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

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“See with the Eye” by CARLOS MANUEL EUSOYA

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“Tell me a story, okaasan.”“Not a long time ago, a man lived happily with his dog Hachiko. They loved each other; the dog was more compassionate towards him than any companion could be. And when the man died, the dog stayed at the train station, awaiting his return.”“How long did he wait, Mom?”“Nine years.”“How come he never left? Didn’t he get tired?”“It was more than a partnership. It was love.”“Can animals love?”“Yes, Miko.”“How? Because they have hearts?”“Love does not come from the heart, nor the brain. It starts here.” Mom traced the w...

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“Against the grain” by Sara Blanch

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Violet tinged clouds scurried overhead as the crisp Autumn breeze taints the morning air with the subtle scents of peak hour. Smoggy exhaust mingles with the intoxicating smell of hot coffee and fried food as she waited for the city bus.Her eyes water from the rush of the passing traffic as she pulls her blazer tighter around her...another day as part of the mundane. The sounds of frenzied honking and lead-footed drivers only added to the unpleasant atmosphere.The sharp nudge of an elbow from the pudgy, impatient man beside her spurred her o...

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“Over the Years” by Kat Boram

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“It’ll be alright,” she whispered. “Everything will be okay.” Her fur, Celestina realized, once sleek and soft, was now dull and patchy. Her fingers got tangled up in the mess but she swallowed the lump in her throat and continued to stroke her dog’s frail body. Artemis was shivering, even though her coat was still thick and the warm summer breeze blew in from the open window. Celestina kissed the top of her head and looked deep into her blue-and-green eyes, trying to find a glint of playfulness.She only saw exhaustion.Guilt pierced through ...

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“Xavier” by Amy DeMatt

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I was taken from my mother when I was just a baby. Little did I know at the time that it was part of the great plan and that there was much more to my destiny than just being a little suckling pig on a little farm in the country. My first memory is of waking up warm, with my brothers and sisters, all nestled underneath my mother's arm. We pushed and prodded our way to get to her milk. It was warm and creamy, sweet, and it smelled just like my mother. I loved her. She was large and soft, and warm and protective. But that memory is a short one...

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“You changed my life little puppy” by Luke West

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Little puppy,He saved my life,He helped me express my feelings,Without him, I wouldn't be me,Little puppy,He is my world,How would I live without him,He keeps my secrets,Little puppy,He raises my spirits,He accepts me for meHe doesn't make any criticismsLittle puppy,He saved my life,His soft fur comforts my needs.He is a great puppy. The best I have ever met in my life. He opens up my emotions and sets them free. When I speak, he listens even if it takes a long time. If he smiles, I smile. He makes me happy. He's everything I need and a lot ...

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“Jasper's Secret” by Eve Moley

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It was a warm, sunshine-filled June day for Jasper as he hopped on his bicycle and rode around his friendly neighborhood. He enjoyed the sunshine and wondered if his friend Harry would want to ride bikes with him. Suddenly, he noticed something tiny slowly crawling across the road. Curious, he screeched on the breaks and ran over to see it. Immediately, he was gleeful upon his discovery. It was a yellow-striped turtle that was about the size of his fist. It had short, stubby legs and a long, stretched neck that immediately shrunk into its sh...

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“SPECIAL CAT ALYSSA” by VANESA S. STOSIC

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Once there was a girl who lived alone in a big city. She had parents who lived in the same city, only in their house.This girl was very busy, she worked in one school as a teacher.One night, she heard crying. It was like a baby crying, yet different. It came from the street. The girl went outside and found a little kitten in a box. It had just been born, very small, with its eyes still closed. Somebody had left it there, separated it from its mother, some naughty person who did not want to keep it.The girl took the kitten home. It coul...

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“My miracle ” by Sophia Howcroft

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I love animals. They're all special and unique, not to mention cute! While all animals are awesome, I especially love dogs. Not just any dog, my dog. My beautiful puppy is an eight-year-old English Mastiff, and yes, I realize I said puppy while she's been a full-grown dog for the past six years. Nevertheless, she'll always be a cute, tiny puppy to me, even though she was never technically tiny. Now, this is just an overview of my beloved Bella. A string of words that are pulled together, hoping that they make some sense. I wish I could prope...

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“Jason's Life” by Pooja Gupta

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Ten years ago, there was a man named Jason. He was 26 years old. He worked in a very small company. He was a very kind man. But the problem was that he had only a few friends. (Actually, not many people wanted to be his friend for a reason that I never really understood). Anyway, he wasn’t even married yet. His parents had passed out a few years ago. His parents had left him some of their possessions. That was basically everything he had. He was tired of living this life....

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“The Other Half” by Paramie Jayakody

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Rage. That was all he felt. Pure, unadulterated rage of a kind he never felt before. Briefly, some corner of his mind noted that the others were looking at him with fear, that his skin had started to heat up, smoke curling up from his body as his temper mounted. Some disinterested part at the back of his brain heard the panicked whispers around him. Of course, if he was to shift to dragon form right now and torch this place, they would all die. He didn't even care. He looked around at the devastated, burning world around him a...

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“Rosco” by Celeste Kuun

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Can we all just collectively, as a society, agree that as soon as you put a parrot in a cage, it becomes a hellspawn? I can’t even say I blame them. If humans commit crimes, we stick them in cages. Birds are stuffed into cages for no discernable reason.My mother loves birds, especially parrots. She has what she, very optimistically, calls a “menagerie.” It is in fact just a giant aviary with five parrots living in very close quarters. Did I mention this aviary is positioned very thoughtfully in our living room? It makes it near impossible to...

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“For better or For Worse” by Ella F

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“Beep… beep… beep…” it continued. Not only the sound of the beeping but being back in a hospital. Five years ago today I beat my cancer, one year ago I found Finn, or at least Finn found me. That’s the one thing that stayed the same. He laid on the bed next to me, he seemed less playful than usual. Ever since he showed up on the porch he had been happy, always wagging his tail. The doctor walked in, clipboard in hand, and pain in her eyes. “I’m sorry,” she looked down “The tests came back positive.” I closed my eyes and sunk int...

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“Alone together ” by Bonnie McD

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The police were at my door again. There weren’t any voices, only an incessant banging. But no one else would knock at 1am on a Wednesday morning. I heaved myself from the couch where I had fallen asleep and crossed the living room. My neck ached, and I moved on autopilot, navigating my way around the objects that made up my everyday life. I sighed as I reached the door, wishing for the thousandth time that I had a peephole. Instead, I made sure the chain was firmly in place and cracked the door to see what they wanted this time.&nb...

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“the baboon and the rabbit” by Mishaella Githunguri

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Far away in a hot country, where the forests are very thick and dark, and the rivers very swift and strong, there once lived a strange pair of friends. Now one of the friends was a big white rabbit named Isuro, and the other was a tall baboon called Gudu, and so fond were they of each other that they were seldom seen apart.One day, when the sun was hotter even than usual, the rabbit awoke from his midday sleep, and saw Gudu the baboon standing beside him.'Get up,' said Gudu; 'I am going courting, and you must come with me. So put some food i...

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“The Black Cat” by Lisa Breen

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When Midnight started to show up every so often- stalking behind me on my walk to the bus station, lounging on my deck furniture, terrorizing the local rabbit population- I was concerned. Don’t get me wrong. Midnight was a great cat. He didn’t meow all night begging for food, he tolerated me when I moved in with his owner, and he didn’t tear up the leather recliner. The key word in all of this is was. Midnight died a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, he’d had some sort of cancer, and we’d euthanized him to put him out of his misery. My gir...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 232 stories

“See with the Eye” by CARLOS MANUEL EUSOYA

“Against the grain” by Sara Blanch

“Over the Years” by Kat Boram

“Xavier” by Amy DeMatt

“You changed my life little puppy” by Luke West

“Jasper's Secret” by Eve Moley

“SPECIAL CAT ALYSSA” by VANESA S. STOSIC

“My miracle ” by Sophia Howcroft

“Jason's Life” by Pooja Gupta

“The Other Half” by Paramie Jayakody

“Rosco” by Celeste Kuun

“For better or For Worse” by Ella F

“Alone together ” by Bonnie McD

“the baboon and the rabbit” by Mishaella Githunguri

“The Black Cat” by Lisa Breen

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