Write a story where someone says, “Everything is changing.”

Posted in Dramatic on Nov 25, 2022

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“Godly Conversations” by Bhanu Vedantam

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A miasma rested over the village, reeking of rot and decay, ominous in its permeability. Upon Wolder's broad set shoulders, responsibility weighed down heavily. He was to anticipate the most terrifying of possibilities as he stared into the mist over the sea. A civilization of mundane peace, generations who had never seen war, men who hadn't touched a blade their entire lives; now they all looked to him for protection. "Chief." Damian had walked in behind him. In the distance, a conch sounded its wailing cry, announcing blood and death. Fl...

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“Heirloom” by Meagan Khatthaname

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The darkness is gone and suddenly I’m alive. The wipe of the towel on my eyes and face reveal the sunshine. A man wearing a hat is finishing up polishing my painted metal body. My brothers and sisters are ahead of me and behind me. Each one with a golden pole standing them upright ready for the endless race. When does it start? I wonder.There is a lot of waiting and quiet. Suddenly organ music plays and my pole pulls me up then down as the world spins around me. We’re off! Exhilaration fills my heart. This is what I was made for.It...

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“Full Circle” by Myah J

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Sensitive Content: Mention of suicide, murder, and crime.The red leaves spring from the trees towering above the busy streets of Burlington, Vermont, and sway side to side, falling into the wind currents that push and pull them in every direction. The trees emerge into a blend of vibrant colors, the foggy air is crisp, and stores all over town are selling their best autumn-themed products. Soon enough, the harsh winter comes along once again.And everything dies.For the rest of the year, I hated living in Vermont, the harsh cycle of natu...

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“EVOLUTION” by John Galton

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J. Galton. 11/29/22 2274 words EVOLUTION The back door banged open. Cleo stormed in. Dropped her bag, kicked it. Head down she surged toward the stairs. “Sissy, dear” even as I said it, I knew the pet name was a mistake. “Close the door. You don't live in” “I'm not sissy. I'm not dear.” Cleo's voice sounded close to tears. “And,” big sniff, “It smells like a barn.” Almost finished with the spread sheet which was due at noon, I did not have time for this, any of it. Our preteen d...

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“HOW MUCH CHANGE IS IN YOUR POCKET?” by Debbie Curtin

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Somethings change and some things never change. I thought about this for quite a while and looked back on life's ups and downs. Smirking while going down memory lane was fun, until I pondered and criticized myself. Of course, I found a lot of self-doubt, stupid and dumbing down moments that were not cool. Why? The kids in the middle of the family had the good, the bad and the ugly moments. I was in the middle and more times than not, had to play the nice card. Big sis had the say, all the time, and was a bulldozer from the get-go. Sometimes ...

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“The Change” by Rena Aliston

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My mother said everything was changing while clutching my hands, squeezing my fingers together. She begged me to go to the cabin and stay there until it was over. Until what’s over? She never replied. Instead, she handed me a picture of her mother. My grandmother was a troubled woman. At least that’s what I heard growing up. She had visions, weird dreams. My earliest memory of her was when I was ten years old. She used to pace up and down the hallway in the middle of the night. A whisper escaped her lips every nine steps. I mentioned it to...

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“The Lucky Ones” by K. M. Jacobs

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The car shudders in the cold December afternoon, and Tanner drums his fingers against the leather of the steering wheel. The sooner he gets this done with, he tries to reason with himself, the sooner he can leave. And then, the sooner he can get his life together and move on, the sooner he can forget about Holland and his begrudgingly-charmed smile and his warm embrace and– He’s getting off task. Again. This is exactly why he’s been sitting here for twenty minutes and hasn’t managed to unglue himself from the driver’s seat. Step one, he ...

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“The Last Journal Entry ” by Macoy Hampton

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September 20thEverything is changing. The same as every year, it starts with the colors. Amber splotches grow and spread through the trees and the green fades from the ground cover, leaving a dull gray blanket across the land. Nonetheless, it's always been my favorite part of the year. The whole world seemed to be getting ready to rest its weary head. God knows it needs rest.These days there isn't much to do but sit and ruminate on things, and I've grown quite fond of observing the changes around my small cottage. For years I've watched the ...

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“How do we bring about real change?” by Benjamin Lee

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Many of us talk about how the future would be. How it would be prosperous and beneficial through different changes. In fact, it might be a relatively easy task to imagine about bright changes that can be brought to our society. Of course, new technology and numerous social changes – being inclusive and caring for each other – would undoubtedly make this world into a warmer place. However, I elect to talk about something gloomy. A way of thinking which we are tempted to consciously neglect about. It is about how we treat those who have sacrif...

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“Daughter of the Moon Empress ” by Jess Bowers

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Trigger Warning- Brief mentions of sexual abuse and gore. I watch my reflection in the mirror as I finish pinning the last braids into place. I couldn’t help but see my mother in the woman that looked back at me. How strange it could be to see the face of someone long deceased, to carry her image with me everywhere I went. Her features so eerily resembled my own, but with one stark difference. Where my mother's eyes were filled with kindness, mine were hardened and cold; filled with something I’m not even sure I recognized myself. ...

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“Some Things Never Change” by Leighton Jeffy

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“Everything is changing, I really mean it this time.” She was looking at me with that spark in her eyes she always had when she assumed a new persona. This time, it was some sort of 80’s glam metal retro look. She’d grown out her hair like Bon Jovi and started wearing a ratty torn-up white muscle shirt that showed off those goddamn biceps I could never break free from. “From now on, everything will be about you, babe,” She had a pleading, hopeful tone to her voice. She really believed in herself. Then again, she always did. I just...

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“Winter of Life” by Jennifer Santos

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She sat waiting. Like most things in her life this was just another thing she couldn't control. Life, she felt, was something that just happened to her. As hard as she fought to stand still, life took her by the hand, dragged her along and pulled her in. She was constantly left dealing with the aftermath of the newest thing life had swept her up in and all the fight she had in her was just about gone. Staring up the park path with anticipation she focused on the trees intertwined, readying themselves for the full swing of fall. They ...

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“Winnie's Secret” by Drew Herron

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*ABUSE* 4:00 am The paramedics pushed the gurney out of the diner and into the parking lot. The man riding it moaned as it ran over the bump of the front door. His eyes were swollen shut and a thin layer of dried blood glazed his face. The collar of his once white shirt was now a soaked crimson, fading to a light pink at his waist. His cheeks puffed as the neckbrace he wore pushed up against them and his knuckles bore battle scars. Behind the beaten man followed a young nurse with blood-soaked scrubs. He walked briskly across the lot and ...

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“Core Detachment” by Daniel Fapohunda

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“Everything is changing, Mom. Why can’t life just go back to the way it was? Everything was perfect last year.”"Change comes with embracing the future, it’s better not to fight your past. Life continues without certain people Roe," My mom preaches as she speeds down the block. It's the first day of school and I'm currently 7 minutes away from being late. Getting ready today was excruciatingly painful. "You and Sofia have been friends since preschool. I know it is hard to believe but people grow apart. Like your father and I." She s...

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Write a story where someone says, “Everything is changing.”

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✍️ 59 stories

“Godly Conversations” by Bhanu Vedantam

“Heirloom” by Meagan Khatthaname

“Full Circle” by Myah J

“EVOLUTION” by John Galton

“HOW MUCH CHANGE IS IN YOUR POCKET?” by Debbie Curtin

“The Change” by Rena Aliston

“The Lucky Ones” by K. M. Jacobs

“The Last Journal Entry ” by Macoy Hampton

“How do we bring about real change?” by Benjamin Lee

“Daughter of the Moon Empress ” by Jess Bowers

“Some Things Never Change” by Leighton Jeffy

“Winter of Life” by Jennifer Santos

“Winnie's Secret” by Drew Herron

“Core Detachment” by Daniel Fapohunda

🌟 Similar prompts

Write about two old friends meeting for the first time in years.

Write a story about someone coming to terms with how different they are from their younger self.

Write about someone whose desire to constantly improve something borders on obsessive.

Write a story about a brilliant scientist making a startling discovery.

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