Start your story with “Today’s the day I change.”

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“Unrequited Love” by Bernice McClain

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Today is the day that I change myself. I have siblings who together have their share of complicated life’s issues all of which are intertwined with the lack of financial resources. In times like these, I wish I was the billionaire that can make all their troubles go away. A few signed cheques with three to four zeroes added and voila, all their problems will be gone. I love them dearly. We are a closely knitted bunch so of course, I want the very best for them. &nb...

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“Hoddington House” by Jamie Mendoza

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He sits at an oak stained desk in the dimly lit library tracing the contours of the wood patterns with an antique letter opener. He yawns, stretching his aching shoulders and stares solemnly around the room. The soft dink of a fly caught between the lamps lightbulb and its shade is the only sound that can be heard. On the overread crumpled piece of paper in front of him are five words, Today’s the day I change. He yawns again and stands, surveying the hovel that has been his home for the last four hours. Opened books...

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“The Vow” by Sophie Smith

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Today’s the day I change. I had told myself that for days. Weeks. Months. Years. But today is going to be the day I actually change. Today is going to be the day that I face my anxieties. Today is going to be the day that I smile. Today is going to be the day that I will change. I just didn’t know it yet. How could I? I hadn’t met you yet. The reason for the change. But standing here, in front of you, I now know that’s the day I began to change. That’s the day I met you.&n...

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“Changing Morr” by Tara Hoover

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“Today’s the day I change. No, really, this time I mean it.” It was the best lie I’d ever told myself while being ushered out of our gate with 7,000 other males. We bundled up our 1 pair of clothes on our shoulders along with our pride. Our shoes were stripped away as well as our Manma’s fingers, gripping our brown collards… Would it be considered real change if we knew it was coming from day 1? In Boarding we were told the definition was “the act or instance of making or becoming different.” I guess that’s what I wanted… I wanted somethin...

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“A good day to change” by Brett B

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CONTENT WARNING: The following story includes alcohol references and some unsettling situations. "Today's the day I change." He said to the ceiling. And this time, he meant it. Last night's drunken brain had succumbed to the futon's advances with little resistance and now his thirty-seven year old back dealt with the aftermath. Though, the stiffness in his lower spine would have to play a supporting role to the swollen watermelon at the end of his neck. The throbbing agony between his ears made him question if at some point during th...

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“Goodbye Commander” by Atlas Suarez

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"Today's the day I change." I wrote in my journal for what seemed like the hundredth time as the sticky summer heat subsided into crisp fall air. I usually write this when I begin to feel a certain way. It's nothing the antidepressants or a distraction can fix. It could be circumstantial as I haven't spent as much time with my friends, and first semester is already kicking my ass, but I should be happy...right? Days are starting to seem like a chore which makes me wonder..."Is my life a chore?" Thinking deeper about this my life is a chore. ...

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“The Struggles of Change” by Random Content

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*Trigger Warning: Contains violence and offensive language “Today’s the day I change.” Arthur stared at his reflection in the mirror as he repeated this phrase to himself. Change is not a simple thing for a person stuck in mundanity, but Arthur was determined to transform his life. He looked out the window at the sun shining amidst the clouds. He would no longer bend under the weight of society or those that drag him down. Arthur was a changed man. The walls of Arthur’s office were painted a drab gray which he found somewhat demotivatin...

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“I WAS GOING TO CHANGE” by Mary Kurpiewski

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➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢➢ I WAS GOING TO CHANGE! Mary Cahill Kurpiewski It was the day I was going to change! It was my chance--my chance to change! This was my chance to become a new person. This opportunity isn’t usually presented to everyone. I had the perfect scenario. It was my chance to have a new image--my chance! I was going to change! My husband received a job transfer from the East coast to the West. We were getting a new home, new neighborho...

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“Another Day in the Trigmore House” by Howard Seeley

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Today’s the day I change. I’ve been letting Casey get away with murder her whole, and now I’m going to put my foot down. She absently wiped a tear away. What happened to my baby girl? Yes, she’s done some naughty things, when she was young, like stealing candy or teasing her younger brother, Paul. But when I caught her in her bedroom, half naked with that boy, it was too much. What was she thinking of? Yes, she was seventeen, still she should have had enough sense to say no to him. Nora Trigmore threw her hands up in the air. And now that “...

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“Hit List” by Celeste Anderson

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“Today’s the day I change? No. Today’s the day you change.” We stared back at him, blinking, waiting for him to speak again. “I’m the founding member! This entire app was my idea. You guys can’t push me out. If anything, I should be pushing you out. In fact, I will be kicking you out of my business.” “You don’t own a majority share anymore,” I leveled with him. “Besides that, none of the board or our shareholders will support you as CEO once it comes out what you’ve done…” Tom added from the chair to my right. “The three of us sta...

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“The winter fall” by Kayem The Writer

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Today’s the day I change, were the exact words I uttered to myself a year ago when I started working for Blake Sowly, one of the most successful billionaires of New York. Becoming the secretary of the wealthiest holding company of the United States’ CEO involved many changes. Changes I wasn’t thrilled to make but changes I couldn’t avoid. I knew it; I had to give my best to reach my goal.I cleared my voice, forced a smile, and raised my gaze to the woman in front of me. She had high-heels, bright, ironed clothes, manicured hands, a made-up f...

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“Lepidoptera” by Anna Mahoney

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Today’s the day I change. On how many mornings have I promised myself that, only to begin the following day with the same tired pledge? I’m like that movie character, doomed to my hamster-wheel life, longing to be freed by an act of courage I have no hope of pulling off. I’m just waiting for the right moment, I tell myself. The one when the pain of inaction tips the scales in favour of the agony of metamorphosis. The day begins, as it too often does, with a shrill call from my friend Marcia, or Marcy when I like her, which isn’...

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“Metamorphosis” by Mac Paul

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Metamorphosis by Bettie Macintyre To me, the word ‘Metamorphosis’ is a colorful melodic noun that has awakened the vocality of my studdering impediment.’ Today’s the day I change and give the mighty Monarch its rightful reign as thoughts of yesteryear memories of the Elephant Mountains, a quaint old country town, and the changes a spinster schoolteacher has made in my life. There were many great teachers that I have had within the many halls of education. My early journey...

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“Me and the Deep Blue Sea” by Mary Fitzgerald

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Content Warning: Sexual Content- Today is the day I started to change. It was very subtle at first, I barely noticed the small changes that were happening in my body and what it needed. Among these changes was a sudden draw to be near the ocean. I always loved the ocean, but couldn’t swim a single stroke. The draw was a small annoying tug at first that I followed because it was more annoying not to and the closer I got to it the calmer the tug became. At first, I was content to just be near&nbs...

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“Kicking the Habit” by James Morris

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“Today’s the day I change,” I say to myself, waking up from a long rest. The activities from the previous night still lingered in my mind. “I know I can do it this time.” I get out of bed, head to the bathroom, and turn the shower on as hot as I can take it. I move to the sink and mirror and look at myself. “I should shave,” I say. “But I really don’t want to.” I noticed a zit coming in on my forehead and squeezed it until it popped. There is more puss than I expected, making me reach for a tissue to wipe it clean. I press a second time an...

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Start your story with “Today’s the day I change.”

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✍️ 54 stories

“Unrequited Love” by Bernice McClain

“Hoddington House” by Jamie Mendoza

“The Vow” by Sophie Smith

“Changing Morr” by Tara Hoover

“A good day to change” by Brett B

“Goodbye Commander” by Atlas Suarez

“The Struggles of Change” by Random Content

“I WAS GOING TO CHANGE” by Mary Kurpiewski

“Another Day in the Trigmore House” by Howard Seeley

“Hit List” by Celeste Anderson

“The winter fall” by Kayem The Writer

“Lepidoptera” by Anna Mahoney

“Metamorphosis” by Mac Paul

“Me and the Deep Blue Sea” by Mary Fitzgerald

“Kicking the Habit” by James Morris

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