Write about someone giving or receiving a gift.

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“A Heart From Heaven ” by Addy B

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Emily held her satchel tightly as she stared at the ofrenda that her grandmother was sitting atop of. It’s porcelain glistening on the spots where the moonlight could reach. The date was November 2nd, 7:09 pm. Day of the dead. The ofrenda was already covered with gifts and blessings from her other family members. Emily set her satchel down onto the dirt street and began to unbuckle the front pouch. She reached inside the pouch and pulled out the first item. Even though the sun had already set, the candles on the ofrenda guided her to what sh...

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“Leftovers” by Gianluca Angelucci

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Under a tungsten sky, in a court of concrete, a circle of men was holding ground against the cold assault of the wind.“Here, take this guys.” Mark was handing out to the rest of the men little squares of chocolate, taken from a crumpled piece of foil.The group of scrawny men leaned closer looking at the treat with eyes wide open, “is that what I think it is?” asked the tallest one, reaching for it with trembling hands.“Yeah, today is gonna be our biggest hit ever, and we are not going to get a second chance… no need to die with leftovers in ...

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“GIVING THANKS” by Debbie Curtin

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The past is but a memory The future is yet to be Today is the present, a gift for you and me Another long day finally ended and by this time I was not in a good mood. The design company I worked for had put in a last-minute request to have their #1 product heavily available over the holidays. And of course, I was the lucky one that was chosen to make a presentation in a part of the country that needed our vision and products in their storefronts. Downtown Croydon was making a comeback and we were on board to help push the product's image o...

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“The Excalibur Blacksmith” by Shivang Sarawagi

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The vultures hovered over the corpses of Heasean soldiers in circles; it was more of a celebration dance before they enjoyed their feast. Knights, archers, spearmen, swordsmen, militia all lay dead on the ground. Heasean standard-bearers and those alive could be seen at a distance fleeing the battleground. Some on horses, some on foot. Heasea and Nazodour, the two neighboring kingdoms, had been at war for as long as the stars twinkled in the sky, and it was the umpteenth time we mighty Nazodourians had crushed our neighbors. "Arlot...

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“Gifts from Gertie ” by Connie Elstun

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I shall begin with what I thought was the end. Although, the ending of our story is far too abstruse for most. You have been warned; please do proceed with caution. The future of the story, both written and in real life, takes place something like this. Gertrude, or Gertie as I call her, is now my lover and muse. I have read that all great authors need such to finish their masterpieces. And it was indeed true, as Gertie has taught me how to live life and love it. Gertie is a gift.Gertrude is my inspiration for success in my novel titled "The...

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“Happy Thanksgiving” by Jayde Bennett

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*TRIGGER WARNING* contains suggestive cannibalism, foreshadowed torture and death"You sure they're gonna like the gift? I mean, this IS your parents we're talking about.. and I do wanna impress them." A deep voice echoes in the bathroom, slightly unclear as well as the sound of a toothbrush's bristles being scraped are heard.A soft giggle and sigh sounds out from the other side of the room, preoccupied with the the sounds of bangles clashing together, as well as the sound of a perfume bottle being sprayed."Yes, Mike. They're gonna love the g...

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“Dreaming Feather Light Gifts” by Dimitra Neonakis

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The days were growing shorter and colder. In the Boreal world of the Northern Hemisphere, in most places, the Sun was hitting the Earth at a less direct angle. That meant shorter, colder days and longer, frigid nights. In the tropics not too much changed. In latitudes closer to the Poles nights would become longer and in some places the long, dark night of the soul would last several months. She wondered what endless night would feel like, and how people at those latitudes coped with the cold and the dark. She guessed that t...

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“The Princess of Thankfulness” by Corrina Krivakova

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Mark looked down at the steaming bowl of mashed potato looking back up at him. He poked his fork in and out of it a few times, considering its texture. "Nanny, I'd say this part is done!" He called into the next room. His Grandmother was rummaging through cupboards for her casserole dish, which seemed to have buried itself quite well. "Oh where has that dish lost itself this time?" He heard her mutter to herself as she moved across to the next press. The dishwasher beeped to notify him it had finished its chores. So Mark opened it ...

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“The Blue Tang” by Andres Lauder

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Griffin had not anticipated a sudden rise to fame the moment he was given the Blue Tang. Just around the time of his seventeenth birthday, there was a horrific pandemic claiming the lives of thousands; he nor his family were allowed to leave their homes. The moment the pandemic began was when his love for music began—and he took the guitar. Prior to his birthday, Griffin spent most of his time locked in his room, playing on a cheap electric guitar his father had gotten from a garage sale way before Griffin was born. Griffin spent hours lea...

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“Giving Thanks” by Mark Nero

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People like to be appreciated and being thanked. For being acknowledged for doing something good or heroic or just plain useful! However, a lot of people do and say things just for the acknowledgment and to be ‘seen’ as doing good, like someone giving a meal to a homeless person then taking a selfie with them. Just so they can post it in Instagram or Facebook, without thinking of the shame that the person receiving the meal actually feels. The point is that giving or doing good, should be its own reward. What does it say in the bible? ‘Nev...

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“Thankpology” by Thomas Carlucci

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The old man clung to the plastic bags in his lap as his power chair quietly rolled on the bumpy sidewalk. He was on his way home from the supermarket and needed to get the refrigerated items stored before they warmed up. Waiting at home for him was his adorable cat, Pookie. She loved her daddy and defied the common belief cats are independent. Not Pookie. She was always happy to see the old man and had no qualms about showing her love for him. She was his emotional support animal, and they played together, slept together, and even exchanged ...

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“(Un)wanted Gift” by Peter Phoenix

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“What would it be?” shouted the tense bartender so I could hear him after I approached the bar. “Do you have something special for tonight?” I raised my voice, while I was quickly scanning through the hand-written drink list hanging on the wall. “Just what’s there,” replied the tall, slim barman and nodded towards the blackboard behind him. “Eh… wait a moment… hmm… One Moscow mule please.” He took a glass from the freezer, put it on the stone slab and reached for the bottle of vodka. I looked around. People of all ages, sizes, ...

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“Knitting Lessons” by Renee Srch

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Dashing up our neighbor’s porch stairs, I knocked on the front door. Mrs. Nelson had come home from the hospital just this morning so Mom had dished up a serving of the lasagna she’d fixed for supper and asked me to take it over. Shifting impatiently from one foot to the other, I wondered what could be taking her so long. At last, I heard a bolt slide back. Mrs. Nelson opened the door and peered out. “Jasmine! What a wonderful surprise!” I was startled at how much weight Mrs...

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“THE MAGIC GIFT” by David D'EttoreUser

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THE MAGIC GIFT The first snowfall was always a magic time for Noelle. Sun-bathed summer blues, greens, and yellows had drifted into the oranges and reds of autumn that ultimately faded to the drab canvas of grays and browns of early winter. She waited with eager anticipation for that wonderland of white that would erase the drabness and fulfill the joyous anticipation of Christmas. ...

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“The Journey” by Jewel May

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“Beep, Beep, Beep!” My alarm started as the clock hit 9 a.m. I swiped left to dismiss it, keeping my eyes closed. I had done it so many times I didn’t need to see. Then I turned to lay on my back. It had been 2 weeks of ideas to no avail. What do you get your boyfriend for Christmas? I have been struggling with this question for far too long. Now it is November 24th, the day before Thanksgiving, and yet I still have nothing. “Sigh.” I opened my eyes and got up, deciding to put this out of my mind for the time being and just start the day. I...

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Write about someone giving or receiving a gift.

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✍️ 50 stories

“A Heart From Heaven ” by Addy B

“Leftovers” by Gianluca Angelucci

“GIVING THANKS” by Debbie Curtin

“The Excalibur Blacksmith” by Shivang Sarawagi

“Gifts from Gertie ” by Connie Elstun

“Happy Thanksgiving” by Jayde Bennett

“Dreaming Feather Light Gifts” by Dimitra Neonakis

“The Princess of Thankfulness” by Corrina Krivakova

“The Blue Tang” by Andres Lauder

“Giving Thanks” by Mark Nero

“Thankpology” by Thomas Carlucci

“(Un)wanted Gift” by Peter Phoenix

“Knitting Lessons” by Renee Srch

“THE MAGIC GIFT” by David D'EttoreUser

“The Journey” by Jewel May

🌟 Similar prompts

Start your story with someone saying “Thanks a lot” (sarcastically or sincerely).

Write a story in which someone gets credit for something they didn’t do.

Write about a character who struggles to express their thanks.

Write about someone in a thankless job.

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