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Rifts and Reconciliation
"Jealousy is a storm that tests the strength of friendship, but forgiveness is the calm that restores it."
~Zoë Kaià

#WritcoStoryPrompt121
Write a short story with the word "Jealousy" as the main theme.


In a quiet coastal town in California, nestled between rolling hills and the Pacific Ocean, Carie and Blair had been inseparable since childhood. Both young women shared everything—dreams of leaving their sleepy town, stories about the boys they secretly admired, and the longing to make their families proud. Yet, as they grew older, a silent, thorny shadow began to grow between them: jealousy.

Carie was known for her vibrant personality and sharp wit, which drew people to her effortlessly. She excelled in school, charmed the townsfolk with her musical talents, and seemed destined for greatness. Blair,...