Write a story about a character who remains resilient even when things feel like they're constantly going wrong.

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“When Darkness Gave Birth To Beauty” by Vince Calma

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Once upon a time, there was a special mirror. It was said to have ears, for it could hear whispers of secrets. It was said to have eyes, for it could see through your reflection and unravel your desires. And it was said to have a mouth, for it could speak the truth.Half of the kingdom feared the mirror, claiming it was an object of magic. But the king saw it for what it was: an artifice, a way to deceive people through the superstitions. And so he hid the mirror away from sunlight, down to the deepest dungeon of his castle. There, beneath th...

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“We Won't Give Up!” by Megan Phillips

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(Warner enters from right) Good morning America, and welcome to our show: What the Heck is Going On? In this episode, my coworkers and I will be talking about famous inventions! But first, I would like to introduce our special guest. Every please give a warm welcome to Lilly Rhodes!(Set man taps Warner’s shoulder through the curtain) It’s Lavender Rhodes, not Lilly.(Warner clears his throat) My apologies, please welcome Lavendar Rhodes. (Rhodes enters stage smiling and waving) Hello everyone!Warner: So, Lavender, please take a seat. (Bo...

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“Persistent Penni” by Chastity Rylan

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Today we are gathered to celebrate one of our friends.“Penni took everything that went wrong and somehow she managed to keep pushing through it. No matter how many curve balls life threw at her she kept going.” The crowd erupts in laughter. A few people make crude comments before her.“She would take everything bad and find a way to spin it into something positive. Her perception of how to handle like was not like that of most people our age. Being twenty is difficult enough. Throw on top of that everything Penni has been dealing with the las...

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“PIRRIP OF THE EAST” by Emmanuel Nwachukwu

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Mondays are unique Mr Hans reiterated but this Monday if it's right to say will be more unique. He had just finished dinner alongside his family; wife and three kids on the cold Sunday night. Jane and Janet sat cosily on the couch in the sitting room on the right and left the side of Pa respectively. Mr Hans had just finished watching the evening news at 8 pm and surfing the internet on his phone, entertaining his twin daughters with a special kiddies program on TV. It was a special evening bubbling pretty smiles on the faces of everyone in ...

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“The way of life ” by Pallavi Nerella

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The way of lifeAn old man sat on his chair in one of the cosy bedrooms in the city of London. The old man looked out of the window and saw snow falling on the streets. A drop of tear dropped from his eyes. He recollected his old days and what he had to go through to make a name for himself in this huge city that can make you feel lost. Flash back 1997 : It was a cold windy night. A man stood just below the lamp post staring at the snowflakes falling from the sky. The city of London was getting colder and colder with each passing se...

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“Cripps to the Rescue” by David Murphy

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Cripps to the Rescue Alexander Rupert Sebastian Enshaw, 7th Earl of Buckfast (or “Zander” to his friends), was seated at the breakfast table, half-eaten scrambled eggs, now cold on his plate, being pushed from side to side. "I'm bored, Cripps." "Really, Sir? That is most unlike you." "It's been nearly three weeks since Bunty's disaster of an engagement party and no-one has been in touch." "And have you called anyone, Sir?" "Me? Why, no. Do you think I should?" "You are aware, Sir, of the proverbial phrase: ...

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“THE PEANUT” by Greg Allen

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My name is Archie Down, known as "Peanut" to my teammates on the Central High Football team. It has been four long years but I am finally getting my chance to play a snap. Four years ago as a freshman I tried out for the football team as I had speed to burn and I was the fastest player on the team but the coaches feared that I would get hurt so I did not make the team. At an even five feet tall, in my cleats, and if you weighed me after I showered I might tip the scales at eighty pounds. Needless to say that is where I gained my nickname of ...

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“The Best of The Worst” by Efrat Rosen

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It is a moonless night. I knock on the front door of a customer, dressed in a black and red dress. The door is opened with a loud squeak."My beautiful Carmen, welcome to my humble house.""Hello, Bambino." I stretch my hand on the doorpost while sticking my hip to it.Bambino, ha? There is nothing cute about him. His potbelly which exceeded any pregnant woman, his white long-neglected beard. No surprise he is all by himself at the age of 40.It isn't supposed to be fun with him as with all the other men. Prostitute, what a word. The disgust of ...

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“I AM NEXT” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

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Mahesh rang the bell and waited. A lady opened the door and peeped out. Seeing Mahesh and nobody else, she promptly told him t amounto come later, as her husband was not at home and immediately closed the half-opened door, almost slapping on him. Mahesh was used to such cold responses. He knew very well that her husband was very much at home, but not willing to see him. He went to the next person in his list, Dr. Girish. On ringing the bell, door got opened. After formal greetings, Mahesh told him about the purpose of his visit. Dr. Girish p...

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“One in a million” by Elisa Nablyn

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Eileen never really liked the sound of rain. She always felt as if it was the universe crying at what had become of human beings. Rain, for her, served as a constant reminder of what they could have been but decided against. And on days like today, it made perfect sense. Soaking wet and feeling disheartened, all she could think was ‘not again; not today out of all days’. Mad at herself and at the whole world, she kicked a bottle but ended up almost falling as she missed it. Even that she could not do, she thought, while tears threatened...

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“Power of Positivity” by Elisha Marcum

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Another beautiful day in my small town with the autumn leaves dancing in the wind around me as I walk to school. The mountains surrounding my hometown are a beautiful mixture of colors reminding me just how amazing Mother Nature is. I lost myself in the tranquil feeling of the fall breeze and warm morning sunshine. I worked on clearing my mind of all negativity. The day is new so wipe away the day before. It’s not like today will be much different than any other day for me but I’ve come to deal with it. I have a better understanding now than...

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“The Soul of the Ocean” by Jeff LaBianco

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One day there was a soul that lived high above the clouds. This soul dreamed of being part of the abundant flourishing ocean but had no way of connecting with the earth below. Every day he would flow through the clouds and think of the beauty of the sea. One day God visited the wandering soul and asked him “What do you want more than anything in life?” The soul told Him “I would love to be part of the mighty ocean, to live with the sea as I guide ships home to safety.” God said “Then go forth and be part of the ocean.” The soul sat hesi...

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“Seventy times seven times” by Lauren Adjei-Tawiah

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A sudden coldness hit me at the core as a heavy feeling settled in my stomach. In a shaky voice I responded, "Thank you, ma'am." I put up a smile for the Deputy Head and I was on my way home clutching my A levels statement of results as if the pressure from my hand would rearrange the lines and curves that formed my symbols. The alphabetic arrangement of the subjects put my worst performance in the lead on full display, making it all the more worse. I replayed the scene at the school office. Mrs Wagoner, the mother of the school in the ...

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“To The Rescue ” by Retha Knight

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Her hands hurt. She held them up to try and see them with the moonlight through the darkness. The broken skin on her knuckles caught a glimmer of light and looked like the satisfying, sweet remnants of raspberry jam. That was her latest injury from the Wilson house, where they insisted on her using a washboard before putting the clothes in their new machine to clean them. Bleeding knuckles were a small price to get the four dollars they paid her every week for a couple days of laundering. The Wilson house alone would pay for most of her bus ...

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“When Life Hits You... Literally” by Alexis Sellers

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So I have been so happy. I mean, yes I lost a really close friend but I have something better than that now. I have a boyfriend. He treats me so well. Life couldn't get better. I have a couple of errands to run later today, but right now all I am doing is hanging out with Jack. We don't even have to be talking to each other and I will still have a good time. He usually just talks to his gaming friends and we watch YouTube together and go raid his kitchen. Fun stuff like that. I am going to be so sad when I go to the bank though, becaus...

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Write a story about a character who remains resilient even when things feel like they're constantly going wrong.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 42 stories

“When Darkness Gave Birth To Beauty” by Vince Calma

“We Won't Give Up!” by Megan Phillips

“Persistent Penni” by Chastity Rylan

“PIRRIP OF THE EAST” by Emmanuel Nwachukwu

“The way of life ” by Pallavi Nerella

“Cripps to the Rescue” by David Murphy

“THE PEANUT” by Greg Allen

“The Best of The Worst” by Efrat Rosen

“I AM NEXT” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

“One in a million” by Elisa Nablyn

“Power of Positivity” by Elisha Marcum

“The Soul of the Ocean” by Jeff LaBianco

“Seventy times seven times” by Lauren Adjei-Tawiah

“To The Rescue ” by Retha Knight

“When Life Hits You... Literally” by Alexis Sellers

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