Write about someone telling their family they won’t be continuing the long-standing family business.

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“The Friends of Cousin Vinny” by Nikita Linivenko

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Cousin Vinny. There’s always one. In every Italian family, there’s always one. He leans back on the sun deck, breeze comin’ off the Atlantic. He’s almost finished with The Friends of Eddie Coyle, on the last couple pages, when Aunt Ada calls us in for the meet.Vinny, disrespectful little shit, takes his seat at the table in his trunks. Fuckin’ Jersey wap, glowin’ tan, a shade above Donald Trump.Uncle Vinny, Vinny’s dad – an’ I know how this all sounds, an’ if it soun’s like Jackie Collins tryin’ her hand at writin’ a dime-store pastiche, so ...

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“Twisted Sisters” by Kesey Trout

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“Hey! Please, don’t slam that door!” the hostess gestured at me, angrily.“I'm Mr. Morales’s daughter. I’ll slam whatever I want!” I shouted at her. How dare she?“I apologize, senorita.” she looked scared half to death. Well she should be! I was the one inheriting this business! Not my sister, Sofia, and she should know that.“It better not happen again, or I’m telling Papa!” I scolded“Yes, Ms. Morales.” I walked out into the main room, where everyone was seated and eating their food. My great-grandfather started this restaurant in his quiet a...

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“The Dealership” by Rajesh Patel

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My father owned a car dealership that was passed on to him by his father. It all started in 1960 with my grandfather. Then in 1990, my father took over the family business. Today, in 2020, my dad wants me to continue in the same line of business and continue the family tradition. To become the third generation in this family operated business. As a kid and a young teen, I did envision myself working with my dad then gradually take over the dealership. I did spend a lot of time after school with my dad watching him work while working on sc...

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“No More Hiding, No More Protection ” by Nigel Holmes

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The drink always flows at our family gatherings, and today was no different. Grandpa Bob was slumped in his recliner with a bottle in his hand and his cheeks a rosy red. Dad was on the couch, trying to match his father-in-law bottle for bottle, (and failing, as per.) Cousin Mikey was sprawled out in the carpet in front of the TV and his dad, my Uncle Joe, at the other end of the couch was studying the phone in one hand while drinking from the bottle in the other. Having finished off at least one bottle of Prosecco, the women, that’s to say ...

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“Bitter & Sweet” by Vanessa Kilmer

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I face the two-story white clapboard house with its yellow shutters. Three hundred years and counting. Counting down to my bomb. I plan on blowing it all to smithereens. My family beat me to our annual Thanksgiving shindig. I look in the living room window as I suck on my cigarette and the pint bottle of the family’s claim to fame, Barrens Brandy. They sit around the formal room, thirteen relatives, not a smile on one face. That will happen after a few more rounds of cranberry cocktails. The room looks like something from a Victorian...

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“Crush at First Sight” by Ras Henree

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Simon sat with his right arm holding firmly to the steering wheel as the metallic gate in front of the car automatically pulled itself open. He was now looking at Sarah where she sat on the passenger seat right beside him. "So are you ready to meet my family?" He said, smiling slightly. "Ohw come on, how are you the one who's so nervous about this. I mean, your parents don't bite, do they?" "Hmmn, I wouldn't be so sure about Dad." He said, chuckling slightly and looking forward to see that the gate was now completely open. He then...

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“Rejecting Omerta - A Mother’s Stand” by Anna Rogers

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Facing down her fellers in a way she’d never imagined having to Beth Mallory steeled herself. 4 pairs of eyes met her pained ones, none of them sympathetic.The first to speak was the youngest, Shaun.“You what?” Two little words that bristled with meaning,Had mum really just announced that she was giving up the family business?Mike nicknamed Mikey in the middle (he loved exasperating the cops by insisting on answering only to that) did a double take,”Is this some kind of effn joke?”As a rule swearing at mum was strictly off limits, respect fo...

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“McGreasters” by Humphrey The Camel 🐫

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“That will be $21.78 sir.”The man stares stupidly at me with his small, piggy eyes. Small beads of sweat form on his sausage lips.“What do you mean it’s $18.78, last time It was only $15.32?" I sigh gently and adjust my crinkled GreaseBoy hat.“Last time you did not purchase the Super Duper 28 ounce Tsunami drink with you Big Bad Greazefest meal sir. I’m afraid this bumps your total up to $21.78 sir.”The man’s swollen face turns a brilliant shade of maroon. Drool gushes from his mouth onto the red and white checkered counter, leaving ang...

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“Escaping ” by Aran Eagle

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It is never an easy thing for anyone in our family to say something that goes against the family rules. There is always a risk that you will be kicked out of the family and the even bigger possibility that you will be mysteriously found dead. My uncle decided to sleep with a prostitute, and our grandfather found out. The day after, our uncle turned up dead in the local movie theater. My brother and I have been careful to keep our words in line, and to always be respectful. We were terrified that whenever our grandfather wou...

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“Cut the chord that binds you” by Prachi Pati

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Mangala wrung the ball of wheat dough until the twisted knot felt close to the knots in her stomach. It was happening today. Sweat dotted her forehead, and on the bridge of her nose. At nineteen, she was considered an adult and a senior in their family business now. “You’ve been pampered enough. It’s time for you to grow up and make some money now, Mangala. I can’t keep working for all of us forever.”, auntie Pramila chided her one day. “You won’t get younger, so stop wasting your time studying and with these silly evening classe...

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“Family Dinner” by Claire Kuiper

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I felt so nostalgic walking into the vine-covered house that I spent so many years growing up in. I barley return now that the family business is buzzing with crazed clients. As I hand my coat to the door man the sound of the doors shutting behind me echos across the care stone walls. The smell of an amazing cooked dinner lingers in the air. As i walk into the dining room I see that nothing has changed, the same table, chairs, rug, and light fixture."Hello darling." Says a croaky voice. My eyes bolt to the head of the table, seeing my father...

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“I Don't Want to be an Assassin” by Leumas Llewtnac

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Grandpa sat at the end of the table, a white teacup with blue swirls and gold trim in his hand. Frozen, halfway to his lips. He hadn’t moved in the five seconds since Edward had told him the news. He hadn’t even blinked. Edward sat at the opposite end of the table, wide eyes looking tentatively at his grandfather and then at anything else. Grandpa drew a shuddering breath, swallowed, and then smiled. “You are joking!” he said with a chuckle, and shook his head. “Oh!” he looked as if he’d just remembered his tea and finally brought the ...

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“The Elders’ Vision” by Sam Reeves

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It was that time of year again. Those who had been dispatched were slowly trickling back through the town gates to return to their home life for the brief few weeks. This was the start Summer Celebrations in the Elvish town of Alari; filled with laughter, loved ones, food and drink. For the rest of the year the working Elves would be dispatched to human households to teach them the secret to happiness. Most say it’s an incredibly difficult job, especially when they are only paired with human adults, but if they work with a family, they say a...

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“spider silk” by Dulani Chandima

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Growing up in a rural environment, “Nadeesha “was studying for a degree in Biology at the University of Peradeniya . A severe viral disease called corona spread like wildfire across the country and she had to spend few months at home. Exams and lectures were conducted online and she had to spend time at home due to immigration restrictions . Sometimes “Nadeesha “was sitting on the edge of the paddy field near the garden as it was very boring to continu...

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“Familiarity Breeds Courage” by Hannah Gates

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“Come with me!” She pleaded for the umpteenth time. I looked deep into the azure of her eyes, searching for something I could catch hold of, that would pull me in; something that would convince me beyond doubt that I needed to escape all that grated on my tired body and mind.‘All right then; give me six reasons why you should stay” Jenny demanded, hands on hips.“That’s easy. One: there’s the mortgage to pay. Two: who’s going to look after the cat? Three: John would never forgive me. Four: I hate flying. Five: Dad’s retiring soon.”Each explan...

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Write about someone telling their family they won’t be continuing the long-standing family business.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 175 stories

“The Friends of Cousin Vinny” by Nikita Linivenko

“Twisted Sisters” by Kesey Trout

“The Dealership” by Rajesh Patel

“No More Hiding, No More Protection ” by Nigel Holmes

“Bitter & Sweet” by Vanessa Kilmer

“Crush at First Sight” by Ras Henree

“Rejecting Omerta - A Mother’s Stand” by Anna Rogers

“McGreasters” by Humphrey The Camel 🐫

“Escaping ” by Aran Eagle

“Cut the chord that binds you” by Prachi Pati

“Family Dinner” by Claire Kuiper

“I Don't Want to be an Assassin” by Leumas Llewtnac

“The Elders’ Vision” by Sam Reeves

“spider silk” by Dulani Chandima

“Familiarity Breeds Courage” by Hannah Gates

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Write about a family adapting a holiday tradition to take place over video chat.

Write about someone who falls back into childish behaviors whenever they’re around their family.

Write about someone who didn’t get along with their family as a child, but has since found an appreciation for them.

Write about a family’s first holiday after a parent has gotten remarried, and now there are new faces at the table and new traditions to be honored.

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