Write a story about an established group of people welcoming (or not welcoming) a new face into their midst.

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“A meeting in a desolate land.” by Jordan L

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‘Be careful approaching this planet, Nikolai. It’s categorized as a cat-5. A complete wasteland, destroyed by a severe change in climate a few hundred years ago.’ said Zeph, Nikolai’s completely unique and personalized AI-assistant. ‘Has anyone ran any activity or habitability tests on the planet recently?’ Nikolai responded, confused at why this was the planet he’d have to land on. He came out of warp to look at the planet for the first time, and it was exactly as Zeph described. Both the planet itself and the space around it joined to for...

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“My Brethren from the Stars” by (Renee Chen) 陳宣穎

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The wind was blowing against my face in a gentle manner while I sauntered along the pavement bestrewn with leaves. I tried to tread along the road in a brisk pace so my brother wouldn't be ambling near myself. He was in the same age as me, but our temperaments varied a lot. Although the two of us looked akin since we both had blue, zircon-like eyes and brown coloured hair, I felt myself superior than him. It was due to the fact that Tim was determined to have autism in a hospital few years ago when we were still in the age of six. From that ...

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“A NEW CONSTELLATION ” by Lynn Smith

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A New Constellation 2020 Smith, Lynn Rilean Ever doubt destiny? I did. Many times. Not suppose to be somewhere only to find out that indeed you were exactly where you were supposed to be. As if you were strategically placed there by God? Maybe? To learn something new. To feel something new. To further discover your best self. The prompt to write about an established group welcoming a new face was an instant decision for me. Me. I’m the new face. Them, they are the established welcoming group. It’s...

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“Welcome to the Family” by Ana Chirila

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Birds were chirping, the wind was blowing, moving the branches of trees around the Eastorwine estate in a suave dance. It was a wonderful October day, much warmer and sunnier than usual, as if the universe was preparing for the event that was to take place in three days. "When did you decide this?" asked the bride, Helena Eastorwine. Behind the 24-year-old was her mother, a little hunched from the time spent sewing. Mrs Eastorwine was a chubby woman, although she often tried to hide her shapes in the very tight corsets she wore, she...

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“AN ESTABLISHED GROUP OF PEOPLE WELCOMING A NEW FACE INTO THEIR MIDST” by K V CHIDAMBARAM

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It was the worst of times I should say said Jagnesh when he took up employment in a multinational company as a Stenographer. Jagnesh did not belong to that state but to that country and his not belonging to that state posed a problem of becoming isolated as a majority of staff belonged to that state. Days, weeks and a couple of months passed and a time arrived when Jagnesh had to choose whether to join the Workers Union or not. Jagnesh was in a dilemma and hoped that to be in the good books of the Management and expecting some kind of p...

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“Not Strictly by Birth” by Edward Jnr

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“Vroom” their parent’s car drove into the drive way and into the garage. “Guys, dad and mom are back and it looks like there is someone at the back of the car” screamed Dorothy, the last Hampshire child. The rest of her siblings gathered by the window where Dorothy was and was wondering who would accompany there parents back from there getaway in Hawaii. Once there parents entered the front door, Dorothy ran down to give them a hug and saw a young lady of about her age. Dorothy was 10 years old and was a very stubborn little girl. “Mom, dad,...

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“Sam's story” by Anthony David M

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Sam had been busy getting adjusted to his new environs. He had moved to a new island-country for a two-year stint on an overseas assignment. Through the week he was busy with his work. He was also working out details of his accommodation. It was his first weekend here. He had no friends outside of his workmates. This was his first time outside his country, and he took his time to get accustomed. &n...

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“Lies and Truth” by Anika G

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Note: If you haven’t read ‘Night and Day Difference’ yet, please go do that first. :) -Morning Glory- “They did what?” Morning Glory’s father, King Sol, roared loud enough to make the Light dragon palace’s crystal walls tremble. The various courtiers and servants that had lingered in the Great Room to eavesdrop scurried out. Morning Glory knew Sol had heard her the first time, but she repeated herself anyway. “I said, the Peacekeepers wouldn’t agree to even one condition for our tribe to join their ranks.” It was true, in quite a ...

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“The Hidden Dagger” by Candice Ramaiah

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People were mingling around, although time was past 3 a.m. Loud music was played at the DJ console. There was smell of marijuana in the air. Women were dressed in their sexiest and most provocative attires, while the men were in bow tie and tuxedos. If one were to think this was a party in London, well, one could probably be right, but it was in downtown Mumbai. The occasion was success celebration of the film `Kataar’ – Dagger. It starred a newcomer and hit the box office at Rs 600 cr, which was above Dangal, the Aamir Khan movie. The new...

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“The Prophet's Child” by Takata Felix

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I am Essence Morton, and I am the Prophet’s child. I was born in a hovel behind the warehouse district of Bottom Lake, Michigan, seventeen years ago. My mother was a junkie who sold me to my parents for a thousand dollars. She took the money and bought herself an overdose. My father was a pimp and a pusher, born and raised in Bottom Lake. They called him the Prophet because of his eloquent speech, and because he always knew everyone’s next move. Some say rival dealers ran him out of town. Others say he’s at the bottom of the lake with a boul...

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“Vulture Culture ” by Josiah Hyder

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Palpable tension filled the room the way foam insulation fills up the spaces between walls. It suffocated every ounce of the air and every molecule screamed with silent pressure. Steven's heart dropped like an anvil dropping from his chest into a well with a rope connecting both. A meeting of the most notoriously lethal biker gang in town was assembled in silence, waiting for him to walk into the tiny trailer. His new friend, the beautiful girl who'd introduced herself and moved onto his street the last month had scouted and recruited him fo...

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“An honest Star twinkled” by Khagesh Mahanta

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The grand party at the Celebration hall is going on continuously, since the evening. All the attendees and the Organizing members of The Pride Club seem to be too happy and busy in enjoying the party. People have come here with hi fi fashion outfits; as if they have come to appear in a fashion contest. Many high profile persons, celebrities, political leaders, millionaires have gathered at the party venue. All are enjoying songs & dance, cocktail, mocktail, beer, vodka, whisky, chicken lollipops, creamy paradise and so many items. In the...

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“The Society of the Griffon” by Ian Wilson

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The Society of the Griffon was a very prestigious fraternity when I was in seminary. England was such a different place then; so much has happened as a result of my actions, or lack thereof, that I hardly recognize the place. But I’m getting ahead of myself. The Society kept the charge of the most ancient and rare volumes in the basement of the university library, and they were the only ones allowed to view them whenever they wanted. All others had to schedule an appointment, and that depended entirely on whether the Society felt gene...

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“The Best Worst First Day Ever” by Tess Bloom

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The Art Club was a very popular club in Lakes High School. The members of the club got their own table at lunch and everyday everyone would line up in front of a member and they would draw a picture of the “customer’s” choosing on their arm or hand for a small fee. That’s how they made their money to support the club. They very rarely accepted new members and even then, they had to be a very good artist. When they did accept people, there was a very difficult and long process before the whole entire club accepted that new member. You could ...

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“Always Put Your Best Foot Forward” by Elle Fredine

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When meeting new people, you should always put your best foot forward—though, sometimes you need a little help from a friend “Hey. My name is Caledonia Greengrass. Please-ta-meetcha.” Callie squinted at her reflection in the fly-specked, wavering glass. What she saw staring back didn’t fill her with confidence: baby-fine, mouse-brown hair skinned back in wispy French-braids; down-turned, apologetic, hazel eyes; and a small, pink, rosebud mouth, poised to beg pardon for whatever’d just passed its lips. “Such a sweet li’l mouth — a p...

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Write a story about an established group of people welcoming (or not welcoming) a new face into their midst.

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✍️ 129 stories

“A meeting in a desolate land.” by Jordan L

“My Brethren from the Stars” by (Renee Chen) 陳宣穎

“A NEW CONSTELLATION ” by Lynn Smith

“Welcome to the Family” by Ana Chirila

“AN ESTABLISHED GROUP OF PEOPLE WELCOMING A NEW FACE INTO THEIR MIDST” by K V CHIDAMBARAM

“Not Strictly by Birth” by Edward Jnr

“Sam's story” by Anthony David M

“Lies and Truth” by Anika G

“The Hidden Dagger” by Candice Ramaiah

“The Prophet's Child” by Takata Felix

“Vulture Culture ” by Josiah Hyder

“An honest Star twinkled” by Khagesh Mahanta

“The Society of the Griffon” by Ian Wilson

“The Best Worst First Day Ever” by Tess Bloom

“Always Put Your Best Foot Forward” by Elle Fredine

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