Write about an animal who changes a person's life (for better or worse).

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“The Broken Friendship” by Tanvi P.

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Reyna’s hands shook as she unbuckled her seat belt. She startled as she felt a thick substance coating her fingers and realized she was bleeding. One look in front of her told her the windshield had broken and a piece had pierced her bare legShe turned her head slightly to her left and inhaled sharply at the gruesome sight. Her mother’s head was motionless against her window, cracked from the tree they’d rammed into. From what she could see there was a trickle of blood going steadily from her forehead into her lap.Against her better judgment...

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“When You showed Me Love” by Addison Prom

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"Jessie, wait!"The door slammed into my face before I could tell her that she forgot my copy of "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner. A book I never got to finish. Now I'll never know if the characters made it out of the maze alive. I hope Chuck wasn't the one who died. I guess I could always buy another copy but, knowing that's how Jessie and I met in the first place. Forget it. I guess I could get into another book series. And just like that it rains. Hard. So I decided to get into my car as quickly as I could, only to trip and fall on my bo...

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“Venomous Misfortunes” by Sam Pollak

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Alex checked his phone again. 12:37 and no new messages. He unlocked it and dialed the seller’s number. His new ball python was supposed to have arrived an hour and a half ago, and he hadn’t been able to get in contact with the guy who sold it to him. Alex kept pacing, willing the man to pick up. For the third time that day he was sent to a robotic voice that said This number does not have a voicemail box set up. Try calling again. Goodbye! It wasn’t until 6pm that Alex’s doorbell finally rang. He eagerly opened the door, expecting a deliver...

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“The Three Terrors” by Megan Meyerson

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Long ago, in a time so forgotten that now only the stars themselves remember, there lived a great wizard. This wizard, although he was great, was foolish, and tampered with things that would have been better left alone. One day, while he was watering his garden, the wizard looked up and found himself face-to-face with a Galeria, one of the darkest creatures known to the magical world. The wizard swallowed his fear, took a step back, and said as calmly as he cou...

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“Puppy Love by Susan Lynn Zenker (2013 words)” by Sue Z

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Puppy Love by Susan Lynn Zenker “Hey, Clark. I’m here to pick up Mitzie.” I always tease Josh and call him “Clark” because the black frames he wears give him a Clark Kent look. “Oh, hi, Brianna.” He stands up from his desk. Hands in his pockets, eyes on the floor. On the counter sits a bouquet of dying sunflowers, I Love My Pet stickers, and a planter in the shape of an owl. Every seat in the waiting room is taken. I’m suddenly aware Clark is staring at me like my hair’s blue. “You’re acting weird.&...

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“A Corgi from Nancy” by Stenner Evans

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"I swear, this world is out to get me!" groaned Pamela as she hoisted herself out of her car in front of her house.The credit control office where she worked had sent everyone home to continue their work due to a 'terrible plumbing disaster' caused by her coworker James blocking the one shared toilet all 40 workers in the building used. James was not confronted by the managers about it, but they all knew it was him. The office smelled disgusting so they were all sent home.On the way home, she had been pulled over by a young policeman for spe...

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“Barkley” by Gina Burke

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“Clara, you need to open your mouth. That suck-up is taking credit for all your hard work.” “Why bother, Patti? Mr. Wilder thinks Brad is awesome, ok? He’s not going to listen to anything I have to say.”“Then make him listen. You deserve the credit for this project, not that twit.” “Patti, thank you for always having my back.”“I know talent when I see it. Take it from me, you’re never going to move up in this world if you let people walk all over you. You have the talent to go far, you just need to let people see it.”“Thanks,...

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“Stephanie's Cat” by Unknown User

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Stephanie's Cat Stephanie Greenleaf, a pretty 13-year-old, had been taking piano lessons for several years from Mrs. Barton, who always brought Stephanie a present, usually candy or a small toy. On one occasion, when she came to give Stephanie her piano lesson, Mrs. Barton brought a present that was not candy; it was in a small box. "You're going to love her, Steph," she said and opened the lid on the box and took out an adorable Siamese kitten. "Mrs. Barton, she's the best present in the whole world," she gushed looking a...

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“Pot Belly Bear” by Christopher Lane

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It is the night of Christmas EveAnd a little boy looks out excitedlyOut of a window looking for a lightAs Meema and Poppee will come this nightOh how he loves them soThey will bring him joy, he knowsThey will bring gifts and toys and such That every little boy does love so muchIt’s a magical time for boys like thisA time no family wants to missAs gifts of toys, and clothes and drumBecome treasures for years to comeThe light appears and the boys faceFills with glow as to the door he racesAnd, so Meema and Poppee arrive with boxes and bagsAnd ...

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“You'll Never be Alone” by CJ M.

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Hi, I'm Kai. Meet my friend, Alexa. I have been friends with Alexa since the incident. She has never talked about the incident, so I will stay by her side. I am not an ordinary human. I am actually not a human at all; I'm a fox. Yeah...a fox. Alexa and I are close and she knows that she can talk to me and I will listen. "Alexa, are you okay?" I ask; she has been locked up in her room all day. "Yeah, just go away Kai," she says through sniffles. "Okay, sorry." I say before walking away. "No, I am sorry, I'm just stressed. That moment; it...

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“The Revelation” by Bushra Siddiqi

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If we want to learn about love, care and compassion, then we must learn lessons from nature. Humans are undoubtedly superior beings, who are equipped with unimaginable powers of producing eloquent speech and thought. Most importantly, we have the ability to ponder and reflect on our past actions or work towards our goals that our hearts desire. While Ms Noura Hamid was lost in her stream of thoughts, she came to a sudden realization that we share so many things with our living beings which exist in the conscious world! This little haple...

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“"No Mo' Dogs"” by Danielle Jauregui

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Riley was a mangy mongrel and my very best friend. It might come as a surprise to you, but I feel I learned more and gained more form Riley’s passing than from Riley’s life. My parents weren’t your typical parents who try to sugarcoat things. They didn’t tell me about some magical farm up in the sky, how Riley was in a better place or any b.s. like that. They were Catholic people, don’t get me wrong, but animals? There’s just no way that there’s room up in heaven for all the animals to go, too. So they didn’t pretend like they thought there ...

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“Hayley” by Wesley Wu

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“Oh my God I’m going to miss you soooooo much!” Said the girl, throwing her arms around the boy and hugging him tightly. She kissed him, straight on the lips. “I’ll miss you too, Hayley,” said the boy, arm around his girlfriend’s waist. He opened his passport again and scrutinized the boarding pass sandwiched between the second and third page, eyes scanning for the gate number. C13…, his eyes looked up to the black sign hanging above him, with fluorescent lime-green dots arranged into a combination of characters: C13. Looks like I’m in the r...

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“Land of the Mid-Night Strays” by Rocky Hirajeta

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Nantahala, at over 530,000 acres, was the largest National Forest in North Carolina. Every year, thousands of nature-enthusiasts visited to touch what the Cherokees called “Land of the Noon-Day Sun.” Four main trails wound through the wilderness of old-growth forest, mountains, rivers, and wildlife; smaller paths extended, tangling through the land, but the trails could only go so far.At least once a year, Elena Worthing, with her father Harvey and her little brother Nathan, made the hour-and-a-half-plus drive from their home in Asheville. T...

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“Sixty Days with Scott’s Sheepdog Named Megan” by H.R. Hall

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Megan pounced into my life in need of love and an urgent haircut. Her coat was so long that her eyes were hardly visible, and it was remarkable how she bounced around without tripping on her tangles. When the friend of a friend was headed to a rehab program, he needed to find a temporary home for Megan. I had just quit my job when I saw his post on social media. I always wanted a dog, but my busy work schedule and commitment issues got the best of me. Scott would generously pay someone to watch Megan for sixty days, and with the end of sixty...

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Write about an animal who changes a person's life (for better or worse).

Submissions are closed

✍️ 232 stories

“The Broken Friendship” by Tanvi P.

“When You showed Me Love” by Addison Prom

“Venomous Misfortunes” by Sam Pollak

“The Three Terrors” by Megan Meyerson

“Puppy Love by Susan Lynn Zenker (2013 words)” by Sue Z

“A Corgi from Nancy” by Stenner Evans

“Barkley” by Gina Burke

“Stephanie's Cat” by Unknown User

“Pot Belly Bear” by Christopher Lane

“You'll Never be Alone” by CJ M.

“The Revelation” by Bushra Siddiqi

“"No Mo' Dogs"” by Danielle Jauregui

“Hayley” by Wesley Wu

“Land of the Mid-Night Strays” by Rocky Hirajeta

“Sixty Days with Scott’s Sheepdog Named Megan” by H.R. Hall

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Write about an animal species that doesn't exist in real life — an alien, new discovery, imaginary creature — it's up to your interpretation!

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