Write a story about someone forced out of their home.

Posted in Narrative on Oct 26, 2022

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“If only” by Makayla Ingoglia

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Only Five years old and taking care of her 4 and 3 year old brothers, Samyiha wanted nothing more but to go to school instead she's cleaning diapers. Her parents were out for three days straight doing or selling drugs. The days they were home she knew that something bad was going to happen that one bad move would lead to being beaten with a belt or threatened. Nobody knew what was going on, she maybe went to school six times. She didn't know much, all she knew at that moment of being home was that she had to take care of her brothers and ma...

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“Staying Home” by David Ader

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“We’re done here, Mr. Goodrich!” It was the guy in charge of the movers, Joey V, standing in the driveway. Goodrich knew this was coming: a yell or a voice from downstairs, saying it was all over. He took slow steps over to the bedroom window and struggled to lift it. The weather had been damp and these old wooden windows stuck. He banged the upper rail with the palm of his hand and it stubbornly moved. He banged some more, allowing for an opening...

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“The Girl from the Treehouse ” by Jada Richardson

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The smoke penetrated my lungs, the heat was insufferable. Though my vision was blurred, I ran as fast as I could, praying to see the light. Finally, I shattered the barrier of soot and the cool night air cloaked me as a mother with a warm blanket. As I found my strength, I became aware of what was going on around me. All the flashing red and blaring noises enhanced rather abruptly. Then it hit me that something was missing. Before my brain could process it, my feet were running back to the very place I had barely escaped from. An outpour of ...

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“New Beginnings” by Laura Huffman

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During the Great Depression a noisy old four-door Model A pickup rattled down my alleyway, dust swirling behind it. There were close to a dozen scruffy looking passengers that appeared to be a large family of migrants. When they parked beside my back porch I left my mansion to great them. The bed of the truck was piled high with various household items and topped with a dirty mattress. A wooden rocking chair was tied onto the front bumper. Attach...

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“Not Ashamed ” by Knowledge B Shamuyarira

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Not Ashamed He stepped outside the main door to his house hoping to enjoy the cool evening. He was in his grey tracksuit and black turkeys. As always, this time of the evening is the time he normally use to strategize and come up with good moves to extend his work. His call and passions were well defined in his mind and heart. No one could be able to move him from what he believed in. He always confessed that he was even ready to die for what he stood for. As he paced in the walled yard of his house, suddenly there was a nock on the gate. So...

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“EXPULSION” by Vijay Likhite

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EXPULSION That was Malgund village in Chiplun Taluka of Ratnagiri district. The entire area filled with mango, coconut, and areca nut trees was coated by the thick fog of January 1948. Satish using his battery torch paved his way home after meeting the client in the factory which was close to his house. Satish kept the keys of the factory in its proper place and after cleaning himself joined the other members of the family for dinner. His father, Shri Ganesh Pant Gogte said, ”Listen, Satish, you get more involved and take charge of our busin...

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“Underneath a Sky of Falling Stars” by Kayla Douglas

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Once upon a time, there was a star named A—” “A?” Erin shook her head. “See, this is why you don't tell stories. That’s a literal letter. Out of every name in the world, you choose A.” Leslie shrugged. “Lots of stars are named with things we wouldn’t name people. Also, you never know—maybe there really is a star named A. Or another singular letter.” “But it’s a story I want to understand. Just say Hannah or something. Not like it’s homework or something.” “There was a star named A that one day, fell out of the sky—” “But why? I’m s...

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“A New Home” by Gabriel Garcia-Chilton

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Oscar took one last look at the house he grew up in. The bright green door that would greet him after school everyday now looked cold and malicious like a python ready to constrict his heart if he were to reach for the knob. The porch light flickering as if it were a camera, each photograph showing a sadder expression than the last. Even the flowers lining the side of the house glared at him disappointingly as they wither away. Looking at the chipped living room window, he thinks back to why this all happened. “If you leave then who is goi...

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“The Thrasher's Spot” by Della Killeen

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Driving on the I10, with black storm clouds billowing above, made her wonder if this was such a good idea. She had a meet up arranged for 7 am at a gas station off the I10 with some birders. It was barely bright enough to see the exit. When she turned in to the parking lot, she realized with horror that she needed to use the bathroom. The sticky floor, the harsh fluorescent lights and the grime on the door handle left a queasy feeling; like the revulsion she felt that time she had walked at night barefoot where the cat had thrown up. She hur...

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Write a story about someone forced out of their home.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 54 stories

“If only” by Makayla Ingoglia

“Staying Home” by David Ader

“The Girl from the Treehouse ” by Jada Richardson

“New Beginnings” by Laura Huffman

“Not Ashamed ” by Knowledge B Shamuyarira

“EXPULSION” by Vijay Likhite

“Underneath a Sky of Falling Stars” by Kayla Douglas

“A New Home” by Gabriel Garcia-Chilton

“The Thrasher's Spot” by Della Killeen

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Write a story about a scientist.

Write about a character who gets called an Einstein ironically.

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Write a story about a character forced to give up something important to stand up for what they believe in.

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