Write a story about strangers becoming friends, or friends becoming strangers.

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“My Stranger-to-Friend Friend” by Hadiyah Khan

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I was so tired. I looked around franticly trying to find somewhere to sit. Finally I saw a little wood bench to sit on. I sat down letting all my thoughts blow behind me with the cold wind. I took a big gulp of my water as a hear soft pat a about 2 feet next to me. Out of the corner of my eye I could see a dark figure. I couldn't tell exactly what it was so I sl owly put my water bottle down back into my bag. I turned my head to see a girl sitting on the bench. I have never seen her before. Some strands of her thin silky blonde hair fell ont...

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“The Fishbowl” by Karen Estep

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Julia Simmons walked into the bar and sat down at a table that gave her a clear view of the beach. She wasn’t in the best of moods, and when the bartender asked her what she wanted she ordered a fishbowl. With a lift of an eyebrow the bartender John walked behind the old mahogany bar and began fixing the fruity drink, which was made with several liquors,many different fruits,and lemonade.The concoction was literally served in an old fashioned fish bowl with two straws and an umbrella. It was the signature drink of the bar, which was also na...

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“The Philosophy of Friendship” by Monica A

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Jessica turned the photo-booth picture strip over in her hand, the last item at the bottom of her bedside drawer as she cleaned it out. She remembered the day like it was yesterday, the mall pretzels, all the clothes she and Katie had browsed through with no intention to buy, and the cheap little photo-booth where they took picture after picture, laughing the whole time. Each of the girls had a strip, the same four pictures on each one. One smiling, one hugging, and two silly ones. How ironic, Jessica thought, all the mementos I had of the t...

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“Foreign Familiarity” by Alexis Sifis

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Foreign Familiarity “Thank-you,” Margot timidly said to the florist as she was handed her receipt for the sizable order of dahlias and peonies she had just placed for her wedding next year, now regretting turning down her fiancé’s offer to accompany her. She had insisted it would not be anything she could not handle, but after seeing Celeste’s beaming face turn into one of bafflement and disdain as soon as she walked in, all the memories of the bittersweet moments came flooding back to her, still fresh and unprocessed. &nb...

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“The Inhale ” by Nicole Elwell

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We were on our way to get my things when a man in a bright neon yellow hooded sweatshirt waved my former roommate down. The two of us paused at the street crossing to allow his approach, my roommate beginning a conversation even with the unlikelihood of the man hearing it, while my eyes crept upward to the row of houses before us. The damage really didn’t look so bad, at least not from here. Not as bad as one figured it would be, having watched news coverage of the height of the blaze when the tendril flames were at their strongest, leaping ...

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“The Visitor” by Thomas Philbrick

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We left early. The truck was loaded with planks, shingles, tar, plywood, and any other roofing materials Grampa thought we would need. He had overpacked, but that was to be expected. The lake was choppy when we arrived. I tried to give Dad the good bar but he wouldn’t take it. “You’re worth more with that than I am,” he said. We began ripping shingles off the roof. “Any word from Sam?” I asked. “Nope.” Dad dumped a wad of crumbled 1980s square-tips over the edge. “Says he might be coming through on the way to Bar Harbor. But—you know ho...

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“Our Story” by Avarie Roberts

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It was 8:00 in the morning and I was packing my bag for the first day of school. Well since last year, but it still amazes me that I get so excited. I would be heading into sixth grade. Woah, last year in elementary. My mom dropped me off at the bus station and headed off to work. I think she was more nervous than I even was. I waited and waited for the bus. At the time I did not have a phone. Why? Well, ask my parents. What's that? The bus was finally here. The creaky doors opened and the bus driver greeted me. This was the best day e...

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“Friendship on the Train” by Azeiza Hamza

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Taking a deep breath, I looked at the girl sitting beside me on the train. “I liked it,” I blurted out. She turned to me in confusion. “Huh?” “I liked it,” I lamely repeated. “Uhh, what did you like?” Her face was kind as she indulged me. “Your painting. I saw it last week and overheard you talking to your friend on the phone about how you didn’t think it was that good. But I liked it.” Her face transformed, a smile lighting up her features. There was a twinkle of joy in her dark eyes as she ran a hand through her shoulder-length...

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“The Porch” by Ash H

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Annabella Conner sat with knees drawn up to her chest on that old porch, sagging and beat up from years gone by. The same porch she must've painted a hundred times over with that thick, creamy white stale-smelling paint; the same porch that she used to sit on with her brother during those hot summer afternoons, sipping bitter lemonade made from stolen lemons. She wanted those days back, so very badly; she wanted to spend hours in beautiful, perfect silence on that porch. She wanted a way to fix her life that had spiraled down and down, out o...

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“Friends Forever” by Apollo Kronfeld

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I was an outcast since day one. I never acted the right way. I could never get it right. My teachers got mad when I squirmed and fidgeted in my seat. Apparently, it meant I was not paying attention. To me, it was the only way I could pay attention. Then they were upset I didn't understand what they were teaching. Other kids didn't like me either. I was never good in social situations. At least that is what I was told. I never could understand what I was doing wrong. It always felt like no one understood me at all. That was until ...

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“School's Out” by Neil Stevenson

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It's you!' The voice booms in my ear. Surprised I jerk back hitting my head on the door sill. The slap on my back that follows lands with such a whack that it nearly sends me sprawling over the suit case that I've been trying to extricate from the cab. Then I'm grabbed, hauled into the outside world and engulfed in the beeriest of bear hugs. 'Flick! Knew it was you.' 'Flick'. There's a name I'd not been called in twenty years. I know it's him without even seeing his doughy face. The ...

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“RICHARD'S ESTATE” by Leon Moss

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Richard came back some time last night, long after I had fallen asleep. In the morning I fell over his duffel bag in the entrance hall. It was about three months since the evening he had told Stephanie and me that he was going away. “I’ve left money in the kitchen,” he said. He hoisted the khaki holdall onto his shoulder and walked out of the door. “Where he's headed?” asked Stephanie. “Does he have a girl?” “He never offered any information and I never asked. You know how it is. Where were we?” “You were trying to undo my top button,...

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“Strange(r) love” by Sundaresvar Panner

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Ravi was sitting in the park. Cute little kids were playing in the mud, making castles. Ravi was in a deep thought about his future. Usually, he won’t come alone to the park. But that day, his mom scolded him, because he is not interested in getting a job. Even his father helped him getting a job. He would go for one day, and the next day, he quits his job. He says that, he lost interest in that job. Like this he quit more than 20 jobs. His father finally conveyed him that he should go and meet a psychiatrist. His mom too suggested it. Those...

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“Of Strangers and Friends” by Jonathan-Ray Caranto

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“Hey this is Rena. Sorry I couldn’t answer your call at this time. If ya know me leave a message!” “Hey, it’s Jeremy…again. I’ll be in the city today so if you’d like to hang out I’d be game, just let me know, hope to hear from you soon, bye.” I pressed the “hang up” button as firmly as I could, sliding the phone bad into the inside pocket of my jacket. Totally not as satisfying as the ‘ol flip phones, I remembered nostalgically. It wasn’t often I went to the city, but I always gave time at least once a month to visit, strolling around t...

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“Good-Bye” by Tharissa A.

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His name's Leo. My best friend since we were little. His soul was trapped in a tiny boy, brown-haired, small eyes, just like mine. I was bigger, taller, and of course, prettier. But, his lashes, I envied them. Boys with lovely lashes would always make me jealous. And he succeeded, far before I understood make-up.Our friendship started since I got in a preschool where he attended. I got in a year before elementary grade. You can say that I was a newcomer. In Indonesia, most kids joined preschool two to three years before going up to elementar...

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Write a story about strangers becoming friends, or friends becoming strangers.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 262 stories

“My Stranger-to-Friend Friend” by Hadiyah Khan

“The Fishbowl” by Karen Estep

“The Philosophy of Friendship” by Monica A

“Foreign Familiarity” by Alexis Sifis

“The Inhale ” by Nicole Elwell

“The Visitor” by Thomas Philbrick

“Our Story” by Avarie Roberts

“Friendship on the Train” by Azeiza Hamza

“The Porch” by Ash H

“Friends Forever” by Apollo Kronfeld

“School's Out” by Neil Stevenson

“RICHARD'S ESTATE” by Leon Moss

“Strange(r) love” by Sundaresvar Panner

“Of Strangers and Friends” by Jonathan-Ray Caranto

“Good-Bye” by Tharissa A.

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