Write about someone welcoming a stranger into their home.

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“We are all strangers until” by Anjali Venugopal

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She watched as the last car left their gate. Yes, it was theirs now, no longer hers alone. The evening hadn't weakened the sun's glare. The heat was killing her but she wandered around in the veranda procrastinating going in. She suddenly missed her father terribly. She wished he'd stayed around, at least for a few more days. But then she wouldn't have been in this situation at all. At last, she went in. He looked up as she entered, the sun rays exposing the honey color in his eyes. She'd initially thought they were plain black. She ma...

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“Luca Ventura: Humdrum” by The Sundial

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In the small town of Humdrum a strong wind blew in. The trash cans and tumbleweeds gathered in the streets. The sound of Thunder with the roar of a hundred lions. Lightning striking a tin trash can sending it flying across the sky.Boom!"What was that" Martha said."Prolly a tree tipping over or maybe lightning striking that darn cat that does nothing but invite the mouses in" George said."Well I hope Mr. Wiggles made it to a safe place tonight, this storm Is supposed to last for the next hour or so.""He'll be alright, there's enough water out...

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“On rainy days” by Robyn Visco

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Lightning strikes were visible just beyond my window and the thunder clapped afterward. “BOOM!” I flinched, even though this had been going on for the past few hours. Nevertheless, I carried on with my nightly routine; specifically, I was eating dinner in front of the television. Then, I heard a knock at my door, or at least, what I thought was a knock. I dismissed this, who in their right mind would be outside in this heavy thunderstorm? Whoever it was, knocked again. This time, I was sure that there was someone at the door. I looked into ...

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“Strange Tales” by RIC .

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“Come on in, partner!” The home felt nice, and snug, a fireplace roaring, and the nostalgic smell of a home cooked meal filled their noses. Stepping out of the rain and into the warmth, the man welcomed the two strangers into his home. He took off his drenched gloves and plopped them by the fireplace, without a care in the world. His children, running down the stairs to meet t...

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“War on the doorstep” by Lomi Willow

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Remi sat in his office overlooking important papers. Suddenly the doors opened as his cousin barged in. "Remi, have you lost your mind!?" He slammed Remi's table. "How could you recall the troops in the middle of war and back out of the alliance. Now we're gonna be at war. How could you be so reckless?" Remi sighed. "It's because Ariel asked me to, in return for waking my parents. Forming the Alliance was a mistake in the first place. Flora tribe shouldn't have suffered like that. They did nothing to us." His cousin glared at Remi. "You ...

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“The Suitor and his Blunder” by Angelina Nahorny

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Growing up as a little girl, I learned about Greek mythology. My dad was a professor of Greek Mythology and Religion at the local university, so my childhood was filled with dramatic retellings of the Odyssey and fantastical summaries of how spiders came to be. He told me of powerful, narcissistic men who could fight away any problem and witty women who could outsmart the sun. These legends became an important part of who I am today. Especially after my dad died. After his death, I read the stories he would tell me over and over again until ...

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“The Stranger” by Philip Baker

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"It's one more route to go." yelled the old man. "Then we seal the stack and we are off to the house once again." "We need to move the lumber inside as well. Or the rain is going to spoil it." said the young man. "You just wait here and make sure you tie these together in piles. I'll make sure to bring the rest to you in batches." The young man whose name was Ethan, run outside in the rainfall with a sudden leap, and the old man scoffed with his hand for being unable to stop him. The rain was already strong in the area, turning from ...

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“Disguised” by Sofia Gil

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It was a little bird, tiny and blue, although at times it could look iridescent because of the reflection of the sun and water on its feathers. He was just learning to fly, and after a while of soaring through the skies and trees around him, he realised that there was not much more to explore. Everything was too monotonous and polluted. The little bird had stopped growing, other little birds that had hatched in the same nest and at the same time as him were starting to look bigger and their colours were getting stronger. -Something wasn't ...

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“Strange visitor” by Amara Irene

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""John's grades are not good enough,please take good care of his studies. Nowadays he doesn't score good , but he listens to everything taught in class. We can't figure out why his marks are declining. There must be something in your home that distracts him from his studies". I told his mother. I felt like she was not taking it seriously. After having a cup of tea, when i was about to leave ,we heard a knock at the door. Who was that?John's mother,Merlin opened the door and exclaimed in surprise ,"David!!!".She hugged him and brought him ins...

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“When the Stranger Knocks” by Rebecca Hackney

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It was just a normal day for Jane first she cleaned her house while listening to music then she did some laundry. After the cleaning was done she was curled up on the couch reading her book when a knock on the door sounded and the normal day changed. Not expecting anyone, Jane checked her phone for missed messages or calls and found none. The knock sounded again on the door, louder this time so she reluctantly got up and answered the door. Jane pulled open the door without checking who it was, “Can I help you”, she asked the man. “Pretend li...

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“The strangers” by Addison Mcdow

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Willow Claire was silently reading when she was interrupted by the sound of her doorbell. She was annoyed by the disturbance, but she got up and walked to the door. She opened the door and was welcomed by an unfamiliar face. The man was tall, with dirty blond hair atop stunning blue eyes. “Hello,” the man says in a deep and strong voice. “Hi, how can I help you?” Willow asks in a curious voice. He was probably trying to sell her something but she had too curious of a mind not to make sure. “I have some questions for you,” “Questio...

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“In This Small Town” by Emily Waldner

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The small town of Aville was not used to strangers. Being placed so down south, away from most villages and towns. Most people wouldn’t even be able to cross the minefield of heat before coming to this windy town. It was always windy. Storms were horrid and did so much damage to property that some people had to go underground to the shelters, strategically placed there just for safety. Aville was located in between a very cold place, and a very hot place. The uneven heating resulted in an extremely windy forecast. All. The. Time. C...

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“Look at the Stars” by Filipe Mendes

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Day 1 Diary, It’s been a long time since I wrote to you. Don’t blame me. Things will change now. Don’t expect a lot from me, you know my discipline to diary is inconstant. But I’ll try to write some days. Reason? Today was weird, and I’m pretty sure the next days are going to be weird too. The morning and afternoon were normal. I wake up early, took a shower, had breakfast (just bread with butter and coffee) and began my routine of reading. I started with the Bible, like always, and prayed. Usually, it takes one hour. Today it took a litt...

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“The Sleepless Night” by Robin Pine

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Knock Knock Knock.My eyes fluttered open as I was greeted by the darkness of the night. I heard the rain outside my house as lightning flashed through my window. In a tired daze, I listened, trying to determine if the knocking was real, or if I had imagined it. I turned my bedside light on. The clock on my nightstand read 2:29am.Knock Knock Knock.I heard it again. The knocking was real, and it sounded much louder this time. “Dammit…” I grumbled as I threw my blankets aside. As thunder rumbled through the sky, I racked my brain, trying to fig...

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“Just Come On In!” by Avarie Roberts

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I woke up in a startled panic. Someone was at the door. I can't go out there looking like raccoons from the dumpster attacked me! I darted straight out of bed and ran to my closet. Just grab the first thing you see Makayla. My dark purple silk robe. I wrapped that around me while rapidly trying to run my fingers through my hair. Just put it in a bun. The doorknob was oddly cold for being in the middle of July. Outside the door was a teenage girl. Her scent consisted of the wind and her hair was dark brown and knotted. " Hello! Can I help y...

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Write about someone welcoming a stranger into their home.

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✍️ 161 stories

“We are all strangers until” by Anjali Venugopal

“Luca Ventura: Humdrum” by The Sundial

“On rainy days” by Robyn Visco

“Strange Tales” by RIC .

“War on the doorstep” by Lomi Willow

“The Suitor and his Blunder” by Angelina Nahorny

“The Stranger” by Philip Baker

“Disguised” by Sofia Gil

“Strange visitor” by Amara Irene

“When the Stranger Knocks” by Rebecca Hackney

“The strangers” by Addison Mcdow

“In This Small Town” by Emily Waldner

“Look at the Stars” by Filipe Mendes

“The Sleepless Night” by Robin Pine

“Just Come On In!” by Avarie Roberts

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story about strangers becoming friends, or friends becoming strangers.

Start your story with the arrival of a strange visitor in a small town.

Start your story in an empty guest room.

Write about a character who has to rely on the hospitality of strangers.

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