Write a story about high school sweethearts coming across one another after many, many years apart.

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“Patricia” by Lonnie Larson

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This isn't exactly as ordered but I hope you like it anyway. It was the first day of the first grade for Patty. She was an outgoing little girl who desperately wanted to make new friends. But her family was considered off limits. She did not have any friends going through kindergarten.It was the first day of the first grade for Dave. His family had moved from a big city of over one hundred thousand to this small rural town of less than five hundred. He was a new kid in a new school and looking to make new friends.It was lunch time and e...

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“Fifty Shades of Forgiveness” by Marcia H.

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“You have to be freaking kidding me.” Felicia said as she looked up from reading her book on the beach. “What is it?” Her friend, Gina asked looking up and over her sunglasses. “Over there. Look at the guy in the water with the blue and yellow surfboard. “Who is that?” “Gina, don’t you remember him from high school? My first love?” “Jason?” “Yes, Jason. I’m sure that’s him. It’s been 20 years but that is definitely him.” “So, are you going to say hello?” “I am going to say more than hello.” Felicia stood up ...

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“Reunion” by Bettina Karpathian

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Ruby approached the book shop nervously. She had never attended an event like this. Her favorite author Marybelle Mortimer was here today to sign copies of her newly released romantic novel, “Passion and Power”. The line already stretched around the corner. Ruby fished her copy out of her handbag. Marybelle’s immaculately made up face smiled at her in soft focus from the back cover, her chin propped on her perfectly manicured hand. The heroine stared defiantly from the front cover, emerald green eyes sparkling under a sweep of blond tresses....

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“DESTINY. ” by Sukhbir Pathak

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It was late evening; the weather was cloudy and seemed like it was about to rain. I was coming back from the office and saw an accident; the traffic lights were not working properly. An SUV had collided with a Sedan and both of them were damaged. People started running towards the cars and the whole traffic came to a standstill. For a few minutes it was a complete silence. No sound of honking nor people yelling. I ran toward the Sedan and found two girls inside, unconscious and with blood oozing from their heads. I along with few people trie...

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“long lost love.” by Betty Wilson

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DianneWhen I wake up, it takes me a moment to remember where I am. Like everything these days, my memory is starting to slip away and the blank white walls that surround me are no help. It’s the smell that eventually jogs my memory, that lingering scent of sanitiser and grief that used to make me feel sick but now I barely notice it.I look around the ward. Bessie has gone. So has Jack. I can’t remember if they’ve gone backwards or forwards, to home or somewhere new. I’m still here though. Just with a new accessory attached to my heart, remin...

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“Last words said” by Lourdes Michener

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“Brandon!!!” I find myself yelling as I run across the street to his house. Narrating: ~Brandon is my best friend and neighbor, across the road. Him and I had a connection. A love connection you could say. Even though we were in 7th grade, I knew I loved him. He’s the guy I wrote about in my diary. He’s the guy I loved and wanted to marry.~ Brandon quickly turns around, right before he opens his door. “Hey, what’s the rush princess!?” I smiled at his nickname for me. I finally caught up to Brandon and gave him a huge hug. W...

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“Kismet!?” by C Alexis McGregor

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The sky dawned with drama, periwinkle, purple, gold and tangerine traipsing across the horizon, as Deann carried her blue travel mug, brimming with freshly brewed coffee, down the steps of her truck camper to sit on her crimson camp chair. Savouring her first sip, she surveyed the view from her site in BC’s t Liard River Hot Springs Provincial. Today was a short solitary jaunt, a mere 210 km to Watson Lake, Yukon, unlike the last time Deann had made this trip; that time in the company of her husband, now dead two years. With the volu...

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“The Leak ” by Hel Knightly

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Returning to her hometown after a decade of absence was peculiar. She'd been estranged from her parents for quite some time. Only recently had her mother fallen ill and requested to make amends. With no intentions vaguely familiar but some how more solemn. Many of the buildings were dilapidated and had paint flaking from every corner. The streets were riddled with potholes and cracks as far as the eye could see. The towns people didn't seem to fare any better. There were multiple disheveled families who hadn't eaten. Others were overwr...

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“Questions” by Brandon Goodman

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I smoothed the wrinkles in my shirt before scooping my coffee from the counter. I dropped the few spare coins from my change into the donation jar—a meagerly collection of singles and dimes marked “Save the Rain Forest!”—before making my way to an open table. I nervously shifted my coffee in front of me as I walked.Was she here yet? Would I find her at the back table sifting through the pages of Brontë or Chopin?I thought back to that orchard all those years ago. The orange-gold light filtering through the greens of the trees, and her sittin...

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“THE PORCUPINE PARTY” by Andrew Grell

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“There’s a reason they call it the Badlands, you know, Ace. The land is bad. That’s the reason. You coulda have swum if you wanted to, instead. But by now, we’ve passed the point of no return. It’s easier to keep going. The next zone is Castle Hill Avenue. Before you ask about castles in The Bronx, there ain’t no castle. It was a hut. And not much of a hill, either. A big pile of rocks jutting out into Pugsley Creek. And, again, before ya ask, no, there’s no Wednesday Creek to go with to...

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“The Game” by Ken Coomes

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“You’re gonna love it, mom, I’m sure of it.” “I’m glad you’re sure, Mark. I’m having my doubts right now.” Martha had a death grip on Mark’s arm, her head on a swivel as she looked around at the throng of people. “It’s what dad would want, mom. It’s the right thing to do.” “I know, son, I know. And thank you for inviting me, instead of one of your friends.” “Of course, mom.” Mark gave his mother’s white-knuckled hand a pat. “Dad loved his Portland Trail Blazers, and we made great use of these season tickets.” The crowds seemed just...

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“Remember me?” by Cindy M

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I regret wearing this dress tonight. There is so much cold, it chills you straight to the bone. Yet here I am, on a Thursday night - work night, might I add-on the rooftop of The Golden Tulip with nothing but a sleeveless short back dress on. No - scratch that - I regret coming here in the first place. I look at the two empty chairs across the table, food on the table barely touched. I blink away and that is when I realise that I have this wetness in my eyes. Damn this cold weather! I am on my feet as soon as I make the discovery, fishing...

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“First Day Jitters” by Janelle Hammonds

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Students shuffled into the class, some with confidence, taking a seat without any seemingly difficult decision making. Elizabeth is far from it. She hovers near the doorway, stepping aside to allow others into the room. Her eyes scan the room, starting at the back row, crossing it off her list of potential seats as it quickly fills up. She’s left to choose between the middle two, she doesn’t dare to choose the front, she’s already going to stand out enough as the oldest student, she doesn’t desire to be seen as a kiss up. A light tap on her ...

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“A successful shopping trip” by Emma Taylor

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I wander down an aisle, staring aimlessly at the dairy free milk. Soy, almond, rice, so much choice it is confusing to know which to buy. They are in rectangular cartons and offer the promise of a healthy alternative. They are different to the milk I remember, the plastic bottle with a handle, fitting perfectly into the shelf attached to the fridge door. And its creamy taste, filling you up on a morning and sending you to sleep at night. According to the list in between my fingers, I am intolerant. It happens as you get older and must choose...

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“TO FIND HAPPINESS ” by Affiong Effiong Okon

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“I cannot accept the pregnancy,” Eyo said, my parents would not hear of it, he told Hauwa harshly under the mango tree. Ten years ago; She was fifteen years old and was in the penultimate class to end her high school. She remembered how her mother cried the day she found out, but refused her to abort the baby because of their religious stance. This was after Hauwa had tried a particular drug, which made her wince in pain all through the night and spot blood, but the baby was not affected. A boy was born seven months later after the fai...

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Write a story about high school sweethearts coming across one another after many, many years apart.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 283 stories

“Patricia” by Lonnie Larson

“Fifty Shades of Forgiveness” by Marcia H.

“Reunion” by Bettina Karpathian

“DESTINY. ” by Sukhbir Pathak

“long lost love.” by Betty Wilson

“Last words said” by Lourdes Michener

“Kismet!?” by C Alexis McGregor

“The Leak ” by Hel Knightly

“Questions” by Brandon Goodman

“THE PORCUPINE PARTY” by Andrew Grell

“The Game” by Ken Coomes

“Remember me?” by Cindy M

“First Day Jitters” by Janelle Hammonds

“A successful shopping trip” by Emma Taylor

“TO FIND HAPPINESS ” by Affiong Effiong Okon

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Write a story about someone going back to school as a mature student.

Write a story about someone looking to make amends for a mistake.

Write a story about someone struggling to learn a skill that in no way comes naturally to them.

Write a story about a TV show called "Second Chances."

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