STORY STARTER
Write a story simply titled 'The Alternative'.
What could this story be about?
The Alternative
There are some people in this world Who are perfect. Perfect hair. Perfect face. Perfect smile.
There are people who are good at everything. Sports. Music. Painting. Writing. Singing.
These people are smart. Never a grade Lower than an A.
These people Everyone knows Their name.
These people are loved. People want them. Hell, people want to be them.
This is the main character.
Then there’s another. Someone who doesn’t belong. This person has limp hair. And dull eyes. A boring smile.
They can’t seem to do anything right. Can’t run. Can’t draw. Can’t sing.
Straight Bs on their report card. A disappointment To their parents. A disappointment To their friends.
No one wants this person. Why would they. What’s to love. Heartbreak After heartbreak. They’re used to it by now.
Welcome to the life of the alternative. The one who’s forgotten. The side character. A nameless face in someone else’s story.
Would anyone notice If the alternative were to. Disappear Would anyone care. Or would it be like They never existed At all?
I wouldn’t notice if I was gone. I wouldn’t care. I’d move on. No tears shed At all. I might as well leave. Might as well die. Because it’s not like it would matter To anyone Anyway.