Write a story about a family dinner that includes someone unexpected showing up.

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“Closure ” by Kaitlynn Flint

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11/27/19 “Oh, the turkey is nicely cooked, James,” Mother said, chewing on the soft strip of meat. The room was lightly lit with candles from the chandelier. The warmth of the fire was comforting for each family member. “Thank you, Mother,” Smiled James. There was a silence in the room. Tonight was a night for talking with family, but there was nothing to talk about. The sadness was unbearable. It weighed in their throats, filling their hearts. Instead of having a real conversation, they stuffed their mouths with the rich foods on...

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“An Unexpected Thanksgiving” by Heidi Slowinski

Submitted to Contest #17

The house was quiet, just the way I liked it. I'm not very social, as a general rule. A quiet Thanksgiving was just what I wanted. My mom would be home later. We'd curl up and watch Elf together. We always watched Elf together on Thanksgiving night. It was the best! She would pull out my favorite blanket and make cocoa. But for now, I had the house to myself. All was quiet and I was ready for a nice long nap.I ate a nice snack. My mom always keeps my favorite snacks available for me whenever I want. My stomach full, I curled up in my fa...

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“Strong Enough” by Itxy Lopez

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I could hear the wind howl outside, warning us to stay inside. I stood by the window with a cup of hot coffee clenched in my hands and watched the six leaves of the lone tree beside our home barely hold on to its branches. I was sure that not only one but all of the leaves would be forced to let go, but the wind died, and the leaves settled down to rest against the skinny branch of the still-growing tree. I hummed in surprise. “Are you sure you want to go to Julian’s dinner?” Lluvia said from behind me. “After last time, Julian and Dian...

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“Family values ” by Unknown User

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We had barely been at Aunt Beth’s house when my mom came into the living room and told my father that we were leaving. I heard the doorbell ring but thought nothing of it after all family would be coming in and out all day long normally it wasn’t a big deal but whoever walked into the house my mom took an instant dislike to.I heard her saying “If he is in this house I am not going to be” I never heard her use that tone before I was actually waiting to hear her cuss whoever it was in the dining room. I knew this family had massive secre...

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“Come Back To You” by Renée Chatelain

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June 28, 1914. My seventeenth birthday. My first kiss. My first lover. I really didn’t know why things like war had to happen. I didn’t understand why someone had to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand and plunge the entire world into war. I remember the exact moment I heard the news. Damien, my eldest brother, came rushing into the family room. “Did you hear the news?” Everyone looked up. Mother turned pale. “England declared war on Germany today,” he said. “Soon they’ll be calling for volunt...

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“Lady C’s Unexpected Visit” by M.D. Smith

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When our grown children, grandchildren, and spouses assemble at our house for Thanksgiving, it’s a large party unto itself. We sometimes have one of several of my wife’s close friends join us if they’ve nothing to do. This year two of our neighbor ladies were coming. Thanksgiving day was here. “Great, everybody, I got plenty of digital shots with the camera remote, now let’s all go inside and enjoy a true Jones family feast.” It was chilly but fair with overcast skies near noon in Alabama. Perfect photo lighting. I finished up the full fami...

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“A Thanksgiving to Remember” by Annony Mous

Submitted to Contest #17

It was Thanksgiving day, but it didn't feel like it. Thanksgiving had always been a day of joy and happiness. Today just felt like any other day since we received the news three months ago. But holidays made it even harder. My brother, Zachary, had been killed in the war. The great, terrible war that was ravaging across our country. It probably wouldn't have been so bad if Zachary hadn't left. I hadn't even paid attention to the war until Zachary told us he enlisted. Now that he was gone, I saw the war everywhere I looked.Thanksgiving had al...

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“BURIED PAST” by Ashika B

Submitted to Contest #17

The dining table is brown in colour. It is made of solid wood. There are five solid chairs. The table is full of dishes like roast turkey, turkey stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie and bottle of red wine. &nbsp...

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“I used to live here” by John Steckley

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I Used to Live Here It was a thanksgiving dinner that began like many others this family had experienced in years gone by. Grandpa was gruff but smiled when his grandchildren did not notice that he was looking at them. Grandma took prime responsibility for preparing the turkey that according to pre-arrangement one of their two sons bought and brought there a week before thanksgiving. Both sons lived in the city, but each one really enjoyed going back out to the country on his own, bringing the turkey, to visit with his parents and ...

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“The Bell” by Stevie Hugo

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It was time to go down, but I didn't. I had a lot to do to get ready. My hair wasn't combed. My shoes weren't on, neither was my tie or vest. I could hear Mother downstairs, ringing the little silver bell. The same one she always used when it was dinnertime. Whether the whole family was here or if it was just me and Father. I could hear my cousins, Aunts, and Uncles pass by my room. I had so much to do to get ready. Eventually Father knocked on my door. "Emlen." "Yeah?""Did you hear the bell?""Yeah.""Well?""I'm com...

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“Thanksgiving at Susie's house.” by Unknown User

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Susie always loved Thanksgiving and Christmas, her house was always warm and welcoming to others. Every year Susie hosted a lovely thanksgiving dinner party in her home but last years dinner was not the best. Her and her husband John got married 5 years ago. They had no children, no pets. Last year Susie and John split up and got a divorce after John got arrested for something he didn't do. Susie knew it was partly his fault and got angry at him but deep down she really missed him. They officially split up at the thanksgiving table, where ev...

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“An Unexpected Guest” by Sara Grim

Submitted to Contest #17

Every Thanksgiving, my family invites my grandparents on my dad’s side to come over and eat a big feast. My grandpa puts on quite a show for my sisters and me every time he eats. Of course, he doesn’t know he is entertaining to us kids. But we laugh and laugh (after the meal) and recall all of it. Grandpa always burps out loud, and the burp never interrupts his meal. He doesn’t even say, “Excuse me” as if he did not burp. He has false teeth, and they go clickety-clack while he chews his food. This year I am nine years old. I never look ...

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“What's in the Menu?” by Max Koenig

Submitted to Contest #17

As soon as the clock hit 8 in the evening, the family dinner will officially begin. Everyone inside a magnificent, old-Australian country style mansion is busy preparing for the celebration.Mrs. Conman is in the kitchen, alluring aromatic scent of both musty and fresh fragrant flows along the open air, making one salivate. It’s no doubt whatever she was cooking must have been delicious beyond expectation. Mr. Conman with the rest of the family members were putting on their best suits, excitements unconcealed on their pale faces.What's the bi...

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“Not Tyler...” by MaKenzie Meeker

Submitted to Contest #17

The house was loud. Kids were running around with plastic cups filled with apple cider in hand while the adults are drinking eggnog and talking to one another all around the kitchen and living room. The weather was crisp and cold outside but the fireplace with the filled stockings above it was keeping us warm, here inside of my cozy home. My husband, Colson is cooking the turkey and mashed potatoes, our son is helping out this christmas by “helping” me make the pumpkin pies. He's only 7 so he's really just making a mess while I tell hi...

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“Thanksgiving Visitor ” by Tuesday Michael

Submitted to Contest #17

Norma Jean sat in her large comfy chair next to the fire. Her apartment was silent aside from the crackle of the burning logs and her kitten, Wilma. It's been years since Norma Jean had any visitors, let alone family members, which is why she considers Wilma to be her family now."Well.. tomorrow is Thanksgiving, Wilma. You suppose we should start the turkey?" Norma Jean asked herself more than the kitten as she shuffled to the kitchen. Norma Jean, being 73 years old doesn't really need a whole turkey, but she makes one anyways in hopes her g...

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Write a story about a family dinner that includes someone unexpected showing up.

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✍️ 80 stories

“Closure ” by Kaitlynn Flint

“An Unexpected Thanksgiving” by Heidi Slowinski

“Strong Enough” by Itxy Lopez

“Family values ” by Unknown User

“Come Back To You” by Renée Chatelain

“Lady C’s Unexpected Visit” by M.D. Smith

“A Thanksgiving to Remember” by Annony Mous

“BURIED PAST” by Ashika B

“I used to live here” by John Steckley

“The Bell” by Stevie Hugo

“Thanksgiving at Susie's house.” by Unknown User

“An Unexpected Guest” by Sara Grim

“What's in the Menu?” by Max Koenig

“Not Tyler...” by MaKenzie Meeker

“Thanksgiving Visitor ” by Tuesday Michael

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