Write a humorous story about the descendant of someone remembered for an insignificant act.

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“In Memorial, Bushington” by James Offenha

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We don’t know whether or not he’s dead, but we all miss Bushington, so we, after a family meeting in the basement, decide to have a memorial service in the backyard. We go to the supermarket (around the corner) to buy flowers and bring them to the backyard. Then, Mommy and Daddy light a memorial candle and we take a moment of silence for Bushington. Daddy says a short prayer. Then, we talk about all the memor...

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“Alas, The True Story Of The Most Famous Microphone Bomb Ever” by Joshua Scott Hotchkin Wordpress.dungherder.com

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Although they are inarguably one of the most popular bands in the world today, in 1994 the Slack Magnets were playing their first string of shows in small venues scattered in and around Milwaukee, usually as an opening band for other relatively unknown indie and punk rock groups. Legend had always held these shows were sloppy and erratic, as the members were 'primarily drinking partners who formed a band when we ran out of things to talk about' - according to guitarist and vocalist Eric Borders. It may have taken them a few years to get thei...

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“mine + collected letters 4 proj.... GreatgrandpaRodge (.docx) ” by Dustin Softman

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Dear Students of Brickberk high; Brickberk Family; The Goan community; and Friends, Associates and Enthusiasts of Dr Rodge Brickberk, I am writing to ask for your help in compiling memories, reflections and insights into the life of my great grandfather Dr Rodge Brickberk. As some of you may be aware, I have recently entered into my last year at Brickberk high, and I have been asked by the student body, in association with our local newspaper, to write a piece on the legacy of Dr Brickberk. The Stone Sun (our local paper for thos...

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“My Uncle the Priest” by Sue Marsh

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My Uncle the Priest Suzanne Marsh “Daddy, Mommy wake up!” I yelled. I was four years old, we lived in an older home that had a front porch. Sitting on the porch in a chair was my Uncle Georg. Dressed in black as most priests are. My Dad and Mom jumped out of bed. Racing down the stairs and there he sat. Uncle Georg was tall and rather heavy set, he had wavy dark auburn hair, and hazel eyes. He was also very eccentric, especially for a priest. I remember Mom, running to the door and asking him to come in. My Dad with a look of consternation o...

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“The Master Spider Getter” by John K Adams

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Mark tapped on the door. Sylvie opened it while holding her finger up for silence. “Mom is asleep.” “What’s up?” “I told you. I found a spider. I need you to dispose of it.” “That’s it?” She nodded. “You mean this isn’t a cheap ploy to get more time with the love of your life?” Sylvie made a face and pushed him toward her bedroom. She still wore the fancy dress from their date. Mark smiled on entering her sanctum. “I love your room. It’s so inviting…” He sat on the bed and looked at her décor. A framed print by a Pre-Raphaelite painter...

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“Modern Moses” by Mark D

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Modern Moses He never talked about it when I was growing up. My father’s name is Thomas. Thomas Jones. Tommy to his close friends. Tom to most everyone else. He married my mother, Gina, right out of college. Both of them went right to work. My father worked in agriculture while my mother pursued nursing in our small town of Mancos, Colorado. In case you don’t know, and most people don’t, Mancos is home to just over 1600 people and sits just east of the entrance to Mesa Verde National Park.&nb...

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“Bernard's Bench” by Deborah Mercer

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Bernard’s Bench. That’s what everyone calls it. Everyone who was born in the town was brought up calling it Bernard’s Bench and newcomers soon get into the habit. There’s no plaque or little commemorative plate, or even any lettering carved into it. At least none to do with it being Bernard’s bench. It’s not an especially decorative one – its metal is rusty and its paint is flaking – and it’s not especially comfortable either. It comes so close to it – if the seat were just a little higher, if the slats on ...

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“A Checkered Past” by PK Spice

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‘If one more person congratulates me, or makes a joke, I cannot be held accountable for my actions. This cannot be my life. Let it go … deep breaths … LET … IT … GO,’ Phoebe Fardink mumbled to herself. ‘I should have moved away from this godforsaken place years ago.’ She tried to stay calm and suppress her anger as she made her way across the town square to her antique store called ‘The Checkered Past’.Why did she live in such a small, backward town? How could that one insignificant incident from her grandmother’s life be immortalized by a t...

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“My Descendant” by Blane Britt

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I’m thinking to myself what is a descendant. I found out that it’s a person, a plant animal or cartoon character that is descended from a particular ancestor. Knowing that vital information and the understanding where I was descendant from of all people my real biological cartoon grandmother could have slept with the squinty eye Popeye the Sailor Man. Now I would have never thought that he was a make belief cartoon character created by Elzie Crisler Segar on January 17, 1929. My granddaddy Popeye the Sailor man was based on a real man.ly rea...

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“A not so comical insignificant act” by Anshika Goyal

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It’s funny how some insignificant things and people, or more precisely insignificant things done by people turn out to have great importance. Have you ever experienced that? Or do you know someone who experienced that? Well, if you haven’t and you are interested, here is a story I know. Although I have never experienced it, someone somewhat close to me has. I feel that gaining recognition for insignificant acts can be considered acceptable as it promotes a society of encouragement. But is it really necessary to turn attention to the insignif...

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“Everything Will be Great, Just Like Me!” by Dylan Miller

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Sometimes the best action to take is to take no action at all. Seeing these words engraved on my great-grandfather's tombstone always brings a tear to my eye. He was such a great man. A man I try to emulate. Calvin Do-Nothing Hedding. "Here lies the deceased Calvin Hedding. Has anyone heard of him?" A peppy tour guide is pointing at me and my great-grandfather's tombstone with a ridiculous, forced smile on her face while a group of school age children look around in all the wrong directions while picking their noses, fidgeting wi...

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“What's in a Name?” by Sadie Black

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"So, ah, there's something you should know before we go through with this," said Clyde as he knelt in the soggy grass."Oh god, anything, Clyde! I love you so much!" Jessica cried, mascara streaking down her face. "I can't wait to be Mrs. Packer!""Yeah see that's the thing," he began tentatively. "My name isn't Clyde Packer."Jessica's bloodshot eyes widened and the grin fixed on her face. Her voice shook. "What?"Her mind brimmed with horrible scenarios. Had he been lying to her this whole time? Was Clyde on the run? Living under an assumed na...

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“Pie Face” by Trinity Womack

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What is one meant to expect when they arrive at the town of their late grandparents? Wary looks and apprehension? Fond looks and embraces? Stories of your grandparents and condolences? Or perhaps, a mix of them all. What one would definitely not expect is to hear a veritable stranger call, “You look like pie face.” You turn around to look at the person and wonder if they are speaking to you. But why would they say ‘you look like ...

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“Coincidences... I don't believe in them” by Alexa K

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I spray my desk with kombucha as Jessica tells me I'm on the news. A bit dramatic reaction if I do say so myself. That's what I strive for anyway. I open up my own hologram computer and scroll past the flying pigs and endangered raccoon ads. Then I find it. It's me. I zoom in to clarify and find my middle school self. Luckily my skin was clear that day and I got my braces off so I look pretty cute with my french braid.The headline says " Genesis Quinn the predecessor of Bethany Quinn her grandmother?" Genesis Quinn is a 25-year-old living i...

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“THE SANDWICH” by Michael Boquet

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"Hey Jon, if you started doing magic, we could call you sand-witch!""When you wake up in the morning, do you leave behind bed-crumbs?"Jon Montag wished he'd never taken Mr. Tate's History class. He'd had a choice between the regular senior History class and Mr. Tate's. The regular class focused on American history and was meant to be a continuation of the history they'd been learning in class over the last three years. Meanwhile, Mr. Tate taught World History. History had never been Jon's favorite subject. He thought it was stupid that ...

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Write a humorous story about the descendant of someone remembered for an insignificant act.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 73 stories

“In Memorial, Bushington” by James Offenha

“Alas, The True Story Of The Most Famous Microphone Bomb Ever” by Joshua Scott Hotchkin Wordpress.dungherder.com

“mine + collected letters 4 proj.... GreatgrandpaRodge (.docx) ” by Dustin Softman

“My Uncle the Priest” by Sue Marsh

“The Master Spider Getter” by John K Adams

“Modern Moses” by Mark D

“Bernard's Bench” by Deborah Mercer

“A Checkered Past” by PK Spice

“My Descendant” by Blane Britt

“A not so comical insignificant act” by Anshika Goyal

“Everything Will be Great, Just Like Me!” by Dylan Miller

“What's in a Name?” by Sadie Black

“Pie Face” by Trinity Womack

“Coincidences... I don't believe in them” by Alexa K

“THE SANDWICH” by Michael Boquet

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