Write a story about a character experiencing independence for the first time.

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“Puppet” by Grace R.

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Puppet. That’s all I am to everyone. Just a pretty little puppet waiting to do their bidding. They don't bother to search beyond my perfect face. They don’t see the cracks beneath the surface. They don’t know the strings that tangle themselves around my mind. Or the voices I hear. Commands that breathe into my ear, engraving themselves in my skull. No matter how hard I try, I can’t find a pair of scissors to cut the strings free. Puppet.All I was meant to be and all I will ever be. All right Drama Queen. That’s enough. A ...

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“Lone Ranger ” by Meli Mangos

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“Bye, love you, thanks for helping!” Carla shut the door shut behind her parents and brother as they left her new apartment, cutting her dad’s goodbye off. Carla turned to face the mountain of boxes she forbade her mom to help unpack. Her mattress leaned against the far wall of the studio apartment next to the purple dresser she took from her childhood bedroom. Next step will be to paint that black. Her mom had placed the boxes to their respective rooms, rather, corners of the apartment. She was on the fourth floor with a bay win...

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“PERSEVERANCE PAYS” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

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Dr. Kandasaami was travelling to Paalayankottai with six boys. Another teacher, Lopamudra, was escorting four girls. All students were in the range of 5 to 10 years of age. It was one of their routine annual features. The number of boys and girls might vary year to year. But their visit to various jails in the state was a routine affair. During the journey itself, he guided them on what they should speak. Very little time would be given for conversation between the parent and the child. Every minute being precious should be spent on telling ...

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“Inside out Backward colorfull” by Debbie Stelzle

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Audrey stood, with her hands on her hips, focusing on what was at the foot of her bed. She was contemplating the feat before her, putting on her clothes by herself."I am doing this today! I want to show my mom that I am being a big girl." thought Audrey. Audrey first had to face her first challenge taking the PJ top off. She pulled on the left sleeve pulling her arm back through the sleeve. “One arm free” Audrey said "Good" The right sleeve was a little easier to take off. Next was the most cha...

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“Change In Address” by Rachel Clark

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He leaned up against the cement wall, allowing the bricks to fully support his weight. The city and him merged together in that moment, body and soul. One week ago he would have grimaced at the stains on the concrete and the dirty smell of the streets, discarded food and rats. But now he felt a sense of comradery with them. The rodents and him were two species in the same ecosystem, both wondering where they would get their next meal. In his near memory, he replayed the night before his departure. Once his suit...

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“Since I left Home” by Flor S

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Dear Life-giver;It's been 12 months, 52 weeks, 365 days, 8,765 hours, 525,949 minutes and 31,556,952... 953... 954... 955 seconds since I left home. Or 1 year, to be precise.Looking back, I just wanna hug myself, I was so worried about how I would end up, If I would survive. Yes, SURVIVE. I actually believed it was THAT serious. Now I think that it was super exaggerated, but I remember how I was feeling back then and I know that it wasn't, it genuinely felt like a matter of life or death. If I'm being honest, I never thought someone cou...

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“Never Say Never” by Nora Barth

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Never say never, that's my motto."All right, girl, since you've been so eager to leave, just go already!"A hand grabbed the back of my coat and shoved me through the open door. The weak January sun was making the snow outside turn into a disgusting gray slush.I gulped, fingering the strap of my battered leather satchel. Was it too late to go back?But just as I turned around, the door slammed shut. I stood shivering for a second, my breath visible in the chilly air. Then I pivoted slowly around to look at the wilderness beyond. Buggies cloppe...

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“The Uprising” by Randi W

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Year: 2079 Province of Zoran Kelyn swung her legs over her bed and stretched her arms over her head. Today was the day, her eighteenth birthday had finally arrived. She would finally get to have a thimble full of freedom. After eleven years of living under constant scrutiny, of being groomed into the perfect bride, wife and queen; she would get to choose one relic that would gift her with more power. Though she only had one gift in mind, the only gift she would ever want: being...

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“Darlin'” by Emily Bellas

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You forgot to lock to door. You’ve come downstairs to my room three times a day for 5,475 days but this time...you forgot to lock the door. I wonder what must have been going through your mind. I’ll bet you were stressed from work, distracted by the events of your busy life. The sound of your boots stomping up to the main level gradually decreased in volume as I pressed my ear to the door to listen. There was a distant sound of keys dangling. I know you hook your keys onto your belt when you’re leaving for the day. I knew these sounds ...

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“A Leap” by Shannon Meyers

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Ophelia tightened her satchel to her body. She had just reached the outskirts of Brunhild. She took one last look at the town and inhaled. “GOODBYE!” she screeched before heading off with a pep in her step. She was old enough to become an apprentice, and she wanted to become a blacksmith more than anything. So her sights were set on Eldar City, in search of one Master Delmon. By midday, Ophelia had run out of the snacks her father had packed for her. She sat by the road in quiet despair. She thought they would last much longer and she c...

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“Escape of Traz” by Lindsey Starrberri

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NcKayla ducked down in the dark bushes, her dark hair swinging behind her. She moved swiftly off the palace grounds, disregarding pearls and other jewelry along the way. She only kept on a gold bracelet encrusted in diamonds and a beautiful ring from her mother.NcKayla hid behind the tall stone wall, her tan skin barely blending in with the dark of night. A trio of guards passed her, talking. NcKayla remained still until they turned the hedge and disappeared.She ran toward the golden gates, and opened them. NcKayla slowly closed them behind ...

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“Away.” by Ufot Goodness Goodness

Submitted to Contest #20

My older sister called the last time asking how the house was after she left after the Christmas and New Year celebrations. She told me of the new project she was working on because school had started lessons. She said a few things about school being a whole new level of stress. I tried to imagine it but just couldn't get the image in my head. How could being away from family give one stress especially when you're around your peers. Then after that call I saw everything that was done back here at home as nonsense. Mom ...

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“Like Mother, Like Daughter ” by Rachael Wu

Submitted to Contest #20

Sibley's wispy hair is already escaping her ponytail, straying away from the commanding soccer-mom vibe that marshalls her dolls. Her countenance never changes, authority glittering in her grey eyes to dispel any notion that a crumpled dress means she is slumping into a frowsy mother at the end of her rope. She frowns at Baby Ann, the cloth doll who is slowly sliding to the floor and watches her faceplant. At best, Henson the bear is only a mediocre support; this is the third time Baby Ann has disgraced herself.Sibley crosses her arms, a sha...

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“Bare Trees” by Samantha Hartford

Submitted to Contest #20

10. We must take care our robes are always one breadth from the floor.17. We are always the first to greet a crowd when entering a room.19. We never shout from one room to another. 26. When someone says ‘thank you,’ we may say ‘you are welcome’ or ‘it was no problem,’ but we do not say ‘it was nothing.’ 27. We apologize once and, if forgiven, let the unpleasant matter end there. The monks of the Order of Honor were a family. They had survived the tumultuous rise and crushing defeat of their city like it was just another stormy...

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“Pia's Ultimate Sacrifice” by Avril Riano

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She dropped down to her knees, her eyes swollen red; she did not want to accept the news. The person she loved and depended on the most had passed, right in front of her, what was she going to do now that she was gone?She stood there, unable to move, all she could do was watch, watch her mother being taken away by an ambulance. She felt astonished, one thing she knew they were just having a harmless argument, and next thing she knows she's lying on the floor, helplessly, waiting for Pia to do something, something to help her live, but shew w...

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Write a story about a character experiencing independence for the first time.

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✍️ 59 stories

“Puppet” by Grace R.

“Lone Ranger ” by Meli Mangos

“PERSEVERANCE PAYS” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

“Inside out Backward colorfull” by Debbie Stelzle

“Change In Address” by Rachel Clark

“Since I left Home” by Flor S

“Never Say Never” by Nora Barth

“The Uprising” by Randi W

“Darlin'” by Emily Bellas

“A Leap” by Shannon Meyers

“Escape of Traz” by Lindsey Starrberri

“Away.” by Ufot Goodness Goodness

“Like Mother, Like Daughter ” by Rachael Wu

“Bare Trees” by Samantha Hartford

“Pia's Ultimate Sacrifice” by Avril Riano

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