Write about two characters who each want to change the same thing, but resolve to go about it in very different ways.

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“Contests” by Ivar Sarreal

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Caden pulled up to the house and knew immediately that something was off. Firstly, it was too dark, the girls wouldn’t have gone to bed without a story or a fight or both. Secondly, it was too quiet, Emily barks at any car within a two mile radius of the house even though Caden’s and Evelyn’s cars were the only ones that made the trek up the long driveway. Thirdly, there was that feeling about the place, like a heavy ominous fog loitering around, warning and waiting. Out of habit, he pulled the keys and pointed it to the door knob. He pocket...

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“Rain Storm” by Lauren Ford

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As Kristen unlocked the front door she was welcomed by a pile of dirty dishes in the sink, toys everywhere, and a note. Sorry the house is a mess. I was in a rush this morning. Plus you just do such a good job at cleaning up and seem to enjoy it. Have a good day. Kristen crumpled the note into a tiny ball and threw it on the floor as she screamed in frustration. She flopped onto the couch and cried. All she wanted was sleep after working all night. Fighting to keep her eyelids open, Kristen began to pick up the toys strewn all across t...

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“My Father's Son” by Kay Lane

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“Dad’s dying.” The words echo in my mind, bouncing around before they finally sink in. “What’d wrong with him now?” I ask. “Lung cancer. The smoking finally caught up with him. I just left the hospice home he’s at. It’s not loo...

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“The Three-Act Façade of Raima Sinha” by OB Jato

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Detective Indranil Sengupta found himself drinking tea with Raima Sinha, but not for the reasons he would have hoped. She was an acclaimed Bengali actress. And acting was a profession which came with its own perks, one of which was being at the receiving end of adoration from bachelors and married men alike. Detective Sengupta fell into the former category, but he found this evening to be neither the time nor the place to express his personal affection towards a prospective client. “I’m quite sorry for your loss,” he said in a somber tone in...

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“MOTHER KNOWS BEST” by Debbie Curtin

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MOTHER KNOWS BEST Martin and Frank were two old friends who morphed into the geezers they are today. Since they now wear their lifetime achievement badges, they’re never ones to stop what they’ve always lived to do and that is to tell people what they don’t want to hear, because they know everything about anything and everyone. Both of their middle names are busy body. However, today was to be a different day. Each time they met at the Dog and Pony Bar & Grill, which would be every Thursday on the dot at high noon, the talk would be the ...

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“To Know Myself is Knowing You” by Natalie B

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Aviana I have trouble with emotional regulation. I cry consistently, over everything. When I receive good news, such as being promoted or when I was accepted to the school of my dreams. On the other hand, sadness in the form of my partner saying something evenly remotely hurtful or overthinking my work. With words and situations, everything is magnified. I'd like to wonder what my life would be like without mental illness. Ever since my diagnosis, I assume everything is wrong with me and my mental health is an excuse when things go w...

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“One First Date” by Sophia Loosle

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My name is Erza and today, May 3, is the day I turn eighteen. My best friend, or girlfriend, or something, Addie, lives in the house next door and she turns eighteen a week from today. We've always been close, so when i wanted our relationship to be more than friends I was confused at first. Addie has drifted apart recently. It makes more sense if I go back to around a month ago when I first told her I had feelings for her. “Please Ez, please. Don’t tell me,” that’s what Addie said. Right before I was about to gather the courage to tell her...

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“Solution twins with problem” by Jesna Xavier

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Summer holidays bestowed a solace to Azad after the tormenting exams. As any other child's crisis, mathematics made his life miserable. Unfortunately it was after that' do or die' hours his holidays are beginning. Azad lives with his abba and stepmother,whom he was forced to call ammi . It was his two younger brothers who turns his life blissful. Their baba ,his grandfather also stays with them. They live in their hometown surat. It was a saturday. The family has planned for a tour to Delhi , a 10 day tour. As his pr...

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“New Year, New Money” by Aviana Reynard

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“Happy almost New Year, baby,” Mira smiled, setting down one of two bubbly glass of champagne on the wooden coffee table in front. She sat down against the couch arm; legs curled up underneath her while her red silk cover dangled in open air. With a tiny smile, Mira took a sip of her own champagne, marking her glass with red lipstick. The illuminated lights against the night sky seeped into the room, outlining distinct features of her body, almost like a glow. Her azure eyes stayed locked with Dorian’s. &...

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“I will make it right again” by Joy Inogram

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Trigger warning: familial/child sexual abuse, suicide “I will make it right again.” Trembling as she put down the pen, Hazel ended off the letter with a deep sigh. She folded the letter and carefully hide it within the pile of books in the shelf. A place so inconspicuous, nobody else would have thought of searching. She cannot risk having others especially Angie read it before she can go about her plan. Angie would be enraged if they found out. It will be a secret that only Carl would be aware of. She thought of leaving Carl out but i...

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“She Wasn't Wrong So Is He” by Thabiso Magwaza

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Introduction There are various ways to tackle challenges in life. One may prescribe a strategy that has helped them before or they find suitable towards a certain challenge. Lucas is working at the coffee shop serving customers on his day-to-day life. Penny is a singer and model, she is widely exposed to many people who are wealthy and have a very good reputation. Together Lucas and Penny have been working towards their dreams. These two didn't have this life before. It was the consistency and belief that made them get this far. Despit...

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“Revolution In the Air” by Joe Swanson

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Jimmy Bob, lived on the thirteenth floor of Abercrombie and Flinch Building. Bob James, lived in the basement of the same building. Jimmy lived in the penthouse, having access to a rooftop with apocalyptic views of the city. Bob lived next to a boiler that was heard to be possessed. They shared one thing in common: noise. The route of Santana Gomez, included the 4 AM dumpster pick up, and subsequent emptying of refuse from the dumpsters of the Flinch building, where it was meant to disappear into the unknown, and ...

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“Follow the Stars” by Nathan Eustace

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Once upon a time there were two young, vibrant lads. Maybe too young for this city that they called home. It was just too corrupt for the two to handle. The streets flooded with robbers, murderers, and beggars within the city and the police had no means to change it. They were as corrupt as the rest of them. Everyone was petrified to walk outside, because they didn’t know whether they would get a hole in their chest or have their pockets cleansed by grimy thieves . The two lads wanted to change this city. In the meantime, they gave the...

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“Two Strangers at Work” by Monica Prather

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Allen had been with Tokem, Bruell & Duncan for over 15 years. He worked hard, stayed late, never complained and attended every ridiculous meeting. He didn’t really like the work, but it kept food on the table for his family and he thought someday he would be appreciated. Donna had only been with Tokem for 8 months. In that short time, she’d learned that her short skirts opened more doors than working hard ever would. She was a Junior Copywriter and saw a very clear path to advancement in the company. A...

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“Two Ways to Fix a Failing Grade” by Jessica Scruggs

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Rosalind stepped off the bus, backpack tightly strapped to her back. She had thick lipstick applied, practically drawn on, to change the shape of her lips. She applied a soft contour to her cheeks to take away from her sharp jawline. Her pockets had a couple pairs of plastic gloves, and she took several deep breaths to calm her nerves. She wore the best running shoes she had. There was no way she was going to fail and retake a course as pointless as Art History. It was a required class, and she couldn’t fathom why. She couldn’t care les...

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Write about two characters who each want to change the same thing, but resolve to go about it in very different ways.

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✍️ 84 stories

“Contests” by Ivar Sarreal

“Rain Storm” by Lauren Ford

“My Father's Son” by Kay Lane

“The Three-Act Façade of Raima Sinha” by OB Jato

“MOTHER KNOWS BEST” by Debbie Curtin

“To Know Myself is Knowing You” by Natalie B

“One First Date” by Sophia Loosle

“Solution twins with problem” by Jesna Xavier

“New Year, New Money” by Aviana Reynard

“I will make it right again” by Joy Inogram

“She Wasn't Wrong So Is He” by Thabiso Magwaza

“Revolution In the Air” by Joe Swanson

“Follow the Stars” by Nathan Eustace

“Two Strangers at Work” by Monica Prather

“Two Ways to Fix a Failing Grade” by Jessica Scruggs

🌟 Similar prompts

Write about someone who has finally managed to succeed at a long-standing New Year’s resolution.

Write about someone whose job is to help people leave their old lives behind.

Start your story with one character making a vow that they never would have made the year before.

Write about someone who doesn’t remember their past — and doesn’t want to.

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