Write about two people striking up an unlikely friendship.

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“My Unlikely Roommate” by Rachel Belville

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I close my car door with an echoing ‘creak’ as I sling the thick strap of my backpack over my shoulder and make my way across the parking lot. The apartment buildings all look the same – old brick, brown balconies, and coated with a skunk-like odor of burnt leaves that grant both a headache and a high. I probably should’ve checked the place out first instead of accepting their offer over the phone, but I’m desperate and it beats living out of my car any longer. Plus, talk about luck finding the only available room within a ...

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“Unlikely Bonds” by Miguel P

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Jose and Amelia inhabited two separate worlds that seldom intersected. Jose, a middle-aged construction worker with weathered hands and a tough exterior, had spent most of his life working long hours under the scorching sun with his fellow Latino co-workers. Amelia, on the other hand, was a young and free-spirited artist, known for her vibrant paintings of Latino culture and bohemian lifestyle. Fate had an uncanny way of bringing them together, weaving their lives into a tapestry of unexpected friendship. It was a chilly autumn morning whe...

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“Lily” by Frank Lester

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Winston Mackey folded his arms, sulking in the back corner of the elevator. He hated the hospital and tried to avoid it at all costs. Today, he ran out of excuses.The doors opened to the second floor. He focused his gaze on the glowing ninth-floor button, expecting the elevator to stop at every floor enroute, further souring his mood. A young mother with a child on her hip, pushing a stroller, entered the lift. A small boy clutched her leg. She gave Winston a quick smile.“Good morning.”His eyes slanted from the lighted button to the woman’s ...

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“The Robot and The Potato” by Rebekka Strand

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BOT turned to see a foreign metal object strike the valley's far side. Dust plummeted into the thin atmosphere. It wasn’t rare for meteors to strike; it was a fairly unprotected moon, but it was a pain in the gears. BOT hoped the object avoided the solar panels. It would be a slow and annoying process for BOT to charge its batteries without them. The thought of finding parts to fix them made BOT groan as he rolled past another crater. BO...

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“Inside, Outside” by Sabrina Hall

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“I miss you.” Those are the three little words stuck in limbo beneath my thumb. I desperately want to send them, but the trepidation crawls like spiders through my muscles, their legs scratching against the inside of my skin. It’s been three months since I’ve talked to Adrianna—not for lack of wanting or lack of thought. I want her brilliant conversations always, and I think of her constantly. Adrianna’s the Sherlock to my Watson. You might wonder why I’m not the Sherlock of my own story, but truth be told I’ve never been protagonist mat...

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“On Whom We Lean” by Mark VanTassel

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On Whom We Lean A History from the Strength of Old By Mark VanTassel Erde Date: 1202 (Earth 2182) Karl wiped his eyes and turned from the mausoleum. Father Bebor patted his shoulder, and Karl gave him a sad squeeze of the elbow. It was … he couldn’t find a word to describe the depth of his confusion, anger, and remorse. If only he had stayed home. If only he had listened to Fritza when she said her head hurt. If only. If only… Father Bebor accompanied him home, and Karl was grateful for the other man’s silence. He lived across the ...

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“The Heiress and the Charlatan” by Faith Sweat

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She was the only heir to a multi-million-dollar cooperation. She went to the best schools, been all over the world, and could have everything she wanted…or almost everything. She was not allowed to have freedom of choice; her schools, vacations, and even the person she was to marry were all decided for her. Despite her lack of choice, she still lived a life many would die for. He was a nobody, an orphan abandoned on the streets. He went days without knowing where his next meal...

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“Fright, Food and Friendships” by Charard Brown

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There he was, standing over me as I laid on my couch. His knee pressed on my chest, knife in hand pushing against my own to reach my neck. I had to think of something quick so I quickly scanned my assailant to see if I could see ANYTHING of use. It was in a split second of light that shone on a tattoo he had of sonic the hedgehog that I decided to go for something ridiculous. “P-please don't do this! I was going to see the sonic movie tomorrow and I was really excited!” To my surprise he actually lessened the amount of force ...

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“Flowers of Destiny” by Joe Smallwood

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That delightful spring moment upended Ethan with its delicious smell of peonies. Flowers of all sorts wafted their allure, now one meadow assortment, blue with golden pollen, followed by ravishing red clusters sprinkled with sparkling dew. Ethan had so many to choose from so early in the morning. A smile bloomed on his misshapen face as he staggered forlornly for one spray of lilies, only to be entranced by purple larkspur, starry arms to steady his gaze so that even the air itself was untroubled by any bustle of importance.All thought was b...

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“Eulogy for a Friend” by Steven Lente

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Eulogy for a Friend Richard Coggins died on my sixty-fifth birthday, four years ago. Since then, it’s difficult for me to be one-hundred percent happy on April 6 because sometime during the day, I will think of Rich. What’s particularly painful is I already had an airplane ticket to visit Rich the very next week. I made it to Tennessee the day after his service. Rich’s mother and the folks at the assisted living facility in Clarksville were pleased to see me, and they shared how excited Rich was that I was coming, ...

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“The Reunion that Changed my Life” by Peter Wyatt

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I was not psyched about attending my 10-year high school reunion. My high school memories are awful. I had practically no friends. I was basically a social outcast. Things got somewhat better in the intervening years. I went to community college and got an associate’s degree in business. I am now the assistant manager of Chick-in-a-Bun and I manage a good group of young men and women. It’s a fine establishment. I am not exactly what people might call a ...

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“Maev and the Enemy Within ” by Daniel Rosas

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"Bengt Skara Brae you have got to get out of here and stop moping around!” scolded Senzel as she pulled back the drapes allowing a beam of light to shine into the room. Bengt rolled over and put his pillow over his head. “You know you’re not even supposed to be in here. This is the boy’s dormitory.” “Rank has its privileges,” Senzel said with a smile to which Bengt lifted his head briefly to shoot her a sarcastic smirk. Senzel was the daughter of the First of Magi in the Court of Antioch, Moniak Illnoi. She could go pretty much whe...

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“The Naked Truth” by Patrick Samuel

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Whatever the Countess expected, it wasn’t the modest cottage (modest by her standards at least) that appeared among the foliage. A doll’s house, pale green shutters on white walls made whiter by the glare of the afternoon sun, tucked away in the lush garden where bushes had been allowed to grow wild. She did not recognize Arthur’s touch in any of this and suspected that some choices had been made for him.Neither did she expect the door to be answered by a rosy-cheeked young woman in an apron. The surprise must have been mutual. The maid was ...

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“Return To The Aurora ” by Kimberly Straub

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Arthur kept his eyes down as he navigated through the dining hall, weaving around walkers and wheelchairs. He ignored the side glances from the Whispering Pines residents and settled on an empty table in the back, hoping to eat his dinner in peace. But before Arthur could swallow his first bite of what he assumed was Salisbury steak, the Home’s day manager occupied the empty seat across from him. “Mr. Osment, may I have a moment of your time?”Arthur didn’t look up from his plate as he scooped up a spoonful of limp green beans. The ...

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“The Cheater” by Jennifer Trimble

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The steady beeping of the heart monitor tells me that my husband, the bastard, is still alive. I arrived two hours ago, after a phone call that changed my life. You’re husband and daughter have been in a car accident, the caller said. I do have a husband, but we don’t have a daughter. In a fog, I drove to the hospital, confused and angry, but responding because that’s what a good wife would do. I’ve always been a good wife. I arrived to find, not only him, but her. In the same room next to him, is another bed, a...

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Write about two people striking up an unlikely friendship.

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✍️ 95 stories

“My Unlikely Roommate” by Rachel Belville

“Unlikely Bonds” by Miguel P

“Lily” by Frank Lester

“The Robot and The Potato” by Rebekka Strand

“Inside, Outside” by Sabrina Hall

“On Whom We Lean” by Mark VanTassel

“The Heiress and the Charlatan” by Faith Sweat

“Fright, Food and Friendships” by Charard Brown

“Flowers of Destiny” by Joe Smallwood

“Eulogy for a Friend” by Steven Lente

“The Reunion that Changed my Life” by Peter Wyatt

“Maev and the Enemy Within ” by Daniel Rosas

“The Naked Truth” by Patrick Samuel

“Return To The Aurora ” by Kimberly Straub

“The Cheater” by Jennifer Trimble

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Write a story about lifelong best friends.

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.

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