Write about a character who would have complete happiness, if it weren’t for that one thing.

Posted in Character on Mar 3, 2023

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“The Weight of Motherhood” by Bryan Ciotola

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As I stepped off the plane, I was overwhelmed by the smell of jet fuel and the buzz of the airport around me. The journey had been long, and I felt every inch of my body weighed down by it. I trudged through the dimly lit terminal, my eyes adjusting to the shadows as I made my way to the baggage claim. It was a familiar scene, one that I had played out dozens of times before, but this time it felt different. I was coming home to a life that I had built for myself, but one that I no longer recognized.I saw them before they saw me, my husband ...

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“Like Emeralds” by Thomas Scheer

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Like EmeraldsThere was no doubt in anyone’s mind that Asher loved his wife, Evelyn. The way he looked at her made it abundantly clear to any passerby that this was surely a match made in Heaven. Asher had been his small town’s prime bachelor for a long time, thanks to his gentlemanly qualities, sharp looks, and ample fortune left to him by some relative (of whom nobody was entirely sure). He was known for his seemingly random acts of philanthropy, and constant willingness to be of service. Asher always had a smile on his face, and carried an...

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“Eliza J's Mother” by Kelly Sayre

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Eliza J stood patiently in front of her daddy as he brushed through her tangled mess of damp curls. She had the shells she’d collected all day long to keep her busy while he worked the brush tenderly through each spiral. Her favorite shell was solid white and barely had any missing chunks or cracks. But she admired the others all the same.“There you go, little one.” Her daddy nudged her gently by the shoulder and said, “Now, go back to our tent and get out of that wet bathing suit. We’ll have just enough time to take a short hike before Gran...

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Write about a character who would have complete happiness, if it weren’t for that one thing.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 63 stories

“The Weight of Motherhood” by Bryan Ciotola

“Like Emeralds” by Thomas Scheer

“Eliza J's Mother” by Kelly Sayre

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