Write a story involving a friendship between two different species.

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“Sing for Me” by Ben ONeill

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Torn stood alone on the crowded deck. The humans around him were afraid. Terrified, in fact. He could smell it, a sickly-sweet perfume hanging over the entire fleet, filling his sensitive nostrils almost to bursting. Yet, even so, he could not begrudge the men their fear. Not in this. It was right they be afraid. Fitting. They sailed to make war upon a legend, after all. Soris the Unassailable, the Singing City. The first and last stronghold of the First Lords itself. They sailed to wake the wrath of the Sleeping God. For anything sane...

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“Catch and Release” by Susanne Perry

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She hated birds. All birds. It wasn’t so much the birds themselves, or the way they preened, or even the sounds they make. It’s the wings she can’t stand, how they flutter and sputter with frantic spasms of insanity. It made no sense how the feathered creatures could sit quietly and patiently one minute then startle with frenetic motion the next. The agitated activity made her heart feel like it was going to explode from the fear and loathing. It hadn’t always been this way. At one time she had enjoyed the birdsong of the mornings, the cooin...

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“The Brute and The Riaex” by Mary Duke

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“My life can’t possibly get any worse.” The accursed little creature that I had the pleasure of calling my sister took the last swig of her ale, “Oh Albert,” Aella grinned, “it can— just give me a moment,” she put on her green hat with its gold tassel, and a mischievous smile that made me feel queezy. Oh, dear spirits of the ancients no… She took her mandolin, leapt up and started strumming a peppy tune. Confidence marked her stride as she began to sing. “There once was a man who lived under a wall; He hid from the birds and their happ...

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“Feathered Friend” by Kelly Mesenbrink

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Henry Fluffypaws did not feel like gardening that day. He’d woken up on the right side of the bed, next to his beautiful wife, and with the scent of flowers wafting into his window. He had absolutely no motivation to disturb the beautiful moment he was experiencing. But Mr. Marsden would want his hedges perfectly trimmed as usual. He sniffed angrily at Henry whenever there was a branch or two un-snipped. Hootie Marsden terrified Henry, and he did not dare disobey his wishes. So Henry took one last look at his sleeping wife, gave her a kiss o...

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“Henri The Lab” by Joseph Registrato

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Henri the Lab by Joe Registrato I was on a trip to Paris that I arranged as an anniversary present for my wife; and it was fun, poking around museums, shops along the Champs-Elyse, sidewalk cafes and outdoor food vendors, but even during a pleasant trip a man needs a break. So when my wife was napping, I went for a walk among the Parisians, strolling along the sidewalks of one of the banks, left or right...

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“Love and Tears-Best Friends Forever” by Tambrey Granneman

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Toby Anderson's world shattered the day his lifelong companion died. Losing Champ, his Golden Retriever, wasn't the first death the 8-year-old had experienced. He had lost other pets, small animals; a pair of mice, a guinea pig, and even a chicken. Although he still missed them, the pain of their passing was nothing compared to the loss of his dog. He sat at the kitchen table, staring into his bowl, stirring soggy cereal in slow circles. Toby hadn't taken a bite, nauseated by the milk's natural smell. A dry Cocoa Puff hit him in the f...

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“ A cat and A Dog uniting.” by Fortunatus Eze

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You remember the old saying. "why are they always fighting like cats and dogs". Used to explain two people quarrelling or opposing each other over an issue. But really. Why are these animals ( dogs and cats) used in such statement to represent a negative situation. Or is it the case that Cats and Dogs truly see themselves as enemies and loved to fight each other all the time??.Let's get to know.Dogs and Cats obviously have nothing much relating to eachother, but only a few physical features ( four legs, a tail, whiskers etc). Their instincts...

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“Little Piggy” by Priyanka Chaya

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Bree’s hateful stare was practically burning a hole into the back of her best friend’s skull.Chris threw her head back, laughing hysterically at something Aaron had said. Her thick, blonde hair fell all over Bree’s desk, who brushed it away in disgust.But Chris, I thought you were seeing someone? So, what are you doing flirting with Aaron, you slut? Bree thought in a rage. She felt a pang of jealousy as the two of them watched a video on Aaron’s phone, so close together that their heads were nearly touching.It was a sunny, Friday afternoon a...

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“Chance Meeting” by M B

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Unlikely that we ever would have met, but chance is chance. I just wanted to get home from the disastrous night. It was a rainy night and as I drove, I realized I probably should have gotten a ride. It was hard to see and my mind kept drifting back to what happened at the bar. My left cheek was still hurting from getting punched. That brought up the anger I’d pushed down and I felt like turning back around. How could I let him take her from me? What could she even see in him? Why couldn’t I have just kept my cool? Questions circling ...

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“Lonely, Aromatic” by Jarrel Jefferson

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“Jarek, can I tell you a secret?” asked Sally, the talking shrubbery. “You can ask me anything,” said Jarek, dreamingly. “I like your friend, Beckett. Like, like-like.” “Beckett? He’s not my friend. He’s an asshole. Everyone in school thinks so.” “Really? I’ve only seen him be nice to you. Plus, he’s really pretty. I so want to get to know him.” Jarek was silent, seemingly to reflect for a moment. “Everyone’s nice when they want something from you.” “Oh…that’s pretty grim. Hey, someone’s coming.” Two petite girls wandered down the pave...

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“The Debutant” by Carmen Ella

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When Witney first came home, she dived straight under the bed. There, she spent her first three months in her new home. The new Mommy and Daddy she adopted were big, loud, and sometimes scary. They took good care of Witney, made sure she had plenty of food and water available if she needed it. Witney's sandbox was cleaned, daily. Witney's needs were well met and taken care of. The environment was just new and she was unfamiliar with the people in it. Everyday, either mama or daddy lay of the ground. (The strange people Witney had found herse...

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“The Fox” by Jackie Van Gilder-Nellis

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I planted my paws deeper into the mossy ground and raised my hackles, the fox was staring me down, deciding whether or not to eat me. My tail swished back and forth and I hissed, bushing up my fur to appear larger. The fox barked and leaped forward, its paws outstretched. I yowled, skidded to the side, the moss slowing me down. Suddenly a hunter's arrow flew through the air and hit right into the flank of the fox. I yelped and looked around for the human, then I saw it. It was standing upright in the bushes, it started walking towards me, bu...

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“Max and Friends” by Anne Perry

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Cedar trees that grow close together become joined at the top, Max had heard. That is why when some get cut down, others around them become vulnerable to high winds and destruction. When his people had first come from California, the trees were dense in his yard—a magical forest. But his family had cleared the land and filled in the natural landscape to extend the area around the pool. High winds had followed, uprooting more of the trees and leaving a sad, scraggly terrain between the yard and the creek and the neighboring prope...

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“Puppy Love” by Kennedy Cole

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***Content warning: Story includes topics related to mental health, substance abuse, and suicide/self-harm***“Tommy Boy, wakey, wakey.”That’s definitely not a voice I should hear in my own home, considering I live alone. I am home, right? Filtering through my spotty memories, I confirm that I should be home. “Mmm-no,” I respond, tossing an arm over my face to hide.“Get up, asshole.” Another familiar voice.The freezing cold bag of whatever that someone presses against my neck jolts me out of sleep. Upright on the couch, I run my hands over my...

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“A Voice of Feathers” by Kristina Raynor

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As the creature approached us, each foot sinking into the viscous mud and popping out effortlessly with a snap, I shoved Dani behind me with my left arm while the right one, bloody and broken, dangled uselessly by my side.Thirty yards away.We stumbled backwards until our backs met the giant black oak we had passed halfway through the Kumeyaay trails we were hiking.Twenty yards away.It took its time slithering up the path, golden eyes flashing with something that seemed like amusement as it enjoyed the total domination it had over us.Ten yard...

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Write a story involving a friendship between two different species.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 44 stories

“Sing for Me” by Ben ONeill

“Catch and Release” by Susanne Perry

“The Brute and The Riaex” by Mary Duke

“Feathered Friend” by Kelly Mesenbrink

“Henri The Lab” by Joseph Registrato

“Love and Tears-Best Friends Forever” by Tambrey Granneman

“ A cat and A Dog uniting.” by Fortunatus Eze

“Little Piggy” by Priyanka Chaya

“Chance Meeting” by M B

“Lonely, Aromatic” by Jarrel Jefferson

“The Debutant” by Carmen Ella

“The Fox” by Jackie Van Gilder-Nellis

“Max and Friends” by Anne Perry

“Puppy Love” by Kennedy Cole

“A Voice of Feathers” by Kristina Raynor

🌟 Similar prompts

Set your story in the woods or on a campground.

Write about a character who loves cloud gazing.

Start or end your story with a person buying a house plant.

Write about a trip to see a natural sight that’s usually only ever seen in photos.

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