“Go change, you look cheap!” my dad laughed after Mom ruined my dress. I returned wearing a general’s uniform. The room went silent. He stuttered, “Wait… are those two stars?”

Story Outline (BLO 3000 words target)

Title: Two Stars

1. Opening (Setting & Conflict, ~400 words)

Introduce the protagonist (you) at home, excited for a school event, a date, or a family gathering.

Mom accidentally ruins the dress, dad makes the teasing comment.

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