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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“The Road Most Taken gets taken by a Road-Least-Taken Person” by Violet Pierce

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NO WAY! I tried to explain it to her, but she didn't understand. There is no way that she will get me to go. I remember thinking that. I should have just agreed, right away. I mean, why would Lena ever do something bad to me? Or make it difficult for me? She had never done it before. I was just way too stubborn, then. I was just like my mother, but that's a different story for later."C'mon," Lena (My best and only friend) begged, she was a good friend, even if sometimes we had different views (sometimes is code for a lot of times, by the way...

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“Oh Brother, Who Art Thou” by Daniel Norton

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John Mark and David Wayne are identical twins. But that is as far as it goes. Where just about everything else is concerned they are complete opposites. John Mark is very outgoing, talkative, active and a flashy dresser. David Wayne is quiet, reserved, a reader who likes being by himself. So when they both are invited to a major party, their parents expected them to go leaving a parental evening of peace and quiet. But David Wayne made it very clear he did not want to go. "Why do I have to go?" "You both were invi...

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“Dorothy's delight ” by Ernst Muller

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“If this isn’t the most BORING party I’ve ever attended…! Dorothy surveys the scene with irritation. “Taking into account my years in a girls only school and 40 years of attending my husband’s work functions, it is a harsh judgement, but sadly true.” Dorothy is discreetly talking quietly to herself. She does not want to hurt the children’s feelings; they mean it well. “They know I’m not fond of big functions and even less of a fuss being made over me; however, seeing that this event was organised to honour me, the current mood is a sla...

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“Dorothy's delight” by Ernst Muller

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“Who cares?” by Taiha Morton

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As I walk in the door of a stranger’s home, I wonder why I am here. I hate parties. All those bodies shoved together in a small space, moving to music so loud my ears cry; it makes me want to curl up in a ball in my huge bed at home. Then my friend Billie shouts at who I assume is the host with a smile fattening her cheeks and I snap out of my amnesia. I am here because she begged me to come with her. When she told me about the party, her leg bounced with excitement. What else could I do but grin and agree? Parties and I do not agree....

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“The Magician” by Anne McSommers

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“I don’t want to go mom.” “I didn’t ask you if you wanted to go, I told you we were going. It’s your cousin’s birthday, she is turning six and she wants you there.” He interrupted her. “She has her school friends Mom, she isn’t going to give a shit if I miss out, and Sandra is having a pool party.” Sandra, oh beautiful Sandra who always wore a bikini even though she never swam. “Language, and Sandra throws pool parties every weekend, you can miss one. How are you going to feel if your cousin...

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“It's Not Faux Fur” by Morgan Potoski

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My roommate has organized a party without my consent - how uncouth! Though it is her birthday, one would hope to receive some warning before the merrymakers stream through the front door. My nap on the couch was cut short, a grand shame, as a good night’s rest has evaded me the past few days. I took refuge in the bedroom. Perhaps the decorations and platters of refreshments should have keyed me into the happenings of tonight, but ho! My dear roommate did not run anything by me; was I meant to assume she went behind my back to make these pl...

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“Once a Party Pooper” by Valerie Preston

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Sally never felt like going to a party, but once she actually got there she was fine. Well the definition of ‘fine’ is ‘satisfactory, acceptable, good enough, all right’ – all of which are true but it would be a treat for everyone if Sally’s demeanour got into the ‘happy, joyful, merry’ category! It was the same every time and although friends and family got used to listening to her, they didn’t really enjoy it! “I don’t want to go” she whined. “Fine, don’t go because I am truly fed up of listening to you - if you really don’t want to t...

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“Moonlight” by Heather Murray

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“I really do not want to go” I explained, “I have never been to a party, much less a college party” Who wants to go to a party on Halloween anyway, it is by far the scariest holiday in existence. I mean I know who would but, I don't. “Come on Em, it will be fun, think of all the college boys that will be there, or girls, “ Ashley sung that sentence, I have so much homework, plus 2 projects due in a week, i just don’t have the time” I tried thinking of other reasons not to go, “ I honestly doubt&n...

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“Perfect push” by Paul Glory

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Key clicks, door opens, Phone beeps Julie : hey babe I forgot🤦 ,were you also informed about the Mayor's inauguration party? Mag : yea I was😁 Julie : so? Mag : he is a good man, a philanthropist at that ,But.... Julie : here we go again 🙄 Mag : whaaat , u know I don't like going for parties Julie : hmmmm , I don't 🤷 Who knows you might find your soul mate at one 😌 Mag : 😄 soul mate indeed , naughty gurl goodnight 😘 Julie : nighty ❣️ Mag lands straight on the bed What a long day! (Recalling the pages she ...

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“That precious moment when I was called a star” by David Nutt

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That precious moment when I was called a star. It lay there on top of a pile of unattended correspondence pleading for a reply. An invitation to a birthday party to be held on Saturday week. What was both annoying and at the same time intriguing, was that the host’s wife was an old flame that had ditched me two years ago for a gentleman that was not only rich but according to her corresponded more to the profile of the man she would consider marrying. If I remember correctly when she made that declaration to me; the word love was never men...

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“For Whom We Are Gathered” by Elle Jae

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From his vantage point sitting on a strange sofa in an unfamiliar living room, Al grumbled to himself while he watched the various goings on around him. His extended family was large and boisterous and always itching for a gathering. As for himself, Al and his wife of forever years, Ama had a neat little family. Two kids. Imani and Al Jr. Two kids they’d raised to be smart, sensible and classy. A snotty-nosed, laughing child ran past Al, narrowly missing stomping on his feet. I don’t ...

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“Bundle called Friends” by Neelmani Prashar

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Bundle called Friends I always wanted to live in a house with a lawn, big kitchen and spacious rooms. I haven’t got married. I move in to my own house. Actually, I mean our own rented house. Before this I was living as a paying guest in a small apartment with some other folks. They were good but not as good as my bundle of friends. All of us belong to different parts of the world and followed different religious values. But common thing between us was nothing except friendship. I am Miraya, I work in a big luxury hotel as a Senior Manager. I...

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“Dance Party” by Rebecca Hackney

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Robbie looked around the house. He hated parties, hated the gathering of people. He hated having to clean up before and after. Robbie put the vacuum cleaner back in the closet and let of a groan. Why did he agree to have a party again? They would be here in a few hours, people and apparently a lot of them. Should he cancel? Should he tell them that the party was moved somewhere else? Groaning loudly he picked up the broom and continued to clean. A few hours later with his house clean, Robbie set up the table for snacks and got his coolers re...

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“Coloring a Piano” by Berri Liman

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“Do I have to go? You don’t need me,” bushy-haired 13-year-old Max said. “Yes! It’s my first time going to a party. If you’re not with me, I don’t know what I’d even do,” 13-year-old Yuki answered. “Please?” Of course. It was the puppy eyes again. He should’ve anticipated this. But who could resist puppy eyes? Not Max. “...Fine. But only because you forced me to,” he sighed. “Great! Now hurry up and put on a suit or something. We have to get going in an hour!” --- As the taxi pulled into the driveway, Yuki pushed open the door and ...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 106 stories

“The Road Most Taken gets taken by a Road-Least-Taken Person” by Violet Pierce

“Oh Brother, Who Art Thou” by Daniel Norton

“Dorothy's delight ” by Ernst Muller

“Dorothy's delight” by Ernst Muller

“Who cares?” by Taiha Morton

“The Magician” by Anne McSommers

“It's Not Faux Fur” by Morgan Potoski

“Once a Party Pooper” by Valerie Preston

“Moonlight” by Heather Murray

“Perfect push” by Paul Glory

“That precious moment when I was called a star” by David Nutt

“For Whom We Are Gathered” by Elle Jae

“Bundle called Friends” by Neelmani Prashar

“Dance Party” by Rebecca Hackney

“Coloring a Piano” by Berri Liman

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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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