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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“When Will We Stop Being Afraid?” by Ellie L

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March 17th, 2020 ~ 7 days My world is afraid. People don’t look at each other, making huge arcs to try to steer clear of what could be hiding inside of our cells. I’m only fifteen. I want to hang out with my friends. I want to say hi to other people without them being scared. I wanted to hug my older brother on his birthday. I feel like I am missing out on life. My freshman year is not ending how I thought it would. Today we got the news that school has been canceled for the rest of the year. And although I do actually like online schooling,...

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“I Am Free” by Wendy Reaser

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December 18, 1988Dear Diary,Today is my tenth birthday. My grandma said that important things start happening at my age and that every girl should have a special book to document those things. I think that the most important thing about today is that we are a week away from Christmas. That means that Christmas break starts soon and I won’t have to see the people that I go to school with for two whole weeks.I hate school. Everybody there is mean to me except for like three people. I am glad that I am an only child because at least there is on...

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“A Timeline of Recollection” by Allison Schneider

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Dear Diary, Being a baby is great! Ever since I learned how to use my feet and walk around the room, I’ve been getting so many treats from my mom! It’s like an endless giveaway of food that I actually like and all I have to do is get up and walk! Don’t get me wrong, crawling is always fun, but walking gets me to my toy bin faster. There, I have so many good toys to play with and some of them I get to put together. They keep me busy for quite a while. Every now and then I have to eat this soft and mushy substance that has the words “gerber” a...

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“Boyhood” by Saloni D

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11 July, 1972Hi diary,My name is Ravi.Sharma teacher told the class to write everything that happens in the day everyday for this whole year as an assignment. This is my first time writing to you. I have never written in a diary before.At school, I got full marks in Math and English in weekly test. I was very happy. Praveen and I raced to the school bus and I ran so fast that I came first.At home, I was upset with Mom because I wanted to drink Coke but she refused. I punished her my not speaking with her. She punished me by making roti...

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“Love, Angie” by Alex Langcake

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Dear diary,It’s my birthday today! I just turned 6, so mummy says I’m a big girl now! It was so fun, we had so much cake, and presents, and a big party with my whole class! Sarah got me this diary, and she’s my bestest friend in the whole wide world!Mummy’s calling me now, so I have to go, but I’ll be back soon!Love, Angie Dear diary,Today, Sarah got a boyfriend. I… honestly don’t know how to feel about that. I mean, I’m happy for her and all, but we’re 11, do we really need to be dating? Also, the guy’s an ass. Ok, maybe I haven’t seen...

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“The Past” by Maryam Kurbanova

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March 18, 1989Dear diary, My mum told me that I shouldn’t eat too much chikalata, she said it causes diabeetes and that’s what granpapa has. Granpapa is in the hosiptol. She said for me to not worry. She said there are nice people in the hosiptol. She also told me that if I eat too much sugar I might get diabeetes and people with diabeetes have to take a shot every day and poke their finger with a needle to see if their blood is good. I hate needles. So I told mama that I would try to eat less of the chikalata. It was hard.December 9,1990Dea...

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“Dear Diary-A Tribute to my Mother” by Robin Melet

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Way out in the cosmos…“Pick me, God! There’s a beautiful lady on earth who wants me.” And so, He did!“Well, here I go! The first human heartbeat I will hear. The beat of mommy!” She was so happy I arrived. She and daddy had already bought a puppy because mommy didn’t think she could get pregnant. So, I wanted to bring her sunshine! I guess I did, because she fed me everything yummy! Oh, did I love the steak and lobster!That special day came when I would get to see mommy on a cold, snowy day in Dayton, Ohio, January 31, 1966. Grandma Sana, mo...

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“Sixty Seconds” by Adelaide Prochazka

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August 18, 2004 It was the older part of town, where the houses were older than most of the people living in them. Each one falling apart worse than the next. This was where I spent my first eight years. In the faded yellow house that was the center of the world for four children. As a three year old I was barely left alone, but one day. With the sun high and so bright the reflections off the car blinded you, I was alone with my dog in the yard. The black and white wire-haired dog jumped and barked as I climbed the stairs to the top of the l...

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“Soulmate at First Sight” by Saeda Shalhout

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Dear Diary, There she was, once again the beautiful girl I’ve been drooling over for months now. One of the kindest, sweetest people I’ve ever encountered with. She’s genuine, funny and beyond words. I’ve never experienced this, ever and it’s the most remarkable feeling in the world. When she enters a room, my heart leaps out of my chest, I get nervous and I’m unable to talk. Her big brown eyes looking up at me with her innocent beautiful smile, she’s truly one of a kind. A heart made of pure gold, if anyone looks closely, they will see she...

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“One day at a time” by Mahina Freeman

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December 7th, 2011 I haven’t seen him in 5 months now. I miss him. Mommy won’t tell me where he went, and Jason won’t either. My stepsisters and stepbrother said something about him last night, but mommy told them to shhh and they did. My brothers been quiet lately too. I miss my big brother. He isn't the same without daddy. It’s too bad mommy won’t tell us where he is because Phoenix's birthday is soon, and I know he misses him...

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“Memories of Celebration” by Meryem Biyikli

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March 15, 2008It’s her second birthday. Although, technically it’s the third, if we count the day she was born. But anyway, we’ll say second. To celebrate, her parents drive her over to the park next to the lake that she loves. There, she gets some small rocks, and one by one, throws them into the lake. There is something she loves about throwing the rocks and hearing the little plop sound they make when they hit the water.March 15, 2009Birthday. Third one now. This time, she is at a completely different house, country, and continent. She a...

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“Dear Diary,” by Natasha Cook

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December 16, 2010Dear diary, Today we practised for the Crismiss program! We sing lots of Crismiss songs in music class and drew lots and lots of Crismiss cards! I can’t wait until Crismiss! It’s also my sissy’s birthday! She’s turning 18! I can’t wait for her to open her presents! I made her a scarf with mom. Its white and fuzzy soft with perple flowers and little yellow duckies! I hope she likes it! Mom helped a lot with it since I cuden’t cut it with the scisores. I had lots and lots o...

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“A Journey through time” by LaDonna Hargrove

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April 9th 2020Dear Diary, long time no hear. It's been quit some time since I've sat down and opened myself to you. First let me apologize for allowing my some what busy life take control over the one friendship that has always remained faithful to me. Where shall i begin? Well Diary last night i had dream. I've had similar dreams like this before but, this dream was a little different. In this dream i felt every emotion deep inside of my heart. It's kind of hard to explain. See i felt hurt and pain yet at the same time i felt happiness and ...

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“The rollercoaster that is life” by Mia Pacejka

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age 10 Today me and my sister went to the carnival in our city. It was great! I rode the Ferris wheel for the first time and I was not scared of the height. My sister made fun of me so I had to do it. Because I'm not scared if she is not. I also ate cotton candy. I love cotton candy. I wanted more candy but my mom said no so I couldn't. Tomorrow we are visiting our granny. I hope she cooks something for us. age 12 Mom just told me that granny died. I was kind of expecting it. She has been sick for a long time. I'm sad that she couldn't cook ...

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“New Normal” by Elizabeth Clark

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Dear diary, December 2, 2005This is my first entry. I always wanted a diary, to write my feelings, thoughts, and dreams in. And whatever I'm feeling that day. I think it would be interesting to look back at when I'm older, relive the memories. See how much I've changed. So I finally brought one. It's a plain purple book with lines inside. It has two hundred pages. My first of many diaries. Now let me introduce myself. I'm Clare Robbins, 11 years old. I want to be a veterinarian when I'm older. I love animals. We have a family dog, named Max....

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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

“When Will We Stop Being Afraid?” by Ellie L

“I Am Free” by Wendy Reaser

“A Timeline of Recollection” by Allison Schneider

“Boyhood” by Saloni D

“Love, Angie” by Alex Langcake

“The Past” by Maryam Kurbanova

“Dear Diary-A Tribute to my Mother” by Robin Melet

“Sixty Seconds” by Adelaide Prochazka

“Soulmate at First Sight” by Saeda Shalhout

“One day at a time” by Mahina Freeman

“Memories of Celebration” by Meryem Biyikli

“Dear Diary,” by Natasha Cook

“A Journey through time” by LaDonna Hargrove

“The rollercoaster that is life” by Mia Pacejka

“New Normal” by Elizabeth Clark

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