Write a story about a family dinner that involves some kind of reconciliation.

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“Write a story about a family dinner that involves some kind of reconciliation.” by Joanne Phanh

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Write a story about a family dinner that involves some kind of reconciliation. By Josey P I can't tell you how many years have passed since all four of them were in the same room. Growing up They never did get along. There was only one, I'll call her Mary She tolerated and spoke to all of them up until 17 years ago. Keep in mind now that they all live in the same state. Three in the same town that they grew up in. The year was 1968. With the parents deceased along ...

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“Stirring the Pot” by Olivia Gilbert

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As the pot of water on the stove was boiling, so too were the feelings of disdain between two sisters, who stood at opposite ends of a kitchen counter. As they chopped vegetables for thanksgiving dinner, the sound of their knives coming down heavy on their cutting boards echoed throughout the house. How easily one could have lost a finger to their rage-filled chopping if both were not so well versed in that art. Victoria carelessly dropped beats into the bubbling water, resulting in a big splash that sent water spilling across the stov...

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“The broken dinner” by Thomas Andrew Pescador

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Tina walks in on her family, already eating dinner. “Tina, put down your bag and get here!” shouted by her mom, her mouth half-full with rice. A short, thin woman with a slightly big belly. She is scarfing down the cold rice and Sinigang because it was prepared earlier that day.Tina slowly inches toward the dimly lit work desk that was repurposed to be a dining table. “Why did you arrive only now?” asked Tina’s mom. Scared, Tina replied, “I was swamped with schoolwork but somehow I am slowly the piles of textbooks to do." "Tina, that's the r...

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“Thanksgiving Memories” by Amy Hamson

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Four more days. Amy sighed as she looked at the calendar. She dreaded Thanksgiving at Grandma's this year. Everyone knew that before they were allowed to eat, Grandma would make them circle up and tell everyone what they were thankful for. Thankful…. that was a word that Amy hadn’t been in awhile. She wondered what the responses would entail. Would anyone say they were thankful for all of the secrets that 2019 held? The police involvement? The domestic disputes? The drunken fits? Would anyone talk of that? Or how about...

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“Live Your Best Life” by Renee Ferrell

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Vivian glanced out of the dining room window, pausing in her task of placing forks on the table. It was strange to look out of the window and see a street only a few yards away. Vivian missed the slightly undulating ranch land that she had grown up on. She glanced over at her father reclining in a chair, white hair reflecting the light as his head nodded in answer to whatever Julian was saying to him. Selling the ranch had been a wonderful choice for her parents with their advancing years. The tasks had always been hard, waking up in the mid...

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“Dinner With Cinderella” by KD Jensen

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Dorabella Westham approached the dining room with a nearly overpowering sense of dread. It was the first time since she, her mother Agatha and her sister Lorena had moved into the castle that that they had taken a meal with Ella, the new Princess of Abelmore and Dorabella’s stepsister. For several years, Ella had born the brunt of the Westham women’s malice and cruelty. She’d been turned from daughter of a prosperous merchant into the lone maid of the once grand manor. Agatha and Lorena had taken great delight in s...

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“Unts Kill” by Weston Hayes

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From his higher position on Shame Rock Unt could a thin hairy line rising above the grasslands horizon. It was Dak, the tribes scout who had left at first light. The tribe hadn't expected him back until much later. In his excitement he forgot his place and jumped down to tell Bahka. In an instant the huge alpha was on him, screaming and waving his arms menacingly. The other two men in the pack shot up startled.Unt, terrified, bowed his head and squatted against the big rock behind him. Bahka towered over him, giving him a chance to take back...

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“A Thanksgiving to Remember” by Lora Cardwell

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I wake up early to the smell of the turkey that had been in the oven all night roasting. I roll out of bed and onto my feet with eagerness. Quickly, I trot to the bathroom across the hall to begin my morning routine. After I get done with that I run to the kitchen and inhale deeply. "Now, don't you dare touch the deviled eggs in the fridge. We have to save those for later," My mom scolded as I grabbed the handle. I dropped my hand to my side and smiled at her to hide my mischievousness. "But mama, can I at least eat the ones that are broken?...

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“Family always Forgives” by Kan Jittapramoulboon

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Pawin had always lived with his Mum since he could remember. He only had the faintest memory of hid Dad; he remembered his Dad put him on his shoulders and carried him around. He believed his Dad must have loved him. Yet, when he asked Mum about Dad, she’d simply reply that since Dad had left the house, he’d never attempted to contact Pawin since, and they only had each other. However curious was Pawin, since he only g...

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“The Dinner Guest” by Rory Schwartz

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Drake sighed as he walked down to the mailbox to send off his invitation. Ten years. It’d been ten years since the last time he’d seen his mother. Eleven years ago, Drake’s family had fallen on hard times. His father, Malcom, was an investor who was accused of embezzlement. His secretary was the real culprit, but she’d covered her tracks very well and had disappeared. Drake sneered bitterly. The secretary was his father’s mistress. Oh, the irony.Malcom was convicted and sent federal prison. All of their assets had been frozen or seized. &nbs...

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“The Spurned Versus the Incompetent ” by Arika Elizenberry

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D.J. and her Grandmother Muriel munched on cheddar biscuits in Chubby’s Diner. Melrose Diner was full because it was Mother's Day, so D.J. brought her to the one adjacent to it. Muriel showed her disdain for the rock music playing and eclectic fashion styles. “I don’t see how you can stand this music,” she scoffed. “Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington were musicians.” She chewed on her biscuit. Around the diner Philadelphian singing groups such as Blue Magic, the Delfonics, and the Intruders hung on the walls. Above their booth was a pic...

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“Straight Talk” by Unknown User

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My father raked the leaves for four days straight when Michael came out. As soon as he put down Michael’s letter saying he was gay, my father didn’t say a word; he just went outside and started raking. In between raking from morning till night, he ate, sat in his rocking chair, and then went to bed, not saying anything for most of the four days, despite my mother’s frantic pleas for him to say something about how he felt. Einstein once said “Look deep, deep into nature and then you will understand everything better.” I don’t think all that e...

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“The Things We Forget to Remember” by J.D. Morganne

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The voice must’ve belonged to an angel and not his mama, whose voice was raspy as someone who had smoked too many cigarettes. In this moment, an angel must’ve possessed her, made her voice twinkle like the Christmas star on their tree. Every year, for fifteen years, everyone came from all over to celebrate at his mama’s. The kitchen was always packed with camaraderie, new cousins to teach all the family secrets, which foul-breathed auntie to keep away from. Now, the house was silent aside from his mother’s singing. Not like a moment ago...

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“A Christmas Wish” by Unknown User

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Hi, my names Shyllo. This story is about a person who meant the world to me and held us all together.There was a time in my life that I felt a lot of love from my family growing up, I remember always waking up to the smell of coffee, my grandma Nellie’s home made biscuits with sausage gravy, and scrambled eggs. And being greated with the biggest, warmest hugs. Going for holliday vacations at grandmas house was always one of my most favorite things to do. My Gran would always have a chair by the stove having us fetch the items she needed to c...

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“Only God Has Placed Me Here” by Ava Medrano

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Slicing the turkey, I glared down at the juice gushing outward and steam cascading upwards from its body. The subtle moisture arising and dancing with itself; even the vapor within this stupid cooked turkey wasn't lonely. However, I stood inside my three room apartment on this so-called "Thankful Day" without anyone to eat with. Was it my fault? Am I too bitter?After sitting down at my own dining table, I stared at the view I received from my apartment; a solid brick wall. It was at that moment that I lost my appetite to sadness.Busting fort...

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Write a story about a family dinner that involves some kind of reconciliation.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 30 stories

“Write a story about a family dinner that involves some kind of reconciliation.” by Joanne Phanh

“Stirring the Pot” by Olivia Gilbert

“The broken dinner” by Thomas Andrew Pescador

“Thanksgiving Memories” by Amy Hamson

“Live Your Best Life” by Renee Ferrell

“Dinner With Cinderella” by KD Jensen

“Unts Kill” by Weston Hayes

“A Thanksgiving to Remember” by Lora Cardwell

“Family always Forgives” by Kan Jittapramoulboon

“The Dinner Guest” by Rory Schwartz

“The Spurned Versus the Incompetent ” by Arika Elizenberry

“Straight Talk” by Unknown User

“The Things We Forget to Remember” by J.D. Morganne

“A Christmas Wish” by Unknown User

“Only God Has Placed Me Here” by Ava Medrano

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Write a story about a family dinner from the perspective of an in-law who's married into the family.

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Write a story about a family dinner that takes place in any time period other than the present.

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