Write a story inspired by this quote from Ally Condie: "Growing apart doesn't change the fact that for a long time we grew side by side; our roots will always be tangled. I'm glad for that."

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“Green is the Color of Friendship” by Christopher G

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The only time I’ve dealt with death was with my hamster, Chubs. He died a quiet death for unknown reasons. An autopsy wasn’t performed, why would anyone? But for the body that lies in front of me, an autopsy was surely to be performed by a coroner. Why wouldn’t it? Luther was in my dorm hall drinking, but he passed out in the hallway. People stepped over him, thinking he was another drunken college student. But he wasn’t drunk. He was dead. And he wasn’t a student. He was my drug dealer.&nbsp...

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“Will See You Soon, Angel.” by Julia .

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Dear Autumn,We met in late october. I had just moved to Colorado in August. In Delaware, it had been a breeze for me to make friends. I was the popular kid, the interesting one, the one with a perfect family. Yet, in Colorado I was just a whistle of a voice. I was a lone seed blown off of a dandelion by a young girl, who would go to her mother and yell “Mommy look!” But during October, I had been quieter than usual. I would normally talk a few times in a day to answer a question in school, but something changed in fall. I never talked. ...

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“Through the Years” by Sue Marsh

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Through the YearsSuzanne MarshI am drawn to this quote it is from author and New York Times best seller Ally Condie:“Growing apart doesn't change the fact that for a long time we grew side by side, our roots willalways be tangled, for that I am glad.” Friends come and go throughout our lives, some remain through thick and thin. Growing up is never easy and in some cases very difficult. In the summer of 1956 my parents moved from Buffalo, New York to a new suburb, Town of Tonawanda. I remember my dad pulling away from the curb in his black Fo...

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“ONE LAST RAINBOW” by Mamun Dalai

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It’s really hard to remember, since when we were fellow classmates and let me be glassier with my memory window where I wasn't even aware of her presence. It was all before standard 6th when I was almost 11. Something remarkable that year!!! I don’t remember, barring our promotion to higher elementary school just the next building close to our old one. A school in a remote village means,It’s more than just a school. A reflection of social conduct and believed as a divine ...

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“That can fully understand you” by Claudia Capasso

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“What does the letter say?” I ask confused at the sad look on her face “You seem upset, is everything alright?”Val hands me the letter folded as it had come to her that morning. “It’s David; I don’t think he is fine”.I take the letter and read its content:Dear Mr Rosworth, I write to you on behalf of the Organisation. We regret to inform you that your brother has disappeared and escaped the institution in which he was located. We highly recommend you to report to us if he gets in touch with you by any means. As you may know, he is a dangerou...

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“Growing Pains” by Kathleen March

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“Growing apart doesn’t change the fact that for a long time we grew side by side; our roots will always be tangled. I’m glad for that.” Ally CondieAmalia is thinking about her former husband, but more than that...“Why am I still alive?” Clearly this is her solitude speaking. She is not suicidal, however. Nevertheless, she knows she deserves what happened and admits she’s to blame. “I was too focused on my work.”This observation does not do much to improve Amalia’s mental state. Now that she has all the time in the world to devote to her...

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“First and Last” by Molly Kay

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I remember when I looked into his eyes during the last few moments he voluntarily wasted his time with me. I didn’t recognize anything different, dark, or distant as he smiled at me. His ocean eyes shone brightly under the setting sun as he laughed at his own humor. I remember the whole scene in slow motion as I sat there next to him on the grass while he turned his head to face me. He was finally growing a beard—evidence of puberty—and I watched him slowly become a man. We had been best friend...

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“His Side of My Story” by Monica Barrett

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It was early morning when I turned onto Market Street and spotted the courthouse on my left.It was bigger than I expected, and there wasn’t a parking spot open as far as I could see. Anxiety began to creep in as the simple arrival instructions I’d received from the clerk’s office didn’t seem detailed enough.I hoped I’d be able to find my lawyer once I got inside the building.Nervous energy gnawed at my stomach and my hands turned clammy as I circled the area, looking for somewhere to park. After several minutes, I maneuvered into a tight spa...

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“Time After Time” by Hannah Carter

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I stare at the phone in my quaking hands. It isn’t a device today; it’s the devil. “You lied to me. Again.” That’s the message I have typed out on the screen. There’s a ball of anxiety in my stomach, making it hard to breathe, and I can’t stop shaking. If I send it, there’s bound to be another argument. That’s all we seem to do anymore is argue. Even simple little questions are met with acerbic responses, as if we’...

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“Feathers Falling From a Swan ” by George Georgerfrost@gmail.com

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It was a grim celebration standing at the Vietnam Memorial Wall in June, 2000 on the thirtieth anniversary of my brother Frank's death in that long war. Frank Stempke would have been fifty years old next month, but his short life didn't get him to twenty. I was fifteen when these two United States Marines showed up on our doorstep in the first week of summer vacation when I was looking forward to my final little league season as our team's star pitcher. Frank spent many hours teaching me to throw a change up and a curve bef...

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“The War of the Weasel” by Deborah Mercer

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Nicola and Lesley disagreed over a great many things. Nicola always tidied things away and Lesley was a cheerful clutterer. Nicola liked beach holidays and Lesley preferred city breaks. Their politics were often entirely different too. Only a few years ago Nicola had voted Leave in the Referendum and Lesley had voted Remain. But their discussions on the matter were entirely good natured and they agreed that they were two middle-aged ladies who had been friends for God knows how long and though of course it matt...

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“Laura” by Kirtan Varasia

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‘Who said I married him for love?’ said Laura, looking outside of the moving train, as the world whizzed past.We sat quietly for the rest of the journey. The compartment was almost empty as it was a weekend.About to reach our destination, we got ready to disembark, as the train came to a halt and the doors were about to open, Laura ran back to the seat where we were seated, acting as if she had forgotten something. Finding nothing she strolled back to the door but by that time the doors closed, and I looked at her standing at the platform an...

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“Dear Nova,” by Faith Chrayon

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August 5, 2016Dear Nova,I can’t believe high school is over. Can you believe it? We’re in college! Although, I didn’t expect you to move so far away. Why do you have to go to the other side of the world? I know you’re trying to escape, and I’m happy for you. You’re living your dream! You’ll be a brilliant chef, I know it.Do you remember the first time you came to school? You gave us all of your cookies to get on our “good side," whatever that means. But boy am I glad I ate that cookie! It was one of the best I ever had.I’ll miss your co...

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“Divergent Blossoms” by Lady Jade

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I felt rusty. Not rusty like I needed to practice a skill or rusty from sitting around all day - rusty like I was covered in rust. All disgusting and peely. How could I have been so stupid to let Beth treat me like that? She had promised all my secrets were safe with her, that our late night chats would be our special best friend time. But of course she had to go ruin that with her underlying need to cause drama and be the center of attention. I couldn’t seem to squish any deeper into my pillow. No matter how far I fell I couldn’t esca...

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“evermore” by Raven B. Evolet

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My name is Evernora, and I am a witch. It doesn't sound important right now, but it will. Right now, I'm sitting on the road, cradling my sister, who can't seem to sleep. The stars are like bright grains of salt spewed over coals, yet tonight they provide no comfort. Adair whines again, and I am helpless, I have no food to feed her, let alone myself. My home is gone.And my friend, who I have not seen many moons. My long fingers tuck the cloth under her chin, the tears falling down my face tracing the grime on my face. I place her in the bas...

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Write a story inspired by this quote from Ally Condie: "Growing apart doesn't change the fact that for a long time we grew side by side; our roots will always be tangled. I'm glad for that."

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✍️ 161 stories

“Green is the Color of Friendship” by Christopher G

“Will See You Soon, Angel.” by Julia .

“Through the Years” by Sue Marsh

“ONE LAST RAINBOW” by Mamun Dalai

“That can fully understand you” by Claudia Capasso

“Growing Pains” by Kathleen March

“First and Last” by Molly Kay

“His Side of My Story” by Monica Barrett

“Time After Time” by Hannah Carter

“Feathers Falling From a Swan ” by George Georgerfrost@gmail.com

“The War of the Weasel” by Deborah Mercer

“Laura” by Kirtan Varasia

“Dear Nova,” by Faith Chrayon

“Divergent Blossoms” by Lady Jade

“evermore” by Raven B. Evolet

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story about two people who meet and become instant friends.

Write a story about friends who wind up on a misadventure.

Write a story about one event from the different perspectives of multiple friends.

Write a story about someone turning to a friend in a time of need.

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