Write a story that focuses on the relationship between siblings.

Posted in Middle School on Oct 26, 2022

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“Sisterly Love” by Mary Waters

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‘Mm, this lasagne is great. Now, what was I saying?’‘Harriet, must you talk with your mouth full? I’m in danger of eating your meal as well as my own with all that …overflow of food.’‘Never changed, eh? Steph, it’s actually ten years since we last spent any time, or in fact, had any contact and all you’re worried about is table manners.’‘Sorry. No, I’m not sorry, manners are important. You’re right though, ten years is a long time for sisters to be estranged. Perhaps that’s why I need to remind you that I prefer to be called Stephanie....

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“Drummed Up” by Danielle Gerhardt

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Samantha laid snuggled in the down comforter of her king size bed Saturday morning trying to fashion a reason to get up. She had gotten used to being single since the divorce a few years ago, yet hadn’t adjusted to being an empty-nester. Since Victor went off to college, loneliness had moved-in in his place. Working from home didn’t help the situation any. The days were long and quiet, not affording any opportunities to form friendships. Past friendships had dried up over the years due to distance, the divorce, and everyone being busy with t...

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“Packing Up Memories” by Ashlyn O'Boyle

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There was a dull thud against the door to Jackson’s bedroom, interrupting his process of attempting at packing up for college. He was leaving tomorrow to start a new chapter of his life and he was still trying to figure out how he was going to fit all of it into one car. His concentration was cut short as the door opened, a bundle of cardboard boxes falling into his room. Jackson stared at it before a familiar 16-year-old popped up, her brunette hair frizzy.“Mom told me to bring up these boxes so you can organize everything.”Jackson was sile...

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“HOME” by Nada Nadege

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“Elena! Why are you being so closed-minded?”I say chasing down the hallway after my big sister; she suddenly stops thanks to my fast reflex I stop at the right moment so I won’t bump with her. Her eyes are so intense to the point where I can’t keep eye contact with her more than two seconds, and she knows this she knows that she has power over me that's why she thinks she can change me.“Closes minded?” she asks scoffing “I am your big sister, and I know what’s right for you! This has nothing to do with me being open-minded or not; you’re jus...

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“We Had Another Sister” by Laura Todd

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We had another sister, my sister Rosie and me. She was the youngest, born 3 years after Rosie and 5 years after me. I remember the day they brought her home, my second little sister. She was a happy baby, always smiling, bright, and cheerful. Her name was Mary-Jane. I never much liked my other sister, for she was always there. Whenever Rosie and I would play, no doubt she would appear. Mother said we had to include her because she was our sister too. I often wished it was just Rosie and me again. Like it used to be. Like it should be. I didn...

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“Mothers lie” by Caylee Nesbit

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My eyes fling open to the sudden sound of a booming lightning strike. Slowly I climb out of my warm cozy blankets, and into the cool crisp air of my room. I look out my window to see tiny raindrops make their way down to the ground, and onto the beautifully colored leaves. While closing my eyes I take a deep breath in and sniff the marvelous smell of fall mixed with the smell of a rainy storm. A smile slowly finds its way onto my face, and fills me with the sweet sensation of a lovely fall morning.Feeling unexpectedly tired, I slump down the...

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“Dead of Winter” by Monika Salazar

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"BRIAN! DID YOU GRAB MY SHIT AGAIN?" Carrie yelled from the downstairs bathroom. Brian, who sat in bed half asleep, grumbled and got up to go over to the door. "No. I didn't!" He yelled back and rubbed his eyes. An audible groan was heard as a door slammed. Brian simply sighed as he meandered back over to his bed. He hit the bed face-first and closed his eyes for a moment but then quickly re-opened his eyes. It was Monday. He scrambled to get his clothes on, rummaging through his drawers and throwing things across the room. Then he paused. I...

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“My Older Sister” by Abigail Munoz

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February 3 , 2004. This was the day I made it into this planet we call Earth. My mother said that I didn't cry that much when I was born, but how would she know, she was all drugged up from the medicine they gave her. When everything was settled, I was brought home to meet my two older siblings. When we got there, my mom let my sister hold me as she went and did something else. My sister was 12 at the time and was pretty excited to meet me, my brother was only 6 so, he didn't care much. He simply ignored me and kept playing with ...

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“Unconfessed Confessions” by Bryan Grafton

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Unconfessed Confessions Beth watched her older and only sister Ruth gasping for air as she lay in pain in her hospice bed. It was obvious to her that today her sister was worse. She pulled up a chair and sat down beside her, tears welling up in her eyes as she did so. She couldn’t have asked for a better sister than Ruth. “You feeling a little better today Ruth?” she asked...

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“My Sibling was Cool” by Prachipallavi Samal

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Peggy had always found her brother a snob.Seeing things from her perspective, one wouldn’t have been surprised. Pete was an outdoors kid, spending the limited time he spent at home holed up in his room. Peggy had wanted to spend more time with her brother, knowing his interests and sharing hers, but the few attempts that she made to get close were pushed away by Pete. His things were always never to be touched, his food not for sharing, never a playtime with him. Just the cold shoulder for little Peggy. The final straw had been when she...

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“Sonny and Sis” by Howard Englander

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Sonny and SisIt had been a while since Harry had seen his sister. He was looking forward to being with her again. Big Brother and Kid Sister, Harry and Jan Landers were always close. They were confidants, best friends, always there for each other when a comforting shoulder was needed to ease the tears. Dubbed “Sonny” and “Sis” by affectionate (if somewhat ineffective) parents, they carried their nursery school nicknames into the classrooms of academia, the conference rooms of Madison Avenue and the hierarchy of their own ...

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“The Bond Between Brothers” by Shannon Haffely

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Halloween was particularly cold this year. Light snow blanketed the busy city streets—the first snowfall of the year. I’d long since stopped trick-or-treating, but the kids who still had hope for the world ran about, asking fro candy with their adorable enthusiasm. Teenagers such as myself more often than not weren’t cute enough to get more than a stale carrot. With reddened hands stuck in my pockets, I trudged down the sidewalk, avoiding as many costumed children as I could. Icy wind nipped at my face. I buried my face into my warm ja...

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Write a story that focuses on the relationship between siblings.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 57 stories

“Sisterly Love” by Mary Waters

“Drummed Up” by Danielle Gerhardt

“Packing Up Memories” by Ashlyn O'Boyle

“HOME” by Nada Nadege

“We Had Another Sister” by Laura Todd

“Mothers lie” by Caylee Nesbit

“Dead of Winter” by Monika Salazar

“My Older Sister” by Abigail Munoz

“Unconfessed Confessions” by Bryan Grafton

“My Sibling was Cool” by Prachipallavi Samal

“Sonny and Sis” by Howard Englander

“The Bond Between Brothers” by Shannon Haffely

🌟 Similar prompts

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

Write a story about someone whose lifestyle has changed and is learning to adjust to new circumstances.

Write a story that uses flowers as a symbol.

Write a story about unrequited love.

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