Write about a character whose life changes for the better.

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“The Broken Soul” by Clerance N Khosa

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Walking in the streets of Soweto bleeding, exhausted, and wounded. This was Gilbert a young boy who had escaped death. He got everyone’s attention, but it seemed normal to them to see such a young boy fighting for his life. He asked for assistance but nobody seemed to pay attention. Next moment I heard gunshots. As we all try to figure out who was firing into the sky, the streets were already full of a gang known as the Russians, they are known for eliminating individuals that bring unrest in the community. They either kill them by burning o...

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“Daze of the Weak (Miner Crisis)” by Cindy Strube

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Daze of the Weak (Miner Crisis)"Well, fellas, let's get going! The sooner we finish this job, the sooner we can head back home. Great breakfast, as usual, Hap!”Ralph Hale pushed away from the table, the legs of his chair scraping with a painful “Eeeee!” against the worn linoleum.Ralph, head of the geological survey project at Grimm's Gulch, was hardworking and capable. Somewhat of a fatherly type, he cared about his team and was always trying to do something for them. Everyone liked him.Everyone except for Farley Moon, who didn't like m...

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“ Break the Clouds” by Kaitlyn Hailey

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Content Warning: domestic abuse, panic attacks When that little boy walked into my store, I could feel my heart break. Woe was scattered upon his freckles, and his sleeves stretched over his wrists. In the dead of winter, he wore only a t-shirt. I still remember how quiet his voice was, the soft tingle of the door as it blurred his question: “do you have anything happy I can read?” My cat, Nemo, let out a small meow, as I craned my neck to see the small boy. He may have been the shortest kid I’d ever seen. His hair fell in chubby cu...

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“Saturn” by Dre Spivey

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Three Years Prior: THEO “Did you know that I’ve always wanted to be a star,” she asked with her head tilted up, a smile on her face. Before I could answer, she stifled out a small laugh before continuing with, “Not a superstar or anything, but a physical star.” She was serious as she spoke, looking away from the stars right into my eyes. “And what led you to this?” I questioned without breaking the contact. Her eyes are the fairest shade of blue, twinkling like the stars; her face peaceful as she contently speaks, “All things full of light...

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“The Visit: From Dream to Reality” by Emeka C. Eze

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Bro King was taken aback when the guest minister called him out that morning. His mind skipped and then the melodrama began. "Remove your shoes." The unexpected instruction from the plumpy guest minister and physician gave him a livid feeling. The guest minister walked down from the pulpit to meet him. He wore slippers having survived an accident on his way to the three-day ministration tagged “The Visit.” He felt embarrassed by his powerlessness to ask why. It was a thing rarely done in churches especially when the person ...

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“I Will” by Kalps Venkat

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From her wavy blonde hair to her gleaming tan skin, Allie Hale is one of the prettiest girls in Edgecreek middle school. Everyone around her constantly gives her compliments on her gorgeous looks, such as, "You look like a doll!" or "I can't take my eyes off you." People especially love her emerald eyes that sparkle like a million diamonds when they hit the sunlight. However, she would get the most compliments from her friends. For most of the kids at Edgecreek middle school, being one of Allie's friends would be a dream come true. It w...

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“The Man at Pier's End” by Ben Mears

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On nights like tonight, I find myself drifting among the stars. Even ten years on from my last visit to this corner of the sea, it still takes my breath away. Specks of light mark the dark canvas overhead like jewels in a divine tapestry. Bits of sand hug my toes as the tide rolls in and out again like sleep on a restless night. This place, more than any other, is full of cycles. Cycles of life, cycles of death, cycles of birth and rebirth. Much of what was here ten years ago is gone, replaced by something new. Even so, the brushing of the w...

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“Tripping up a God” by Fred .

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The following is set during the Wimbledon tennis championships in 2013. The match in question really happened and the score is accurate. There is no record of any locker room discussion prior to the match, this is only the author’s assumption. However given the extraordinary outcome, clearly something extraordinary must also have happened before the match began… Sergiy Stakhovsky strode into the Wimbledon men's locker room, standing artificially tall so as to project confidence he was struggling to decide if he actually had. The lo...

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“Defeat of the Mountain Curse” by Bob Faszczewski

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Defeat of the Mountain Curse Alpine darkness descended on Durkulin Castle like a death shroud wrapping a corpse. The subconscious thoughts of “temporary” castle resident John Stimpson and his recurring nightmares kept him from getting the rest he so desperately needed. John’s life recently had gone off the rails with no...

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“Healing” by Gillian Lyons

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When did I move on? How come I never noticed the pain diminish? How can I still be worthy of you when you don't consume me anymore, when I can mention your name and laugh in the same sentence? I wanted you to forever be the master of my thoughts, never relenting on your memory. I wanted you to cause me grief until the end so that I may never lose you. I would’ve gladly let obsession overtake my being, let your voice haunt me to no end. But I've let you go. I've let you rest and let myself be free from suffering. It’s true your picture ...

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“The Difference” by Liliana Gonzalez

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"There she goes. Thinking she's so perfect just because she has a nice body." "I can't stand her, she's always so happy, there's nothing to be that happy about." "Why can't I have the perfect body and smile? Why can't I wear clothes like that?" So many thoughts raced through Liana's head. She was never content with herself, and never present in the moment. You could be talking to her but she would not hear you. Her mind constantly fighting to hear what you were saying yet wondering why that person couldn't stop staring at her. It must have ...

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“Secrets Revealed” by Matt Rifenburg

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The man stood near the front door of the old bank building. It had been a bank for as long as anyone could remember, that most of the “old money” in the town still used. Bill Baxter, the branch manager, had worked at the bank for many years. This morning, Bill was waiting for his 10:30 appointment to show up. It was still early so He ducked out the front door to stand in the sun before his meeting began. The man meeting Baxter drove around the corner from the bank looking for a parking spot. Mid morning downtown was hit or miss fo...

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“Overflow” by Aldrich Cooper

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He was a man the age of eighteen with hair down to his elbows, and he wore clothes torn by dogs. Of course, he had forgiven the dogs. They were hungry and he was a meal to them. James could never fault a creature for its hunger. He knew what hunger did to even the civilized among men, how it stole humanity and turned elders into fools and warriors into monsters. That is why he felt no anger or bitterness at the state of his clothes. Rips went down the legs of his pants, and he had patched them with scraps from the seamstress’ house...

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“you'll be fine” by Angel C

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(note: contains sensitive language, self harm) I first met you while working. Although it wasn’t a very good job. Neither for me, nor for you. I was delivering food, bland and tasteless, to customers, weary-eyed and pallid. You were at the counter of the restaurant, neon-signed and at the bottom of a city hill. I was sweaty when I first swung the door open. My hair stuck to my forehead like seaweed to a rock. I oozed in from the bottomless black of the Sydney night, into the hospital-white of your shop. You looked at me and said he...

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“Letting Go” by Shan Hart

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“I can’t believe you’re dragging me to this, Kai,” Said Emily with a look of annoyance and frustration, as they followed the mysterious woman to the back of the building. Kai was always up for a thrill or adventure and knew Emily would fuss about it, but she always tagged along eventually. So tonight wasn’t going to be any different. When they were both on their lunch breaks at work, they made plans via text to hang out this upcoming Friday Night. Emily has just got out of a relationship with the guy she had been dating since sophomo...

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Write about a character whose life changes for the better.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 47 stories

“The Broken Soul” by Clerance N Khosa

“Daze of the Weak (Miner Crisis)” by Cindy Strube

“ Break the Clouds” by Kaitlyn Hailey

“Saturn” by Dre Spivey

“The Visit: From Dream to Reality” by Emeka C. Eze

“I Will” by Kalps Venkat

“The Man at Pier's End” by Ben Mears

“Tripping up a God” by Fred .

“Defeat of the Mountain Curse” by Bob Faszczewski

“Healing” by Gillian Lyons

“The Difference” by Liliana Gonzalez

“Secrets Revealed” by Matt Rifenburg

“Overflow” by Aldrich Cooper

“you'll be fine” by Angel C

“Letting Go” by Shan Hart

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Write a story about someone whose job is to make miracles happen, literally or figuratively.

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