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“A night at The Community Nursing Home for the Glorious Elderly” by Rebecca Jade

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A night at … The Community Nursing Home for the Glorious Elderly She didn’t yet know the news. How could she? It had not occurred in her time zone, and when Rose awoke, she still had a few hours before her night shift at The Community Nursing Home for the Glorious Elderly. She felt hot - Rose usually awoke hot. She pulled back the cotton sheet and slowly swung her heavy body to a sitting position. Fat, she thought, but you have beautiful feet, Fille Mae, and she wriggled the small red tipped toes that once made a young...

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“Jannat for Jai” by Prachi Pati

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“Let me go, Jai”, Ali said, just before slipping away from his grip, and into the house, alone and armed. Maybe five minutes passed, and then there was the blast. Jai wasn’t sure what hurt the most. Whether is was the physical pain from the explosion, or the immense heart ache he felt, when he realised, he had lost Ali. A month earlier.. “I must be really popular. Otherwise, I can’t imagine why a healer, a superhuman fighter, a girl with wings and their psychic leader will be baby sitting me all day long!” Ali whistled away and smiled hi...

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“Keys to the Sea” by Burritofish E

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It was dark in my cabin as I lay still in my bed. All the candles had been put out for the night and the rest of the crew were sound asleep below deck. I would have been, too, if not for my new record for insomnia, unbroken since I first came to this ship. I rolled out of bed and slipped out of the lonely room. Exhaustion weighed down my feet, but I did my best to keep my steps light and even so they wouldn’t thump on the boat. Finally I reached the ladder on the other side of the room that led above...

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“Chosen Family” by Emily Whalen

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The building was coming down, and I swear it wasn't my fault. Still, no time to dwell on the fact that it DEFINITELY WAS NOT MY FAULT, TOTALLY NO WAY. I had to get to Ben before he caused any more trouble. After all, it was partially his fault that the massive red brick building was on fire. Not mine. His. Well, maybe it was my fault a little bit. But mostly his. Still, I had to save him, because he was my partner in crime, and I couldn't do much without him. I'd never really admit that to him, but it's true. "Ben!" I shouted, dodging a ...

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“Lost and Found” by Bratz Queenz

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Back in 1984 I was a normal teenage girl. Yup all the way until I died. I was mugged while on the street. My name is Mackenzie. But most people call me Mac. And I am a phantom. Us Phantoms have super strength, speed, and the power to become invisible. I can be in my original phantom form while being seen. Or I can make myself look human. But here in the present day it's 2008. I still want to be norma...

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“(Don't) laugh like there's no tomorrow” by Pomegranate Seeds

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Two romping figures break the early morning silence of the valley with their interminable laughter. He laughs. He laughs not because there is anything particularly funny, but because he loves to laugh. He laughs so rambunctiously that his knuckles have gone white from excessive rib-gripping. He will be saying his ribs hurt in two, three minutes, tops. His laughter never subsides as he speeds through the birch trees that surround their cottage.She laughs. She laughs not because there is anything remotely funny, but because he laughs and ...

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“Upon the Derby” by Yvone Mthembu

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'It's real,'he wished he could inform the whole world that COVID-19 virus is real,it has recently dawned on him that he was here in a quarantine facility because he didn't believe in the virus hence he didn't adhere to the restriction and now he's paying the price. He was sentenced to be here for the remainder of 14 days , 6 full days away from his pride, his taxi business. His mind worried of the mere fact that his drivers will have a field day with his wife since he was stuck here, no it was not about his money but he wished to leave his...

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“ An Unlikely Duo” by Skylar Freegrove

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Have you ever wondered what it might be like to meet your reconciliation? They say opposites attract because they strive for you to do better in areas you do not yet excel in, and perhaps that is true. But why does no one express their desire to be with someone who brings you peace of mind once and for all? Does no one want to meet an individual who challenges you to receive the closure you have so longed for? And boy did she long for closure. She longed for the day where she could finally release the guilt brought upon her by all the pe...

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“Trip through Tallis ” by Priscila Del Castillo

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I open my eyes to the sunlight coming from the outside. In that moment I realize we were on a cargo wagon in a train. My heads hurts when I try to remember last night. I feel Thomas waking up behind me, pulling the ropes that tie our wrists together ever so slightly. He groans, trying to say something, but our mouths are covered. A man approaches us with two other men behind him. They look at us as if we are some kind of merchandise. “Good morning, did you sleep well?” said one of them sarcastically, at which the others responded with just a...

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“We're Just Like Family” by Jameela Van Der Schyff

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Helen and I were friends since we were babies. Our moms were best friends since high school and in turn we became friends from birth. She was an only child and so was I, so having a sister like her was something I was lucky to have. There was just one issue. I was like her brother. Mom found out she was going to have a son when she was just 4 weeks pregnant for me. Although Mom was overjoyed, Dad was a little angry at having a son. Mom never told me why but maybe I was not meant to be good luck to my father’s family. “Jason, come on. We ha...

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“In those days” by Harry Latimeri

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THE LAST OF THE LEG. Before the wind, we came in the pale dawn of December, driven by the north at last in a haven. Flavia came to see me. She has moved from Sweden by her a little car and was delighted seeing us secured in the port. I wasn't in hight spirit for I was tired and down, still at the same time relaxed getting the ship out of the sea and now secured ai quya in the port of Lybec. A few days ago, we struggled on our way to suffering the sifting of the cargo in a northern gale in the baltic sea—the crew from Estonia- full of ho...

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“The Secret of Molly-Anne Fingus” by Kerrie Clements

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Molly-Anne was in the games room. She had been watching the raindrops run down the window for the past ten minutes, occasionally tracing it down with her finger, which made lines in the condensation. But now she was bored. She hopped off the armchair and stood on one leg, then pulled up her sock. Then she stood on the other leg and pulled her other sock up. ‘Lizzie, I’m so bored, let’s play a game!’ she whined. Lizzie was sitting on the floor doing a jigsaw, ‘I’m doing my puzzle Molly!’ Molly-Anne scrunched up her face. ‘Well, I shall go and...

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“Annemarie's Story” by Sammy Xoxoxo

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The snow is falling in elegant, graceful patterns. I'm sitting by the window sill, reading "The Book Theif" when Mama comes over. Her hand is soft like butter, but her eyes show pain. "Mama?" I ask. "Yes, darling?" "Tell me again," I say. I know that I'm only 12, but I still listen to Mama's story. "Tell me the story about you and Auntie Carel and the one who had the same name as me. I want it to be fresh in my mind before she comes over tonight." Mama sighs a deep sigh, full of knowledge and tears and love. "It's a true story, Annemari...

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Write about two characters who’ve gone through something so intense they now feel like family.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 190 stories

“The Intruder” by Sylvia Luna

“The Book of Spells ” by Finnley .

“A night at The Community Nursing Home for the Glorious Elderly” by Rebecca Jade

“Jannat for Jai” by Prachi Pati

“Keys to the Sea” by Burritofish E

“Chosen Family” by Emily Whalen

“Lost and Found” by Bratz Queenz

“(Don't) laugh like there's no tomorrow” by Pomegranate Seeds

“Upon the Derby” by Yvone Mthembu

“ An Unlikely Duo” by Skylar Freegrove

“Trip through Tallis ” by Priscila Del Castillo

“We're Just Like Family” by Jameela Van Der Schyff

“In those days” by Harry Latimeri

“The Secret of Molly-Anne Fingus” by Kerrie Clements

“Annemarie's Story” by Sammy Xoxoxo

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