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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“To My First Reader” by Lisa M

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May 20,2050 It’s been some time since I’ve sat with you. I apologize. Life has gotten a hold of me and all of a sudden our relationship has become secondary. Still, no excuses for the absence, as it is you that I have to thank for these lovely distractions. Remembering when I first met you seems so long ago. The first time my mother handed you to me reminds me why and how I am here now. I was only 6 then and she told me— “Here, this is your journal. This is a place for you to write what you are thinking, feeling and whatever else y...

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“My Mommy Diaries” by Corey Abreau Abreau

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September 11, 2001Dear Diary,Today was sort of a scary day for me. I found out I am pregnant. I had so many different emotions running through my mind. I am not sure if I am happy, sad, excited, afraid. I don't know how to feel right now. I am only 20 years old and not even in a serious or committed relationship, and I am pregnant. How am I going to do this? How am I going to care for a baby when I can hardly care for myself at this point in my life? I don't have any money; I can barely put food on the table. I don't have a steady job, and I...

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“Journey Journal” by Hannah Fransen

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Welcome to your Journey Journal!In this book, you get to write down your feelings after each visit!With every visit, write your age, and later you can see how you used to feel!Have fun!-Bridges Children's HospitalThis book belongs to: Calliope DiPadriss He/She is fighting: Cystic FibrosisHe/She was diagnosed on: May 1st, 2016He/She won the battle on: -1st Visit- Age: 9Dear diary, I am Calliope. I have a sister named Penelope. She is my twin sister! I have an older sister, Merida, and an older brother, Calvin.&nbs...

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“Rebellious” by Abigail Ward

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I nevermore imagined my life would come to this. All of the strife, all of the conflict, the destruction, the trauma. I didn’t know that Mike would shift into this. I didn’t know that Jorge wouldn’t be here. I wish I could change it all. October 1, 1943 “JULIE! LOOK OUT!” Jorge yells. I toss myself to the other side of the range where a bullet would’ve hit me in the chest. Then I get up and run towards Jorge as bullets dart towards us. I then notice Mike on the opposite side talking with the rival. I s...

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“Science Never Sleeps” by Elizabeth Blake

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Dear Detective John Lyons, next of kin, Tulsa Police Department: These incomplete journal entries from your nephew, Samuel Harrison, were the only salvageable pieces of evidence of his life from 12-21 years of age. I thought you would like to know what his life was like. See final notes.Sincerely,Michael Johnson, Lead Investigator, Norman Police Department_____________________________________________________October 4, 2010Today my daddy died. He has’nt gone to the lab for a few...

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“Words Into Memories” by Dhanya ~

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Tuesday, 14th April 2015 I am writing in this diary because my teacher told me to and she said I can tell it what the bullies are like so I decided to do that. I do not know what the point of doing this is but if my teacher said it there must be some point to it. I am glad it is the evening because that means I get more than 12 hours until I see the bullies again. I have also finished my homework so I can write in this for as long as I want to. But this reminds me of Alicia who also kept a diary and that makes me sad because I will...

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“Dear Dream ” by Elia Lucca

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01/21/2012 Dear ______, Sorry I haven't come up with a good name to call you yet. I feel like the name “Diary” is just too boring. Maybe I’ll name this journal “Dream”. Oooooo I like that a lot. Perfect. Anyways, hello! My name is Julia and I just turned 10 years old. I got this new journal for my birthday. I also got a new barbie doll for my collection. This new one I got is my favorite though because she has a really pretty&n...

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“Age Don't Matter In This World ” by Vivienne Stradley

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March, 4, 1946 Today is my birthday and I am 11 but it does not matter how old I am because it is the same every time, Mama can't afford to get me a birthday present. She always says the same thing, "You know how it is being black at this time in history, black people barely even have a few pennies to spare, Stella."So today I don't even bother to ask because it will be the same thing. So instead today I grabbed a piece of cornbread with honey and slipped out the front gate. Time for pennie hunting. I shoved the last of the cornbread into m...

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“Elysium Forever” by Wyat Rhoades

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January 6, 2013Dear Diary,My therapist thinks writing things here will help me cope with everything going on. So here is an introduction to me. My chosen name is Alex. I am fifteen years old and I am living a huge lie. My mom thinks I'm still her little girl, but I'm not. I'm a boy but I can't tell her or anybody else. Except Miss Laney. Miss Laney is my therapist. She thinks this will help me keep track of how I feel. Right now I feel scared and nervous. August 23, 2016Dear Diary,I moved into my college dorm today. I convinced my paren...

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“The Product of an Upfall ” by Neeka Campbell

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Dear Diary, Nov. 2016, Laying on the floor isn’t always bad when you’re laying there with your best friend. Mindlessly laughing at nothing when just out the window you can see the faint tint of a lighter blue and orange. At this moment you start to realize this is what life is about. To just uncontrollably laugh with your best friend because you’re best friends and that’s just what you do. To look at them right in the eyes and know that this person is your soulmate. Platonic or not, they are your soulmate. You love them and will continu...

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“My story” by Fabiana Castillo

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I am Benjamin... whoa I really thought this was way better in my mind. Let's try the old fashion way... Dear diary, I never thought I was ever going to write in here but today I decided to give it a try. Mom bought me this because I start middle school next week, she thinks this will help me express my feelings and feel welcomed. I thought my mom was going insane and I would never get a regular mom like other kids my age have but... I guess no...

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“Christmas Lights” by Roan De Torres

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Christmas, somewhere in the attic, a boy, 10 years old, is looking for more ways to be invisible. The snow from the windows feel like the perfect camouflage, and he was gone. He does not want to see the lights dance while his parents drown the carols with words he’d yet learn to embrace as he grows. In one of the boxes, labeled R, he found a red and green notebook, almost too perfect. It houses drawings that looked like his, and the words “Top Secret” in the cover. The only two words that could grasp his attention for secrets were treasured ...

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“Diary of a queer brown millennial from South India” by Tejaswi Subramanian

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Dear Diary, What do I confess to you? Whose style shall I imitate – Ginger Foutley or Anne Frank? Has a 12-year-old from India ever maintained a diary before? Why have I never heard of one?Anyhow, tomorrow I am off to Veega Land along with the kids of a school that my uncle runs in Kerala. I shall carry a book with me because I don’t expect to get along with anybody on the shuttle bus. We won’t know any antakshari songs in common anyway either.I will henceforth be writing in you every Thursday. I must I MUST I must!Love,Rebel Rosa.Dear Diary...

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“my life in entries.....” by JoAnn Ballantyne

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March 31, 1959 Today is my 10th birthday, I am so excited. Hope I get some roller skates, been asking forever. My little sister and brother always get what they want, lots of toys. I got to spend the night at grandma's house, I like that because I'm the only kid there, grandma lets me help her bake, then I get to eat it.She takes me home and there's lots of cars. I walk in to a shout of "happy birthday", school friends are inside my house, I'm so embarrassed, Carol Ann is here, she's rich. Everyone is in nice school clothes, I have...

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“What Does My Body Mean to Me?” by Lorelei Argent

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MondayDear Diary:The sun is outside. I am sad because Mommy made me go to my gymnastics class and Daddy said that it will be night when we come back. Daddy said we can go tomorrow but I'm still sad.Today Mrs. Libby said that we will be in Grade Three after May and June and July and August! Lucy and I are scared of switching because a Grade Three stole Lucy's blue kitty pen and she might steal her green puppy one and we might be in a classroom with no locks. Mrs. Libby also said that my story "Olivia and Ken's Treasure Hunt" was very good. We...

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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

“To My First Reader” by Lisa M

“My Mommy Diaries” by Corey Abreau Abreau

“Journey Journal” by Hannah Fransen

“Rebellious” by Abigail Ward

“Science Never Sleeps” by Elizabeth Blake

“Words Into Memories” by Dhanya ~

“Dear Dream ” by Elia Lucca

“Age Don't Matter In This World ” by Vivienne Stradley

“Elysium Forever” by Wyat Rhoades

“The Product of an Upfall ” by Neeka Campbell

“My story” by Fabiana Castillo

“Christmas Lights” by Roan De Torres

“Diary of a queer brown millennial from South India” by Tejaswi Subramanian

“my life in entries.....” by JoAnn Ballantyne

“What Does My Body Mean to Me?” by Lorelei Argent

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