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#40: You've Got a Friend in Me

In the last few months, we've had the same request pop up a number of times from Reedsy Prompts members: "I'd like the ability to 'follow' other writers." We heard you, and we're always looking for ways to foster a sense of community on our site. And with that in mind, we have a few exciting updates to unveil:

You can now follow other writers and keep track of their latest publications on your Activity page.
You can keep tabs on who you’re following and who’s following you from your profile.
You can also view all the stories you’ve liked by going to your profile, and then selecting 'Library.'

In the spirit of community, this week's prompts are all about friendship. And here's a song to get you started.

P.S. — We're hosting another LIVE Write-In on YouTube on May 1st at 3pm Eastern Time! Once again, our hosts Shaelin and Jenn will guide you through a series of 20-minute writing sprints. During the breaks, you can share your progress and ask our hosts any questions you may have. To join, tune in to our YouTube channel at 3pm EST. We hope to see you there!

This week's prompts

Write a story about two people who meet and become instant friends.

Kids – 107 stories

Write a story about friends who wind up on a misadventure.

Adventure – 99 stories

Write a story about one event from the different perspectives of multiple friends.

Character – 122 stories

Write a story inspired by this quote from Ally Condie: "Growing apart doesn't change the fact that for a long time we grew side by side; our roots will always be tangled. I'm glad for that."

Sad – 161 stories

Write a story about someone turning to a friend in a time of need.

Fiction – 133 stories

Stories

“Remember?” by Lata B

Submitted to Contest #40

"Remember when it was the first day of pre-school? you were my first friend.""Remember when I fell from the slide and you were the one to help me up?"I choke on my spit trying to get all my thoughts out of my head before she leaves."Remember the time we pretended we were princesses who ruled the world?""Remember when we told everyone we were sisters?""That day my sister died from cancer you told me that I had one more sister left. At first, I didn't get what you meant but then I realized you were talking about yourself"Tears trail down my fa...

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“The Door to Fiction” by Dalyane Deblois

Submitted to Contest #40

Today is the first day that I, George, get to work with my best friend; we got a new job at the same place, the FCF. People know it is a Federal office, but its true purpose is known to only a few. FCF actually stands for the Federal Center of Fiction. Authors of fiction are all registered in files, but me and my friend have a bigger purpose than to classify files and papers. We are going to guard a door in the basement of the FCF building. We’re not supposed to say what it contains; everyone who went through that door never came back. But t...

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“Hello!” by Holly Pierce

Submitted to Contest #40

"Hello. My name is Ava. What's your name?" Today was Ava's first day of kindergarten, and she was very excited to make new friends. “My name is Raine,” the shy little girl whispered. Ava liked Raine, and decided she would be a good friend. “Do you want to be best friends with me?” “Sure.” Raine smiled at Ava. Ava took Raine’s arm and pulled her over to the toy cars. Ava picked a neon pink car with zebra stripes. “Let’s race them. Vrrrrroooommmmm!” Ava made car noises as she raced Raine’s small blue car. At the last second, Raine pulled ...

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“Tangled Roots. ” by Avery Mason 🍍😇🤩

Submitted to Contest #40

Lauren came home sobbing. She ran into the house, threw down her bag, and sprinted to her room. She collapsed on her bed moaning,“Becca, Becca, Becca.” Her mother dashed in. “Honey, whatever is the matter!?” She looked at her mother, her face was red.“Becca.” Her mother frowned while stroking her hair. “What’s wrong with Becca?” Lauren cried harder. “Becca is gone.” Her mother gasped.“Oh dear, is she alright.” That made Lauren scream. “BECCA LEFT ME!” The she threw herself on the ground at her mother’s feet. Her mother smiled sadly, and bend...

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“Saving Stories” by 𝔸. Triangle

Submitted to Contest #40

It was one of those days when the sky dimmed and all you wanted to do was curl up with a book in a nook of your bedroom with your favorite brand of tea. One of those days when you looked out the window and saw nothing but the faint glow of promising sunshine behind a towering shield of grey clouds. One of those days where you just sat around all day listening to the serenity that was brought with the soft pitter patter of rain on your front door.That was the day that she met him.The forecast called for a short break in the steady rainfall ha...

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“FIREWORKS” by Kelechi Nwokoma

Submitted to Contest #40

KateI’m in Jake’s car, which is parked in front of Lisa’s house. Jake was so reluctant to come to her party because he and Lisa broke up about a month ago. He hasn’t quite gotten over it, though but I needed a ride to Lisa’s and he’s the only friend I have that can drive…“I’ll wait for you here.” he tells me for like the hundredth time this evening. He’s going through that awkward post-breakup phase where he doesn’t want to be anywhere where Lisa Waterman is seen.“No. You have to stay with me through this. You owe me one.” I recite back to h...

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“Dead End” by Lata B

Submitted to Contest #40

I fold my hands into fists, and I feel a rush of blood going through my body. “I'm not joking!” I shout as I try to calm myself down, but I already feel everyone's eyes finding there towards me. “Joie I believe you!” beck says “but not everyone else will. They’ll think you're crazy”. Before I can reply the bell rings and it's time to go to class. We head out of the cafeteria trying not to get smashed by kids swarming by. Before we go to our separate classes Beck looks around the hallway to see if it's clear. “show me after sc...

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“It's All My Fault” by Holly Pierce

Submitted to Contest #40

Marissa I thought we would be okay… I truly did, or I never would have brought my friends along. Jayne had tried to talk us out of it, and she ended up getting the worst of it. I was the one that invited her in the first place… Cameron is going to lose a leg. She had always loved running, and now, because of me, she would never run again. And Lena… paralyzed from the neck down. It’s all my fault… Cameron I can’t believe Jayne is gone. There is just no way… any minute now she’ll walk through the door and laugh at us for believing the EMTs. I ...

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“Camping With a Killer. ” by Avery Mason 🍍😇🤩

Submitted to Contest #40

KEITH:"Keith I will miss you so much! Let me check your bag!" I groaned. For the seventh time, Mother was checking my bag for alcohol."Mother! We are 14, not 18!" I heard an impatient honk outside. It was the Harris's car. She kissed me one last time, and I rushed out the door. As I reached the car, and peered in I saw Drew, Willy, and Jay."Oi mate! Sure, you're excited to see pretty Beth, eh?" I punched Drew in the arm. Mrs. Harris zoomed out of my driveway. My friends and I had all agreed to continue our yearly camping trip, even after Jor...

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“"Not So Bad" ” by Cynthia Prokarym (Scott)

Submitted to Contest #40

The morning Dodie met Braden, she was secretly sulking inside. She sat in the porch swing, swaying a little as she tried to read The Key to Extraordinary to distract herself from her swirling emotions. The aroma of bacon and eggs slowly crept out of the house and found its way to her nose, letting her know what mom was cooking. Usually, breakfast was her favorite meal, but today she didn’t care as much.How could her mom just give up on her dad and then move forward with someone new so soon? Didn’t he or their family mean anything to her? Dod...

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“Doesn't make it any less real” by Jeanne Marceau

Submitted to Contest #40

“Do you ever look at your art and just… just question whether this was really you, whether you are really capable of creating something so unusually aesthetic?” she seems confused by my question it probably sounds like an insult, that I think it’s not possible for her to create something so majestic. “I should probably get going.” Odette nods then goes back to dabbing her brush against the canvas.Hopefully one day Odette will see me as a sister again and not just another person who left her when she needed them. I was young and hated that ho...

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“Guardian Angel” by Lynn Penny

Submitted to Contest #40

There was something about a piano playing in a church that could really make a grown man cry. Mass could go on for what felt like hours, the boredom from a mumbling preacher could bring someone begging for it to be over so they can go get some lunch. It could be at a funeral where a loved one is lost, promises not to cry are made but ultimately fail as emotions spill out of every person touched by the lost one. Then there are weddings, oh how they can bring people to tears. A celebration of commitment and joy, nothing is more ...

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“Please don't say anything” by Sam T.

Submitted to Contest #40

I threw an urgent glance at the wall clock above the wide chalkboard while jotting down the last few words on my answer sheet. Right on time I thought, both satisfied and exhausted as I finished the test and let the pen fall from my now aching right hand. I stretched my fingers out and slumped in my seat, scanning my work one last time before hopping off my chair, handing it in and exiting the classroom. As if on autopilot, my feet dragged me towards the back of the stony building and halted when my eyes beheld the view of the large grassy e...

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“10th Anniversary.” by Peace Nakiyemba

Submitted to Contest #40

LynI’ve put the most effort in this friendship. The most!Keeping time is a curse I may have to die with. The rest of them have never kept time and if you ask me that speaks volumes for how much they value this time…and the friendship. I tried to come late for it, but even thirty minutes late I’m still early for our reunion.The location is simple - Max picked it - no fancy wall art, no comfy looking chairs but for the booth in the corner next to the kitchen door, no classy music playing. But it also lacks any intimacy. I’m not sure if this wa...

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“Every Silver Lining has a Cloud ” by Christina Steele

Submitted to Contest #40

“Five, please.” “Absolutely,” he said, as he pushed the elevator button. And there we were, rising in our silver lining box. Damn, he was hot. That two-button navy business suit barely hid his muscles and broad shoulders as he leaned against the railing. And the goatee with a soul patch, sweet green eyes, and sinful grin... I averted my eyes as he shot a glance my way. The elevator buttons showed floor five and floor six. B...

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