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Write a story about an average day turned upside down by an unexpected visitor.

Posted in Kids on Mar 30, 2021

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Talking to Death.

Submitted to Contest #43

I was playing hide and seek with Shane when I found it. I hid in that dark closet in the corner of the room. Crouching down on the floor, hiding under luggage. I saw something out of the corner of my eye, that sent shivers down my spine. I screamed, but no noise came out. There wasn’t the familiar sound of the echo of the scream. It is like I didn’t even make a sound. A huge dark cloud exploded out in front of my eyes, and darkness enveloped the room. A huge figure in dark robes appeared right in front of my eyes. It was a skeleton-like crea...

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Red Polish

Submitted to Contest #43

Imagine your worst enemy ringing your doorbell. Don't tell me you don’t have a worst enemy. We all do.  Have you ever been jealous of them? Have they ever made you feel small? Have they ever hurt you? Have you ever just gotten bad vibes from this person?  Yes, yes, yes, and yes. The pain and heartache she makes me feel is unbelievable. It feels as if a sword has been pushed into my heart. She makes me want to slide into a corner and stop trying.  So many thoughts run past my mind when I see Isabella through the ...

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Flight Crash

Submitted to Contest #43

Trees swayed and bounced happily between blasts of wind and leaves swept off pavements. Rain showers drenched the roads and dribbled down muddy and slippery doorsteps. Thunder knocked down in rage and strips of lighting could be witnessed. Droplets streaked down the windowsill of Number forty-four Cherry Lane. Harley stared at the droplets, before stretching and yawning. She sighed, at the driveway in front of the house porch. Her mother's flight was due to arrive in a few more hours from now. She leaned on her bed, closing her eye...

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The Mystical Tree

Submitted to Contest #43

Isla Ellington was a young girl, only the age of ten. She had curly brown locks that flowed down her back, ending right above her tailbone. Her eyes sparkled with the lightest blue, reflecting the sky on a cloudless day. A small gap held place between her front teeth, making it an easy target for the kids at her school.“Why don’t you get your teeth fixed, Isla? Or do you pronounce it Itha.” The boys in her class would smack each other on the back, congratulating the other on the insult. Isla had no trouble speaking and she found the comment ...

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The Great Birthday Reunion

Submitted to Contest #43

The birthday boy sat in a chair made of donuts and caramel apples. There was a squirrel head made from cake batter and frosting resting upon his left shoulder, because he hated those buggers and wanted to represent this dislike on his special day. He looked graciously out at his adoring friends. There were only around eight of them, but they were adoring nonetheless.  Snow fell from the sky and landed on the edges of their noses. They lived in a place where the seasons whirled around like sirens. There was also a lot of crime in the are...

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Tongues As Black As Midnight

Submitted to Contest #43

I remember the first time I saw him. The glint in his eyes malicious as he took my brother. I was nine at the time. Nine when he walked into his bedroom, grey flesh slowly peeling from his forearms and neck as he slowly crept towards my brother. He wanted him, wanted him badly. He took my brother by his neck and slowly opened his mouth to reveal a wide smile and tongues as thick as my forearm. My brother was too shocked to speak as his tongues slowly slithered around his eyes, slowly drawing them out. They hit the floor with a thud, the loos...

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The Visitor

Submitted to Contest #43

“Ding-Ding” the alarm clock started beeping, “Ding-Ding”. “Yes, yes, getting up…,” I murmured. I lazily got up to ready myself, took a bite of toast and eggs for breakfast, and finally got inside my study, locked myself in and settled down for a busy day. I was completely absorbed in a very serious and interesting article when suddenly the doorbell started ringing in an abruptly loud volume which almost knocked me off the chair.“Who can it be?” I thought as I glanced at the watch and went to open the door. “Nobody is supposed to come now. Oh...

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Sophie?

Submitted to Contest #43

I woke up to yelling. It was my older brother and sister, fighting over the bathroom. My sister was in the bathroom, probably putting her makeup on, and my brother was pounding on the door, yelling at her. "Oh, jeez,"I said as Oliver pounded on the door harder. I rolled my eyes as I threw back the covers on my bed and got up. "Can both of you just shut up? Julie, just finish your makeup in your room!"I yelled. The pounding and yelling continued, so I knew they were ignoring me. I walked over to my closet and threw the doors open. I grabbed m...

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In pursuit of calm

Submitted to Contest #43

A golden beam of light shined its way through my window and lit up my room with an angelic orange glow leaving no spot darkened, despite the blinds attempting to protect my window from this sort of interference. I looked outside to see the world illuminated with this same beautiful radiancy. Outside, various birds, insects, and other land-dwelling animals assembled to perform a joyful symphony for all the world to hear. The usual hustle and bustle of the city failed to impede their song as no person dared step outside. After observing this s...

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Kidding Around

Submitted to Contest #43

Stretching her arms above her head, Simone heard her neck click. It was an odd crunching sound that seemed to vibrate through her body, making her shudder.She’d been sitting too long in front of the screen.And what had she achieved?Glancing back down, she saw again the empty page, the cursor blinking at her.What was she going to write about? The deadline was only a few hours away.Looking around the cluttered room, she noticed the dust accumulated on every item, the crumbs of food scattered across the floor and the pile of bills stuffed into ...

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What Happened

Submitted to Contest #43

“Maira! Maira, please let do this just once what can really happen after this, we are just going to have fun and that’s all” Zoya said, she keeps disturbing me about the party that is going to take place today in the late hours, party is one thing I really don’t like but I have a lot of things going on in my mind and I just want to forget them. Kyda and Husna are also going maybe if I tag along it might be fun.“Ok fine! I will go along with you but where are we going to spend the night when the party is over because you know we won’t be allo...

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Hey, Stupid!

Submitted to Contest #43

Staring down at the screen of her phone, Megan cringed at the sight of her friend’s Facebook post. It was a picture of a woman standing on a sunset beach, staring happily into the distant waves. Bold pink glittering letters were stamped on the photo, saying: ‘Hey stupid! Stop. Breathe. Smile.’Yeah right, she thought as she tapped her foot nervously. What’s taking so long?She taped on the heart icon next to the like button because that’s what Facebook friends do and scrolled down her news feed, too distracted to read, but too anxious to sit s...

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The Window and the Hay Cart

Submitted to Contest #43

I sit perched on the edge of the window, my legs dangling out over the seas of people in the streets. This used to draw attention from the tenant, but he’s long moved past my “lack of self-preservation.”      I could probably use a bit of healthy caution, honestly. If I had some, though, I’m sure I’d be stuck with some man who I don’t love and children I didn’t want.      I tap my heel against the structure of the tenement. Music plays from the streets, three stories below me. Voice...

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The Crying Sky

Submitted to Contest #43

It was a cold, solemn, bitter day. Well only for most people as Racheal sat there, on the damp, wooden bench. The sky was grey with grief as it seemingly cried into the downpour of rain. Her long brown locks were dripping with the icy tears of the sky as she bitterly cried. Lonely. This was what she was, as all her dreams were no longer anywhere in view. She couldn’t picture herself with a future, just like everyone else. No way out, no last chance, it was all blown to smithereens.  Her whole body ached, her would painfully neck cl...

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The Woman Who Knew My Name

Submitted to Contest #43

“Mom!” Arella cried out. Arella’s mother opened the door to her room.    “Everything okay?” Arella’s mother sat on her bed.    “It’s the nightmare.” Arella reached out to her mother who scooted closer to her.     “That same nasty one?” Her mother wrapped her arms around Arella’s tiny frame.    “Yes.” Arella buried her face in her mother’s chest. “But this time, you were the monster. Another lady saved me and she called me a weird name.”    “Well, you’re safe now....

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