Write a story about someone who is unexpectedly wise.

Posted in Character on Oct 26, 2022

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“Broken Mind” by Daniel Claros

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When we first met him sitting by an old oak tree, we understood something different was taking place in his brain. No matter what we say or do distract this man for looking for certain spots around him.My friend Alexis and had arrived a year ago to America, this wealthy and overwhelming place where madness is part of the daily northern landscape.- Hello Mr. Peterson, how are you, sir?My name is Rodrigo, and this is my colleague Alexis, we traveled a long way just to meet you in person.Autumn was almost embarrassing every creature around the ...

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“Halloween Carnival” by Sally Jenkins

Submitted to Contest #10

The Sally Ann Tales: Halloween Carnival:" I'm ready". Mike steps out of his bedroom and heading towards the family room, dressed in his Halloween costume. He is wearing Ninja turtles pajamas and two Ninja turtles backpacks. One backpack is on his back and the other one is in front of his chest. The straps are pinned together to stay in place. Sally Ann saunters in by Mike, flaunting her Dracula outfit around him. She questions Mike inquiring, " What are you supposed to be"? Mike replies, " I'm a Ninja turtle. My backpacks is where ...

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“Love, Behind the Window” by Shreya Vardhan

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The crunches of the leaves in the way of her footsteps dimly echoed in the solitude of the park on a particularly chilly sunrise. With her barely-but-warm-enough hands in her pockets, she took a break from her angry strut and sat herself down on the park bench that was in front of her. Her head rung with words and phrases sharper and slightly more brutal than an untraceable paper cut. The argument had done enough damage. It was time for her to take several deep breaths and let the icy air cool her down. Staring at the ground before her damp ...

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Write a story about someone who is unexpectedly wise.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 18 stories

“Broken Mind” by Daniel Claros

“Halloween Carnival” by Sally Jenkins

“Love, Behind the Window” by Shreya Vardhan

🌟 Similar prompts

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

Write a story about a character who is trying to create art but is constantly interrupted.

Write a story about someone who believes they are an extremely good judge of character.

Write a story about two friends who have a knack for understanding each other better than anyone else.

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