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

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“Change Of Heart” by Wessel Steyl

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"But, Mom! I can't go to school like this!" 12-year old Jodi said with his hair all messed up. "That guy, Brooklyn, will make fun of me again." His mom looked at him sternly. "If that boy picks on you again, you go straight to a teacher, or the principal. You hear me, Jodi? No matter what he says, you go tell someone." Poor old Jodi put on his jacket and said goodbye to his mother. She did not know how that Brooklyn was. Just in time for the bus, Jodi found an open seat at the back.Suddenly he remembered what happened the day before. Br...

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“ Man’s Best Friend at the End of the World” by C.B. Smith

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The sun rises out in the East. It’s rays are blanketing the coniferous forest that spans out pass the horizon. The animals that call the night their home, scurry back into the caverns and burrows and wait to come out to hunt and scavenge another night. A sliver of warm light at first falls on the light-gray paw of Moose. Moose is a pure bred Weimaraner. The Weimaraner is large, lean and muscular. Descended from the now extinct Chien-Gris and Hubert Hounds. Their bodies are large enough, but not overbearing in size to be favored to both large...

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“Two per Day” by Wesley Wu

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“Darian Chis”His eyes skimmed over the next word; it was well beyond his vernacular.“Take Two per Day, Orally”The man clutched the bottle of pills and held it closely to his chest. He dressed sharply in a black and white suit; if anybody was asked what the man was doing, they might have replied “travelling to an important business meeting,” or, “pitching a new deal to some corporate executive”. Not too long ago, he might have been doing exactly that.As a matter of fact, he had just returned from picking up a bottle of pills prescribed by his...

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“A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED (A Fiction based in an African Setting)” by Kelechi Duru

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It was on a sunny afternoon, in the middle of January, somewhere in Africa. Joyce was busy with her usual domestic chores and it was in her schedule to make sure the home was sparkling clean before leaving for the ATM machine so as to withdraw the little amount she had left for the weekend groceries.Joyce was a widow with two beautiful kids; 4-year-old Jane who was the elder and 6 months' old Austin;"the Baby of the house",as he was fondly called. Her late husband fought bravely against the dreaded lung cancer but unfortunately lost the batt...

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“The Next Big Plan” by Meaghan Drum

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Alex was looking at her with that way he had. He didn’t do it on purpose, but Alex was always giving Moria that look. That look which meant he needed something. Something important to him. And there was no way she could ever say no when he got that look. She was terrified of whatever was going to be asked of her. As soon as he opened his mouth to ask she knew she was doomed. “Moria,” Alex said her name like even he was unsure of what he was about to ask of her. He looked towards the ground like he couldn’t bear her stare anymore. “Moria, I n...

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“Bea” by Elsa Zhou

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The raindrops hurled themselves against the glass pane, angrily beating against the window like spears launched from the muscular shoulder of a javelin thrower. I traced a path down the window, pressing my palm against the cold glass and looking out at the dimly lit street. What I would have given to be outside, even with the pouring rain, even with the crashing thunder, even with the crackling lightning... I shook my head furiously. No. I couldn't think about escape when it wasn't possible. As I continued to stare outside, melancholy writin...

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“Apollo” by Regina Owens

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APOLLOA HARRISON“APOLLO, APOLLO,” a eight years old boy name Mark is calling out for his pet retriever the dog was given to Mark on his last birthday and ever since Mark has been responsible to look after Apollo, the name mark gave his retriever also Mark named his pet after one, known space ship. As Mark is walking to what looks to be like a pasture nears his house because Mark lives in the country with his family the area is perfect for Mark, along with his family and Apollo will have much acreage to run around and play. “APOLLO; WHERE ARE...

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“luna, luna” by Sofia Aguilar

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Marisol watched the boy emerge from the sea and collapse onto the shore. For a moment, he lay still on his back against the sand and coughed and sputtered. She longed to help him stand up again but stood there, frozen. Though he looked like any other boy—the pale peach of his skin, the flush in his cheeks and the looseness of his clothes, as though pinned to a clothesline strung over his head—something about him seemed to glow even in the dark. And of course, he was a stranger. She remembered this, and longed to stare shyly at her feet ...

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“Turning to a friend in a time of need” by Dawne Thompson

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Flora and Anastacia have been best friends since they were in kindergarten. They both came from large dysfunctional families. That is what connected them. They understood each other's feelings. Being at school was their safe place to be together, finding comfort in each other. Flora was separated from her half sisters and brothers, because her parents were very poor and could not care for all the children. She was sent to live with an uncle who was financially well off and lived in the city...

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“Finding Purpose in a Pandemic” by Rebekkah Napier

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Sam was sleeping in … and he hated it. It was 8:30 am, and instead of working, the grown man was tossing and turning in bed. Unfortunately, with the national stay-at-home order forbidding more than groups of ten, he was one of the people laid off from his job. But who lays off a janitor during a pandemic? Sam thought bitterly. He couldn’t stand it. He needed to work. Sam roughly tossed back the covers, accidentally waking his wife, Ronnie, lying with her back to him. “Hey,” she muttered irritab...

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“BFF” by LeighAnne Ferreol

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I waited anxiously for her response. After waiting a minute I sent another message. 1:34 A.M. Pamtastic95: Please, I really need your help! Bae_Gurl: y did u do it if u couldn’t handle urself? Pamtastic95: Look, I messed up. Pamtastic95: I can’t ask anyone else. 1:37 A.M. Pamtastic95: Please! Bae_Gurl: Ok,ok. I get it! Just get ready, I’ll b there soon. Bae_Gurl has logged off. I let out a long sigh of relief as I saw her message. I knew I could count on Katie. As much as she complained about having to come all the way out here to pick...

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“Concrete Flowers” by Alex Kuhrt

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Kalya’s arms were soft and warm as my head was shaking in tiny bits, in between muffled cries and tears traveling from my eyes to her palms. Soft and warm but stable and strong, they were holding much more than the side of my face. My body curled into a tight ball in her lap like a dog seeking comfort from their owner. I couldn’t get the image of thick plumes of smoke bursting into the sky while my dad and I sat on the curb across the street completely dejected, I cry louder and my body curls tighter. &nbs...

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“A Cheating Husband's Wife” by Heather Ann Martinez

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A Cheating Husband’s Wife By Heather Ann MartinezIt was all over on a breezy May evening. Shell called me. I knew she would have to do something to stop her husband from losing everything they worked so hard for, but I never expected this. I never expected that he would still be alive. I never expected that she had a plan from the day they met at the casino in Reno. She asked me to come over to talk about her dilemma. I was prepared for that to be to bury his body, but it was not what she had in mind at all. No, that was not what Shell ...

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“A Day in a Disorder” by Kate Lizardo

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“A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life. That’s the dictionary definition of being depressed Carter. I wiped my tears. But what they don’t explain in the definition is how painful, difficult, and tiring it all is. Carter looked at me with sad eyes. He walked up to me and gave me a hug. I was taken aback, and soon enough I broke down and sobbed in his arms.” I closed the book with frustration. “Don’t you hate it when books make ...

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“Rekindling the Bromance” by Veronika T

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They became best friends in kindergarten. It wasn’t a decision of theirs, but more that Martha and Maryanne got along so well, that naturally their sons would too, no matter how the boys really felt. They never got a say in the matter. Perhaps Ravi would have said no, the more defensive of the two, the overachieving adopted kid who had to defy everyone. Later, people would say Josh was the one to pull him back from the brink, got him sobered up and cleaned up, as the crisis hit the streets. Perhaps if they had gotten to pick, Maryanne ...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 133 stories

“Change Of Heart” by Wessel Steyl

“ Man’s Best Friend at the End of the World” by C.B. Smith

“Two per Day” by Wesley Wu

“A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED (A Fiction based in an African Setting)” by Kelechi Duru

“The Next Big Plan” by Meaghan Drum

“Bea” by Elsa Zhou

“Apollo” by Regina Owens

“luna, luna” by Sofia Aguilar

“Turning to a friend in a time of need” by Dawne Thompson

“Finding Purpose in a Pandemic” by Rebekkah Napier

“BFF” by LeighAnne Ferreol

“Concrete Flowers” by Alex Kuhrt

“A Cheating Husband's Wife” by Heather Ann Martinez

“A Day in a Disorder” by Kate Lizardo

“Rekindling the Bromance” by Veronika T

🌟 Similar prompts

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

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

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

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."

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