Write a story in which a character learns something unexpected about someone they thought they knew well.

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“Guess what? I’m related to Frankenstein” by D. Rohan Rowal

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“Guess what? I’m related to Frankenstein” That was the last text message Amir sent me. I had so many questions like “Isn’t Frankenstein just a story?” and “How’d you find out?”. But he left me on read.Summer had come and gone, and with it the vacation. Clouds roared aloud at the height of the Indian monsoon. I looked out the school bus window, my mind as gloomy as the skies. Amir’s ghosting had got to me. We’ve been best friends since kindergarten and I was beyond frustrated. My plan for the day was to beat his ass as soon as I saw him....

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“Divine Hearts” by X Kaiser

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Clara and Sadie have been thick as thieves since they were kids. Both met in middle school, Sadie being the new girl and Clara already a local. Everyone was intimidated by Sadie's expressionless face, but Clara thought the new girl was fascinating. Her golden curls, bronze skin, and caramel eyes made Sadie look like a goddess. Unlike Clara, who believed her ash blonde hair and hazel eyes were dull and her pale ivory skin didn't have that warm imperial glow. At first, Sadie did her best to avoid everyone. Although she was initially unsuccessf...

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“Dear John” by Cristina Ochoa

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Everyone thinks my head is always in the clouds just because my mind is on the stars, but they’re wrong. My mind is on the stars because they hold the truth. They are the diary of our past, and they tell the story of our future. Plus, they have a front row seat to our present. They see everything. From their perspective, all is known. So while most everyone else has their head pointed down on a screen these days, I have my eyes locked up on the stars. My father always said, “Look up son, or you’ll never know what you’re missing.” I know he s...

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Write a story in which a character learns something unexpected about someone they thought they knew well.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 63 stories

“Guess what? I’m related to Frankenstein” by D. Rohan Rowal

“Divine Hearts” by X Kaiser

“Dear John” by Cristina Ochoa

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Write a story about someone who realises the story of their life has been pre-determined — until they decide to divert from the expected path.

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