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

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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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“ My bestest friend” by Sirisaa LakshmiDharan

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Tring! Tring!Mom: Someone attend the call. I am busy in the kitchen.It must be my mom.Sanjay: Mom! I am picking it.Granny: Hello. It's me..Sanjay (excitedly even before he finishes): Ya Ya. I know who this is. I just came running to attend your call. Do you know what happen after you left us at the station..Granny: Calm Down, Sanjay! You just left my home this evening. What made you excited within this short time?Sanjay: Listennnnn! I met someone in the train. I will tell you the whole story. "Run Sanjay! Run!”, Mom was shouting as she was ...

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“Best Friends” by Jahare Hudson

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“I can’t do this.” I whispered, my body trembled, an inner chill making it start to shake. “I can’t… I can’t.” I cried out, doubling over as tears fell along the top of my white wedding dress. I fell to the floor, my body wracked with sobs as I cried out. The sun shone in the room, illuminating my white dress of love and tears. I can’t marry him. I can’t. I can’t. “I can’t!” I screamed, tearing the veil from my face. I threw it across the room, watching it hit the mirror and cascade to the floor. I tried to stand and quickly realized that I ...

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“That One Time God Showed Up” by James Rawson

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My new room mate was moving in on September 1st, 2018 where the experiences took on a whole new life and were raised to the next level of supernatural. I learned of this meditation method called CE-5, discovered and termed by Dr. Steven Greer, one of the leading disclosure activists and UFO researchers out there. I had always enjoyed looking documentaries about unexplainable things such as, UFO’s & Extraterrestrial theories, “conspiracy” theories, and archaeological / anthropological sites and theories. Which I had since stopped fin...

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“Friendship is about sticking with each other in all times; the real friends are the ones who stay” by Garima Batra

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‘A friend in need is a friend indeed’This has been taught to all of us when we were kids in school. At that time, since we were naïve, I never thought it would be true. I thought this was just a saying. However, as I matured with age, I realized this was more than just a phrase. As I grew up and entered high school, I had many friends. And all of them were the best I could have. We used to study together, share our lives, hang out, and have fun. Being a frank person, I had friends in different groups. And somehow, I managed them all ef...

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“Sending My Heart ” by Trayanna Murchison

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Bex: Hey can we talk? Sky: Sure Bex: it feels like nothings going right like if my world is falling down. I don't know what to do anymore. I just hate this. Like you should just leave like everyone else does cause I’m just going to hurt you. I’m sorry this isn’t your problem its mine. Sky: it’s fine, just chill out. Bex: what do you mean chill out? It’s not like I can poof become fucking the happiest person alive Sky: how do you want me to help? Bex: I don't know. Just talk to me. Sky: we are talking. What ...

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“A Friend Indeed” by Dita Basu

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Light entered only through the kitchen window in that dingy New York apartment. The rest was like a dark cave. Shila spent most of her days in front of the sink, beneath that window doing dishes. She couldn’t trust the portable dishwasher that came with this apartment; not because it made an awful noise but as soon as she plugged it one day, it started gushing suds and foam like a dying animal.Shila didn’t dare to call her husband at work. She looked out the window. No one was there. “What a lonely place without a single frien...

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“The Prophet's Curse” by Tarin Santos

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"All set," Noah said, putting down the last fluffed pillow for Evanee. He put his hands in the pockets of his long brown coat."You didn't have to give up your bed you know, Sagi could have just slept here.” Noah and a collection of their friends’ journey had been so taxing that Evanee, glad to see everyone was okay, offered for them all to stay over at her place, which her and Noah shared. This wasn’t the best action, considering how small the space was, but she insisted until everyone folded, finding a place to settle for the night befor...

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“Always and Forever” by Jayla Davis

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It's been 3 days, two hours and 42 minutes since my father died. 43 minutes now. Even though it has been days since his death was confirmed, it just feels like he went away for the usual business trip and that he would be back a few weeks later, baring presents. Well, I guess all of those years of smoking finally caught up to him.I don't want his death to be something that affects my life. I guess, besides only having a mother now, normal people would kill to have my life. I don't mean to sound full of myself but imagine a life like this: a ...

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“Favor” by Michelle Anwar

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It was unusual. She hasn’t come home yet. It wasn’t like her. I was just sat on the sofa waiting for her to arrived. Earlier that day, my mom had just called me. I was at home when she rang up my phone. She asked me to take care of my brother before she come home. Other than that, she didn’t said anything else that she was gonna be late or something. While I was busy putting up my brother to bed, I didn’t notice a single bit that the sky became thick dark and she still wasn’t here. I keep glancing back and forth to the clock and the main doo...

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“A Friend in Need” by Book Worm

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Sonia was one of the friends I could always count on. She did not like gossiping or spending time in idle conversation but was the first one to reach the spot when help was needed. I was only too eager to offer help when she inquired about getting her insurance money released from the Accounts Office. After tending to her husband who was hospitalized for a serious illness, she would be free to accompany me at 11 a.m. In my earnestness to return the many favours I owed her, I agree to complete my tasks for the morning at home and leave w...

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“A Friend to Call” by Patti McQuillen

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A long stretch of a busy highway. It’s known for a flood of cheap car lots, lemons for sale. Every kind of advertising chokes the space. Sparkling flags, gigantic parachute figures flapping in the wind, deals that turn out to be empty promises.Yep, they get me. Those slick car gods with fancy talk. From their well-oiled hair to their bright smiles and use of pet names, two of them in expensive-looking suits charm me into taking a van. They tell me, “It’s perfect for a mother on the go.”Well, there isn’t anywhere to go at the moment. My batte...

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“Money and Beyond...” by Blue Wanderlust

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Carl took the printed paper from his desk, and read each paragraph written below ‘RESIGNATION LETTER’. He folded the paper, cleared his throat, and said “Mr. Lawrance, I am thankful for the last two years experience serving you. Surely I cannot find an equal employer like you, who hired me when I was unskilled, trained me, and gave me advance when I needed it. Now, I have found a job with better pay and compensation, which will give more stability to my family income as well as to repay my loan to you.” It will be alright, he said to himself...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 133 stories

“Rekindling the Bromance” by Veronika T

“ My bestest friend” by Sirisaa LakshmiDharan

“Best Friends” by Jahare Hudson

“That One Time God Showed Up” by James Rawson

“Friendship is about sticking with each other in all times; the real friends are the ones who stay” by Garima Batra

“Sending My Heart ” by Trayanna Murchison

“A Friend Indeed” by Dita Basu

“The Prophet's Curse” by Tarin Santos

“Always and Forever” by Jayla Davis

“Favor” by Michelle Anwar

“A Friend in Need” by Book Worm

“A Friend to Call” by Patti McQuillen

“Money and Beyond...” by Blue Wanderlust

🌟 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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