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Write a story that spans a month during which everything changes.

Posted in Sad on Oct 31, 2022

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“A ROAD TRIP ” by Marianna Mills

Submitted to Contest #89

Dana sat back in the oversized chair at the car dealer lot in the office, the car guy checking over the papers to finalize the sale of her truck and camper rig, a Ford and pop-up camper attached. She had decided on that after considerable research, and chose the latter, being the most efficient for off-road travels to places she wanted to see. Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, where ever her heart desired. She had been planning and waiting a long time now to follow her dreams. Open highways, new people, sights of nature and canyons. Not to mention ...

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“Four Weeks” by Gabriella Pagan

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Week One The month of April began with the final traces of winter melting away in the trees. People were losing the thick winter coats for spring jackets and windbreakers. The buds were beginning to sprout, the snow was melting on the curb, and Lorna eagerly awaited the doctors as they approached. She couldn’t see them, but she could hear them speaking to her mother. “We’re going to remove the dust shield and bandages now. We’re hoping your daughter will be able to see. Most likely there will be some adjustment, but once that’s cleared u...

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“It always comes around” by Palash Jhawar

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Life is nothing but a collection of memories. Some good, some bad. Some trivial, and some which you can never forget. I was experiencing one such cherishable and most memorable moment of my life: my wedding. Ever since I was a little girl, I had dreamt of a sunset wedding, on a cliff, overlooking a beautiful canyon. My mother on the other hand had always preferred a tropical wedding on the beach. I used to think that it was going to be a heck of a decision to make but as it turns out, an incarcerated mother doesn't have much say in her dau...

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“Achieving Goals ” by Sugandha Khera

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Achieving Goals It was a hot steamy night a woman in labour was perspirating in pain, “it will be all over said the handmaid who was treating her”. It was a restless night sweats of anxiety were rushing down the mothers face. The father who stood outside, was rubbing his hands in impatience praying to Lord Ganesha “ O Lord, everything should be safe and sound. Let the mother and baby be safe,” he said. Sometime later shrill sounds of the baby could be heard, the handmaid happily announced, “Laxmi hui hai, a girl is born”. The father too...

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“So much has happened....” by Aarya Munot

Submitted to Contest #89

It sucks. It is tragic.. It is heart breaking. It is life changing. It is pathetic . It is just so damn bad . I feel as if my life will never go on. There is a void that can never be filled, because there is no other love in this world like the love of my mother. There is so much that she has missed and will miss. It rips me up and tears me down. I feel empty; I feel lost. It leaves a huge gaping hole in my heart that will never, ever heal. It messes with my mind. It brings anger into my heart, anger that I know my mother...

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“Jennifer's Glow Up” by Sarah Desouza

Submitted to Contest #89

February happened to be the same month as Jennifer Grande's birthday.She was so excited about her birthday - there were alot of things she wanted to do, like get a manicure, buy a new dress and lose some weight. So she could fit into the new dress. She also hoped she would get a promotion, as she felt she had been working really hard at work.It was a sunday and suddenly the doorbell rang and she rushed to open it. Without thinking, she opened the door and there was Louanne, her friendly neighbour. She was just standing there with an awkward ...

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“ON THE FIRST DAY OF NOVEMBER” by Miracle Clement

Submitted to Contest #89

TW: abuse, suicide, murder Collins had changed. He no longer came home for dinner, neither did he sacrifice a minute for breakfast. He would rush out to work without saying the usual   "Good morning honey," with a light, sweet, and tangible tone. His subtily calm voice had morphed into an abode of quick aggression. He no longer prayed or played with me at night, nor in the morning. He became private, easily irritated, and dumb towards my words. All these negative metamorphosis started after I had my second miscarriage, on the first...

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“The Coma” by Beth Romine

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George Romaine walked into the room that his wife occupied with the intention of going upstairs to settle down with a nice book. Home from work the night was drawing to a close and it was his intent to read as he always did at the close of the night. He was a great reader and enjoyed getting lost in a good book to escape from the realities of life but tonight that would have to change. Upon entering the room, he saw that his wife was distressed and distraught, she was on the phone talking to someone and after catching the word accident he ...

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“Tome” by Lunar Night

Submitted to Contest #89

There once was a small village, in a world not like ours. Away from the kingdom, so far in fact  that it had its own tiny government. But that also meant it was prone to various monster attacks. They needed to learn how to fight them off without calling to the kingdom each and every time. However, none of the villagers were aware of a witch hiding within their village. The witch's name was Monica, though despite being a witch, she was a very kind lady. She created special serums to help the sick, and made food to feed the poor, she used...

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“Dear Emilio ” by G Tuson

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02.02.2093 THIS MESSAGE WAS SENT FROM I-POST 3263, UNDERCITY Dear Emilio Moe says you won't remember me because you were only 6 when the move happened, but I have to write to someone from upside for my T.R class and you're the only person I know. I'm your Aunt May's kid. That makes me your cousin. Anyhow-I guess you'll be coming on 14 this year. Time moves different down here I think. Prof Anders gave us a list of questions we had to ask our upsider, but Moe said he isn't even a proper professor. I think ...

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“Past Tragedy” by Gwyneth Lu

Submitted to Contest #89

A soft, gentle breeze full of calm delight trickled past a forest of trees, swishing and swaying in rhythm. Fields of flowers bloomed into beauty; a symbol of Spring. I looked above and was presented with a dazzling sky, rich with blue in color. Sometimes, just sometimes, I would sit and stare and wonder; “What living was beyond death?”A lifetime ago, my life was not unlike most ordinary children. Mum, dad, my little brother, a loving family and infinite stacks of homework. Though my life wasn’t luxurious or as exciting as you please, we wer...

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“And Still the Fire Burns” by Catherine Nevin

Submitted to Contest #89

The lake reflected light better than anything else on campus. That was the conclusion Maisie came to as she watched the image of her dorm, eyes focused on the flames that could be seen from the kitchen windows. She wondered what it would feel like to touch the orange glow that rippled ever so slightly on the surface. To press her hands into the heat and not for one second feel the burn. Her palms itched with the need to press it against her already scarred fingertips. “Nice morning, huh?” She turned and saw she wasn’t the only one who had t...

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“One-Two-Three...” by Sue Marsh

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             One-Two-Three… Suzanne Marsh 1944 The drone of the DH98 Mosquito engines seemed, to the parachutists, loud enough to draw fire from the Ack Ack guns. Thus far there had been no bright lights beaming across the darkened sky. Hannah Senesh, Yoel Polgi and Peretz Goldstein were parachuting into Yugoslavia tonight; they were to be met by Yugoslavian partisans. Suddenly a torch light appears; the pilot cuts the engines. The parachutists make their jump. Hannah, Yoel and...

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“February” by Masimba Chikosi

Submitted to Contest #89

On February 1, we got evicted from our house and we had to move into our car. So, that's fun. On February 2, we were driving around in our car, looking for an empty parking lot to stay in. My little sister was hungry. My dad told her to hush. She started crying, but we didn't have anything to eat. On February 3, because of what happened the day before, we went hunting for cash or coupons to get something to eat. My dad had found a 5 dollar bill, Mom came across a $1 bill, and my little sister even found a coupon for a box of Cheerios. I co...

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“A real story” by Sandra Claros

Submitted to Contest #89

-         I should be the one to be taken,  instead- mother was repeating, in tears. Suddenly, she stopped to cry. It was the doorbell. -         Ok, I go – volunteering myself to open the door, as my mom could only keep repeating -         I should be the one to be taken, instead – immersing her eyes in loosing words. -          It is th...

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