Write about someone who discovers the only family member they have left has just betrayed them.

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“Cynthia's scent” by Dilettante Shultz

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Things have gone from bad to worse. My side has had a growing pain for a long time now. Cynthia, my Master, called me off the couch from my afternoon nap. I heard Her jingling the leash like She always does when we’re going to see the other people and their humans at the park. With effort, I hoisted myself off the couch, wincing from the pain in my side. Slowly I reached one foot over the edge, then the other, coming up short and landing with both paws on the floor, it sent a shudder through me and the ache in my side intensified. ...

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“The Brown Family” by Emilee Ostendorf

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“Through ups and downs, together stick the Browns.” That had always been their motto. It started during the depression, when Mother and Father were still around. After so many days of struggling for just enough food to keep moving, they had to find some way to try and hold themselves together. And so the saying was born. Over the next few months, the line would make an appearance in the midst of tribulations and struggles that somehow managed to bring the family closer than they ever were. Crammed together in their studio apartment, they sh...

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“Blood Money” by Adra Verse

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They say blood is thicker than water – but is it always? It’s been 10 years now. Been living with my brother since then. We share a small house. Can’t afford anything. We were living with almost nothing in our hands, but at least I had him. He was like a dad, that doesn’t exist. It wouldn’t matter if we had food or not, as long as my brother was there. But surprisingly, one day, something amazing happened. My brother came home, burst through the door, and rushed into the living room. He had good news. A stack of cash came out of his pockets ...

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“Monster” by Katie C

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I stand in the middle of the room, my family standing back away from me like I’m some creature that broke into our home. Their eyes widen at the coils of energy that snake like serpents in and out of my palms, casting a glow against the peeling wallpaper. My mother takes a shaky step forward towards me, hands covering her mouth. My father holds his arm in front of her, stopping her in her tracks. “We have to take her to the elders,” he says coldly. “No. Baby, no. We can’t.” My mother’s voice cracks like rocks against asphalt. She’s...

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“One of life's victims” by Nigel Dougill

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The wind blew like a gale and the snowflakes which Sarah had always found so romantic and exciting seemed to grow bigger and more perishing by the second. The coldness they produced proved daunting and lonely almost frightening. Indeed as it fell all around you it almost seemed to draw you into a place you really did not want to be. As there Fathers coffin was lowered into the ground Sarah shed one solitary tear for the man who had run her life for so many years. At last she was free no more obligations just her chance to grab a r...

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“Fragmented” by Chiagozie Okoye

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Mom–the woman in the hospital bed finished her stories. Every part of me wished that they were fictional. But, it seemed that every fictional story was grounded in some truth. “Elijah,” the woman began, “you have to understand that I did it for you, to protect you. I love you, Elijah.” I gained back a little of my voice. “No,” I whispered. The woman’s face broke at that word. “No, you-you’re lying. But-but—” A sob broke my words. The woman shook her head. Tears appeared in her eyes. “You killed them?” I asked. Nothing was making sense. She...

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“The case of house McGregor” by Fantasy Maniac

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"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH" The loud scream made us all jump out of our skins in the middle of the night. Everyone looked around in panic. I and my brother ran to each other looking for our younger sister. "Where is Emma?!" I asked in a hurry. "dunno; I can't find her anywhere" answered Edris looking around anxiously. The screams increased in number while getting louder and scarier. "For now let's go...

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“You said you were going to be there for me” by Chthonic Cat

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You said you were going to be there for me. But time, time never forgets the course of life, the course of the universe. It knows it's supposed to move. To weave forgetfulness into our minds and silver in our hair. The universe wasn't made to last. Nothing out there was. We humans survive off of hope, however. Despite this knowledge. We wake up every day and open our eyes to discover our lives a single day shorter, a single day closer to our unavoidable ends. We wake up, and we go through days filled with labour and love, with worry and ...

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“Title” by Lia Cross

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We are all authors, writers of our own story we make the words and sentences with the actions we do and what we say. Most may have a name for their story at first but it’s the end that determine its true title and when its all done that dreadful day we all wish never comes, in that moment looking back at it all my second question is, what will you call your story? Will you be smiling that you have lived your best days or you will be overwhelmed with regret….. In that time my friends, what will be the title of your story? Well mine has...

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“sister” by Alex Carmen

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The recording machine clicked. “We are recording.” The interviewer said. “So, Mr. Carl,” He clasped his hands in front of him. “Tell us how you ended up at our doorstep, and why you are turning yourself in?” “Who said anything about turning anyone in?” Luka tried to jerk his hands out of the handcuffs, but the metal chain just rattled. “I’m here to tell you about the person who committed the crime. It wasn’t me!” “No one was accusing you of that,” The interviewer replied smoothly. “But you just said--” “I am accusing you now, beca...

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“I Thought We Were Blood” by Dane MillerHass

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Harry’s shoe scraped against the coarse sidewalk as he shuffled towards the front door. He sighed with a slight quiver, and took a moment to compose himself. He slowly pressed his finger into the doorbell, producing a barely audible ring. Harry glanced at the window to his right, and through the shades he could see a figure approach. The doorknob jiggled a little, and the door swung backwards. “Harry… I didn’t know you were coming. I, uh... come in.” Harry stepped inside, the warmth of the house fighting back the chill of the dreary day. “...

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“Betrayal” by Sydney Shepherd

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Maryann trudged heavily through the bleak evening light, winding her way down the path to the shelter. The unforgiving landscape was empty and gray, with dead trees and shrubs dotting yards and roadsides. It had been 5 days since she’d seen anyone besides her sister, and she was beginning to feel as though they were the last two people on Earth. She knew they weren’t. 5 days ago they’d seen a small group of men scavenging, their guns drawn as though a threat were near. As far as Maryanne and Shelly knew, there was no one else ...

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“Lunar New Year” by Alexis Leo

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She, the girl who was an outcast. She, the girl who was despised and ignored by all. She, the different girl. Every day, her schedule was the same. Wake up, school, lunch, home, dinner, sleep. Every day was like a broken record on repeat. That was not always the case for her. The story starts a few years ago, on Lunar New Year’s Eve. The day She was born She came into this world with a piercing cry. Her proud parents welcomed her, with open arms and teary eyes. On the way home, a drunk driver came and hit the car. It was a hit and run...

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“Cleaning up Our Mistakes.” by Lunaria Dragonix

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How in the world can i write about having the only family member i have left betraying me? They were not the one who Fraudulently Filed My Taxes, three times in a row. Once when I met my father, who left me and my brother. Why, who cares? We did not get a good start in life. At first I heard over and over again we are all we have. While I was given an ultra wedgie on the fence post by my older sibling? I wish it was simple as sibling rivalry that was at play but it was not. Bullying comes in many forms. Well let me get back to what i was say...

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“The Deepest Cut” by Jenny White

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Old wood, tobacco and liquor were all scents Ceara associated with home, alongside the jeers and catcalls of the men gathered around the densely packed tables. Familiar or not though, they still made her nose wrinkle in disgust. She kept her head down, hiding her grimace beneath her hood as she crossed the tavern to the bar. Rapping twice on the countertop as she passed, Ceara met the eye of the tall barkeep and jerked her chin toward the back. She didn't wait to make sure he followed. In the quiet of the storeroom, she discarded her cloak w...

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Write about someone who discovers the only family member they have left has just betrayed them.

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✍️ 160 stories

“Cynthia's scent” by Dilettante Shultz

“The Brown Family” by Emilee Ostendorf

“Blood Money” by Adra Verse

“Monster” by Katie C

“One of life's victims” by Nigel Dougill

“Fragmented” by Chiagozie Okoye

“The case of house McGregor” by Fantasy Maniac

“You said you were going to be there for me” by Chthonic Cat

“Title” by Lia Cross

“sister” by Alex Carmen

“I Thought We Were Blood” by Dane MillerHass

“Betrayal” by Sydney Shepherd

“Lunar New Year” by Alexis Leo

“Cleaning up Our Mistakes.” by Lunaria Dragonix

“The Deepest Cut” by Jenny White

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Write about a “found family” who are finally able to get together again after a long time apart.

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