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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“Grief” by Laci Dillon

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Grief At some point in everyone's life, they will experience death. Every person knows this but not everybody completely understand how grief can be extremely difficult for others. Grief is an emotion that is particularly tricky to overcome. Many people who suffer from grief feel as if they will never be able to cope with their loss. The feelings of sadness and hopelessness that accompany a loss weaken over time. Grief take an emotional toll on your mind and body, it can lead to a severe depression if not treated or payed attent...

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“Missing Home” by Blue Vanco

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(TW for child abuse and homophobia) I’ve always hated arguments, especially when it’s justified with one stupid, useless, overused sentence. “I just wanted to.” or, “Because he said blah, blah, blah.” My least favourite is “because I said so.” I hear it so many times in my own home, if you could call it that. It’s the only place I’ve ever lived in, but I never felt happy or safe here. My father is a control-freak, to the point where if me or my brother do anything ‘without his permission’ we get an earful. Our mother left us when we were you...

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“I told you so” by Valerie Marshall

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“See ya in a few hours!” I yelled to James, “Good luck with that!” He grunted and waved one of his tools at me as I opened the door to head out. A nice breeze flew in and cooled our sweaty bodies. Our small apartment was nice, but the lack of any sort of cooling system made us both a bit grouchy during the day. Luckily I was headed to work and wouldn’t be home in the heat for another eight and a half hours. “Don’t hurt yourself,” I called and opened the door to head out. James was an engineering student and was convinced that he co...

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“Dust to Dust” by E.G. Reid

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Brutality is still the norm, though the hard times are spoken of as past. For those vying for this new world, from law officers to rebel agitators, cold bloodedness a given. It’s necessary, Officer Mike Ashton tells himself. Without Ashton and the other agents of the East Coast Reformed States (ECRS), agitators will shatter the peace that bandages their hurting society. And then where would they be, people like Mike Ashton’s wife and daughters? The thought of his family caught in the midst of the city’s darknes...

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“Confusion” by Rabindra Soni

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Yesterday, Aditi called me through phone at 10:30 . I was just amazed I didn't know what to respond because It had been almost seven years having had any contact with her. However I had her phone number saved in my phone but I never felt like talking to her . First few seconds she didn't say anything. I was ill at ease but awaited her response then out of impatience I said hello twice and then came her shrill voice which had a affection and compassion she addressed me by name Rash . Thereat I felt as if I were in the same position when she c...

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“Southern Roots” by Cindy Calder

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Amelia Rose had lived in the South all her days. She was now twenty-nine years of age and single, which was nearly an unheard of occurrence in the small Southern town where she lived. All of her hometown friends had been married for several years and most were already parents of at least two children. Amelia Rose didn’t understand the prerequisite. She’d finished college and decided upon returning home because her mother had been ill, but since doing so, she’d been chastised by family, close friends, acquaintances, and even strangers whom sh...

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“You Can Choose” by Daila Ayala

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I took a deep breath to calm myself down. It wasn’t the first time I had done a digital interview, but it didn’t matter how many I did or didn’t do. I was always nervous before starting. After a few minutes, I finally got the courage to turn on my laptop and go into the meeting room. I was let in almost immediately. Just as quickly, I felt my heart rate increase and my body get hot. I closed my eyes and took deep breaths. I zeroed in on that feeling in my chest until it finally went away and my body relaxed. An image popped up on...

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“Cursed” by Pamela Zero

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Essya turned and fled, taking advantage of her slim frame to slip between the columns of the murky tomb. The monster wasn’t small enough to follow her directly, but it would eventually figure out a way around the stone blocking its way. She stood just out of reach of its clawed hand, grasping uselessly through the gap. “What’s your name” she asked conversationally. The monster howled in frustration and bit at a column. She leaned forward a tiny bit. “What was that?” She had lived in the tombs long enough to know the...

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“You can have my bouquet if you want.” by Meghma Ghosh

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"I don't wanna get married to the person I don't know, What if he is a drunkard or an old man or has an affair with someone else?", I shouted at the top of my voice. "Why should I marry the person you all will decide? Why should I listen to your decision? Why, why can't I marry a man I like????...... How can you all destroy your own daughter's life just for money and fame? ... Why do you guys make your daughters life a hell... And the most important thing is you guys didn't even tell me with a long time in hand!! Just half a month is left an...

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“The beginning of!” by Ameya Anna

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Iam stuborn yelled Something to nothing. Nothing was thinking of going for a movie. Nothing got irritated, but she ignored Something and walked away. Is this the beginning of a so called another fight. Nothing usually try to pick right words to soothen the situations. Nothing said, "You can choose whatever you want, depends upon your wish, but Iam leaving."Something doesnt has a choice. She walked behind her sister Nothing. They couldnot reserve the ticket in advance, since they were not sure they could make it. OOh... Its almost time, we ...

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“Because I Said So” by Jillian Sword

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She let her head drop into her hands. How was she going to make it? She let the floating thoughts in her brain settle for a moment as she sat silently defeated at her desk. Her computer screen lit in red marks as her budget loomed in the rectangular portal of the spreadsheet before her. She knew of only one solution. Moving. She knew it was inevitable since the death of her husband. She would not be able to afford to continue her current lifestyle. Oh, how she longed for the days when she was innocently unaware of the reality of budgetary co...

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“Say Less” by Ebony Eve

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Because I said so. Man those words grated on me. I could feel the indignation churning in my chest, bubbling up into a scream. I held it in for the sake of those around me not privy to my internal turmoil. I ground my teeth together as I made my way across the grounds to where my car was parked, its dull yellow paint tempting me with a chance of brief solace. Because. I. Said. So. I bit the words off in my head as I slammed the drivers door behind me and dumped my bag onto the passenger seat. I heard those four words ...

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“Because I said So” by Valerie Preston

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“Oh thank goodness they have all gone” he thought. The house was peaceful. The only sound to be heard was the creaking as old Billy trod the floorboards on his well-worn pads. He slid along as he rounded the corner, the surface too slippery for him as he headed for the comfy old couch in the corner of the room. A shaft of light pierced through the window and tumbling down from top to bottom, tiny flecks of dust danced and flipped around until they landed on the shiny wooden floorboards, exhausted from the journey. A black and white bird...

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“Mom’s Famous Words” by Sydney Nadjiwon

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This is a story about my mother. She was a great mother by all means. I loved her so very much and I know that she loved me just as much or more. Now before I get into my actual story, I need too tell you about my mom and give you some of her history in order for you to really understand what my story is all about. Well my mother grew up the oldest out of 8 children. Unfortunately, her father left just after her youngest sibling was born. Leaving her mother a single parent with 8 children too look after. At the beginning, her mother had a h...

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“Little Diablo” by Niyati Shinde

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Just when the morning rays had started to spread their warmth on a cold, winter day, she tiptoed into the house. Noiselessly closing the main door, she tried to maintain her balance as she removed her socks and shoes with her left hand, one foot after the other. In her right hand was a tiny, skinny puppy, shivering in his sleep. Her day had begun like any other, she had woken up at 4.30 a.m., had rolled over and kissed her husband gently on his cheek, had had her coffee and then she was out the door by 5 for her daily run. On her way back...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 97 stories

“Grief” by Laci Dillon

“Missing Home” by Blue Vanco

“I told you so” by Valerie Marshall

“Dust to Dust” by E.G. Reid

“Confusion” by Rabindra Soni

“Southern Roots” by Cindy Calder

“You Can Choose” by Daila Ayala

“Cursed” by Pamela Zero

“You can have my bouquet if you want.” by Meghma Ghosh

“The beginning of!” by Ameya Anna

“Because I Said So” by Jillian Sword

“Say Less” by Ebony Eve

“Because I said So” by Valerie Preston

“Mom’s Famous Words” by Sydney Nadjiwon

“Little Diablo” by Niyati Shinde

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Write a story about someone sticking to a course of action even when it’s clearly wrong.

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Write a story about two people who need each other, but are too stubborn to admit it.

End your story with someone finally conceding to another’s point of view.

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