In the form of diary/ journal entries, write a story that provides glimpses into a person's life at different ages.

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“What we've been through” by Alexandra Enciu

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Dear diary, 20//17//2018It is the first time I ever take up keeping a diary, so it’s a pretty big...

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“Mind’s Eye—A Feast” by Skylar Schylar

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April 10, 2020It’s my birthday, I’m 98 years old! I must admit, my memory has failed and faded. Despite this, I am grateful for the investment I put in myself—86 years in the making. I am officially retiring from the squiggles of the present, transitioning to plunging into the antiquity. Over my entire life, ever since I was able to properly hold a writing instrument in my hand, I’ve captured the essence of my being through penmanship. I am immensely appreciative that I decided to journal over the span of my life because I can’t remember a l...

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“Doctor's Office” by Tia Jain

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Age 10: Doctor's OfficeDear Diary,Today mommy told me to wake up early and get ready to go to the doctor's office. I'm going to tell u guys the truth, I was SUPER SCARED. I mean what if he gave me an injection!! Or what if I found out I had the flu! Mommy would make me stay in bed forever and I could never go outside to play with Carter and Emily and they would be sad and alone. Oh no! Then after I eat breakfast Mommy said she had to get ready and that I have to be downstairs waiting for her in about 10 mins. I decided to go talk to my older...

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“The Misfit’s Diary” by Kathleen Whalen

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Dear Diary:You were sitting in the middle of the kitchen table when I came down for breakfast. You had a pretty blue flowered cover with a ballerina on the front. Mom said she bought me a diary for my tenth birthday because I had a lot to say and it was time to put my words on paper.Mom made me blueberry pancakes for my birthday breakfast and said that after school we would go to a movie together and then have dinner out. I didn’t ask if my dad was coming. I knew the answer already.Mom picked me up after school and we saw “Back to the Future...

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“One more day” by Phil Manders

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Well, well dear diary. That’s that then. 55 years of being a plumber and that’s me last day done. Time to start me a new journey. I must say I feel a little strange about the whole thing. But Doris is right, it’s time I ‘ung up me spanners and overalls, spent a bit more time with ‘er. She’s a list as long as me arm of jobs I’ll be doing once I retire. In the garden and what not. Apparently we’ll be going for some nice long walks as well. I don’t mind Dear Diary, as long as there’s a cuppa and a piece of cake at the end of it! And what a day ...

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“The Color of an M&M” by Mel Mendoza

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It’s funny, the things you remember. I’m pulled back to that day where I was sitting against a fence of the entrance of an old football stadium, my mom walking toward me from the concession stand with a bag of M&M’s. The long curls of her hair were half in an updo to keep it from brushing her face with the fresh winds that flew through on a Friday night in October. She had those high waisted, super washed out denim jeans with a button up sleeveless shirt tucked in, her usual wear for this kind of night. My surroundings blurred, it’s almo...

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“Dear Diary” by Greg Gillis

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January 22, 1978.Dear Diary, I'm moving to a new city today. My mom and dad said that it costs too much to live here in the big city, so we need to move away where it is cheaper to live. I'm really sad though because I won't be able to play with my friends anymore. I just think we should stay here and my mom and dad could find better jobs that pay more. I don't want to start at a new school in a new city. It scares me.February 18, 1978.Dear Diary, I have lived in this new house for almost a month now, and it is a lot bett...

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“Dear Elizabeth, I'm Sorry” by Destinee Jenkins

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Der Diree, Mommy gav me u. Jenny haz 1 n I wan be lik her. I go two skool now n I m big gurl two! My fren Amy iz not nis. Amy sed I m stoopid a cuz I m jus lurnin two rit n cownt. Amy's mommy lurned her how two do stuffs a four we wen two skool. My mommy iz wurkin so her duz not have tim. Jenny woodnt lurn me how two a cuz she iz two big two. I dunt thin I m stoopid. I m smart. Mommy telld me so. Deer Diree,I am in first grade this yeer. Jenny is going two middle skool, and now she says she will not help me with my spelling. I am gettin bedd...

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“Dmitro's Diary” by John Steckley

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Dimitro’s Diary December 1, 1905 I can’t sleep. I am so excited. My mother gave me this journal that in English is called a “diary”. She says my life is starting again so I should write about it. I practice English every day. I will write in English. It is my new language. We are on a ship crossing the Atlantic Ocean. We are leaving our home in Kiev, and travelling to Canada for a new life....

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“Glimpses of a life” by Wendy Minore

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05-25-04Dear Kate,You were born today. I myself have never been particularly good at keeping a diary, but I'm hoping that I can keep this one so that you can read all about you as a baby. You are destined for great things my dear daughter. I can see it in your eyes.Love forever,Mom03-17-15Dear Kate,You took your first step today! I'm going to tape a picture to the back of this page so you can see, you're turning into a beautiful little girl! I can't wait for your first word honey! Love forever,Mom06-13-05Dear Kate, You just missed your birth...

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“Captured Thoughts” by KT George

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June 12, 2001: Dearest Diary, or should I say Captain’s Log? I don’t know how to start to be honest. I guess I’ll begin by saying this is my first journal. My aunt sent it to me for my 12th birthday, which is today. The note that came with it says it will come in handy over the next year as I grow into my teens. It was embarrassing to read. My mom always makes a big deal about my two brothers and me opening our gifts in front of everyone. I had my three best friends over for pizza and cake, so of course, they saw the gift too. Everyone ...

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“The Birth Journal” by Kathleen March

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My Journal.The Beginning.I can write now, so I am going to start a journal and I promise to keep it for the rest of my life. I like it that I don’t just know how to print. Actually, I taught myself how to write a year ago, but children, especially girls, weren’t supposed to get ahead of their level, so I was told I had to wait. Now that I’ve waited a year, I can begin my story and I can use cursive. Oh how I love the way the letters can be made to run together, like a stream or a river or a snake. I hope I can remember some of the stuff...

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“Greater things” by Marissa JAEGER

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(Trigger warning: abuse, assault, suicide) Dear diary, It's my birthday today! I'm turning fourteen years old, and I just started high school this year. Mom said she was going to take me out for ice-cream but when I tried to wake her up this morning she said she had a headache. I should have known she wasn't going to get out of bed. She's like that sometimes, I wish I knew why she gets so sad. I tried to make her some food and tea like grandma does for me when I don't feel well, but she yelled at me to leave her alone. Oh, I hav...

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“This diary belongs to: Lydia Morris” by Nicola Campbell

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Date: 5 March 2009Hi!My name is Lydia, but you already saw that on the front page. I’m in grade 4 (9 years old) and I won this diary today since I got all the best score on the spelling test. I only just beat my best friend Millie. Her name is Amelia, but that’s what we call her. She likes it too.I should probably tell you a little bit about me.I have 4 best friends. Millie, Hannah, George and Bella. Millie lives next door to me, so we play in the front yard on weekends and after school. Hannah, George and Bella live further away, but Millie...

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“I Call Him Dad” by Patti McQuillen

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February 18, 1941Twenty-eight degrees. No snow falls. About five degrees higher than the local average. Inside the bustling hospital, tender cries from a bassinet. It’s a boy! Joy from family, relief from his parents, Catherine and Hubert Earl. He can’t replace the loss of the first babe. It just wasn’t his time. Yet, this one shall live. No one knows what the world will bring to his feet. Turmoil reigns as world leaders rise to the sound of war. Less than a year after the birth, horror and death explode in Hawaii. The new babe is too small ...

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In the form of diary/ journal entries, write a story that provides glimpses into a person's life at different ages.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 135 stories

“What we've been through” by Alexandra Enciu

“Mind’s Eye—A Feast” by Skylar Schylar

“Doctor's Office” by Tia Jain

“The Misfit’s Diary” by Kathleen Whalen

“One more day” by Phil Manders

“The Color of an M&M” by Mel Mendoza

“Dear Diary” by Greg Gillis

“Dear Elizabeth, I'm Sorry” by Destinee Jenkins

“Dmitro's Diary” by John Steckley

“Glimpses of a life” by Wendy Minore

“Captured Thoughts” by KT George

“The Birth Journal” by Kathleen March

“Greater things” by Marissa JAEGER

“This diary belongs to: Lydia Morris” by Nicola Campbell

“I Call Him Dad” by Patti McQuillen

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