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Write a story that starts with someone writing their will — one they know people won’t like.

Posted in Dramatic on Jul 27, 2021

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“Fetch: The Will” by Cara H

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The Will I Sixty-three-year-old Gerry Clifford’s family took him home from Candlelight Ridge Care Center for an afternoon visit. Gerry’s children, thirty-three-year-old Daniel and thirty-two-year-old Amber fawned over their father. Amber attempted to trigger her father’s memories by showing him a photo album, and Daniel presented a book of articles he’d compiled about Gerry’s years performing with his band, Mainline, and the many friends he’d made along the way. “This article’s about Henry Kalmar, Da,” Daniel said. “You remember Henry, righ...

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“The Ring and Bill’s Will” by Jill Ann

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Well, what a day it’s been so far and it’s not finished yet. I still have to finish writing my Will. When I think of my family, they mean the world to me. So why in the world is my son so ungrateful? I’ll never understand it. I’ve always been the most kind and caring father. My beloved wife is gone, but I will be by her side in heaven one day. The worst part of today is, I have to fix my Will, which was written years ago. My name is Bill. I’m seventy years old and my wife, Susan has been gone now for twenty-five years. My wife and I wrote th...

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“PESTERING NUISANCE” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

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Neelakantan asked his son Mohan to get him an apple and one orange. Mohan went to the kitchen to ask his wife. He knew it might not be there. Still, if one was there, that would suffice for the day. She made a wry face and told him bluntly. “How do you expect fruits now? You know very well all the fruits brought yesterday and the day before had gone into the fruit salad. You yourself found them insufficient. Was it not so? You always invite such great foodies for parties! Was anything left behind for you or me? Now, you are asking apple–ora...

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“Maybe you will see after this” by Me Minez

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At some point in our lives we all must write out our Will, so now seems like a good time. In fact I have so much to say, first thank you all for coming to the reading of my Will. I Anette Cramerton am writing this to say goodbye to you all and give away some of my things. If you are here, you were invited, so yes it is meant to be. I know a few of you are probably feeling a bit out of place. Thank you all again for coming in hopes that the day of the reading is a beautiful one. Where shall I begin? Life what a beautiful thing make sure ...

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“Just in Case” by Kris Levy

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When people write their wills, it’s normally in front of a lawyer, not at one’s ratty kitchen table at two in the morning. It wasn’t that he had to write a will, but after the ‘incident’ with his sister, he might as well write something down for his coworkers to find if that day comes earlier than anticipated. He sat in his cold, poorly lit apartment, with a flimsy one subject notebook in front of him. In his hand was a chewed up pencil with an overused eraser top now stained gray from all his mistakes. He’s gone through pages upon pages of...

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“The Last Will and Testament of Edgar William Sollow” by Anna Kitchens

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Last Will and Testament of Edgar William Sollow  Dear Fredrick,  Here is the order in which I am designating my affairs and inheritance to you and your sister.  To Katerina Belle Sollow, my beloved and good-willed daughter: All property in my name. Horses and all of their care. Life insurance of $2,000. Family jewelry and gold: Katerina To Frederick William Sollow : All photographs and letters from family of those I have slaughtered in your name, and this last testament of my own honor and justification.  I...

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“Cam Patterson” by Sav G

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Cam I can’t believe how no one is being supportive of my decisions. No one appreciates my own thoughts. I’ve worked so hard rewriting this will, and nobody is pleased with it. I know 21 is a young age to start writing your will, but I can feel it happening. I can feel my soul slowly breaking apart with this world. Or maybe it's just all of the seizures I’ve been having.  The tonic- clonic seizures have been happening to me since I was 8 years old. It wasn’t that bad at first. I just kept peeing on my bed, my clothes, our dinner chair....

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“The last Will and Testament of Clarence Erwin Harvey” by Teresa Sullivan

Submitted to Contest #57

The ancient leather chair creaks on its mahogany legs, carved to look like lions. The years have etched creases and cracks into the leather, but the use just makes it more comfortable. The crackling fire shoots sparks upwards, only to be snuffed out by the cold air in the chimney. Rows and rows of worn aged books line the dark wooden shelves, gold letters scratched on the bindings. The atmosphere is just as I like it: solemn, quiet, somewhat mysterious from the generations of secrets whispered in between these walls, and as always, quite con...

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“Spindle's Will” by Lizzie Brown

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Spindle's Will Mr Barnes, the stiff collared solicitor held the sheet of paper up to the light and read out loud the words it contained.  Mr Spindle listened as best he could in the grips of death, smiling to himself as he thought of the family all coming together to hear the new will read after he was six-foot under. He wouldn't have bothered to change it if it weren't for that upstart family of his who had a sudden hampering for his attention; his cousin was the first to get in touch. "I want to see you, cousin, that's all," h...

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“The Right Tool For The Job” by Freddy Iryss

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The sun reflecting off my platinum-gold pen Max gave me for my sixtieth birthday yesterday, hurts my eyes. I could move away from my favourite writing desk. Or use another pen. I hear dad’s voice in my head saying ‘always use the right tool for the job.’I sigh. Only because I could doesn’t mean that I will. Since the occasion of my writing is of high consequence, I decide against one of the Bic pens I keep in ten-packs in my drawer. The Lamborghini of pens should be the right tool for this job. I lower the blinds to block out the sun. Who wo...

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“The Will and The Dog” by Max Calvada

Submitted to Contest #57

“Pat, please read where I left off?” asked Mrs. Finch before wheezing and coughing violently“And so, this is my last will and testament.” Pat began “I know none of you will understand nor appreciate my humor as much as I currently am. But I know that this all is for the best. Oh, and know that I now can die happy.” Pat stopped and turned to Mrs. Finch“I stopped there, Pat?” asked Mrs. Finch“Yes ma’am. All that’s needed is your signature.”“Hmm,” Mrs. Finch hummed thoughtfully while signing “I want to add one more detail.” Mrs. Finch said reac...

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“The Pink Vase” by Felicity Edwards

Submitted to Contest #57

 The phone rang and an efficient secretary answered. “Good morning, Blackstock and Pittman Solicitors. Can I help you?” It was an old lady’s voice which Miss Young immediately recognised. “What can we do for you, Mrs Langdon?” Twenty minutes later, Mr Oliver Blackstock was sitting beside Mrs Langdon’s bedside. “What did you want me to do for you today?” The old lady smiled. “I’ve thought about your suggestions and want you to write a new will for me. I know I don’t have much longer, so you better get it done quickly.” He smiled to...

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“Regifted” by Jesper Jee

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As the rain entered into its second hour and the sound of a million drops hitting a hundred panes of glass echoed through the halls of Chrestfall Manor, Henry Lovvold put his pen aside and rested his palms on both sides of the letter he’d just finished. Having written by hand most of his life, all new and arguably easier ways aside, if felt appropriate and almost poetic that his final thoughts would be passed on this way —a relic laid to rest. He looked upon the pristine lettering, the wording of which had been fixed in his mind for a long t...

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“Ivory Rose” by Hikmat A

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Date: July 21st, 2019 Signed: Richard D’Ivoire, of sane and sound mind, under no coercion.  I appoint my daughter, Ivory Rose, as executor. He started to loop his signature onto the sheet, but the paper was slightly under him so he had to strain his arm to reach the signing space. The metal cuff on his hand dug into his wrist, causing the wounds there to reopen. Blood began to drip. He hurriedly shifted his hand outwards so it wouldn’t spill onto the ornate paper. It fell down onto the concrete in...

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“His Will” by Aanisah King

Submitted to Contest #57

 "I, Yusha Khan, legal first son of the Khans, born on the 22nd of April hereby declare that this is my last will and testament. I hereby revoke, annul and terminate all wills, addendum and cocidils previously written by me, jointly or individually.   I also declare that I am of legal age to make this will, and that I am of sound mental stability.   In this last will, I have expressed my wishes without undue coercion, influence or duress.  To my mother, Leanna Khan, I bequeath 50% of my estates an...

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