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Write a story in which a character justifies an argument with: “Because I said so.”

Posted in Middle School on Oct 26, 2022

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“Because I said so.” by Kathy Landes

Submitted to Contest #94

    There was once a simple question known as why? When it becomes as annoying as heck explaining, the simplest answer to it became “Because.” Because is identified and a conjunction. In Astronomy a conjunction is the position of any two bodies that appear to meet, such as two celestial bodies on the celestial sphere. So, when there is a continuous barrage of why then one must try and remain calm. One must turn their internal se...

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“Simone says” by Sevv E

Submitted to Contest #94

I thought Simone would propose yesterday, bit was a complete fail. I’ve been waiting for and anticipating this for a while now, but maybe she knows me too well to where she’s forced to crush hopes and sweep me off of my feet when I least expect it. We didn’t actually believe in the westernized concept of marriage but agreed that we would want a special day dedicated to our love, just for us. Something more private than pride, but more open than an exclusive anniversary. To be honest, it’s like we’re making excuses just to celebrate how happy...

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“Ruby Rose and the Red Hood” by Katy Bridgforth

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Red            When she walked in the back door, I could tell we were going to fight. Finding no sense in skirting the issue, I asked her straight up:            “Where were you?” She was avoiding my gaze, and my eyes drifted down to her boots. Muddy, with clods of muds still stuck on the side.            “Doesn’t matter,” she mumbled back. She was skillfully avoiding my gaze, he...

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“Stones Throw” by Anna Tishchenko

Submitted to Contest #94

  The sun is already high by the time I get up. Its summer and the days are long and bright and hot. I escape from the house early in the morning. There is nothing much to do today but I can’t sit around at home. Not after last night. I’m still so raw and angry.               Outside a light breeze is blowing but I don’t appreciate it. Instead, I scowl and put up my hood. My shoulders are slumped, and I can feel my angry walk. At least I’m making good tim...

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“Beth tells Liz how it is” by Glenn Etzwiler

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Beth is a mother to two girls Liz seventeen and Becky fourteen. All of Liz’s friends go out to parties Liz never got to go. All because of her mom said no never gave a reason why. Liz only wanted to go to one party just to see what it was like and to hang out with her friends. Liz has tried to sneak out a number of times to go party with her friends. Her mom always caught her but never punished her just told her.( Go back to bed.) What Liz does not know is that Becky always tells her mom when Liz. Try’s to sneak out Liz always tell her sis...

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“Code Fifty Five-A ” by Matthew Gorrell

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“One dead Caucasian female wearing a floral blouse and jeans -- possible code fifty-five a.” The first official remark made about Janene after she found herself lost in a foreboding mirage of a locale most considered to be euphoric. But she saw past that. She saw it for what it really was and still suffered the same fate of so many beguiled teens before her.The controversial Baldwin Brother’s Carnival had arrived in Janene’s small town enticing teens out of their usual recreations. Most of which included recreational drug use or drinking out...

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“A Mom’s Answer to Infuriating Questions ” by Charisa Tullos

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    “But, Mom! Why can’t I have ice cream for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on my birthday?” Theresa, my soon-to-be ten year old daughter, wailed.     “Because I said so!” I exclaimed for the hundredth time.     “It’s MY day, so it should be MY choice!” Theresa continued.      “Theresa, I said no,” I repeated firmly.     “Awww! That’s not fair, Mom!”     “Keep complaining and see what happens.”     “But I…”      I ...

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“Caged ” by Moon Spirit

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"YOU never let me do what I want, YOU always go against what I say and who I want to be. When are you ever going to be proud of me?!" The teen screamed out to her drunken mother, hands in her hair, and mascara running down her disappointed face. The older woman in front of her only looked at her child with that of a tired sailor, hand on a ship's wheel that was her wineglass. The teen didn't see, but she was clutching the glass as if it was about to run away from her. "When I told you I liked other girls I expected you to support me, but wha...

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“The Origins of the Hero Shank's Assassin ” by Shan Lle

Submitted to Contest #94

"Have you ever walked upon a horrible scene?" "What scene?" "Everything shattered and gone, an empty soul curled up in a dark place." "How do you know of such a place?" "I was there" "Where?" "Where my end began." The cars flew past in mid air as Herb and Delilah looked on from the rooftop. The skyscrapers were scattered evenly throughout the city, and the lights that shone from them were too bright. A mechanical whirring sound was a constant noise to which they had grown so accustomed. You see, the elders always said how it was never thi...

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“The Light Saber” by Lavender Blue

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The Light Saber Little Katie. Only four years old. But in some ways mature beyond her years. Having a good time playing on the swing set in the backyard. Up and back, up and back, swinging to her heart's content. Imagining she is Princess Leia riding in the Millennium Falcon with Han and Chewy at the controls. She loves Star Wars although her parents hesitated to take her to see it because of her age. She might not have understood everything (but who does?) but she knew the good guys from the bad guys and cheered in all the right pl...

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“because of various anomalies of certain disputable facts I believe I should win the 50 dollar short story prize because I said so.” by Tyler Volsky

Submitted to Contest #94

so I just finished saying "because I said so " to my daughter because she was asking why I couldn't lift her up in a laundry basket and twirl her around for the seventeenth time and I pretended it was because my arms were falling off but my daughter is not that stupid so she said "they are not" and I said "you're right" so she said "then again, again" and I said "no" and she said "why" and I said "because I said so"... so because I said "because I said so" and because I had just recently signed up for this writing contest web site which off...

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“Price tag” by Laura Villagomez

Submitted to Contest #94

“I’m telling you, it’s not gonna work.” I said as I looked at the roulette. “And I’m telling you it will” Thomas was stubborn as usual.  The casino waas almost full and the roulette table was one of the main events. I still don’t know how Thomas managed to place a bet honestly. And to make things more interesting he placed it on zero. So typical of Thomas, doing reckless things, one day that man is gonna be in serious trouble for his actions.  The croupier spun the wheel and everyone looked attentive, expecting for the ball t...

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“Silent as Death” by Alyson Ackman

Submitted to Contest #94

This story is dedicated to my amazing husband - stubbornness may not always be a bad trait Alex only noticed the car seconds before he was hit. He left his mom’s side following a black cat that had crossed his path before it wandered into the street. He was curious because he thought he saw different coloured eyes. After that, there was only darkness. He found himself standing in that void, alone. “Hello?” He called out into the void. “Mom? Dad?” Alex was normally scared of the dark- and of the creatures that lurk within. But he felt odd...

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“Sweet Dreams” by Shouku Nishimiya

Submitted to Contest #94

My mom was right. She knew people were evil. I never should've talked to that boy across the street. Never should've snuck out of the house at night to see him. I should've listened to my mom. Should've followed her silly rules. Now they don't seem silly anymore. I should've stayed in my room. Never should've gone outside. Mom never let me go outside. It's best that way, she had said. Now I'm stuck between this guy and the ground. With a knife close to my throat. The edge barely grazing my neck. The guy's face is shrouded in darkness. Then I...

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“Guilty Men and Biased Women” by Devin Johnson

Submitted to Contest #94

Natalia watched the blood drip from her fingertips with vague disinterest. Drop. Drop...Drop. Drop. It’s good that he is dead, because he was guilty. Guilty people deserve to die. She was sprawled across the dead man’s armchair. Posture unbothered, legs lazily uncrossed. His blood smeared across the armrests by her callused hands. She traces the patterns carved into wood with her fingernails. A pleased smile drifted across her features, sharp teeth and red lips parting dark skin. Natalia gazed across the room, admiring her handiwork, one o...

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