Sample Narrative Essays

1. Write a story in which someone is accused of doing something wrong which they did
not actually do.
It was a bright and sunny morning when I walked into the office, ready for another day at work.
I had just settled into my desk when my boss called me into his office. I had no idea what he
wanted, but I knew that it couldn't be good.

As I sat down in front of his desk, my boss looked at me with a grave expression. "I'm afraid I
have some bad news," he said. "There's been an accusation made against you."

I felt a knot form in my stomach. I couldn't think of anything I had done that would warrant an
accusation. "What is it?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.

"One of the other employees has accused you of stealing from the company," my boss said.
"They claim that you took some money from the petty cash drawer."

I felt a wave of shock and disbelief wash over me. I had never stolen anything in my life, and I
couldn't believe that someone would accuse me of such a thing.

"That's not true," I said, my voice trembling. "I didn't take any money. I swear."

My boss looked at me for a moment, his expression unreadable. "I hope that's the case," he
said. "But I have to investigate the accusation. I'll need to speak to the other employees and
review the security footage."
I felt my heart pounding in my chest as I left my boss's office. I couldn't believe that someone
had falsely accused me of stealing. I felt like my whole world was falling apart.

As the investigation went on, I felt my nerves fraying. I couldn't focus on my work, and I was
constantly worried about the outcome. But then, after a few days, my boss called me into his
office again.
"I'm sorry," he said. "We found out that the other employee was lying and made the accusation
because they were trying to hide their own mistake. You have been cleared of any wrong
doing."
I felt a huge sense of relief wash over me, and I knew that everything was going to be alright. I
had been falsely accused, but in the end, the truth had come out, and I was vindicated.

2. Write a story about someone who moves back to their home town after a long time
away and finds their new life there more difficult than expected.
After years away, Sarah decided to move back to her hometown. She had fond memories of
growing up there and missed the sense of community and belonging she had felt as a child. She
was excited to reconnect with old friends and start a new chapter in her life.

But as soon as she arrived, she realized that things were not as she had remembered them. Her
childhood friends had moved away or were too busy to make time for her. The town had
changed, new buildings and unfamiliar faces replaced the memories she held dear. She found it
hard to adjust to the slower pace of life and the lack of job opportunities.

Sarah felt like a stranger in her own hometown. She struggled to find a sense of purpose and
belonging. She missed the fast-paced life of the city, the endless job opportunities, and the
diverse community.
"I don't know what I was thinking coming back here," Sarah said to her mother one day, "I feel
like a fish out of water."

"Give it time, dear," her mother replied, "Things will get better, you'll see."

But despite her mother's encouragement, Sarah's struggles continued. She found it difficult to
make new friends and was constantly comparing her life to the one she had left behind. She
missed the anonymity of the city and the freedom it had given her.
One day, while walking through the town square, Sarah ran into an old acquaintance, who was
now the owner of a local business. They caught up and Sarah mentioned her struggles with
finding a job. The acquaintance offered her a job at the business. Sarah was hesitant at first, but
decided to give it a try.
As she settled into her new job, she found that it provided her with a sense of purpose and
belonging. She began to appreciate the slower pace of life, and found joy in the simple things.
She also reconnected with old friends and made new ones. Sarah realized that home was not a
place, but a feeling. She had come back to her hometown to find herself and had succeeded.

3.Write a story which includes the sentence: ‘On that particular day, the whole building was
unexpectedly quiet.’

On that particular day, the whole building was unexpectedly quiet. It was as if everyone had
vanished into thin air. Emma, a young intern at the law firm, walked through the empty
corridors, her footsteps echoing off the walls. She couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that
had settled in her stomach.

She had been expecting a busy day, with the usual hustle and bustle of the office. But as she
made her way to her desk, she realized that something was off. Her colleagues were nowhere to
be seen and their phones were all turned off.
Emma tried to shake off the feeling of unease and focused on her work. She had an important
deadline to meet and couldn't afford to let the strange atmosphere distract her. But as the
hours tJust as she was about to take a break, she heard a faint noise coming from the
conference room. She cautiously approached the door, unsure of what to expect. As she peered
through the window, she saw her colleagues and her boss, sitting around the table with serious
expressions on their faces.

Emma was about to turn away when her boss noticed her and gestured for her to come in. As
she entered the room, she realized that they were in the middle of an emergency meeting. One
of the firm's most important clients was in trouble and they needed to come up with a plan to
help them picked by and the silence stretched on, she found it increasingly difficult to
concentrate.
Emma was relieved and impressed by her colleagues' quick response. She realized that the
quietness was not a sign of something ominous, but a sign of her colleagues' dedication and
professionalism. She felt proud to be a part of the team and was glad to have been a part of the
solution. Emma realized that, sometimes, unexpected quietness could lead to something
productive.
4.Write a story called The Note, about a message someone received unexpectedly from an
unknown source. In your writing, create a sense of drama and suspense.

It all began with the note. Found on the doorstep of the old manor, it was a small,
folded note with an unexpected message. The elderly gentleman, Mr. Smith, found
it on a crisp autumn day, the leaves rustling in the wind. He picked up the note, not
knowing what to expect, and unfolded it to reveal the mysterious message within.

The letter was written in a delicate script, and the words seemed to be from
another time. "Your fate lies in the hands of the gods, and you must find the
answer within the old manor," it said. Mr. Smith shivered, a chill running down his
spine. He had no idea what the note meant, but he knew he had to find out.

With a heavy heart, Mr. Smith opened the door of the old manor. The air inside
was musty and stale, as if no one had been in the manor in years. He made his way
to the center of the house, where he found an old book resting on a dusty pedestal.
He opened the book and saw a single sentence written within the pages: "The
answer lies within the pages of this book."

Mr. Smith began to read the book, and as the pages flipped by, he slowly began to
understand the message. The pages were filled with tales of ancient gods and
prophecies, of secrets and hidden knowledge. He soon realized that the gods had
chosen him to complete a great task, a task that would change the fate of the
world.

Mr. Smith was filled with a newfound sense of purpose. He read the book with
renewed vigor, searching for the answers he so desperately needed. As he read, he
uncovered secrets and mysteries, a hidden legacy that had been left behind by the
ancient gods. He realized that he was the chosen one, and that he alone could save
the world.

With a newfound courage, Mr. Smith ventured into the depths of the old manor. He
braved the darkness and ventured further and further, until he found himself in a
small room with a single door. He opened the door and found himself in an ancient
temple, filled with mysterious symbols and powerful artifacts. He had finally found
the answer he was looking for.

With a heavy heart, Mr. Smith realized that his destiny was in his hands. He had been chosen
by the gods to complete this.

5.Write a story which includes the sentence: ‘I could see my friend shouting to me but
there was too much noise to hear what my friend was saying.

I could feel the excitement building inside me as I made my way to the front of
the crowd at the concert. My best friend, Jake, was by my side, and we were both
buzzing with anticipation for the show to begin.

As the lights dimmed and the band took the stage, the crowd roared to life. Jake
and I were jumping up and down, singing along to every song, lost in the energy of
the moment.

But as the concert reached its peak, something went wrong. The crowd around us
began to surge forward, and I could feel myself being pulled away from Jake. I
tried to fight my way back to him, but the sea of bodies was too strong.

I could see my friend shouting to me, but there was too much noise to hear what
he was saying. I could see the look of panic on his face, and I knew that he was
trying to tell me something important.

I fought my way through the crowd, determined to get to Jake. Finally, I reached
him, and he pulled me close, shouting in my ear.

"We have to get out of here!" he shouted. "There's a problem with the stage! The
stage's scaffolding started shaking and the band had to stop playing, everyone
panicked and started to push and shove to get out of the concert hall."

My heart raced as I realized the danger we were in. We pushed our way through
the crowd, fighting to get to the exits. As we finally made it out of the concert
hall, we could hear the sounds of the crowd panicking behind us.

We collapsed on the curb outside, our hearts pounding and our adrenaline still
pumping. As we caught our breath, Jake turned to me, a look of relief on his face.

"Thanks for getting us out of there," he said. "I don't know what would have
happened if you hadn't been there."

I smiled, still feeling the rush of the concert and the thrill of our escape. It was a
night I would never forget, a night where I realized the true value of friendship
and the importance of being there for each other in difficult times.

6 .Write a story in which someone is accused of doing something wrong which

It was a bright and sunny morning when I walked into the office, ready for another
day at work. I had just settled into my desk when my boss called me into his office.
I had no idea what he wanted, but I knew that it couldn't be good.

As I sat down in front of his desk, my boss looked at me with a grave expression.
"I'm afraid I have some bad news," he said. "There's been an accusation made
against you."

I felt a knot form in my stomach. I couldn't think of anything I had done that
would warrant an accusation. "What is it?" I asked, my voice barely above a
whisper.

It was a bright and sunny morning when I walked into the office, ready for another
day at work. I had just settled into my desk when my boss called me into his office.
I had no idea what he wanted, but I knew that it couldn't be good.

"One of the other employees has accused you of stealing from the company," my
boss said. "They claim that you took some money from the petty cash drawer."
I felt a wave of shock and disbelief wash over me. I had never stolen anything in
my life, and I couldn't believe that someone would accuse me of such a thing.

"That's not true," I said, my voice trembling. "I didn't take any money. I swear."

My boss looked at me for a moment, his expression unreadable. "I hope that's the
case," he said. "But I have to investigate the accusation. I'll need to speak to the
other employees and review the security footage."

I felt my heart pounding in my chest as I left my boss's office. I couldn't believe

As the investigation went on, I felt my nerves fraying. I couldn't focus on my work,
and I was constantly worried about the outcome. But then, after a few days, my
boss called me into his office again.

"I'm sorry," he said. "We found out that the other employee was lying and made
the accusation because they were trying to hide their own mistake. You have been
cleared of any wrong doing."

I felt a huge sense of relief wash over me, and I knew that everything was going to
be alright. I had been falsely accused, but in the end, the truth had come out, and
I was vindicated.

7. Write a story about a person with a hidden talent.