Write a story about lifelong best friends.

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“Ode to Sisterhood” by Amy B

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Ode to Sisterhood The following piece was emotional for me to write. Based on true events, this is a story of the truest kind of friendship. And sisterhood. And mostly love. And it is raw and real and at times sloppy. The room was cold and loud. Beeping alarms triggered in all directions. A sleeping beauty lay before me. My best friend. Sisters through blood, friends by choice. What should a person feel when the hero status disappears? All of my life, I have walked in her shadow. Smaller, sadder and mostly more afraid. Afraid of fallin...

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“Sarah and Luce” by Bron Murphy

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Sarah’s not one to use a different knife for each different spread. Luce is. Luce isn’t one to accept other people’s rules when they don’t make sense to her. Sarah is. This is the way it’s been for as long as Luce can remember. They live together, now, for the first time as adults. Here’s what Luce has learned: · Sarah only shops when the kitchen is empty, or when the situation is otherwise dire (see also: Acute Maltesers Hankering). · When Sarah does shop, she buy...

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“Lily” by Nina H

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I followed Lily to the couch, and gently sat next to her. I could feel the warmth of her small body. Sense her shallow breathing. I breathed her in, wishing I could breathe life and health back to her. I knew not to look at her, and gazed out the window instead. We both knew she didn’t have very long, and looking at her thin, frail body only made it harder in our last days together. Hours? We didn’t know. We have been inseparable for years. When we met, we gave each other the briefest of once-overs before connecting. We couldn’t have be...

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“The Garden of Delights” by Jeremy Harshman

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“The trick, you see, is unfinished business.” Evelyn wagged a finger for emphasis. “They ask when you arrive, but—George. George, are you listening?”George Bannerman shook himself. Forced himself to look her in the eyes, rather than through her forehead as he had been, at the sparrow in the windowsill. “I’m listening, Evelyn.” He massaged his wrinkled brow. If he massaged much further, he might unwrinkle it altogether. “It’s just a lot to take in. You ah… you were telling me about the garden.”Evelyn’s eyes lit up. “The Garden. Yes.” She...

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“Though We Flew Through the Valley of Death ” by George Georgerfrost@gmail.com

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"So you bought A sports car?" Clyde Stanton admonished Bud Flexor as he pulled up in Audrey Stanton's driveway where Clyde was staying after his discharge. Audrey was Clyde's twenty four year old kid sister who lost her husband on some volcanic island called Iwo Jima A few months ago. "Sure, it's an MG TC." Bud revved the four cylinder engine to add an exclamation to his statement. "Whadit it cost ya?" Clyde rolled his eyes as he frequently did over the past two years when they had served as Army Air Corps on board a B-17 Flying Fort...

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“Lola: Or How I Learned to Avoid Storm Drains” by Lari Levey

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My theory is that quality trumps quantity when it comes to close friendships. Honestly, how many friends does a person need? It's better to have one good one than ten that can barely tolerate me. I never had a lot, but the ones I did have would probably lay their life on the line. However, they are kind of spazzy, so they may get in the way of that oncoming bus and become road kill, but they would be there. One, in particular, was Lola.Guiding my wheelchair towards the back of the crowded classroom, I noticed all around me young faces filing...

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“The Action Fraction Franchise” by Allan Bernal

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Action Fraction (2010) “That was the greatest movie ever! What’d you think Isaac?” “Jackson Fraction was so cool! He whipped out his ruler sword and went bam! Bam! Wasn’t he the coolest Lexi?” “I liked Lap-Lacey more!” “Ew, of course you liked the girl character more.” ...

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“Unlikely but Unconditional” by Rya Johnson

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‘ Doesn’t the sky just fascinate you? The way it can depict a constant battle in nature, with no words? The way the velvety beep blue and steel grey clouds imposes upon the wispy white and light blue ones as a storm ensues; the way the golden beams of the sun can penetrate all of those dark pillowy clouds- dissolving them to nothing; the way the pinks, purples, blues, and yellows seamlessly melt together to make the perfect sunset. All of which can bring people to tears with the surge of emotion that it induces… and al...

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“A Friend to Treasure” by Emilykay Tan

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A Friend to Treasure Leisurely sitting at a Thai restaurant and having dinner with my friend, Eva, we talked about friendships. I said I didn't have many friends in quantity, but I had a lot of quality friends. Eva said the same was true for her. We proceeded to describe the quality of friendships we had. When I shared some, they stopped her in her tracks, as if in competition in comparison of stories; Eva said, "Well, I never had a friend like that. I never had a friend that helped me that much." Feeling proud, I continued to share details ...

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“Best Friends Forever” by Seshadri S

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There is nothing quite like the solace and support of a true friend in a world where life can be unpredictable and challenging. For Chaya and Zeenat, their friendship was a lifeline that carried them through some of life's most difficult moments. Despite their different backgrounds and experiences, they found a deep connection that strengthened over time. Together, they laughed, cried, and celebrated, forming a bond that would last a lifetime.This is the story of their enduring friendship, laughter, tears, and the bond between two women.Chay...

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“Life Can Be Rough” by Karen Derenbecker

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Life Can Be Rough by Karen Derenbecker This addresses unseen abuse where there is no physical evidence. It was late. The taxicab at the airport won. There would be no Uber or Lift today. Ally wanted a piece of what used to be. The driver placed her luggage in the trunk as she waited outside the cab. She entered the car after him, nearly forgetting to give him an address. She did so with relief in her voice. Claire was finishing fussing with the guest bedroom. She held the frame with her favorite photo of the...

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“People, Poetry and Passion” by John Minnaar

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1. Write a story about lifelong best friends. People, Poetry & Passion Ross lived in Melbourne. He had formed a good friendship with one of his brother David’s, school colleague’s, Earnest von Munchausen as they lived in close proximity to one another. He, Earnest had contacted Ross as he wanted to pass on a message he’d received. Eve, one of David’s very good...

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“Thrillseeker Three” by Julie Grenness

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The Thrillseeker Three had agreed to be lifelong best friends. Off they set one morning. Zaine, Neehan, and Beau, all ten years old, the future of society. They were going to be adults one day. But in the meantime, the boys wanted fun, not yet more Maths tests. Zaine did not listen to a word his father or teacher ever said. He was in their face all the time. He was the king of the class, hoping to be lazy, naughty and rude. Made it! Neehan and Beau had been his friends since kindergarten, following every one of Zaine's ideas for fun. Zaine w...

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“Zodiac Brothers” by Dylan Patrick

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CW: swearing, brief mention of Nazism I personally think Zodiacs are BS, and whoever uses them, like the stars they read, are full of hot air. With that said, however… I do believe in fate, that the story of how our lives unfold is written in the cosmos somewhere, and while we can do as much as we like to set our own course, who we are causes us to eventually find who we were meant to find. Most people might prefer to weaponize this power to set themselves up with a Park Jimin or an Eva Longoria, but I in all my powerlessness found a br...

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“The Sisters” by Emerson Villanueva

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The cuticles of her left hand were creeks, meaty and flooded with blood and her right pointer finger dug into them time and time again. It was almost rhythmic, the pain, and Danny forgot it as her knee jammed itself over and over against the rickety airport chair. It was late enough in the night to be early morning and those around her who were awake had wells for eyes; deep and full of stories that had been melted down into dark, muted ink. In the distance a night shift janitor had fallen to his knees, scrubbing a dark spot on th...

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Write a story about lifelong best friends.

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✍️ 60 stories

“Ode to Sisterhood” by Amy B

“Sarah and Luce” by Bron Murphy

“Lily” by Nina H

“The Garden of Delights” by Jeremy Harshman

“Though We Flew Through the Valley of Death ” by George Georgerfrost@gmail.com

“Lola: Or How I Learned to Avoid Storm Drains” by Lari Levey

“The Action Fraction Franchise” by Allan Bernal

“Unlikely but Unconditional” by Rya Johnson

“A Friend to Treasure” by Emilykay Tan

“Best Friends Forever” by Seshadri S

“Life Can Be Rough” by Karen Derenbecker

“People, Poetry and Passion” by John Minnaar

“Thrillseeker Three” by Julie Grenness

“Zodiac Brothers” by Dylan Patrick

“The Sisters” by Emerson Villanueva

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Write about two friends who were once inseparable, but now find themselves growing apart — or even friends turned enemies.

Set your story at a wedding reception, where a group of high school friends are meeting for the first time in years.

Write a story about two friends who find themselves competing for something: a job, a prize, a love interest, etc.

Write about two people striking up an unlikely friendship.

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