Write about a reluctant party-goer who ends up being the star of the show.

Posted in Middle School on Oct 26, 2022

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“New Lil Dojo” by Anuji Withana

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Party at 6. It was the only whisper at college today. Most of the girls ran off in the mid-noon break calling ceasefire on lectures as they were going to be late for dresser appointments. I was counting till the clock hit two. It was another kind of mission today. The batch party was organized at 6 today and Lil Dojo was going to sing tonight! As the clock ticked 2, we flew off like free bees, walking ecstatically towards the gate and off. I had to get home with Treen and then eat, wash off, prep and be off to our app...

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“The Gala” by Evelyn Riffenburg

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It seemed to be the longest day, hell year, in history for Sophie. The day was a stream of meetings, Zoom calls, phone calls and drop-in “just for a minute” conversations. “So many things to do and not enough time” became her motto of the day. Just as she was getting ready, for the hundredth time, to make the edits to the negotiation notes, she hears a knock at her door. Looking up from her desk, trying desperately to look neutral, Sophie smiles and says, “Hey, Andre, how are you doing today?” Andre, the company’s in-house ...

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“Puking Angel” by Chris D

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There was something so casual about the way she had said it. "Oh, you can come too, Naima." She'd pronounced her name wrong, the way she always did. No matter how many times she was corrected, she'd call her Nay-ma. It's Nigh-ma. Not nay, like a horse. So if Rachel could stop with all those whinnying noises, that'd be great. She's had it out for her since first grade, when she beat her out for the position of the angel in the Christmas play. She was chosen to sing the final song, hovering over the audience. However, she wasn't ch...

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“The Star of Another’s Show” by Maroon Canary

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Robots didn't go to parties. That's how it had been for a long time. However, there 023 was, in a setting that was unusual and uncomfortable to them. Their “real name” was 0237849, but they weren't going to talk to anyone. There would be no need for clarification and no need for a forecast report. Robots made three thousand years after the start of AI had become very different. They could eat, “sleep”, and feel in various ways depending on who made them. 023 was created by a company centered around solar power and the weather, causing t...

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“Helluva party” by Aimie Laylee

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I dangle my feet in the dirty lake water, it's freezing but I don't care. I throw my head back and lie down on the grass, staring up at the stars. I can still hear the party in full swing in the distance. The DJ shouting something at the top of his lungs. The increasingly drunken crowd going wild and music thumping through the ground. I let out a hefty sigh and feel the energy drain from my body. I use to love these parties. I was the man about town, old Darvid Hardy, life and soul of the fiesta. You couldn't keep me away from these things, ...

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“Change is inevitable” by Deepa B

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Change is inevitable “What is it about parties that intrigue and excite people? And why are those people considered boring who do not attend parties?” Deepa, debating with her office colleagues during lunch hours. Deepa held an esteemed position in a bank in Bangalore and admired and respected by her colleagues for her cordial attitude and kind personality. An introvert who preferred her own space and privacy and looked for excuses to stay at home whenever any friend called her for an outing. She liked her own company. She watche...

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“Fit In” by Ishita Nigam

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Pink, blue and green. Rebecca’s mother rolled out all three dresses on her bed. These were the finalists, all she had to do was choose the dress for the party. “Mom, why don’t you pick one? That is one decision less for me.” Rebecca turned on her pleading glare hoping it would work on her mother. “Sweetie, I always make decisions for you. You really need to start on your own now. I have shortlisted three, why don’t you pick one?” Rebecca sighed and looked hopelessly at her mother. She hated making decisions that didn’t concern her onli...

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“Zack's book” by Alexandra Bistran

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“I don’t want to go to the party.” “Come on, Zack, it’s your aunt’s birthday.” “But there are going to be lots of people there. I don’t know, mom.” “Honey, I’m sorry but we have to go.” “They’ll talk about dad. I’m not sure this is a good idea.” “Zack!” “What if you went and I stayed home?” “Look, sweetie, we need to go. I know this might be hard for you but your aunt is just as in much pain as you are. After all, she lost her brother and-“ “MOM!” “Okay, sorry.” Zack’s mom knew he wasn’t ready to talk about his father yet. He passed away fou...

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“The Beer Pong Experiment” by Evi T

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In the book “Ego, Hunger, and Aggression: a Revision of Freud’s Theory and Method.” written by Gestalt therapist Frederick S. Perls, the author quotes an unnamed, reportedly famous astronomer, immortalizing the infamous phrase “Two things are infinite, as far as we know – the universe and human stupidity.”. It has since been attributed to the one and only Albert Einstein, without any actual confirmation.Being born more than half a century later, I cannot shed any light on this mystery, however I can confidently say that whoever made that sta...

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“Diagnostics” by Adam Schwartz

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A red indicator light caught my eye, jarring me to sudden alertness. It hadn’t been on the last time I had scanned that array. I leaned across the padded armrest of the captain’s chair to flick it a couple of times with my fingernail. No luck. My go-to method for spaceship repair had failed. “Talk to me, Hal. What’s going on?” I called up towards the ceiling. “The oxygen sensor in holding tank 4BZ-9 is registering a malfunction, Doctor,” answered the ship’s computer in a toneless voice. “May I rem...

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“Never Enough” by Arai Wedgwood

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I didn't go to parties. That was all there was to it. No dancing, singing, puking or making small talk with your ex for me. Until now.'Come on, you can't avoid going forever. Is it because of us?', Mira, my friend since we were 5 years old asked. If you want to know exactly what happened to cause our unlikely friendship, it was because of peanut butter allergies. A blue dress was thrust on her bed. She pointed to it. 'Wear it. You're coming with us.'I looked at the dress. There was no getting out of this. 'Chloe! Are you coming out or what?'...

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“Party Animal” by Holly Reynolds

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By: Danie Reynolds The inside of my cheek is bleeding. The iron taste of blood fills my mouth. I move to bite my lip instead. My mom looks up from her phone and sighs. “Sweetie,” She says as she reaches for my hands. “Stop worrying. You’ll have fun, and we’ll be back tomorrow before you know it. I promise.” I tug the navy blue dress I’m wearing down, covering my silver flats. Mom picked out the outfit, and said something about how it looked like the night sky. I didn’t care. I unfolded my arms, and instead rested them in my...

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“Sacrificed ” by Joseph Robinson

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Alice jumped and reached for her sword as something clinked behind her! Her hand clasped only air as she remembered that the rules for these capricious parties meant that she had to leave her weapons back at the dorm. She turned around and saw a man and woman bump wine glasses and laughing animatedly. Alice hated everything about these honor parties. She especially hated the unassuming blue dress that her roommate insisted she wear because it matched her sapphire eyes and highlighted her pale skin. If Alice had her choice and the time, she w...

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“Table for Two” by Twyla Medd

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Miriam had begrudgingly accepted, at the behest of her well-meaning mother, Janine's invitation to a house party. Not at all of the extrovert persuasion, she dreaded being swept up in the crowd, noise and smells. Miriam's neurodivergent mind was just not wired to enjoy an excess of stimulation. "Everyone needs social time, even misanthropes like you." Her, seasoned, social butterfly of a mother had reminded her incessantly with tongue in cheek. "I'm rather comfortable with my misanthropy influenced social life." She'd retorted with evi...

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“I'm the star” by Destiny Jones

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Im at a party a loud horrible party. not to mention my friends ran off. this isn't gonna go well but, I go to the bar and get as** on the beach or two. I haven't drunk in a while but it a nice change I usually only have wine. I go look for my friends or someone to talk to that doesn't look like a total creep or want to kidnap me but I can't find anyone. So I sit on a couch in the bar looking completely lonely and alone which I am. I quickly finish it I down it. My throat is on fire. Then I hear "No singers are here they canceled who wants to...

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Write about a reluctant party-goer who ends up being the star of the show.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 106 stories

“New Lil Dojo” by Anuji Withana

“The Gala” by Evelyn Riffenburg

“Puking Angel” by Chris D

“The Star of Another’s Show” by Maroon Canary

“Helluva party” by Aimie Laylee

“Change is inevitable” by Deepa B

“Fit In” by Ishita Nigam

“Zack's book” by Alexandra Bistran

“The Beer Pong Experiment” by Evi T

“Diagnostics” by Adam Schwartz

“Never Enough” by Arai Wedgwood

“Party Animal” by Holly Reynolds

“Sacrificed ” by Joseph Robinson

“Table for Two” by Twyla Medd

“I'm the star” by Destiny Jones

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Write a story about a character who gets lost at a carnival or festival.

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Write a story about a character who’s nervous to attend a party - their first in a long time.

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