Write a story that focuses on the relationship between siblings.

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“Life is a roller coaster” by Carolyn Bayne

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The house looked symbolic surrounded by the greenery of the hills and valleys and by the natural plant life. It was true that the Harper family had treaded into a domain alien to their current surroundings. They had left their homeland, Canada to pursue a new life chasing his dreams. He was an architect, Jeff Harper, it was his dream they were following. Gina Harper, an interior designer, worked on the rich and famous properties of Hollywood. The teenagers Tia and Zafra had both finished their final exams to pur...

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“Hot Potato” by Jen Pendragon

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We sneak into abandoned places all the time. Well, Samantha and I do. Melissa hates when we do it, and she doesn’t even know we sneak in with backpacks full of beer. We’ve climbed the old water tower and we’ve left tags so many places…when we get back we always put a gold star on our old paper map of the town and now it’s mostly covered in this cloud of sparkly gold stickers like you’d get for good behavior in school, but this is like an anti-good behavior chart instead.Out of all of us, Melissa is the most “what it says on the tin”, I guess...

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“Winter Won't Last Forever” by Cora R

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She sat silently beside the lake, staring out at the golden water and wondering. It’s odd how much wondering can go on in your head, even when you’re not really paying attention to it. Her eyes unfocused in the glinting light of the spring evening. She was so lost in the world of her mind, a bomb could’ve gone off, and she might not have heard it. The world was warming. This was the first time she’d ever really seen it. All her life, she’d lived in the south, where the weather was warm year round. She’d never actually seen winter turn into s...

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“Lucrezia ” by Leonora D'Este

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Florence1499 Lucrezia watched me as I looked back at her. I knew what it meant. Lucrezia’s head had begun to reek with pain as mine did. I put a hand to my forehead and watched as Lucrezia did the same. My hand burned with heat. Lucrezia’s did too. I heard her gulp. “D-d-do you know w-w-what th-this m-m-means, C-c-cecilia?” “Lucrezia. We are not going to die. Typhoid fever can not destroy us.” I stroked my young sister’s hair as I lied to her. “We will live. Have faith.” Lucrezia grabbed my hand with her small 8-year-old one and looke...

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“Puddles & Grilled Cheese” by Madeline Howell

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I tried to block out the plinking noise of the bathtub faucet dripping. It was raining, but not enough to drown out the sound of water on porcelain. I had to get a good grade on this assignment. Mom told me if I didn't pass this class I might have to repeat fifth grade.Tori followed me when I got up to close the bathroom door."I'm hungry," she said."Mom will be home in a couple of hours to make dinner. Do you want a snack?"She nodded and tightened her grip on the stained blanket wrapped around her shoulders as she followed me into the kitche...

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“These Cold, Cloudy Stars” by Claire L

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“One more.” I breathe, forcing down Cambria’s socked feet. She sits up, eyes tearing up and sweat beading on her upper lip. She crashes back down, exhaling in agony and on the verge of tears. “How much?” I look away and multiply in my head: “Ninety-eight cals.” “That’s it?” She shakes her head. “Alright, your turn. Here. Give me your watch and I’ll hold your feet.” My eyes feel heavy as I force myself on the floor, in sit-up po...

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“The Midnight Scream” by David Filla

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There was a scream from down the hall.Tara sat up in bed, her eyes adjusting to the darkness of the room. It had to be midnight, if not later. Her breath was caught in her throat, but after a moment she was able to release it, sucking in the cool night air. She glanced around, her vision drawn to the flutter of the curtains in front of her window. Had she left the window open? She couldn’t remember. After all, the night had been one big party. Her brother was finally home.Alan had been away for years, and no one was sure where he was. They’d...

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“Apotheotic Delirium” by Eden Solera

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The engines gave a sputtering whine as Scarlett pulled up on the yoke. She gritted her teeth, clenching her hands as she forced the plane to climb above the majority of the clouds. Holding back tears, she looked to the unconscious body of her copilot in the seat to her right. The soft skin of his youthful face haunted her; if only she had not been forced to knock him out. He would have ruined everything, would have tried to call for help over the radio. She could not afford to allow him that opportunity, and yet, it seemed she did not ...

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“The Haunting of Charles Dean” by Thomas Roberts

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I can forgive myself for a great many things—cowards are good at looking the other way when they need to. But there's one thing I'll never forgive myself for, and after thirty long years it has finally come back to haunt me. Despite the fog of age, the events that transpired are still crystal clear no matter what I drink in an attempt to forget. I was seven at the time and my family lived in a cabin far from the city—I remember us driving for what felt like hours just to get necessities. The house was cramped, smelling of must from a bygone ...

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“The One” by Brienna Wallis

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My eyes filled with tears as the familiar sound of a flat heartbeat drifted through the air. I wish i didn't know what was going to happen next. I couldn't go through this again. we had to escape. The only thing left was to figure out how. How to escape our fate, our pain, our destiny. All things left up to us, all I knew is it wouldn’t be easy. My birth mothers passing was one of the hardest things for us to witness I was only eight years old and my little brother jack was 5. we immediately were placed into foster care....

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“Consumed Heart” by Simone Real

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I tapped my silver watch impatiently. “Great, just great. First, you’re late to pick me up, now my watch is broken.” I stared dead ahead at the snow-covered highway wrapped around the mountains. After a moment’s silence, I asked, “Well, what time is it?” “Eight-forty.” Brady, my brother, answered. “Just like last year.” I put my forehead into my hand. “We can’t be late for Mom’s Gala every year.” We had been driving to a Gala my mom hosted every Christmastime. All her close, rich friends came and donated money for families who were les...

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“Let's Go For A Ride” by Sally Jenkins

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The Sally Ann Tales: Let's Go For A Ride: Mom whose name is Eiko Mathison, is in the kitchen cleaning and washing dishes. She is keeping busy putting the house in order. She hears the noise the kids are making in the background. Dad whose name is Robert Mathison and everyone calls him Bob, is in the living room watching football on the big screen television. It is Sunday so he will be watching the football games all day long, changing channels in between commercials. He already watched the ten O...

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“The Un-Wish Bone” by Jim Hirtle

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Delectable Thanksgiving aromas fill the home, sweet cranberry mixed with savory turkey and green onion dressing. Pumpkin spices dance with fresh apple tarts announcing the season. A Christmas tree has been adorned with a handful of shiny metallic balls; a string of lights, yet to be unraveled, wait patiently on the plush carpet for someone to wrap their length around the tree’s generous girth. Football is on the television but the father has turned down the sound. The children knew that was not a good sign. Twins, a boy, and a girl, standing...

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“Matters of Malarkey ” by Michael Williams

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“What flavor is that?” Holly asked. “I know, it’s not my usual, but every so often I like banana. Don’t you ever get tired of the same old strawberry?” Olga responded. “Nope. If we’re at Baskin-Robbins, their strawberry’s the best,” Holly replied flatly. “Just a matter of fact.” It was a lazy Saturday afternoon in ...

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“The Two Reflections Within the mirror ” by Izabel Roses

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An old prophecy circulated around the kingdom of azalea, a kingdom that resided inside a mirror world. It foretold that one day a girl with eyes colored like the sun would appear an overthrown the wrathful king. A man whose names was feared through the kingdom. A man whom even the strongest nobles fear as he was a powerful man who was believed to have given his soul to the devil to have the power he had. This girl rumored in the prophecy would slay the cruel king and reign over the Azalean kingdom finally bringing peace to the Azalean people...

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Write a story that focuses on the relationship between siblings.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 57 stories

“Life is a roller coaster” by Carolyn Bayne

“Hot Potato” by Jen Pendragon

“Winter Won't Last Forever” by Cora R

“Lucrezia ” by Leonora D'Este

“Puddles & Grilled Cheese” by Madeline Howell

“These Cold, Cloudy Stars” by Claire L

“The Midnight Scream” by David Filla

“Apotheotic Delirium” by Eden Solera

“The Haunting of Charles Dean” by Thomas Roberts

“The One” by Brienna Wallis

“Consumed Heart” by Simone Real

“Let's Go For A Ride” by Sally Jenkins

“The Un-Wish Bone” by Jim Hirtle

“Matters of Malarkey ” by Michael Williams

“The Two Reflections Within the mirror ” by Izabel Roses

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Write a story in which societal rituals and expectations play a key role.

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Write a story about unrequited love.

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