Write a story that involves a character donating a box of clothes which have been outgrown.

Posted in Middle School on Oct 26, 2022

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“The Blue Rhinestone Dress” by Marty B

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Driving the long road to the mansion on the hill, Mankell looked out at the dark clouds forecasting a mighty storm on its way. For the family he was going to visit, the storm had already come and crashed their carefully laid plans all about, leaving a dead girl, and a missing dress. It was Mankell’s job to make sense of what happened. He had most of it put together after the last couple days on the case, just one thread still dangling. It isn't going to be what the Dame wants to hear, but it will be straightened up, one w...

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“The Rippling Mirror of Time” by Ashley Frerichs

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As much as a long, deep exhale calms the nervous system, de-cluttering calms the soul. It’s been proven to help with anxiety; getting rid of junk helps the scatterbrained feel more collected and can cause the organized a level of satisfaction akin to orgasm. But clutter is the language in which the sentimental speak, and without it, it can render one feeling listless and alone. It’s for these reasons and likely more that I held onto these clothes as long as I did. They are a portraiture of a life long passed - a life I’d be hard-pressed to...

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“The Mother Load” by Dotty Davis

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Sophie stared at the photo she posted to Instagram. She kept reading the comments over and over and over. Her friends and family loved the photo, but, somehow it made Sophie completely regret ever posting it. Some comments were nice like… “That looks good on you” “Cool vintage dress!” However, it was her sister Mia’s comment that really struck her. “Wow, you look exactly like mom.” Sophie heard this her entire life. As a child she felt complimented; as a teenager she felt annoyed; as an adult it was just so repetitive she usually just sarcas...

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“Coping Memories” by Patricia Morales

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Trinity bent over to pick up the fallen sign again. She sighed as the rain made the black ink drip. The nasty wind did not make matters easier either. Instead of thumbtacking the sign, she decided to duct tape it, no matter how horrific it looks. Her goal today was to sell her outgrown clothes, it was okay if her stand didn’t look as desirable as she hoped it would be. The cardboard box that was packed with neatly folded clothes was now soggy. Trinity rubbed her temples, this is a disaster, I picked the worst location to sell. She decided ...

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“The Runaway” by KBK Miller

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I watched as a row of blue bubbles burst and felt the rush of excitement surge through me. I might win this level. I’d been playing it for three days now. I’d refused to pay for any upgrades in the game and decided I would only rely on my skillset. Focusing, aiming, and firing, I let out a small squeak, a stacked row of red bubbles bust, almost putting me at the top. I looked around my quiet apartment for acknowledgment and was soon disappointed when I realized my cat was highly uninterested in what I was doing. I frowned and continued to pl...

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“Memories” by Giles Denton

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“Hurry up Allie, we’re going to be late!” Dan called from downstairs. His voice muted by the walls between them.Allie had been scratching around the attic for the last hour trying to find the right boxes. How do we have so much stuff? she thought to herself as she moved another stack of heavy cardboard boxes out of her way, dust flying up her nose and over her hair and face.“I can’t find the one with the children’s old clothes!” She yelled back downstairs, mainly to herself. Dan didn’t listen at the best of times and he’d probably disap...

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“The Memory Box” by Tiffany Banks

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The Memory Box Ryan dances to the music in his head as he moves around the kitchen laying out the fixings for a sub. At 60 years old he is still limber enough to glide and spin effortlessly around the kitchen but after one too many dips he is quickly reminded that there is a difference between young at heart and young in body. Resigned to just bobbing his head with steady hands he places the top bread onto his masterpiece. Reaching for a knife he expertly holds the sandwich in place as he cuts it in half. He stands back to admire his work...

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“A Box of Growing Sorrows” by Abbey Gowan

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There are so many beautiful things about growing up. Growing taller, figuring out who you are, always coming up with new dreams and unreachable goals for the future, and outgrowing past goals - whether you reached them or forgot about them over time. Something that once seemed so important, and so exciting can easily become something you barely even remember less than a year later. It almost seems silly that I used to think about certain things, places, or people so much. Especially now, I couldn’t even picture most of those things anymore. ...

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“The Quilted Woman ” by R. Naomí

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Violeta Tevy was six months pregnant with her second child and could not understand why the visions were coming back to her. She knew she would eventually return to the Quilted Woman for help, it was only a matter of time; the Quilted Woman knew Violeta Tevy would return, it was only a matter of material. After marriage, and a move to the UK, Violeta made it a cryptic mission to become normal. She had been accepted into a relatively prosaic and pragmatic family and was determined to make the most of it. She learned major things about...

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“Father-Daughter Walks” by T. Powers

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Crunch, crunch, crunchLoose gravel crunching under the weight of her father’s feet was her favorite sound during their daily walks. Her little hand enwrapped in his large, calloused and tanned one wiggled free as she jumped and stomped, trying to emulate that specific crunching noise. She was just too little at that moment to even come close to creating such a cool noise!As decades past and time warped their bodies and minds into older beings, that crunch, crunch, crunch never left her.Daily walks through the neighborhood turned into yearly ...

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“It's All in Your Head” by Annette Perez

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It’s All in Your HeadBy Annette Perez“Damn I look good” Morgan smiled as she turned in front of the mirror admiring her taut muscles, massive energy glow, and her Boston Proper clothes. She had been putting 10 miles daily on the bike and working with weights and floor work for strength and flexibility. Coupled with the work, Morgan kept herself on a good diet and didn’t eat junk. She believed in showing off her hard work in a tasteful way wearing some unique yet nice clothing a...

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“Keepers” by Katherine Rager

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I never thought that I would be doing this. Throughout my childhood, Mother and I would set aside my favorite clothes, hoping they would one day be worn by my own daughter. The outfit I came home from the hospital in has grown faded from the bright yellow with pink flowers. My purple fifth birthday dress covered with ribbons and tulle is not quite as full after years of sitting in my keepers box. Countless shirts, dresses, and sweaters had sat collecting dust for years as James and I lost hope. Pinks, blues, yellows, an...

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“Backward Spiral: A short story by M.J. Palladino” by Kara Palladino

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Backward Spiral: A short story by M.J. Palladino It was an early sunset on a Thursday in March. Specks of dust fluttered about in the light seeping through the window. A box of clothes sat sunbathing on the bed, waiting to be moved. Just then, the doorknob twisted, and a young adult entered. She looked down at a small sheet of paper in her hand, her eyes scanning it. At the top, it read, “Thalia’s to-do list.” After a brief moment, she crumpled the paper and tossed it into a nearby wastebasket. She gazed at the box for a bit before picki...

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“Flourish” by Jess A

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NOTE: The following short story contains possible sensitive topics that may cause negative emotional responses: an eating disorder, fat shaming, bullying, and loss. “Spring cleaning time,” sang Ashlyn’s mother, Loren. To Ashlyn, it was a time for dust and dirt. A time for her mother’s—probably fake—flowers. They lay scattered on the kitchen island with cut stems, faded colours, and some petals shed. Among them—her mother so fervently informed her—were Delphiniums for goodwill, and Dahlias for warnings and change. ...

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“Bear” by Cordy Ranald

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The bear was big. Big enough to hold her draped in his arms like men held pretty ladies on the television. Ladies in white dresses carried through front doors. Ladies in fancy nightgowns carried up fancy stairs. Hurt ladies carried away from the things that hurt them.The girl slid an arm under the neck of the stuffed toy and curled her legs up across its sunken, formerly pot-bellied midsection. She saw herself held, loved, carried. She laid her cheek against the hard plastic of its black nose, feeling warm flesh. Slid her head down int...

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Write a story that involves a character donating a box of clothes which have been outgrown.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 49 stories

“The Blue Rhinestone Dress” by Marty B

“The Rippling Mirror of Time” by Ashley Frerichs

“The Mother Load” by Dotty Davis

“Coping Memories” by Patricia Morales

“The Runaway” by KBK Miller

“Memories” by Giles Denton

“The Memory Box” by Tiffany Banks

“A Box of Growing Sorrows” by Abbey Gowan

“The Quilted Woman ” by R. Naomí

“Father-Daughter Walks” by T. Powers

“It's All in Your Head” by Annette Perez

“Keepers” by Katherine Rager

“Backward Spiral: A short story by M.J. Palladino” by Kara Palladino

“Flourish” by Jess A

“Bear” by Cordy Ranald

🌟 Similar prompts

Start your story with someone having their height marked on a door frame.

Format your story in the style of diary entries.

Start your story with the words: “Grow up.”

Write about a character sowing seeds for the future (literally or figuratively).

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