Write a story where one person is trying to say goodbye but keeps getting interrupted.

Posted in Middle School on Oct 26, 2022

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“Have to say 'good bye'” by Mansi R

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"You have to come back Rain, you've done enough to protect earth from extraterrestrial destruction." What does Rudra saviour want from me? How should I explain him that I am attached to this place, to this earth, to this colony, to the people here. "Saviour command I like working here and I've made quite a few friends here. I'd like to stay." "That's what we are more worried about and hence decided to pull you out, you can come back to your home planet. Dedication to friends kill the dedication to job." "That won't happen Saviour comma...

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“Canyon” by Nataleigh Sandberg

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Tony kissed his sister-in-law on the cheek. "Good to see you, Sam," he muttered. "Same to you, Tony. Be good to yourself," Sam whispered. She leaned back out of their hug and hastily ran her fingers through her long brown hair. She pursed her lips and looked at the house behind Tony, observing it for the last time. She and her husband, Dan, would be moving out of Chicago and to London, her hometown. They wouldn't see Tony and his family again for probably at least a year. Sam turned to Dan, who had just finished saying goodbye to Tony'...

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“Goodbye's don't always mean Forever” by Chloe :)

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It was windy, like most days now.Ma in the hospital, gray as the clouds that loomed above.Her eye sockets were hollow, filled in deep with tear stains like a muddy puddle after a storm.Everything was dark today.Lightning crashes and the cat runs under the table.She was still just a kitty, black fur of fluff with some white making a T on her face.We called her Tee, as creative as we were at the time.Barkley, our big old Ridgeback, can’t smell or quite hear anymore.He’s an old dog but will still come up to cuddle you with his large, warm body....

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“Nothing Worth Fighting For” by Akhlys Ivy

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"I'm sorry."What a common phrase.It was the only thing I could say as I stared into my frantic sister's violet eyes. She kept quiet, but looked at me as if some miracle would happen and I wouldn't have to pull the plug.The life support plug, that is.The subtle ache in my heart was nothing compared to the endless tearing in my lungs. I spent every day hooked up to machines that breathed for me. Ate for me. Drank for me. Kept my heart beating. I was so completely sick of it all that I had decided to move on to whatever was beyond my short life...

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“The Fear” by Evi T

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“…one…one…two. And press.” I mumble as I reluctantly dial the numbers. My thumb is hovering above the final button.”Come on press…” I feel as if the oxygen level f the room has dropped significantly. I take a couple of deep breaths and look away from the device. My right arm is so stiff; it almost feels detached from the rest of my body. It’s holding the phone, thumb still hovering. I cover my mouth with my other hand and look back down on the phone. I am holding it at a distance, as if my body is naturally repelling it. Suddenly, The Fear ...

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“I'll Never Let You Say Goodbye” by Laura Bennett

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Brandon stared at the letter in his hand. He felt a multitude of emotions. He couldn’t believe that he had actually gotten into Columbia University with almost a full ride. He was happy that he had gotten in. He wasn’t sure if he would without an all A record. He was sad because he realized that if he accepted the offer, he would move away from his mom and friends. What would his mom say? For the longest time, it had just been Brandon and his mom. His dad was off somewher...

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“Best Friends Forever” by Sonali S

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The day begins with the radiant sun embracing the earth with its ever-lasting rays. The chilling breeze settles as summer knocks on the door.‘Hey Sam, I need to talk to you,’ Allie phones her best friend Samara.‘Hey, baby girl, what’s up?’ a squeaky voice resonates from the other end of the receiver.‘Are you free right now?’ Allie asks. ‘Yes, of course, I am,’ Samara answers. ‘Girl, I need to tell you something, I don’t know how you’re going to take it,’ Allie sighs and sits on her bed clutching the phone to her ear. She is eagerly...

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“Maddy's Door” by Chelsea Iversen

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All I could think as I looked around at the happy faces and cradled cans of beer was how much I needed to get the hell out of here. Fast. Heat prickled my cheekbones. Do not cry, I told myself, holding back the tears with considerable effort. It was just like sucking in your gut for a picture. I had done this before. I could handle it. The front door was only ten yards from where I stood. Thank god. I could see it there, gleaming black, a slightly scuffed beacon of hope. The doorknob had a grubby piece of tape over it to keep peo...

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“The Longest Goodbye” by Ruth Smith

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The clock read 10:00 am. Blake had one more hour left before he had to leave to catch his train. He glanced down at his list of things to do before leaving. Most of the items were completed, he just had to talk to a few people. Blake took in a deep breath. This was going to be the hard part. The doorbell rang and Blake walked over to the window to see who it was. It was his brother, Dan. He already talked to Dan yesterday and told him what was going on. This visit was not going to help. Blake needed to get rid of his brother as quickly as ...

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“Where is Philip?” by Chilaka Praise

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“Wake up sleepy head; you might miss your flight” “But I want to sleep some more, mom.” Philip, an obviously spoilt and arrogant boy but wealthy. He’s just good at one thing – bad mouthing others especially those below his class. He always teases them and this causes them to feel intimidated. His friend, Jimmy was really good at playing pranks and at the end accuses someone below his class and Philip would enjoy the drama. Philip is a young guy his twenties, his parents decided to send him away for s...

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“Thank you for Giving me a Place to Belong” by Maddison Buch

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“Okay, as you all know-” “Nope, we’re not doing this.” Zach sputtered, “What do you mean? And where do you get off interrupting me?” Savannah rocked forward on her toes, “You’re gonna say something like, ‘This is the last game I’ll ever manage for you guys. Let us join together and hug before warm-ups.’ Am I right?” Zach didn’t gratify her with a direct answer, “Carine, reign in your stopper.” Carine looked up her bag of grapes, “I have no power over her.” “You’re the captain,” Zach deadpanned. “Come on, Zach, by now you should k...

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“I Wish You Got Your Way” by Cassia Savage

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I step forward, my heart racing. I’ve had to do this before - not too long ago, actually. But even if I did it a million times, it would still hurt. It would hurt a million times more than the last time. This is something I hate doing. But everyone has to do it. I wish I was an exception, but what makes me any more important? Living without loss can’t really be living, can it? Anyway, there’s no point in wishing. Wishing is something you do when you have no hope. If you have no hope, you have no hope. Wishing is an excuse. I feel te...

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“Two Minutes” by Jacob Reed

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Walking among a large group of zombies in suits and business attire, Tim was absorbed in himself completely. All was silent except for the dull thrum of traffic passing the workers by, and the sound produced by his earbuds. He was listening to one of his favorite talk shows discussing the mechanics and specs of today’s hottest sports cars. Tim knew that he would never be able to afford one, but who can stop a man from dreaming? Time was precious to this young man. During his childhood, Tim’s father had reinforced over and over the importa...

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“In-Between ” by Jen Cavalleri

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They stood on the flat land, looking out into the plains. The long grass looked more like water, or hair from the fluid movements made in unison edged on by the wind. It looked soft. As though one could lay in the field and be adopted by the long strands. They would encompass you, welcome you to their home, wrap their stems around you until there was no more flesh. Then you would become one of them.“The crash was bad” one of them said.“How do you know?” said the other.“Well, we’re here aren’t we?”Silence.They watched as the backseat from a 2...

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“Her Last Bedtime Story” by Sheila Mariz Lobitaña

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“I’m afraid she doesn’t have much time left.” The doctor’s words echo through my mind all the way down to the hollow pit in my stomach. Guilt and the death of hope feel like hands pressed around my throat, suffocating me. I’m here now, 15 years too late and not an ounce of the man I ought to be, but I’m here. On borrowed time. He excuses himself and leaves the room. I turn towards my daughter. “Hey, thanks for coming.” My ex-wife says, but what she really means is I’m sorry. Sorry for keeping her from you for so long. Aft...

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Write a story where one person is trying to say goodbye but keeps getting interrupted.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 155 stories

“Have to say 'good bye'” by Mansi R

“Canyon” by Nataleigh Sandberg

“Goodbye's don't always mean Forever” by Chloe :)

“Nothing Worth Fighting For” by Akhlys Ivy

“The Fear” by Evi T

“I'll Never Let You Say Goodbye” by Laura Bennett

“Best Friends Forever” by Sonali S

“Maddy's Door” by Chelsea Iversen

“The Longest Goodbye” by Ruth Smith

“Where is Philip?” by Chilaka Praise

“Thank you for Giving me a Place to Belong” by Maddison Buch

“I Wish You Got Your Way” by Cassia Savage

“Two Minutes” by Jacob Reed

“In-Between ” by Jen Cavalleri

“Her Last Bedtime Story” by Sheila Mariz Lobitaña

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story that spans a month during which everything changes.

Start your story with a character taking a leap of faith.

Write about someone who is always looking toward the future.

Start your story with an ending and work backward toward the beginning.

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