Write a story about two people who need each other, but are too stubborn to admit it.

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“Charcoal and Rain” by Alexandra Maskoff

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Ivy was glad to be gone. It had not been a difficult decision — choosing to rewrite her future, to leave home. Home was where Poppy was, and that made it a place she didn’t want to be. She had come first, Ivy reminded herself; she was older, not Poppy. Maturer, too. Less empty-headed. But if she was being honest, how much of a difference did three minutes of extra time in the world really make? Being born first was about the only thing she had over her sister. She sighed, staring at the droplets of water pooling on the window ...

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“Charm Bracelet ” by C Grace

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They fit together likes two sides of a matching bracelet. Their thoughts and actions intertwined until it was seemingly impossible to pick them apart. They are a modern-day version of Adam and Eve. But they weren’t together. The charm bracelet dangled aimlessly from each of their wrists and the magnet drew them closer and closer but never quite close enough to repair what had been broken. There was a time when they would walk together, with their fingers interlocked and their bracelet snapped together. There was a time when their...

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“Mother” by Lekha Ravi

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This is about my mother who is no more. She always lived a life of her own choosing. Stoic, many would say....stubborn I could argue. She was extremely beautiful and remained petite and lovely till her last days until disease ate into her. Mother always had extraordinarily strong opinions on everything relevant to her circle. Her husband, her children, their home, the dog, the plants, the friends they courted...they were all her domain. Pop, a hardworking government servant of a power corporation had gladly parted reins to her as he ...

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“Loath to Love” by Amy Jayne Conley

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“Fine then!” “Fine!” The door slammed behind me. I hated this. I really hated it. The same arguments, the same tension… but we always came back together. Somehow. Things we said were just brushed under the carpet, forgotten about, because at the heart of it, I did care about him. I do care about him. And I know he cares about me. TD and I had been friends for years. We met in London – although the exact details are hazy – and we hit it off. We had a few mutual friends, surprising for a large place like London, and we lived somewhat close b...

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“The War across the Galaxies” by Glenn Etzwiler

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Mike and Jim have been neighbors for years ever since they was kids. They use to be friends till one day they was fishing and Jim. Knocked Mike’s tackle box into the river they argued about it days which turned into months. A hate grew between them now they can not stand to see each other. Mike always made hateful remarks when he seen Jim out. Where ever they was it did not matter to Mike little did Mike know. That one day he would need Jim more then either one would know. The hatred for one another out weighs the signs of the need f...

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“Knuckles” by Jake DeBolt

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Do you ever not know what to do in a social situation? Like, when someone smiles at you and, for whatever reason, your reaction is to bow? I know some of us are out there. If you’ve never bowed to someone, chances are you’ve been bowed to. Maybe both, who knows. I’m the kind of person that bows to strangers. So when I tell you that I have no friends, you know why. Now you might be thinking, ‘but you seem so clever and handsome.’ Well, thank you, but it has gotten me nowhere. I did have one friend. She understood me and laughed at...

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“Wait Longer” by L.C. Kent

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“Now who in blazes put that crap in your head?” The lip quivers, but no sound comes out. “Quit your bellyaching and get in the car!”“...but, DaaahHhhd!”“No ’but’s!” He towers over the young boy, shivering from the cold ever since the blanket was ripped off of his sleeping frame. “If that rear isn’t in the backseat and strapped in by the time I count to five, you’re not gonna like what happens next and it’s gonna make the car ride that much more uncomfortable... and we’re gonna be in there a while.”Small eyes go wide. “How long?”“It’s time to...

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“Rubia's Socks” by Kristen Robles

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“Good morning, Ms. Rubia! Here’s your mail!” A young girl of no more than eight or nine years bounced through the entryway with a stack of envelopes and advertisements. She plopped the pile down on the end table near the elderly woman. “You know you don’t have to do that, darling,” Rubia replied. “I would have made it to the box eventually.” “I know, but Mama used to tell me I should help you out whenever I could!” “How is your mother?” Rubia ignored the implication that she was old enough to be worthy of the community’s charity. “Oh, yo...

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“Mr. Arbuckle” by Floraine Thwin

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Everyone inside the office was busy with preparing presentation documents and arranging the table positions. Some of them were double checking the documents, printing out the agenda and etc. Mrs. Smith was paying the order over everyone else in her office. She was the supervisor here in this advertising and media department. Today was the great day for us because the CEO would came here. The person who didn’t do...

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“Do you want to build a snowman?” by Dragananana 03

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Emma woke up as usual at noon. She went through her normal morning routine and then went downstairs. As she descended the stairs, she caught a glimpse of her older sister sitting in the living room. “What’s that?” Emma eyed the white covert in her sister’s hands with curiosity. “My acceptance letter” her sister replied. “So, you’re going to college in a few months” Emma poured herself a bowl of cereal. “Aww, will you miss me?” Ava teased her. “I won’t.” “I think you will.” “I won’t.” “Maybe a little?” “I won’t miss you, Ava!” Emma said loudl...

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“Scoop” by David Zasloff

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It was almost opening time and the whipped cream dispenser was just about empty. “Max!” Ben shouted. “Didn't I tell you to put in more cream last night?” Ben came out of the back room where the main freezers were, carrying his usual clipboard. He saw how red-faced Max looked and his eyebrows knit. “Yeah,” he muttered, “you sure did.” “Well?” Well, here we go again – the usual excuses. “Well what?” Ben's mouth twitched in a tight-lipped little grin. That lousy innocent look he got when he'd done something stupid. “Well, why didn't y...

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“The Melted Icebergs Between Us.” by Neghemi Micah

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Anna: We surround the gold table. All of us. Their eyes slide across one another, everyday it hints to the people we once knew. Their faces have contorted so profusely that I vaguely remember them from my dreams. Especially Ryan, his blue eyes strangely dimmed. I remember how it shone so bright when it met mine under the bleachers, we met there every day during lunch. His blond hair, always ruffled by one girl or the other, never by me though. I promised myself. He sits here now, so humble as he sips from his cup. Does he look happy? Could ...

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“Reaction ” by Rohit Jagtap

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Reaction “You get lost please” “What?” “Yes you heard me” Yes, that’s what Nat said and slammed the door on his face, and then she walked 2 miles all the way to her house. “Wow! I mean that’s the reason they’ve not been talking to each other for a week” “Yep, you heard me.” “Damn!” “So are we going to get a ride today, is S...

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“Ugly form of perseverance” by Deepa B

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Sometimes I wonder why people call me stubborn? Is it because I am born that way or because of my sun sign-Taurus or because I have inherited qualities from my father? I am still trying to figure out the reasons. Although I don’t feel that the sun sign affects one’s qualities and attitude. I feel it is the atmosphere in which you have grown, your social lifestyle, the decisions you make. And one thing I realized was that I found it very difficult to adjust and accept others’ opinions due to which I had little social life. I had only a few fr...

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“Over the Edge ” by Tamara Harris

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I looked past the cliff beyond the fog and saw nothing. It was daylight outside, but pure darkness within the fog. There was too much mist to even make out the shape of a tree. The current had picked up only within an hour of being at my parent’s uphill cabin in the middle of nowhere. "Are you just gonna stand out there or are you gonna help me take out these groceries?" Jenna huffed. I turned my head to look back at her and realized she was wearing Spongebob shorts and pink flip-flops with a grey zipped-up hoodie. She, out of all ...

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Write a story about two people who need each other, but are too stubborn to admit it.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 164 stories

“Charcoal and Rain” by Alexandra Maskoff

“Charm Bracelet ” by C Grace

“Mother” by Lekha Ravi

“Loath to Love” by Amy Jayne Conley

“The War across the Galaxies” by Glenn Etzwiler

“Knuckles” by Jake DeBolt

“Wait Longer” by L.C. Kent

“Rubia's Socks” by Kristen Robles

“Mr. Arbuckle” by Floraine Thwin

“Do you want to build a snowman?” by Dragananana 03

“Scoop” by David Zasloff

“The Melted Icebergs Between Us.” by Neghemi Micah

“Reaction ” by Rohit Jagtap

“Ugly form of perseverance” by Deepa B

“Over the Edge ” by Tamara Harris

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Write a story about someone sticking to a course of action even when it’s clearly wrong.

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Write a story in which a character justifies an argument with: “Because I said so.”

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