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Set your story within a window of opportunity, when a character finally has the chance to do something.

Posted in Middle School on Oct 25, 2022

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“The Winning advertisement dow” by A. Padhye

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What is in a window? If one speaks the word window by splitting it into two halves, the result will be 'Win' and 'Dow'. 'Win' means to achieve victory in something while 'Dow' means something of value or something which is worthy. Combining it, the result is a thing which is worth of victory or something capable of giving someone victory. Watching outside the window aspires someone to become something or aids someone not to do something in life so that catastrophe does not occur in his/ her life as well as their family members' life.Now ques...

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“The Larger of Two Gifts” by Cindy Calder

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Shelby stood at the counter, glancing around at the small number of patrons in the jewelry store. They were completely oblivious of her, but she felt like she stood out like a fish out of water. This was not a store she frequented nor did she own any similar items such as the ones displayed in the shining, crystal clear cases. Except for the ring, of course. That enormous, beautiful diamond ring she had shown the jeweler when she came in was all hers.As she waited, she nervously tugged at a strand of hair, repeatedly twirling it around her i...

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“Cargo” by Lucas Farrer

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It was just approaching night in the proper sense of the word when he heard the noise. A thump, like a bass hiccup from the back. This had happened a lot lately, the straps that held down the cargo were at least a decade old and the buckles kept coming loose. Spotting a lay by, he swerved left and came to a halt on the crunching tarmac. He opened the door and climbed out, fishing a packet of cigarettes off of the windscreen as he did so. The twilight air was cold, he would say crisp but the all pervading stench of petrol and exhaust prevente...

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“Volcano” by Durba Kushari

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It was the third time that Ella ripped up the draft of her upcoming novel; she looked at the torn pieces of paper which were a full manuscript few seconds before and became furiously frustrated."No, it's not happening", she said to herself.Her first novel hopelessly failed at market; so, this time she was super conscious; trying to do least mistakes; but the same thing was happening again.Ella sat back on the couch, took off her wearing glasses and all that she could feel was headache which was an obvious result after working till midnight a...

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“Bigger than Ourselves” by Raelynn Hefferon

Submitted to Contest #97

The streets of my slum town are anything but cheery. Oil puddles fill the alleyways, and I do my best not to step in them as I duck in and out of the shadows. Not many people are out, especially not at this time of night. Candles light a few windows, flickering like tiny beacons in the dark. For a small moment, I wish the fire were bigger so that I could have the pleasure of warming my hands. “Please, neighbor, spare a coin for a starving friend,” says a raspy voice from my feet. I look down at the man, huddled in a wool blanket. He shiver...

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“Burning Pages” by Carolina Flores

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Between an engaging book and a ringing phone, you'd choose the former and ignore the latter - especially if it's an anonymous call. Reject and it'll stop. Still, it sounded too compelling. "Abby, this is Auntie Grace…" Your Dad's sister. Ever since your parents separated, you and your mom would scarcely get any call from them. "It's about your dad. He's in the hospital. Maybe you could go see him and…" ***** He's not the type who'd often call to check on you. When his financial support started dwindli...

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“I Hear You Knocking” by Jeannie Labelle -Potvin

Submitted to Contest #97

“Opportunity knocked. She was too busy changing diapers, sweeping crap off the floor, chasing children, dogs, useless men.She heard the banging but was just too exhausted to answer.”Anonymous. “Opportunity knocked.She opened the door and said, “Go away, I’m too busy.”Essie Coleman.“Opportunity knocked.She held her nose, opened the door and said “You stink!”B.J. Smith IN THE BEGINNINGFear caressed Ginny's slowly beating heart. It’s icy fingers twined and curled, slowly spreading a numbing poison that left her in a near state of...

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“Going Batty” by Lydia Wilen

Submitted to Contest #97

It all started when I read an article about the importance of getting a good night sleep and how to do it. The article included the results of a study done at the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands, suggesting that the quality of one’s sleep can be improved with one simple step: before going to bed, open a window. Instead of breathing stale air, the open window will enhance ventilation and airflow in the bedroom, and reduce carbon dioxide levels, allowing you to breathe fresh air and sleep better. I’ve lived in m...

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“Open for Opportunity” by Craig Stokes

Submitted to Contest #97

The soothing swoosh of the low tide was his only tranquilizer as his pudgy body awakened from the requisite slumber after a night fueled by Fanta Limón and bottom-shelf vodka. It was 9:12 a.m. according to his analog wristwatch and the cloudless blue sky and the brilliant yellow fireball that had risen over the Mediterranean would no longer allow him to sleep. He rubbed his right hand through his unkempt, curly brown hair, understanding that no matter how much grooming he might do, complete sand removal would be impossible.   ...

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“Yellow Rain Jacket” by Kendall Dixon

Submitted to Contest #97

She is different. Everyone knows it. From the way she walks to the way she talks to the way she dresses to the way she speaks up. From the way her bun is slightly crooked to the way her smile is brighter than the sun to the way she always wears a bright yellow rain jacket, even on the days where everybody can’t seem to even touch a sweatshirt. I am ordinary. I am not horribly ugly or charmingly handsome. I am not stupid nor am I a genius. I am not brave, I am timid. This is how the world works. And on Thursdays, when schools out, she will wa...

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“A Window Of Opportunity” by Jaideep Khanduja

Submitted to Contest #97

That was the right opportunity for me to get hold of the notorious gang leader Yakub's third wife, Razia, who was also the second - in - command of the gang. Razia was the youngest, most dangerous and outrageous among all gang members and that's why I was given the charge of arresting her while she was travelling alone in this train. She had disguised herself as an old 60 years old lady Nihar Bano. I was amazed to see the perfection in her get up. I was sure she would be accompanied with few of her gang members who might have spread themselv...

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“Abuella's Kitchen” by Zara Khawar

Submitted to Contest #97

It was spring and the flowers bloomed, the trees filled with fruit and the fields had vegetables in abundance, the lush green grass of the meadow now had many scattered flowers which had vibrant colors, Everybody felt cheerful and excited and the town had a “Welcome spring” banner nailed to every door, Maria Santana was sleeping through a lovely and pleasant morning ,A parade of spices slid through her bedroom door and she was immediately pulled toward the aroma, she slid on her slippers and was about to see what the palatable smell was just...

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“The Window” by Stacy Frankenberg

Submitted to Contest #97

           Ned hopped out of the pickup truck and slammed the door shut so hard that the old mirror on the side of the door rattled. He walked around to the back of the trailer where the lawn equipment was hauled, a lawn mower and weed eater that Ned only used to cut the grass here at this house. Ned was just about to release the latch on the trailer gate when he caught something that looked off about the old house out of the corner of his eye. The upstairs window was broken, a starburst...

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“Acceptance” by Willow May

Submitted to Contest #97

               I yawn and manage to roll myself out of bed and to the window. The sun is just beginning to rise over the quiet suburb, and I do my daily stretches and scratches before heading in to the bathroom. My eyes burn at the bright light as I hop across the cold tiles to the fuzzy mat in front of the sink counter. After splashing the icy cold water on my face to rid myself of what little sleep I got through the night, I look up to my reflection. The words fair,...

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“Fairytale Chances” by Kristen Rebello

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Unbelievably boring as the day was, it wasn’t over yet. The dreaded ringing of the bell indicated the beginning of the next class - gym. The highlight - laps. I don’t think I’ve ever hated a class with such a passion, especially when we had to run laps. The only upside of this frightening, sweat-extracting hour of torture is that I had my tall, blonde and gorgeous bestie, Freya, with me. But of course, being the athlete that she is, this doesn’t phase her. “Window closing! Window closing!” Freya’s high-pitched whisper brought me out of my ...

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