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Write a story in the form of a series of thank you cards.

Posted in Narrative on Jul 26, 2024

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All My Best

Submitted to Contest #261

JUNEDear Miss Simmons,It has been a pleasure to have Lilian in your classroom. Her 2nd grade experience has been wonderful thanks to you and Mrs. Hill. We hope you like this small gift. Hint—it is not an apple! Ha! In full sincerity, thank you for everything, and have a great summer.Our best,The ThompsonsPS: In case you wait to open the gift, please do refrigerate it! (It is homemade!)*Dear Mrs. Hill,Thank you for being a wonderful paraprofessional. With your help, Lilian has had an amazing school year. We hope you have just as great of a su...

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Dear Unknown Hero

Submitted to Contest #261

The following transcripts were retrieved from the comments section of a recently expired GoFundMe page. January 10Dear Unknown Hero,I wish I could call you by your name, but your generous donation only noted your name as “Anonymous.”I may never know who you are. For all I know, you’re just some random stranger who just happened across a really sad “GoFundMe” page and felt compelled to help. Maybe you’re someone I used to work with or go to school with; maybe you’re Mrs. Nichols, the elderly lady at church who’s always sharing her lemon bars ...

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Thanks for the Drugs

Submitted to Contest #261

This story contains sensitive language and themes.Thanks for the Drugs-K.To What My Generation Calls Adulting: Thank you for putting a name that acts both like a noun and a verb to what my life has officially become: adulting. Thank you for all the early mornings to just be in the office by nine, working behind a screen all day juggling many hats for a job I hate, and all the late nights that mean nothing besides my lack of a life. Thanks for the flexibility of needing to drop everything I love and enjoy to be who you want me to be but still...

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Happy Birthday!

Submitted to Contest #261

This piece contains satirical and stereotypical mysoginistic and racist reference.Dear Sue,Just a quick note to say how much I appreciated the table cigarette lighter you got me for my birthday. You don’t often see them any more. They’re practically antiques now that everyone has gone over to vapes. Of course, we haven’t been in touch for a while so you weren’t to know that I’ve resolved to give up smoking. No matter, it’s a very nice decorative piece and should come in very handy for what Gerry got me … if my resolve slips at all. You ...

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Little Favours

Submitted to Contest #261

Dear Laura,Welcome to the neighbourhood! Thank you for the cake you brought over. It was delicious. Did you make it yourself? I’m not much of a cook, but hopefully I can return the favour someday.Hope you’re loving your new home!Sal x Dear Laura,Thank you so much for minding the kids yesterday. My mum got taken into hospital and Mike couldn’t get away from work in time to be home for them.Hope they didn’t make a mess in yours!Sal x Dear Sal,Thanks a bunch for the flowers (haha) – there was really no need. Your...

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Day 33

Submitted to Contest #261

“We'll only be apart for 33 days. I think we can survive!”“First the gratitude journal, now this.” I mumbled that because I didn't want Calla to take offense to my disgruntle view on what I really thought about laws of attraction nonsense. I had to humor her or else she'll get even more worked up about the wedding in 3 months. Did I say humor her? No, what I meant was agree with her like a good little husband-to-be or else I'm starting this marriage off with probability. And one thing I'm not probable about is Calla. She is my world which is...

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Some Broken Things

Submitted to Contest #261

CW: This piece contains mentions of several sensitive topics, including themes of mental health issues, child abuse/neglect, and sexual harassment. Viewer discretion is heavily advised. Mom,I know we haven’t spoken in a few years, but I wanted to say this before I no longer have the chance. I can’t forgive you for the things you put me through— the screaming, the academic pressure, the neglect of my medical concerns—but I can at least appreciate what you did do that was good, which was giving me a roof over my head and food to eat. Thank you...

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Dear Valentina

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Dear Valentina,Thank you for the Samaritans brochure, helpline number and wristband. Your concern is appreciated.Janet.Valentina and I met on a work induction course. When Valentina suggested we escape early to get a drink, I accepted, thinking it was a kind offer from one newbie to another.It was not a bar I had been to before. It was quite dark and the walls were painted bordello scarlet and gold. Hanging above the bar was a portrait of a reclining naked lady. Moody black and white photographs of shirtless firemen adorned the walls.The bar...

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30 Unread Messages

Submitted to Contest #261

From: Drew VogtTo: Paige MillerSubject: Slay!!!!Received December 13, 2023 No cap, that was the BEST corporatey holiday function I’ve ever been to! Zanksssss for being the best party planning buddy everr!!! Who knew tech nerds had rizz. Lots of us are meeting up for happy hour Friday. You should join us. Bet!Stay classy,Drew VogtSales Representative-From: Carrie PriestlyTo: Paige MillerSubject: Party Planning SaviorReceived December 15, 2023Paiggeeeeeeee!Thank you for basically planning the holiday party all alone! So sorry I had totally for...

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Harrison, Harry, My Love

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Tw: substance abuse, mental health, cussingTo: Harrison My therapist said I should write you a thank you note. A THANK YOU NOTE. Un-fucking-believable. What am I supposed to say? Thank you, for leaving me? Thank you for breaking my heart into thousands of pieces and stomping on them in your wake? How is she even allowed to have a degree? A thank you note. It makes more sense to write you a “fuck you” note. God. Thank you, Harrison. Thank you so much for being the perfect fiancé until you weren’t. Thank you for being so goddamn...

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This Little Box

Submitted to Contest #261

This Little BoxThank you for this little box. I love the flowers on top…the red and pink roses all special formed of clay, and the leaves etched with those lines goin down the middle and little ones for detail goin out. Martha Lou did a fine job. She told me she uses her own box for keeping thank you notes. She says that when you count your blessings, you have more of em. I don’t know whether that’s right or not but here goes. Thank you for the wonderful supper Ma made for my birthday. Thank you for the gifts my sisters gave me like this lit...

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Hey Grammy

Submitted to Contest #261

2/22/20Hey Grammy, I miss you. It’s my birthday, double digits! 1 O! I’m so happy. When I come over again we should do some more baking! I remember that time we made those spider chocolate balls, there is a photo of us standing at the kitchen counter, me on the stool and you next to me. your red-rimmed smile larger-than-life looking at the camera, a chocolate donut pinched between your thumb and index finger, 4 curled pretzel bits stuck into each side of the chocolaty treat, my goofy smile aimed in the same direction, chocolate around my lip...

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“Thanks for the Memories: Sorry About Your Face.”

Submitted to Contest #261

Dear Jake, Thank you so much for coming to my 40th birthday party! It was an honor to have you there. Hosting a party can be a lot but seeing you there made it worth it. So sorry you had to leave early. I know how much you like fireworks. At least you finally got to meet my fiancé Isobel. Your Friend,Thomas Tiberius Gatley______________________________Dearest Noah, Thank you so much for coming to my party! It really meant a lot to me. Isobel said that you were a riot and everyone loved your impromptu standup at the DJ booth. Although you wer...

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Tuna Casserole

Submitted to Contest #261

Sensitive content warning: this story focuses heavily on the death of a parent. Substance abuse is alluded to.___________________________Dear Valued Customer,Thank you for your greeting card purchase. Please find your order details below. Your package should ship in 3-5 business days. We appreciate your patronage!Card Category: Thank You (Funeral)Card Count: 100Front Image: Dad_ActuallySmilingInThisOne.jpgFront Text: Our Heartfelt GratitudeInterior Text: [BLANK]Val-You Greeting Cards, LLC___________________________Dear Father Peterson,Thank ...

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The Gift

Submitted to Contest #261

Charleston HouseMorningsideSurrey SU10 9SBMy Dearest JasonThank you ever so much for your novel anniversary gift. And the gold ribbon was such a clever touch for our Fiftieth. Everyone at the party had a comment. Even your father who said it was so typical of you. He and I are debating where to keep it. I want the drawing room, but your father is insisting on the garage. Watch this space!Sorry you could not make the party but totally understandable. It was good to hear that the doctor in Zurich was so posit...

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