Write about someone who is given a bird for the holidays but doesn’t know how to take care of it.

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“Love Always” by Randi W

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Charlie's eyes popped open when someone knocked loudly and repeatedly on his apartment door; a groan escaped his lips as he rolled from his bed and stumbled to the door. He wiped a hand over his face in an attempt to erase the sleep from his eyes. “I'm coming!” Charlie growled as he squinted at the kitchen clock: 5:15 am. 'Seriously, this had better be good!' He peered through the peephole, a delivery man stood on the other side of the door; the man anxiously looked down and looked as though he were trying to shush something or someone he c...

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“The Dove at My Door” by Art U

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She came to me, this pretty little bird, one cold winter evening. The carolers were singing on the snow covered streets of our neighborhood. Their bells rang and multicolored lights filled the otherwise dark winter evening. I could smell candy and wood fires as I walked home from work at the shelter that evening. Working year round to help people gave me a sense of self worth. During the holiday season though, there was something special about being there for people who are less fortunate. Perhaps it helped erase the guilt from the greed dri...

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“THE BIRD LULU” by Sivaram Govindaraj

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In a bygone age in India in the village of Brinj, there dwelt Magician, an aged man who was wanting to go on pilgrimage. He called his aide and said “Suri, I’ll be off from this place for about 80 days. You should manage till I’m back. I’m leaving Lulu the bird with you. She is capable of taking two for a ride, short distances. Look after her well. Not that she needs feeding as she can do it herself. Be kind to her. You must know the story of the hen which could speak 3 languages.” Suri said “Master I don’t know the story.” Magician said “T...

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“Monkey the Bird (Trigger Warning: Animal Abuse)” by Alisa Burdick

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Lorelei awaited the delivery driver. Every year, her aunt Sharon sent her something eccentric for Christmas. This year planned on being the same. A strange gift no one knows what to do with was Sharon's forte. In the previous years, Sharon sent Lorelei a fur coat. Lorelei lived in Arizona. A 14 carat gold penis necklace, Lorelei would never wear anything like that and if she did, where could she wear it besides a bachelorette party. Aunt Sharon also sent the delightful combo of a pole dancing gingerbread man on a candy cane and a twerking re...

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“Bird Brain Christmas” by Marcia H.

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“What did you get?” Helena screamed to her best friend, Michael. “Will you let me open it up first? Is it me or do you hear peeping sounds in this box?” Michael asked, ripping the ribbon off of the box his aunt, Susie gave him. “No, I hear something. Hurry up!” Helena said, almost doing a happy dance. Helena had received a warm scarf that Aunt Susie knitted for her and she loved it. Her favorite colors were weaved into the scarf, blue, green and red. “Oh, Good Grief!” Michael yelled as he opened the box. “What?” Helena asked ...

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“The Christmas goose” by Andrina Lyle

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Glenlivet time. Tom poured himself a shot of whisky, as he did every evening shortly before 10pm, and sipped it slowly to the strains of Satie’s Gymnopédie No.1. His wife waited until the squat little glass was empty and enough time had passed for the drink’s amber magic to mellow his mood. Then she broached the tricky subject: a change to their traditional Christmas routine. “Goose rather than turkey?” Tom frowned. “They’re very fatty, you know. Oily, even.” “Well he’s said he’s bringing one,” said Louise. “Said the new girlfriend’s g...

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“Alexei's Pet” by Dan Taylor

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“Sure, Cathy, I’ll keep it while you’re gone,” Kevin said without thinking. “Thanks, he’s easy. I’ll bring him by this weekend.” What was he thinking? He had never had a bird before, much less a parrot. He had seen macaws performing in shows. Cathy said hers was a conure, which is much smaller. She said some conures could talk, but hers didn't. There was so much that Kevin had not even considered before deciding to keep a bird. First, Harborside Village Apartments in Joppa, Maryland, must have a pet policy. He was pretty sure ...

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“My cute bird” by وداد أكرم

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My cute bird It's Christmas Eve and Stella is eager to spend with her family, I was finally able to take a week off to enjoy the days of Thanksgiving that her happiness great they are always guided by their memories full of joy with my grandmother's recipes a delicious and greatly enjoy pie sweet potato and cranberry syrup. It was a cold morning and it snowed heavily, which adds to the joy of the holiday, and Stella, as usual, does not wake up early . her mother tried hard to do it, but to no avail, but she was surprised when she woke up w...

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“Kayla's Songbird” by Kay Lane

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“Just get in the car, girls,” Mom says, exasperated. This is the last family Christmas before I start college in the fall, and I’ve already made it clear that I won’t be flying back for the holidays. Every Christmas, it’s the same thing. Sit around and wait for my younger sister, Ashlyn, to wake up, and when she does, stay out of her way because she will be angry. Opening presents at home is usually uneventful, but this year, there’s extra angst from Ashlyn. Mom and Dad have been going on and on about a special family present from Grandpa...

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“Song Bird” by H.L Whitlock

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‘Just hop along little song bird. Hop along and sing. Just hop along little song bird and sing this song for me.’ The song bird flapped its wings and it hopped and it jumped as pretty as it could be, chirping out a sweet melody for all to hear. The people who had came to visit clapped and cheered. One or two even sung along with the sweet little bird. It’s music bringing joy to everyone. The man stood back smugly, proud of the adoration the honey drop of a bird brought. Many had come from far to see the bird, to hear it and enjoy it, and the...

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“Two Turtle Doves” by Neveah Afternoon

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"Okay. What to do now." Seoul Bak had a birdcage with two turtle doves locked inside on the kitchen table in a lonely apartment, and she was trying to figure out what just happened. It was 8 p.m. She was getting ready to start her daily bath when someone knocked on the door. "God, why now," she groaned as she opened it. On the opposite side of the door stood Cene Parker, hiding something behind his back.Seoul and Cene were childhood friends and she had a crush on him ever since high school but lacked the courage to tell ...

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“You Know I Don't Like Yellow” by Charley Bardot

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I’ve been hiding under my table for 6 hours, 6 hours I have been cuddled up next to an iron skillet waiting for the perfect moment to make a run for it. Alex, someone I met on an online dating website about two months ago, gifted me a yellow Canary for Christmas, despite me mentioning that I had a fear of flying animals. Not to mention that the color yellow is the least appealing color on the planet. “Trust me, you’ll love it! The canaries are known to be beautiful singers! Don’t you love singing?” The moment that Alex gave me this ...

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“A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER ” by Blossom Odor

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24th December, 2020.Mama once told me, "good things come to those who wait, and only then can they be truly happy." I think I might have waited too much. Why? Because, my 'good thing' arrived this morning, and it wasn't exactly what I expected. I mean, I'm usually not that choosy, but, come on, receiving a bird for Christmas is where I draw the line, boldly. I take the little bird indoors, and, as if possessed, it begins to cluck loudly, and peck at my arm through the openings on its cage. I take a second look at the bird, and feel my eyes w...

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“WAPI” by Fatoş Ceren İnce

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Wapi 1 I regretted it as soon as I took off when I positively replied, immediately after he has asked if I could take care of Wapi. I have said that big ass fat “Yes, I’d be happy to” so obediently that I’ve realized so much later. What I am I supposed to do with this creature now. Of course, nothing! All the neighborhood has already been illuminated for about like two weeks ago. There were annoyingly merry children was making so much noise with their joyful songs on their mouths. Everyone has a plan somehow for now except me....

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“The Birdboy Curse” by Jarrel Jefferson

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December 25th: Jonathan is the most beautiful nephew I could ask for. I would give him the world if I could, but that would make my little brother, Harry Oliver, more jealous of me than he already is. But that’s okay. I already know Jonathan would rather live with me than with his bumbling parents. And the most wonderful part about Christmas is that I can reinforce that fact. &nbsp...

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Write about someone who is given a bird for the holidays but doesn’t know how to take care of it.

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✍️ 200 stories

“Love Always” by Randi W

“The Dove at My Door” by Art U

“THE BIRD LULU” by Sivaram Govindaraj

“Monkey the Bird (Trigger Warning: Animal Abuse)” by Alisa Burdick

“Bird Brain Christmas” by Marcia H.

“The Christmas goose” by Andrina Lyle

“Alexei's Pet” by Dan Taylor

“My cute bird” by وداد أكرم

“Kayla's Songbird” by Kay Lane

“Song Bird” by H.L Whitlock

“Two Turtle Doves” by Neveah Afternoon

“You Know I Don't Like Yellow” by Charley Bardot

“A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER ” by Blossom Odor

“WAPI” by Fatoş Ceren İnce

“The Birdboy Curse” by Jarrel Jefferson

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Write about someone who gets proposed to five times on Christmas Eve.

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