Write a short story about someone going to the corner store to buy an everyday item.

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“Al's Bodega Has Everything You Need” by KT George

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I stop by Al's Bodega on average twice a week. It's on my walk home from work but also just a few doors down from my apartment building. That makes midnight munchie runs possible. It doesn't matter when I go, Al's is guaranteed to have what I need. Milk and butter; a deli sandwich and a six-pack; laundry detergent or a pint of ice cream. Ben and Jerry's Phish Food, named after one of the greatest touring bands since the Grateful Dead.Al's is your run of the mill convenience store on the corner of Halifax and Dearborn. Its yellowed sign ...

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“Wouldn't You Know It” by Aisha Hashmi

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Wouldn’t you know it. Out of milk. Again. How many times had Tom asked his wife to tell him when they needed something? Now, he would either have to go to corner store to buy some, or drink his coffee black. The thought of black coffee made him shudder. Okay then, to the store it was. Grabbing his jacket off the chair he always hung it on, he grabbed his phone. He called up the stairs, “Jean, I am going to the store across the street to get some milk. I’ll be back in a few.” Jean said, “Oh, I am so sorry. I use...

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“Turning the Corner” by Andrew Kemmer

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Another day to step out into the world. Immediately he hears a splash and feels the cold seep between his toes. Across the street, his neighbor comes out at the same time and notices, once again, that the man has become a victim of the pesky puddle at the bottom of the steps. The neighbor never really even bothers to look over at the man’s steps anymore. Maybe if he had plants or flowers they would soak up some of the standing water. Just before he hears the anticipated cursing under the breath of why can life never ...

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“Going To The Corner Store To Buy Everyday Item” by Deborah Durkin

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GOING TO THE CORNER STORE TO BUY EVERYDAY ITEMSBY DEBORAH DURKIN One day my neighbor Carol and I got permission from our Mom’s to walk to the corner store. We strolled leisurely along our partly wooded, two-lane road. New homes were encroaching the woods and now lined both sides most of the way. Our pockets were heavy with pennies. I loved going to Quigley’s. It was a one-room store about two miles from my house. A straight walk to a crossroad that, if we turned left would take us to ...

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“Just Great” by Elizabeth Waite

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Ella stifled a groan as she saw the unmistakable sign of her monthly visitor (a whole two days too early). Mumbling under her breathe, she reached for the handy little purple and pink box she kept under the sink full of the essentials; tampons of various sizes, personal wipes (which felt just great in lei of regular old toilet paper), and thick, bulky overnight pads. Ella fumbled for a whole minute before realizing there was not a single tampon in her handy little box. Just great. Resolving to pick up a small box of Tampax at the bodega on ...

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“Death of a Corner Store” by Bruno Lowagie

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“One Pebble's vitamin, please.”Just like every other day, Hubert puts five cents on the counter at the corner store.“I'm sorry, Hubert,” says Jack, the shop owner. “We're all out of them.”“How is that possible?” Hubert asks. “You know I come here every day to buy my Pebble's vitamin.”“I know,” Jack says, “and I value you as a customer, but I've told you many times before that one day we would run out of them.”“That's true,” Hubert replies, “and each time you told me, I urged you to order a new stock.”“I wish I could,” Jack says, “but Pebble'...

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“A walk, a plan and a carton of milk ” by Sophie-Dominique Waddie

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“Milk, milk, milk, milk, milk.” Anthea sang quietly under her breath as she climbed over the stile, smiling as she heard her wellington boots squelch in the mud. The sun was shining, and the recent rain had left a fresh smell of spring in the air. A city girl born and bred, Anthea was unaccustomed to the countryside and was loving her new life here. She had moved from London to the middle of the Lake District with her husband of four years, Robert. His health had struggled in the city and the doctors had all recommended s...

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“The Box of Cigarettes” by Mikyla Viloria

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It was late at night when I was laying on top of my bed, unable to sleep, when I came across a thought that absorbed me. How does fate operate? What was its way of making it happen? Yet again, I was left wondering as to how life can deceive you at first, then reveal it's reasons. Well, I suppose that I was never a believer at that sort of thing myself because I never really saw the absolute reason for it to be in existence. But, I guess that my reasoning would be put to the test when my friend, Michael, arrived at my door in the early mornin...

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“The Trouble with Toothpaste” by R. L. Waterman

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Toothpaste. It shouldn’t be a hard decision, but it is. Garishly decorated boxes scream their benefits. What is more important? Cavity protection? Fresh breath? Teeth bright as a beacon, beckoning the unwanted gaze of bystanders? She can feel her heart beating faster as her finger brushes the boxes and she sucks on her lip in indecision. A child grins a merry greeting as he scoops up his box. The cartoon monkey advertises strawberry-flavoured delight, and for a moment the shopper is tempted to follow the child’s lead. She wishes someone woul...

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“Not Too Far” by Rachael Richey

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It was too far. Much too far. Anna took a deep breath and leaned back against the cold, rough brick wall of the house. Surely it hadn’t always been that far? Closing her eyes she counted to ten, as slowly as she could manage. When she opened them it would have come closer. Cautiously she opened one eye. And then the other. No, it was still too far away. She drew in a shaky breath and pushed herself upright. The plastic carrier bag clutched tightly in her left hand rustled as it brushed against the wal...

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“It was for my kids.” by Grace Parrott

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The most horrible kinds of things change your life. That's a hard-learned lesson in the world. Happiness doesn't teach good lessons, neither does contentment or joy. No. Pain and sorrow teach you lessons. Fear teaches you lessons. Loss teaches you lessons. I learned those the hard way, as most good lessons are taught. It was such a normal day. That's what I keep coming back to. The total regularness of my day. With that one, huge exception. I woke up and made a bagel with cream cheese, put some coffee in my mug, and dressed in my favorite ...

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“Split.” by Gabby Ibrahim

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It’s strange to recall such a mundane moment in our lives: us walking down to the local convenience store together. There was joy and laughter in each of our steps towards the spot we always went to, but also inside jokes exchanged and words carrying our own songs of sadness and stress released from our lips. There was trust between two people, that much is known - though now, even that has become faded. However, I do remember one summer day. It was the middle of June, and we had just finished our final exam of Grade 10. The weights on our s...

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“Cigarettes” by Amelia Coulon

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“Oh, crap.”“What is it, honey?” Jennie's husband asked absently from his seat on the couch where he perused his phone.Jennie paused, knowing he wouldn't like her response. “I'm out of cigarettes,” she responded crankily.He looked up and gave her what she considered the “stink-eye”. “Good,” he announced. “Maybe you can quit now.”She frowned at him, annoyed because he sounded like a broken record when it came to her dirty little vice. She didn't smoke all the time, but when she felt like it, she did. She hated when he got so judgmental about i...

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“My neighbour's son” by Sejabaledi Mangena

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All I wanted to do was make a sandwich, that's all but what started as a simple trip to buy bread ended up in a very funny, complicated journey.I realized I was out of bread just when I was about to make the sandwich, so I had no choice but to go and buy bread, so I walked to the mall since it's close and I walked alone. "Mrs. Wayne can I go with you?" said the little boy from next door and I wanted to say no but he is just too cute to resist so I agreed and we walked together. He was just being a kid, singing songs and picking up objects li...

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“A Jug Of Milk” by Harmony Sapp

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Hello, my name is Luke. One of the most common names and for that, I hate my name. I hate it with a burning passion. I hate being common. You see, it's just not my nature. Ever since I was a kid I've wanted to be a hero. Like you see in mythology. I want to save people and hear them sing my name. Well, maybe not my name, I'll change it to something cool. However, I do not know what. Hopefully, it will come to me. I plan on joining the military and then going into the FBI. Sadly, I can't kill mythical beings. I'm walkin...

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Write a short story about someone going to the corner store to buy an everyday item.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 64 stories

“Al's Bodega Has Everything You Need” by KT George

“Wouldn't You Know It” by Aisha Hashmi

“Turning the Corner” by Andrew Kemmer

“Going To The Corner Store To Buy Everyday Item” by Deborah Durkin

“Just Great” by Elizabeth Waite

“Death of a Corner Store” by Bruno Lowagie

“A walk, a plan and a carton of milk ” by Sophie-Dominique Waddie

“The Box of Cigarettes” by Mikyla Viloria

“The Trouble with Toothpaste” by R. L. Waterman

“Not Too Far” by Rachael Richey

“It was for my kids.” by Grace Parrott

“Split.” by Gabby Ibrahim

“Cigarettes” by Amelia Coulon

“My neighbour's son” by Sejabaledi Mangena

“A Jug Of Milk” by Harmony Sapp

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