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Write a story that begins with an apology.

Posted in Dramatic on Dec 20, 2024

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“I'm So Needy--I Apologize!” by Sandra Bonk

Submitted to Contest #282

I’m So Needy—I Apologize! I love living alone because I can do and have and want what I want when I want it and not have to apologize for being me. I'm staying at my older son's house over Christmas and although I do good things I keep making mistakes I need to say sorry for. I am 75 and he just turned 38 today; when you aren't old yet you don't realize what two different worlds old and young are. And when you are a man, you don't realize all the things women like to do or surround themselves with to feel comfortable that men don't seem to n...

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“Forgiven, But Not Reconciled” by Nathan Fiene

Submitted to Contest #282

I knelt before the Queen, not daring to meet her gaze. My sword, its comforting weight rarely far from my reach, had been surrendered with my horse a league from the palace. I had shed my armor and finery, donned on sackcloth, and walked in the presence of a company of her loyal knights, barefoot. “Your Grace, I was wrong. I took up arms against you and your realm. I burned, I fought, I slew.” My voice, barely stronger than a whisper, still reverberated throughout the hall. I slid my ducal ring off my finger, offering it up. “I offer this ba...

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“The Bolton Families Monster(s)” by Icarus & Vernderii

Submitted to Contest #282

TW: Gore and abuse!“I’m sorry you know.” Huh, that wasn’t expected, my eyes met my twin’s, for all the ‘sorrys’ he gave me, he didn’t look sorry. Or if he did it was carefully concealed. One I was far too used to in this family. “I don’t know, I don’t think I know a lot of things honestly” “The professor who double majored in psychology and chemistry doesn’t know everything? Color me shocked.” He said, and I wish I could say I didn’t huff a small laugh. “You know I don’t, never did. Never will. Now why aren’t you up front with the others...

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“Aerodale” by Tes Wolffe

Submitted to Contest #282

“I’m sorry,” I whisper as I drive the silver stake through his heart. Tears are streaming down my face as I watch the grey tinge of death slowly work its way up his face. His eyes are wide, staring at me in disbelief. He didn’t think I was capable. Didn’t think I’d follow through. I feel his body go limp in my arms and I run my hands over his eyes, closing them in the process. “Rest now,” I say as I place a soft kiss on his lips one last time. Resting my forehead on his, I allow myself a few minutes to grieve. What started out as slow tears ...

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“Conflicted Pain” by Susan Grant

Submitted to Contest #282

I’m so sorry this happened to you, Dad! I sat in my window seat, staring at nothing and seeing everything. Tears ran down my cheeks on paths that have been dry for years. I took a deep breath as feelings climb through my spirit like children on a jungle gym. How could this happen and why didn’t anyone stop it? As I look out the window, my brain starts a familiar movie I don’t want to see and hear. You’re an embarrassment to this family. You’re throwing your life away. Your feelings don’t matter to me. All were echoes and emotions that have c...

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“The poet and the sea” by Sam W

Submitted to Contest #282

"I'm so sorry... I can't let you in." The captain said firmly.He was getting too old for his trade. He’d been on this ship for a month— and he was already far too tired of eating salted pork, tired of the landlubbers he’d been forced to ferry, and tired of this insufferable youngster, who’d spent the past week insisting to speak with the captain’s most important guest—who’d expressly demanded never to be disturbed."I apologize, sir," said the young, well-dressed courtier timidly. "but I have urgent business to discuss with the poet... and th...

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