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STORY WRITING CONTEST!
Write a story based on the title below:
A Day of Unexpected Turns
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People and Culture |
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- Exposition: The narrator begins the day with a perfectly planned Saturday routine.
- Rising Action: Their neighbour appears in distress because her cat is missing.
- Climax: The narrator hears the cat's meow from a locked storeroom and decides to break the lock to rescue it.
- Falling Action: The cat is safely returned to its owner.
- Resolution: The narrator reflects on how meaningful the day became.
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A Day of Unexpected Turns
“Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” That quote echoed in my head as I stared at the mess my Saturday had become. I had everything planned, homework in the morning, chores in the afternoon, and a long-awaited drama marathon in the evening. But fate, as always, had a wicked sense of humour.
The day took a sharp turn when Mak Cik Salmah, my elderly neighbour, came knocking, her voice trembling with panic. "Mochi's gone! My cat is missing!" she cried. Her face was pale, her hands shaking. I dropped everything, homework could wait. We scoured every nook and cranny, calling out Mochi's name, searching under cars and behind flowerpots. The midday sun was merciless, and sweat trickled down my back like a leaky pipe.
Suddenly, a faint meow broke the silence. It came from the locked storeroom behind her house. The key was nowhere to be found. My heart pounded. Should I wait or act? Gritting my teeth, I picked up a brick and smashed the rusty lock. Dust flew as I pried the door open, and there she was. Mochi, wide-eyed and shivering, was curled up in the corner like a ball of fear.
Tears welled in Mak Cik Salmah’s eyes as she hugged her cat tightly. That evening, she came by with a warm container of onde-onde and a smile full of gratitude. My room was still messy, my drama unwatched, but my heart? Completely content.
That day, I learned that life doesn’t always follow a script. But sometimes, the unplanned moments, the ones that pull you out of your comfort zone, are the ones that leave the greatest impact.
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