Write a story about a "chosen family" dinner, where no one is related by blood, but they still feel like family.

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“JABAALI JANARDHAN AND JATROPHA” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

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Pinky was boarding the flight. She was flying for the first time. She was going abroad for her higher studies. It was a dream come true, made possible for her, by Aunty Chandni. “My God! What a great woman”! She thought. A lady kicked and tossed by her destiny and yet stood up firmly and magnificently! All those who rebuked her, now looked at her awestruck, that too with dignity and respect. She had rightly commented ‘if a person is successful, his /her past blemishes are simply wiped out. So, don’t bother about mockery or rebukes.’There at ...

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“us, here—home” by Katherine L

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Joe stands in front of the door. He has a bottle of wine clutched in his right hand and a bag held in another. Despite its large size, there isn’t anything in the bag other than his wallet and cell phone. He’s nervous—he hasn’t seen these men in three years. He hears a bout of laughter erupt inside and loud exclamations of joy—he wonders if they’ve ever thought of him. Missed him.They were once his best friends, house mates, brothers. Struggling in college to make a good living, Joe wasn’t even clear on a major. He was pretty sure ...

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“Thank You For The Pain” by Flor S

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Dear whoever's reading this: I know this looks long and boring, but please bear with me, because here is my life story and it is most definitely the last time I write about this, since time has come for letting go and for saying goodbye to everything I used to know.Thanksgiving. I was never really familiar with that word, considering that people from my hometown don't celebrate it. It almost seemed kinda dumb, to be honest. I mean, a day that is strictly reserved to demonstrate how thankful you are for the things you have? Aren't we all taug...

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“The Chosen Family” by Unknown User

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Chosen Family “Ezekiel, there’s no logical reason to use this family or this baby in this situation. No reason at all. This should not be a chosen family, and what could this child do or not do!”Ezekiel sat three feet above Corinth behind a glass desk placed on platform. He held a feather quill made from one of his own feathers. He closed the large tome he’d been wr...

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“Family-Not-Family” by A. K. Snyder

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The casserole dishes are half-empty. The gravy has grown cold. We polish off the seconds and thirds, more slowly now, taking our time. We are not ready for this meal to end. This dining room is too small for six adults, plus a highchair. But we’ve squeezed ourselves in, folding chairs bumping against the wall, my leg uncomfortably positioned to avoid the table. Minor inconveniences that fade in comparison to the great comfort of being here, at this table, with these people. “What are you thankful for?” Count on Aunt Rosa to ask this every ye...

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“Thanks, Everyone” by Carmen Vitae

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When I lost everything, I didn’t think about where I would go, I just went. In the back of my throbbing head, I knew that my friends would keep me safe. My friends were the one grace I had been granted, and I clung to that blessing.I think the reason we all met one fateful day might have been because we all were pushed away from others. The stars were never in our favor, yet, fate brought us together in a single act of kindness that day.I had been looking for a quiet place to eat and do homework. Usually, I would just sit with Jake’s group, ...

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“Team 7” by Guinneviere Montkahaus

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Naruto didn't know what to do. He was at a loss this time. The war was raging on, battles being fought, but right now there was nothing but silence. Naruto knew that he should be thankful for the silence, should be thankful for the brief peace of the moment and then Sasuke was in front of him, smiling."It's over dobe, we can go home now." He said, and Naruto fell to his knees, tears pouring from his eyes. Sasule kneeled down and pulled Naruto into a hug, and a weight joined them that Naruto knew was Kakashi and then Sakur...

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“Dinner Plans” by Brandon Rodriguez

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The adventuring group sat around, each enjoying their company, as well as their favorite beverage, while the meal was being prepared. Each had their own story to tell, but as a close-knit group of adventurers, they had a lot more together. They were more of a family than friends. Closer to each than most real families. Sure, there was drama and heartache, but each one would quickly come to the defense of each other. Bastian stood at the head of the table and over a toast to the completion of their latest mission. He...

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“My Real Family” by Liz Kayy

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When the first group of people arrived I was still happily tucked away in the kitchen, flour coating my clothes and hair wet with sweat. But I heard them come in and ducked away into the bedroom to pull myself together, by the time I was ready I was officially the last person to arrive at the dinner I was co hosting. Byran, looking like the greek god that I was sure that he was, had happily taken over hosting duties while I, his dutiful husband, was fussing with my hair and makeup. I slipped my arm over his shoulder the second I was in...

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“With love great comes great responsibility” by Victoria Heitzmann

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“Alright, so that concludes our meeting. The company will restrict its finances on marketing to 300 million dollars for the time being. We haven’t addressed the amount of money that should be allocated to research and development though, and although we can all agree that it has to be substantial enough to get us out of this crisis, we will need to set up another meeting to discuss this. Perfumes don’t make themselves, people, and perfume bottles even less so! So I suggest we all come together this Friday evening, starting at three. I think ...

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“Thank you all” by Gen Reyes

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Ashton looks around at the table of family. And no she doesn't mean aunts and uncles. No brothers and sisters. Not even fathers and mothers. No she meant family of friends. They've all grown up and matured but they've all kept in touch for so long we became family."Hey, Ashton! " Marley called out. He was like her brother. By her side and always made her laugh til the very end. His golden locks hitting him in the face as he went for a hug to which the ravenette responds by dodging his futial attempt of affection. "Hello to you too, Pouliet" ...

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“The Chosen Family” by Madison Bintz

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Sitting on the steps of the university center are three college-aged students. They are cold, with their breath visible in the air. Regardless of the cold, the three friends continue to sit on the steps, smiling and joking around. A fourth friend, who is freezing but refuses to wear a winter coat, approaches the group. “Why are you all sitting out here?” She asks the group. “It’s freezing.” “Because we were waiting for you, Bitch-ass!” the male friend of the group responds with a wide grin. The fourth friend smiles and puts up her hands in a...

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“Forever family?” by Emily Bloggs

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Marian, Dom, Ryder, and I. Marian, Dom, Ryder, and I. Family? I have none. Marain, well her parents abandoned her because they wanted a boy. Ryder, his family disowned him when he became a Christian. Dom, he is an orphan just like me. I guess we are likely friends-then again we aren’t. I am Phoebe. I am 13 years old. Everyone says I am so beautiful. I have tan skin with a dirty blonish with a hint of red hair. I am about average height not too tall, not too short. Marian, she is 15. She is kinda like my big sister. If I am beautiful,the...

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“I Am Not Italian” by Roy Scott

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Author’s Note I am not Italian "I am not Italian. Sometimes I wish I were,” Feliz said. We were sitting at a poker table in a back area of the Sideline Bar of the Royal Sands Resort in Cancun. It was 5pm and the bar was empty except for a couple of waiters. When we arrived, the poker table was against the window, and Feliz asked me to help him move it. We pulled it out and then began to move chairs from the other bar tables and place them around the poker table. Feliz counted. “…eight, nine," he said. "That's ...

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“Family Comes In All Shapes” by Elizabeth McKenzie Williams

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As soon as I walk in the door, I'm surrounded by children, all running in circles, giggling, throwing tissue paper at each other in manic delight. "Emily?" I call out, peering around the spacious lounge, which seems utterly devoid of any proper adult supervision.My sister's head pops around the corner of the kitchen, and she smiles at me. "Taylor, hey! I thought you said you weren't going to make it?"I shrug. "I RSVP'd a while ago, and when the interview fell through, I decided to head out here and spend some time with you guys."Emily grins ...

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Write a story about a "chosen family" dinner, where no one is related by blood, but they still feel like family.

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✍️ 40 stories

“JABAALI JANARDHAN AND JATROPHA” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

“us, here—home” by Katherine L

“Thank You For The Pain” by Flor S

“The Chosen Family” by Unknown User

“Family-Not-Family” by A. K. Snyder

“Thanks, Everyone” by Carmen Vitae

“Team 7” by Guinneviere Montkahaus

“Dinner Plans” by Brandon Rodriguez

“My Real Family” by Liz Kayy

“With love great comes great responsibility” by Victoria Heitzmann

“Thank you all” by Gen Reyes

“The Chosen Family” by Madison Bintz

“Forever family?” by Emily Bloggs

“I Am Not Italian” by Roy Scott

“Family Comes In All Shapes” by Elizabeth McKenzie Williams

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story about a family dinner from the perspective of an in-law who's married into the family.

Write a story about a family dinner that includes someone unexpected showing up.

Write a story about a family dinner that takes place in any time period other than the present.

Write a story about a family dinner that involves some kind of reconciliation.

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