Write a story that includes the line “I can’t believe we’re arguing over this.”

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“THE FAMILY VACATION” by Jay Rosmarin-Meyer

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Jay Rosmarin-MeyerJRM2535@YAHOO.COMWord Count: 1000 THE FAMILY VACATION I had reached the age of ten years old in April 1959. On a warm evening while at the dinner table, my mother announced we were taking a trip to Niagara Falls when summer vacatio...

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“Distant Pleasures” by Hola :D

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"I can't believe it." Greta's eyes were as tearful as mine. She knew she was wrong. She knew that it was her fault. She knew that eventually, this was going to happen. She knew everything from the very start; she always knew better than me. I was always too busy, too attached to my dreams and imagination. If only I would have been able to pay more attention to the little details. I would've been able to save myself from all the suffering that I had to go through. Greta walked up to me and drowned inside my arms as I held her tightly. I d...

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“Scum disposal ” by Callum McGee

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You stand back, teeth-gritting, to stare at the man who tried to violate your mother. His friend's twitching eyes stare at the faint moonlight, your mum's pink heel embedded through his forehead. His eyes dart around like a Goldfish, clutching at the rusty rod in his throat.'Are you all, right, Joey?' says Mum, panting, wearing one heel. She hovers over the stiff thug, wrapping her hands around you. You feel wet scratch bumps across the back of her hands. Bruises and blemishes all over her from the skinny man's surprise attack. Now he is on ...

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“Cleaning Up” by LC Moran

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“Hey, uh, babe?” Hector called out hesitantly, watching the little circular machine roving around their apartment, sweeping up as it went. They’d had it for a while by then, and she was very much part of the family. But there seemed to have been a very recent development. “Oh hey, welcome home! I’m in the kitchen.” He received back. His fiancé was preparing dinner like he always did on Sunday nights since Hector himself worked a later shift. “Babe,” he said again, hanging his keys on the little hooks by the door, peeling out of...

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“The Mother of all Arguments” by Mattea Wise

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Mack closed her eyes and rubbed her fingertips to her temples. She leaned back in her chair, inhaled deeply and exhaled, just like the yoga teacher had taught her. She was so mad at Ethan and he was furious with her. Even still, she knew he was taking things too far. She heard the front door creak open, flinching as it slammed shut a few seconds later. She knew he was back home, but from the sound of the door, he hadn’t cooled off. And neither had she. He walked past her, hands clenched at his side. She glanced at him as he walked past her ...

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“A Special Request” by Kris Simonian

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"This...this is the hill you're willing to die on?" He eyed me for what felt like two years and then finally nodded in the affirmative. I dropped my head in my hands and clawed at my face in frustration. "I can't believe we're arguing over this," I muttered, running my hands through my hair to emphasize my point. "It's important." "It's really not." "How can you say that?" "Because my tastes differ from yours," I countered. "But does that make your taste correct?" "In this instance, yes." Jim, my current sparring partner, s...

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“Irreconcilable Differences” by Mahogany Ree

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"Jah Jah. JAH JAH!" Novah screamed. "How does someone so little manage to make up so much noise?" Nonna quizzed, looking down at Novah. What's the matter with Nonna’s bean? Novah looked back at her with furrowed eyebrows. "I want Jah." "Joya," open this door right now. You hear this, baby." Joya rolled her eyes. Whenever I get a second to myself, someone always finds a way to disrupt it. Five minutes! All I ask for is five . . . "Yes, ma'am," she answered, opening the door with respectful disdain. "Jah Jah," Novah threw hersel...

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“An apology from Agnes (Really)” by Nancy Lyon

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What kool-aid have you been drinking Agnes? Where did you get the orders to tell me what to do? "I can't believe we're arguing over this". We have been on ends since our texting about National Gardening day and Reach as high as you can day. Yes they did fall on the same day. Agnes made sure to bring it to our attention in our Sister's text. I was extremely excited and she wanted to pull the rug right from under my feet. Sure when I mentioned her being disrespectful to me everyone's understanding. Well did somebody explain the situation to ...

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“AN INCIDENT NEAR SAVANNAH” by GEORGE LEVY

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AN INCIDENT NEAR SAVANNAH. Word Count-1,111 U.S. HISTORY-CIVIL WAR. Fiction. Geo Lev. 320 Laurel Ave. DesPlaines. IL 60016. 773-218-1902. normandy6844@yahoo.com. Sergeant Preston did not feel optimistic. He fought Stuart’s cavalry all the way to Gettysburg last year, boxed him in, and smashed him up. Then, General Meade transferred his veteran cavalry regiment from...

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“Do You Love Me? ” by Bri Ébano

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I can’t believe we’re arguing over this… again. After three years of marriage, I thought we’d be past it by now. He always says that it’s never his intention to make me upset but every time he brings it up, I get in a way. I just wish he would believe me. Then we could leave it alone. But once again, here we are. Derek and I met ten years ago, shortly after I graduated college and started a job in a new city. I had no family and no friends in the area so I made it a point to make myself available. What started out as solo happy hou...

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“HATCHETS and PEACE PIPES” by Brian Bywater

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HATCHETS and PEACE PIPES “Well well!! The last person I expected to see darkening the portals of my home was you. What brings you here after all the years? And before you ask the answer is no, I will not lend you any money. Actually from past experience the meaning of the word ‘lend’ is not within your grasp. It means you have to pay it back." “I’m not here to ask for money.” “What then?” “We are both getting to the twilight of our lives I think it is time to bury the hatchet.” “What do you mean we should ‘bury the hatch...

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“A School Fight” by Marie White

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Her chest caved when she saw the letter. From Brantley-Donovan University, to Haleigh. The sight of the school’s name conjured images she’d tried to shelve away—her and Haleigh huddled in the foyer of Gillian’s Diner, drizzle falling from a sky intent upon shoving its way through the wall-length windows. Police clustered around what they didn’t want to see, the remnants of a crime as senseless as it was shocking. A half-eaten chicken club on a chipped table streaked with scarl...

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“Druid's Curse” by Sarah Parker

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It was a peaceful evening. Birds were singing their young to sleep, and foxes were slipping away into their dens. Suddenly two women appeared out of nowhere. One appeared to be chasing the other and cursing under their breath. "Natalie! Natalie, stop!" the second figure shouted, racing after the other woman.She caught up and grabbed the woman's wrist. "Natalie, stop! You have no idea what you're doing!"Natalie glared at the other woman. "I don't care, Molly. I'm protecting my child.""The druids already made their decision! You coul...

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“Organic Pears” by Tara Jordan

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Once upon a time, a young girl dreamed of her wedding day. She dreamed of sparkling, white lace and chiffon, high heels, and fluffy, sumptuous cake, ten tiers high. She dreamed that, at the end of the aisle, the man of her dreams would wait to scoop her up in his arms and swing her into a thrilling life of passion and intrigue. That young girl was unfortunately me. I thought marriage would be home-cooked meals, love by candlelight, and date nights. Instead, it’s arguing over organic pears on a Saturday night. Nine fifty-three p.m, to be pre...

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“The Wedding Reception” by Ainslie Jones

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She walked into the bedroom, he followed closely on her heels. The tears were running down her face, she was blubbering and getting snotty and she took the back of her hand and wiped her face. She stopped suddenly and she turned to face him. "I can't believe we're arguing over this." the words stumbled out of her mouth. Stanley stood there looking at his wife now for nearly 25 years. She was still to him the most beautiful woman he knew. Other women he had dated or grew up with had not aged nearly as well. He was lucky she still look...

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Write a story that includes the line “I can’t believe we’re arguing over this.”

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✍️ 60 stories

“THE FAMILY VACATION” by Jay Rosmarin-Meyer

“Distant Pleasures” by Hola :D

“Scum disposal ” by Callum McGee

“Cleaning Up” by LC Moran

“The Mother of all Arguments” by Mattea Wise

“A Special Request” by Kris Simonian

“Irreconcilable Differences” by Mahogany Ree

“An apology from Agnes (Really)” by Nancy Lyon

“AN INCIDENT NEAR SAVANNAH” by GEORGE LEVY

“Do You Love Me? ” by Bri Ébano

“HATCHETS and PEACE PIPES” by Brian Bywater

“A School Fight” by Marie White

“Druid's Curse” by Sarah Parker

“Organic Pears” by Tara Jordan

“The Wedding Reception” by Ainslie Jones

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story about a character learning to stand up for themselves.

Write about a character trying to heal an old rift.

Write a story about two characters who have been fighting for so long, they can’t remember what started it.

Write about a character who settles disputes for a living (a judge, mediator, school counselor, etc).

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