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Write a story that begins and ends with someone looking up at the stars.

Posted in Middle School on Oct 28, 2022

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“ A child's prayer ” by Tyra Johnson

Submitted to Contest #51

Short setting_ in small city name Bellamore on the June 16,1998.Narrator: While the night creep into the darkness,the stars light up and shine in the dark sky. Dennis a young child living in Bellamore was looking through his bedroom window. While everybody in Bellamore were peacefully, snoring and deeply asleep in their beds cuddling with their pillows. Dennis with tears pouring from his eyes, looking up in the sky fill with stars and talking to himself.Dennis: Hello, can anybody hear me?Dennis: I am looking for my daddy, he living up here n...

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“Starry Nights” by Ana Chirila

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Life was never easy, never is nor will be. But every ounce of hope that she felt came from looking up at the stars. Life was harsh at times, Sophie knew that best after suffering from depression for most of her marriage. Her husband cheated on her and then, when she tried to end it all by swallowing a handful of pills, he saved her. “Life is such a hypocrite,” she mumbled as she walked back from work. The city was buzzing with people. They probably looked like aunt from above, always moving from one side to the other, always in a hurry...

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“The Sparkle Of The Lights” by Brandon Johnson

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Barry looked up towards the sky and saw a rainbow of lights twinkling in the distance. Every one of those small lights was a fiery-hot star millions of miles away. The nearby river seemed to double the number of them in his vision . Despite their vast distance away from him, he could see their beauty from this small rock of a planet. That one belief gave him hope his wish would be heard. With his eyes closed, he prayed. “Please let me live long enough to repay my family!” he pleaded.Barry didn't hear a response. As he figured, it was a ...

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“In the Stars, I See Diane” by James Ashton

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The stars were always so beautiful to me, and as I look up at them now, I’m still pulled by them. My dad could look at them and point out the different shapes and names of the constellations. I’ve never been into the shapes of stars or the names of planets though, I’ve always been attracted to the points connecting them. I’ve always been drawn to the darkness and the vastness within the space between the stars. As I lay down about to drift off into unconscious sleep, I looked up at the unknown number of stars that night time in Alaska off...

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“Blackness of Night” by Yolanda Wu

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I used to be afraid of the dark. But let’s be honest here, who hasn’t been. It’s like an empty, black vacuum that surrounds you, suffocating you. You tiptoe through it, afraid that if you disturb the eerie silence, a hand will reach out and cover your mouth as they drag you away. We’re humans, naturally afraid of the unknown. The darkness makes us feel vulnerable. At least… it made me feel vulnerable. I would run to my mum’s room, crying and sobbing because I didn’t want to be in my dark, empty bedroom all by myself. I would find her st...

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“Lucile’s Star ” by Sarah Demary

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I heard her call to me from above. I store up at the sky, trying to pinpoint exactly which star it was. Eventually, I found it and she continued to speak to me. She had such a familiar, angelic voice.  “Be careful, Danny.” She whispered, as if trying to warn me about something.  Then suddenly, the scene changed, it wasn’t good, I wanted to wake up.  I gasped awake, flipping the switch to my lamp. I turned my gaze over to my window first. It was closed, then my door; it was closed as well. My phone, where is my phone? I patt...

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“Beauty Matters ” by Cassidy Caldwell

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TRIGGER WARNING - discusses eating disorder behavior Katherine. Livvy. Pearl. The stars of Beauty Matters. Hanging over her bed. The poster was curling on the edges but had never fallen. Not once. It showed the three celebrities posing in bikinis, drinking margaritas with enough sex appeal to make up where every white male in American over the age of 60 was lacking (which was also probably Beauty Matters’ primary demographic). Abs shined with blinding radiance, defined muscles on bodies that were made to be shown off. Lauren kept them...

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“Ocean and her seven children ” by Neela Sanders

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 Once, long, long, ago, when the world had just sprung into being, and the cold, frosty fingers of dark morning had just grasped the earth and pulled it securely into its palm, a mother sat. She gazed longingly at the silky black night every day, wishing upon each firey pin prick of light for children. And one day, children she was granted. With motherly affection unmatched by any other, she raised seven beautiful children, her pride and joy, the motivation behind her every action. When night came, the proud mother, Ocean, would wh...

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“Flowers” by Jewels 🌊🐅

Submitted to Contest #51

Just a note: Hello! My Best Friend actually wrote this, and gave me permission to publish it :D Her name is Rosemary and she loves to write, she just does not have enough money to buy a computer. If I win, she will be getting the money, so that she can be closer to buying a writing device. Thanks! Juliette & RosemaryAs I stare up at the beautiful stars, and I remember when I was little, how I dreamed about having a prince. Little did I know that soon I would.I woke up that day in the middle of the night, I think I had a nightmare or some...

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“One starry night” by Mansi Bhagwate

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Nitin passed Myra a steaming cup of coffee as they sat gazing at a clear night sky sprinkled with millions of stars, dancing to a celestial song.  “Are you sure?” Twelve-year-old Myra said looking askance at Nitin. “It’s alright. We need to stay awake for the meteor shower. A cup won’t kill you,” he said watching Myra as she took a sip. “Be careful, it’s scalding hot.” She spluttered, “It’s too bitter.” Nitin laughed and added three sugars. Myra took another tentative sip making a loud sucking noise and smacked her lips. “Yay o...

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“Polaris” by Anne David

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PolarisThe first thing I remember opening my eyes was the stars overhead, as I lied down on the cold snow on the ground. The feeling of blood running down my head was a peripheral thought when it came to the glorious stars above.Then there was you.-You first took me in the cabin, that was the second thing I remember. Up until that point I was numb to say the least. Or it may just be that the pain I was suffering was just too much that my body had to over compensate for it by making my whole body feel like nothing.You carried me gingerly, and...

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“God’s Masterpiece ” by Kayla Bruyn

Submitted to Contest #51

“Man have you ever seen anything as beautiful as a Tennessee night sky” she asks her grandpa. “Ya. I reckon the Montana night sky was better ‘an this. But this sure is purdy.” He whispers back. “Don’t you just love the sky? It’s like God’s greatest artwork. And it’s always different!” She exclaims. Breaking the quiet ambiance they had going. Grandpa laughs to himself quietly. He loves how his little granddaughter loves God the most. How she pursues the Almighty with a passion to rival his…. his beloved. God rest her soul. A tear ap...

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“A Life Well Lived.” by P. Jean

Submitted to Contest #51

(Write a story that begins and ends with someone looking up at the stars.)A life well lived! Isn’t it what we all hope for? Our definition of well lived will vary from person to person, a thousand people, a thousand answers or ideas! So perhaps it will all sift down to if you feel ready, are you content to go on to the next stage or the final stage or whatever your beliefs allow or instruct you to believe. Will your final moments be met with grace and gentleness or will you resist and realize you really aren’t ready ...

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“Finding the Meaning of Life While Looking Up at the Stars” by Blane Britt

Submitted to Contest #51

I can’t say that I know anything about astronomy. Historically, famous astronomers and their contributions have paved the way for new theories. For over 10,000 years, astronomical writings, philosophies, beliefs and theories have been found in every corner of the world. It is amazing how certain beliefs began in one area of the world, only to be proven (or disproved) many years (sometimes over 1,000 years) later. Looking at the stars to me helps us to keep perspective that whatever we think is so important and overw...

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“DOGGY” by Sandra Claros

Submitted to Contest #51

There is nothing better than to look at the peaceful stars shining above us in that vast and infinite sky, However, that night was not starry. On the contrary, it was full of activities :  - I still have to do the dishes, dear – I said to my husband, unsetting the table. - Where are the kids? – he asked me, getting the pillows from the sofa for the rocking chairs of the front yard. - the kids must be playing in their room, upstairs . - Let’s call them to come. - Ok. But the kids we...

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