Write about a plan that goes wrong, for the better.

Posted in Middle School on Nov 8, 2022

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“An Inexplicable Moment” by Lauryn McGuiness

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My reconnaissance of him lasted for days. At first it was the impression he left that made me notice him: the way his eyes – deep puddles filled with an almost indescribable intrigue – burned into the blue-grey recesses to my soul. Then I began to notice who he was beneath the exterior beauty: his genuine interest in the people he interacted with, the way his smile affected his entire face. And all the while I considered whether he was out of my league. Ultimately, I drew the conclusion that it didn’t matter whether I considered myself worth...

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“WINTER” by Donna McDougall

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Sheila snapped awake to the phone's dull vibration. The dog leaped to the floor, whipped downstairs and barked to be let out. Four in the morning. Auntie's faint voice broke up on the phone. Silence. Sheila had booked the Residence tour two months ago. What a shock seeing the wheel chairs lined up in the lobby like they were waiting for a bus. Then the elevator to the seventh floor apartment. 'Look at the view,' their enthusisastic guide exclaimed. 'You'll get the beautiful morning sunrises, a view of the garden and so much more. There's t...

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“Rory” by Sam Newsome

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Rory Rory had been a thorn in my side for years. He had been a bully from our first encounter in elementary school right up through high school. After that I had thankfully lost track of that miserable waste of air. I only rarely looked back on the days of stolen lunches, derisive comments and insults sent my way by Rory. I had assuaged my bruised psyche by rationalizing that while I had two caring parents, Rory had none.&nbs...

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“Seams Like A Plan” by Kathleen Papageorgio

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How on earth can a person make plans when he or she isn’t sure what they want to do in life? That being said, if we all knew what we wanted to be when we grew up, we would therefore know to plan on where to go to school, what curriculum to take, how many years and dollars that would have to be set aside to accomplish this-and that would be easy. What if the person in question was talented in so many areas and could be a professional in all of them if he would only choose one to pursue? But to decide on a single attribute wo...

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“So It Goes” by Nicole C

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Jeremy peddled down long dark country roads illuminated only by the light of a cell phone strapped to the front of his bicycle. This last year had been the worst in his life. It began with a layoff from his job in the spring sending him into a mountain of debt and by the end of the summer, he lost custody of his daughter, Maddie. His tiny bachelor apartment was bare bones dawning only a small flat-screen TV, a dirty mattress on the floor, and a growing stack of unpaid bills on the kitchen counter. On top of that, the creditors were rele...

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“You Must Be Mistaken” by Asa P

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The tap on her arm startled her, snatching her back to mundane life. The fantasies in her head inspired by the music of such household names as DJ Dean, Zico, and Mino blaring through her earbuds evaporated instantly as she simultaneously opened her eyes and recoiled from the touch. Confused borderline offended, her coworker, building mate and frequently companion pointed to an empty seat. She shook her head to decline the offer. Instead, she wobbled momentarily while she fixed her mandatory face mask and changed the position that she held t...

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“Just One Thing” by Tommie Clemons

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Today’s the day. All of my planning, all of my preparations, it’s all led up to this. I feel a thrill of giddy excitement as my destination comes into sight. Golden Gate Bridge! It’s even more glorious than I ever could have dreamed! I told the taxi driver to pull over, determined to walk the rest of the way. As soon as I paid him, he sped off without a second thought. Figures. I shrug it off and put in my earbuds as I begin walking to the bridge. I bop my head to the music as I take a sip of my hot chocolate, savoring the sweet taste. If th...

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“Flawlesss Execution” by Esteban Illanez

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The perfect plan must consider everything, be efficient in its execution and effective in attaining its intended result. Detective Holloway was well versed in destroying seemingly perfect plans, bringing to light those who use their cunning for wickedness. He was indeed the finest detective the city of Existence had ever seen with not a single case unsolved in his long career. No one knew how he did it, some said he was simply talented, others said he was just lucky and they could have very well solved the case themselves easily. The most da...

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Write about a plan that goes wrong, for the better.

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✍️ 38 stories

“An Inexplicable Moment” by Lauryn McGuiness

“WINTER” by Donna McDougall

“Rory” by Sam Newsome

“Seams Like A Plan” by Kathleen Papageorgio

“So It Goes” by Nicole C

“You Must Be Mistaken” by Asa P

“Just One Thing” by Tommie Clemons

“Flawlesss Execution” by Esteban Illanez

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Start your story with the line “I’ve got a plan”.

Write a story about a character who tries to control their life down to the most minute detail — but has to learn to let go.

Write a story that involves the architectural plans for a building.

Fly by the seat of your pants and write a story without a plan.

Contest #170

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