STORY STARTER
Inspired by Kail Cleo
Create a story by writing multiple diary entries from your character (or multiple characters intertwined).
Try to make each entry build from the last to add to the storyline. If you switch perspective, make it clear that it's someone else's journal.
Breakup
Claire M:
Dear Diary,
I did it. I broke it off. I was tired of living the same broken routine. Wake up, argue, cry, sleep. It’s draining. Don’t get me wrong, I tried so hard. But, it wasn’t enough. Didn’t he understand? The words spoken in hatred takes a toll on the human mind. Makes you wonder if they hate you, or even liked you in the first place. So, it’s done. He begged me to reconsider. However, I stood my ground. For the first time, I didn’t let him win. I didn’t let him get the best of me.
Han D:
Dear Diary,
She actually did it. She ended it. Was I not enough? What a stupid brat! She should have reconsider her decision. It wasn’t me in the wrong in the relationship, it was all her. I hope she relized the mistake she made. The hope she lost to have a perfect family that she dreamed of. I hate her with all of my heart.
Claire M: Months later…
Dear Diary,
I never felt this happy in a long time. It’s been a while since I experience a morning without tears, without the heavy heart. My friends and I grew closer. Our giggles between our inside jokes bring a light mood to every gloomy day. I haven’t missed him, I just hope him the best for his life, that he moves on to bigger and better things. I feel light, like a sponge willing to soak in my day and take in every positive adventure. These times make me relized that life exquisite, I will not take it for granted!
Han D: Months later…
Dear Diary,
I can’t move on. I tried so hard but for some reason I find ways to come back. I was in the wrong, I was the stupid one. Not her, not at all! She was the angel holding me in tough times, without her light is lost in the tunnel. I tried dating another Claire but I just see “my” Claire. I want her to come back, I need her to give me another chance. One more. I need to make it right for her, for us! Deep down in my heart, it’s never going to happen and that is a heartache I have to live with for the rest of my life.