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Write a short story about someone based on their shopping list.

Posted in Character on Oct 26, 2022

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Mom’s Perfect Pie

Submitted to Contest #19

I look over the shopping list again: 7 Granny Smith Apples (No Bruises) Vanilla Bean (Not that extract stuff - An actual vanilla BEAN) Pure Cane Sugar Baking powder Light Caro Syrup Pastry Flour Farm fresh Milk Farm Fresh Eggs Kosher Salt This was the list of items needed for the absolutely perfect, delicious apple pie that mom only made once a year, at Christmas. This year, I would be making it, and I’m scared out of my wits. Every year, mom would pull out this shopping list, and spend h...

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Shopping List

Submitted to Contest #19

 Every person's shopping list is different. A mother's shopping list is different from a girl in her teen's shopping list. Miranda was no exception. Miranda Hiller was a 16 year old girl who just wanted her life to start already. She'd fantasized about life in the big city and having everything she desired. In her room, she had posters of the New York City, Paris, London, all the major cities that she dreamed of going to. On top of that her father bought her everything she ever wanted. She had it all, laptop, new phone, latest tech, eve...

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Chocolate Comfort

Submitted to Contest #19

DISREGARDING THE PIERCING EYES of my fellow last minute Christmas-sale shoppers, I toss my shopping basket onto the checkout stand, only feeling moderate remorse. The clerk finishes charging the older man in front of me, saying his goodbyes and happy holidays before transitioning his focus to me. He’s frozen for a few seconds with his mouth agape, but he ultimately accepts his fate. He reaches a hand into my basket, pulling out three boxes of classic hot chocolate mix.  Holding the box to his eyes to read the bold lettering he remarks, ...

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The Holiday Riot

Submitted to Contest #19

The streets were alive with all manner of activities, the holidays were fast approaching and everyone was clamoring over each other to get last minute gifts for loved ones. A time meant for peace and goodwill was a battleground of thirsty shoppers hunting for the best any retail chain could supply. The wickedness was all around. It was worse this year than it has been before. Years past didn't bring such bloodshed to the halls of the shopping mall, but this year people were attacking one another with fists, knife, guns, it didn't matter. It ...

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