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Create the backstory of how two opposites meet and become friends. They might be Rain (a moody, brooding character) and Shine (a sunny, optimistic type) – or two characters of your own invention. [Photo by laurenm, YWP]

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Apr 08

fiction challenge: Rain & Shine

Chook

Rain and Shine

   This is Rain and this is Shine. Rain doesn't know who her parents are. Shine has loving parents and is never sad. Rain is a girl. Shine is a boy. Shine can control the sun. Rain can control the rain. Rain is never afraid of adventure. Shine is one of the smartest people ever. An argument begins as both want to start their story.

“Now we start the story.” said Rain

‘’No, now we start the story’’ replied Shine.

“No, now we start the story.”

“How about we both just tell it at the same time. Now we start the story.

“Who farted?” asked Rain.

“It was me, Big Chungis, the fat frog,” said Big Chungis.

“Why do you always fart so much?” asked Shine.

“Cause I can.’’ said Big Chungis.

“We need to get to school or your adopted mom and my mom will ground us.” said Shine

“No, I hate school’’ said Rain.

Posted: 04.08.22

Apr 05

fiction challenge: Rain & Shine

Summit House-WCS

Friends?

                       Molly

“Okay class, make sure to find your partners for the group project. If you dont I will pair you myself,” Mrs. Hamble said.

   Ugh group projects. I dislike them with a pasion. You get partnered and you have to “work together” and most of the time you are the one left doing it all alone. And to top it off you're supposed to make a replica of something dangerous in the world.

   After class school is out. On my way to my locker this girl is clad in a hot pink sundress with her hair in a messy bun with white converse walks over to me.

“Hi! I’m Sarah! We are in science together,” she said cheerfully.

“Uhm hi,” I said a little sarcastically.

“Anyway, I was wondering if you had a partner for the project? If you don't do you want to work-”

“No.”

And then I walked away.

Sarah

Posted: 04.05.22

Apr 05

poem challenge: Rain & Shine

Summit House-WCS

Opposite End Of Town

It was raining when he was born

The sun shined for her

Mad at the world

Her arms spread open

A glare

And

A smile

Never understand

And so they grow
So they change
But some things stay the same

Why is she so happy?

How can he be mad?

Left alone they
Start to understand

And so they grow

Shining old lady

And
Raining old man

Posted: 04.05.22

Apr 05

fiction challenge: Rain & Shine

Summit House-WCS

How It All Started

Summer of freshman year was when I met Jack Clofman. I made the mistake of saving him from drowning in the local pool. Since then he has decided that he was going to be my best friend and I had no say about it. Where I went, Jack was never far behind, it was like he had shackled himself to me. I was annoyed by it at first, he always complained that I never smiled or that I was too brash. I told him to go kick a tree and he shut up about it. We rode our bikes to the convenience store and he always let me bully him into buying me ice cream. It was nice in a way he was the reason that we were friends, I had to do nothing but show up and let him talk at me. I taught him how to swim and he taught me how to ride my bike with no hands on the handle bars, that was also the summer I broke my hand. He bought me a lot of ice cream after that. Come Junior year is when we had to start dispelling rumors about us dating. I thought they were funny but he never laughed.

Posted: 04.05.22

Mar 30

fiction challenge: Rain & Shine

Summit House-WCS

I Promise

Two girls never thought they’d meet up. One named Gracie, she’s always happy, optimistic and bright. Like a bright sunny day. You look at her and you see happiness and that instantly makes your day happier than ever. But then the other named Ruth, she was a pessimistic person and always was unhappy. She was like an ugly rainy day and you can’t do anything about it. She’ll make you unhappy when she trips you, walking down the hallway.

Ruth and Gracie were assigned partners one day and Gracie always started every single conversation. She knew that Ruth was dying to talk to her but her mind wouldn’t let her do it. The conversation dies over time. And Ruth’s words would die in her throat as she wanted to speak them.

“And that’s how you multiply fractions. Do you have any questions?” Gracie asked Ruth.

“No.” Ruth growled.

Posted: 03.30.22

Mar 30

fiction challenge: Rain & Shine

Summit House-WCS

Night and Day

Hi! My name is Maddie, and I'm going to tell you about my best friend, Rose. Rose and I are totally different people, but when we are together it's a perfect match. You might find this a bit fitful, or maybe even a little bizarre. It's perfect like peanut butter and jelly, bread and butter, coffee and cream. I don't know why we are perfect, but life is hard alone and everyone needs a good friend. The thing is we are not like the pairs I listed, because the truth is I'm like the day, always changing the weather just like I change my emotions. I'm just like the day because I love humor, sunshine and relaxing on the beach. Rose is just like the night, sleek and simple. Always trying to put on a smile and not let her emotions spill out. Just like how the night stays calm and dark. But Rose is also super fun and knows how to sparkle like the stars. Always ready for a party or celebration. But when we get together it is amazing, her boost of sparkle and fun and my relaxation, serene life.

Posted: 03.30.22

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