Write a story that starts with two characters saying goodbye.

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“See You in September” by Maggie Writes

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“See you in September.” Toby waved strolling down the aisle of the bus and hopping down the steps. He waved again from his driveway. Clarissa smiled and waved back. It had been the perfect last day of school after a difficult grade two year. Clarissa had had two operations. She spent more time in hospital and less time in school. When she was well enough to go back to school, she had completely missed lessons on cursive writing. She was able to catch up on most of her other work but continued to print while her classmates wrote in cursive. H...

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“A Beginning's End” by Gabriela Fitzgerald

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I once heard a quote by a Roman philosopher that has always stuck with me. “Every new beginning comes from another beginning's end.” I never knew what that meant until today. The last eight hours have been a crazy ride of emotions and the beginning of a new journey. A new me. I’ve never been good at goodbyes and here I am standing in a waiting area of the airport in Miami, Florida making my second of the day. Somehow this one, harder than the last. “I guess this is it,” I say, feeling myself get slightly choked up. What is wrong with you? Pu...

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“Goodbyes are no fun” by Chinemerem Ike-Okonkwo

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"So, this is finally happening," I said wistfully, plunking down on the bed, "home sweet home is expecting me."Heaving dramatically, Giovanni started, "No more you sitting behind me in class, boring holes at the back of my head with your eyes.""What the...""Or me sitting in front looking at you from my glasses or my phone screen." He continued."Who stares at the back of your head in class? Get over yourself Gio.""I have evidence you know.""Of course you do. Get out.""I'm in my house.""I mean out of my head." "Oh, now you admit I'm in yo...

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“Despite What You Think” by Bela Verduzco

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"And you're sure you have everything?"The sharp winter wind whistled and slapped my face as I watched Tom load his last bag into the back of a taxi. His black hair fluttered along in the direction of the wind, his cheeks flushed from the cold. I rubbed my hands together as he stepped away from the car and walked over to me and nodded. "Yes, I do! Quit worrying about me already!"He sent me a glare, but I knew there was no anger behind it. He dug through his coat pockets until he supplied himself with a pack of cigarettes and a silver lighter....

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“FORGIVE AND FORGET” by Priyanshi Saxena Saxena

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Some goodbye helps people to come close. Will they come back?This story is about a father (Samid) and his son (Ref). They were poor and live in a small house made of woods and trees. They were close when Ref was a kid. His father work all day and when he reaches home he used to play and enjoy with his son. Whenever he leaves home Ref used to see off his father with a kiss.One day in the morning Samid was preparing munchies and Ref was sitting on the door seeing outside. Ref asked his father will i never go to school, I also want to study.Sam...

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“No time for goodbyes” by Severine Desrosiers

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I got my suitcase zipped up and ready. Precious, my best friend, stopped by one last time to give me a very long hug goodbye. I dragged my suitcase downstairs and dad told me to be careful; it was super heavy, but I didn’t care, I would not be carrying it around, boys would help me I assumed. He starting putting my things in the car before calling me over to give me $500 in cash. ‘Good luck out there kiddo; I’m sorry it came to this.’ He said with sad eyes. I had never seen him like this before, I guess there was a first time for everyt...

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“I shall join Abuela too.” by Sayyidha Misk

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"Abuela?" I wrapped an arm around her waist and hugged her.She didn't hug me back. Her arms lay stiff at her sides. What's wrong with her? I thought.Is she alright?"Say goodbye, Emma." Mommy whispered in my ear. Her breath making me shiver. Everything about this place gave me the creeps. But I didn't want to say goodbye to Abuela. I didnt want her to go.Yet I hugged her hard."Where is she going, mommy?" I pressed my cheek against Abuela's stomach. "Why is she leaving us?" I nuzzled my face and breathed in the sweet scent of Abuela....

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“Surprise Me” by LeighAnne Ferreol

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“Goodbye, Dear,” he said, placing a kiss on my cheek. Really? I knew he was only leaving for a week, but a kiss on the cheek? He didn’t even want me to walk him to the gate, not that I cared anymore. I forced a smile and nodded to him. “Have a good trip, Sweetheart,” I said cheerfully. He nodded to me and opened the car door, closing it gently behind him. He grabbed his luggage from the back and waved to me before heading off. I waited until he was out of sight before I started up the car. After all, I had to get ready for my big week too.&n...

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“Into Orbit” by Jessica Tomaselli

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Fire shot out beneath him propelling him to his future, which was something he had worked for for all of his life, but which I was trying to regard as no more than a minor detour on our shared future together. I didn’t want to say goodbye, but it was impossible to compete with the pull of space. Two weeks ago we had our last dinner before he entered quarantine in preparation for the launch. I hadn’t known what to cook or order. Part of me wanted to make the meal special, something we could both cling to during our separation. But I also didn...

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“The Fugitives Part” by Angela Wade

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Two squad cars grumbled in front of a trembling house, waiting to ferry two fugitives to their own separate hells. The house strained to shelter a forgotten grandmother and an orphaned dog from the cold tragedy happening outside, but the walls might as well have been made of straw. A host of SWAT personnel kept their weapons ready, surrounding the property. Two detectives watched two fugitives, who saw only each other, and everyone knew that their goodbye must endure. They didn’t uncuff the mother. She and her daughter would have died a litt...

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“THE HIDDEN ENEMY” by Vineet Bhave

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Their party had been going on for quite a while. The guests were mainly friends, some relatives and neighbors. Ajay and Shraddha were now getting sleepy and were waiting for Rahul’s story to finish.Rahul said, “So, in conclusion, Santosh visited the police station for the first time that day and is never ever going to touch my apple juice again. The beer really got to him.” Everybody gave out a hearty laugh.Vedant yawned and saw that it was late. He needed to head home.“Well, Ajay, I had a hell of a good time but I’m afraid I’ll have to leav...

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“May We Meet Again” by Kinshell Smith

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It felt like their life was ending, but it was only just beginning. She wrapped her slender arms around his muscular frame, holding him close like he was the last lifeline to her old life, and she just was not ready to let go. "Last call for International Flight 461 to Paris," the attendants voice broke through the haze, letting Stephanie know the time to let go had finally arrived. "Axel..." she whispered his name and felt the same tremor of desire race through her veins, and up his spine as he tightened his hold on her."Please," That ...

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“One Faithful Friend.” by Arcane Brinson

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“Goodbye!” Tears were rolling down his cheeks. “Someday again… we must meet…” his voice melted. He had tried hard to stop his tears but looking at his companion’s face, he couldn’t. 'He looks so innocent...' , he thought.His friend didn’t reply, he didn’t even make the slightest sound. But in his eyes, one could see those thousands of unspoken and unheard words, his eyes were able to say more than any real words could ever say. “ Don't leave me, take me with you…”, these were some instances of it.“You have to stay here and I assure you that ...

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“Goodbyes; New Beginnings” by Grace Lee

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"Goodbye, beautiful," he whispered gently, his hand resting lightly on my face as I stared into his mesmerizing electric blue eyes. His smile was as soft as his touch. "Don't leave," I found myself whispering back. "Who are you?" "Shh, don't say anything," he told me, my body relaxing and filing with a warmth that made me feel calm. "I'll see you again. But not now. Not yet." "Goodbye..." I trailed off as he vanished into thin air. I couldn't say anything else. My entire body relaxed and my eyes closed softly. When ...

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“Strawberry Blood Bath” by Jillian Spaulding

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“I won’t miss the way she smacked her lips when she chewed gum,” I confessed with eyes cast down and a smirk pulling at the corner of my mouth. Brenda burst out in laughter, hunching over in her seat. Her dark curls bounced with each body shaking laugh. “God, you could hear her across the library!” A sharp giggle escaped my own lips, and suddenly it was like nothing had changed. Without realizing it, I looked to the lime beanbag Monique always sat in. Brenda must have done the same because a sullen silence fell over the tree hous...

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Write a story that starts with two characters saying goodbye.

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✍️ 248 stories

“See You in September” by Maggie Writes

“A Beginning's End” by Gabriela Fitzgerald

“Goodbyes are no fun” by Chinemerem Ike-Okonkwo

“Despite What You Think” by Bela Verduzco

“FORGIVE AND FORGET” by Priyanshi Saxena Saxena

“No time for goodbyes” by Severine Desrosiers

“I shall join Abuela too.” by Sayyidha Misk

“Surprise Me” by LeighAnne Ferreol

“Into Orbit” by Jessica Tomaselli

“The Fugitives Part” by Angela Wade

“THE HIDDEN ENEMY” by Vineet Bhave

“May We Meet Again” by Kinshell Smith

“One Faithful Friend.” by Arcane Brinson

“Goodbyes; New Beginnings” by Grace Lee

“Strawberry Blood Bath” by Jillian Spaulding

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