Write about a character who lives a seemingly charmed life.

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“Eden's Charmed life” by Melinda Madrigal

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Eden is my name and many people have said I live a charmed life filled with magic.I would say my life is filled with lots of love from family and friends, charmed I'm not so sure. We will just have to see. I've been blessed with the work I do and the people who work for me. We are family first, co-workers second. I've been lucky to share my passion for Art to help those who need color in their life. Art has helped so many find their way to a better place. Art has comfort people when they were sad or hurt. Art has taught people to believe...

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“Lucky Man” by Jack O'Brien

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A little over a year ago I stood on a small knoll in the veteran’s cemetery in Boscawen, N.H. to deliver a eulogy for my father. He’d trekked thousands of miles on his bicycle but was done in by a simple fall in the kitchen when he struck his head on the marble counter. It is complex, the tenuous relationship that exists between fathers and sons, one contingent upon a son’s quest for approval from the father, for the father, a mental calculation of merit, and worthiness of a son. The depth of a father’s love is conditional. A mother’s love h...

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“A Man of Distinction” by Jim Weber

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DAY 1. Judging from his carriage and the way he dressed, he was a man of distinction. He carried that distinct air of Richard Cory about him. Perhaps he impressed us like the imperial slim Mr. Cory, a walking specimen of perfection on earth. Special, but aloof. Would Richard Cory in E. A. Robinson’s delightful study wear an Armani suit like this Cory clone? Maybe, maybe not. Everyone just knew this guy thought he was better than the average Joe. His vibes were a bit tetchy, but he worked a little too hard at narrowing the gap between himself...

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“Out of Luck” by Kalin Demirev

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Patrick chewed on the eighth and final piece of ham on his plate and to his horror, it was also tough and stringy. This was the third time today he’d sliced up ham into bites and asked his girlfriend, Samantha, to put half of them on his plate at random. The look on her face said that she was just about done with this nonsense. The first time she’d done this, five of six were tough, the second it was seven out of eight.“Well Pat, I’m going to go get ready for my interview. You know, something actually important and not some childish delusion...

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“The Ballad of Frankie Lee and Judas Priest” by Sgt. Purple Vietnam 1969

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Now, this fairy tale here concerns a young fellow named Frankie Lee and his encounter with the mysterious Judas Priest. Well, saying Frankie Lee lived a charming life would be an understatement. He had more money than his grandchildren could spend and a red-headed gal that would soon become his bride. She was finer than frog’s hair split four ways. Bless her mighty soul! Ya’ll folks wouldn’t believe me if I said this, but Mary Ann was the prettiest gal from Texas all the way to West Virgi...

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“nance armlong” by Lucy Loma

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Tucked behind some of the forest brush I keep a close eye on him. He crouches between his bike and backpack, without any fire and only a curtain of moon’s light showering over him. He eats like this— something long and limber and gangly, not near as big as the meal I saw his wife serve him last night. When he’s done he gathers some sticks and leaves from around him, strikes a fire, and then disappears into the forest. A while goes by, so I decide to approach his camp. I should have followed him, but I didn’t know he’d be gone for so long. In...

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“Myself and my online me” by Jamie Taylor

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I munch quietly on my organic cereal, contemplating my next move. The golden rays of morning sun can’t pierce the cold shiver of fear that remains a constant companion. Duplicitous lives are hard to manage, even harder when one’s face is a regular on the socials. I open the app where my latest post resides. 3,000 more likes since the previous hour. I sigh with the awareness of loneliness despite the rush of social media dopamine. It’s never enough. The tide of fake friendship drowns out the constant ache of longing. It rises to the s...

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“The Myth of Sloan O'Donnell” by Jenny Powers

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“Era majestäter, ers kungliga högheter, uppskattade nobelpristagare, mina damer, och herrar.” Dr. Annalise Bjorkland spoke from behind a formidable granite podium emblazoned with a golden medallion featuring the stately profile of a long dead philanthropist. Her gaze swept over the royal family, the dignitaries on stage, and the elegant crowd packed into the Stockholm Concert Hall. Sloane didn’t understand a word. Thankfully, an English voice burst through the ear bud in her right ear. Its garish plastic did n...

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“Icarus” by Maureen MacLennan

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Warning: one expletive. Icarus “Good morning Mr. Dolion, and welcome. Anything you need?” Chris grinned charmingly at the flight attendant. She was a regular and knew he didn’t enjoy flying. “I’m fine Brenda, boggles me that I can be twenty-seven, but still panicky every time I fly.” He turned to walk the short aisle to the first-class seat set up for him. After the jet took off and swung towards the Los Angeles sunshine he opened his cell, clicked on an email, and read the speech his PA had written for him the day before. T...

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“Oblivion” by Kevin Angulo

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The play ended and as Ernest bowed, the applause and screams filled his heart to the brim. He stood on stage for just a moment longer to appreciate what had just transpired between himself, his fellow actors, and the audience. He hugged the crew as walked off stage and made his way to his dressing room. He wished everybody a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. He received the like. Once in his dressing room he congratulated his co-star on a wonderful Christmas Eve show and they exchanged a strong hug full of knowing that they had done their ...

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Write about a character who lives a seemingly charmed life.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 25 stories

“Eden's Charmed life” by Melinda Madrigal

“Lucky Man” by Jack O'Brien

“A Man of Distinction” by Jim Weber

“Out of Luck” by Kalin Demirev

“The Ballad of Frankie Lee and Judas Priest” by Sgt. Purple Vietnam 1969

“nance armlong” by Lucy Loma

“Myself and my online me” by Jamie Taylor

“The Myth of Sloan O'Donnell” by Jenny Powers

“Icarus” by Maureen MacLennan

“Oblivion” by Kevin Angulo

🌟 Similar prompts

Start your story with someone sharing a secret that has a big impact on everyone.

Write a story where someone finds comfort in an unexpected event, place, or person.

Write a story where a character has to take on heavy responsibilities (perhaps beyond their age).

Write about someone who needs to face their past in order to move forward.

Contest #161

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