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A Generous Donation

A Generous Donation

For as long as I remember, I’ve been terrified of blood. Everything about it makes me physically ill. The way it looks, the way it dries up and even the way it smells. But this year, I had made up my mind. I was going to stop living in fear. I was going to do everything I’ve wanted that I had been too scared to do. It was time to step out of my comfort zone.

And with that in mind, I walked into the building. Sure I was sweating and shaking but I wanted to do something nice. Something generous. So today I was going to donate some blood for the first time in my life. I walked towards the reception where a nurse was already staring at me.

“I would like to donate some blood,” I informed her.

“Um… Ma’am, you can only donate your own blood here…” she explained looking bewildered.

“I see,” I tell her.

“And preferably not in a bucket…” she continued.

“How interesting,” I reply. I sighed and walked away. The one time I try to do something nice. Just my luck, I guess.

About “A Generous Donation”:

I know, this is my second short story this week but it’s the spookiest month of the year and the spookiest day of the year- Friday the thirteenth. And although I hate the movie with the same name, I do adore horror and writing short horror stories. I hope you enjoyed this one and I’m not going to lie, I will definitely be sharing a lot more short stories this month. They’ve been quite fun to write!

Also, I finally watched Halloween Ends. It’s the final Halloween movie. It was as good as I expected it to be lol. With sequels I like to not get my hopes to high. It wasn’t bad or anything, it just wasn’t great. And that’s okay. It was still quite entertaining.

What did you think of “A Generous Donation”? How did you spend your Friday the thirteenth? Let me know in the comments below because I would love to hear from you. Or simply stop by and say hi!

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110 responses to “A Generous Donation”

  1. Bookstooge Avatar
    Bookstooge

    This short story made me laugh my head off. It was fun 😀

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Lol, glad to hear you enjoyed it.

      Reply
      1. Bookstooge Avatar
        Bookstooge

        When I realized what was going on, and that this wasn’t a smarmy feel good about myself type story, it was awesome. I like twists like that 🙂

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Haha thanks, I love writing twists. I wanted it to sound really normal until it wasn’t.

          Reply
  2. John Avatar
    John

    Good for you, Pooja! A good thing to do. 😊

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks! 😊

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      1. John Avatar
        John

        ☺️🥰

        Reply
  3. Rita Avatar
    Rita

    Mental health day.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s great. Those really help.

      Reply
      1. Rita Avatar
        Rita

        He seems better today.

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Oh good, I hope he feels okay soon.

          Reply
  4. Ellie Avatar
    Ellie

    hahahaa I love this! Great post!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  5. Daily Interesting Blogs Avatar
    Daily Interesting Blogs

    Pooja, your writing constantly drives me to read your entire posts. I always enjoy it. Thanks for sharing this exciting post with us😊😊🧿🙏

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much, really happy to hear that 😊

      Reply
      1. Daily Interesting Blogs Avatar
        Daily Interesting Blogs

        My pleasure, Pooja😊🥰🧿🧿🙏

        Reply
  6. Warren Avatar
    Warren

    I’ve donated exactly once. My then new girlfriend, now my wife, donated regularly, my future brother in-law had won awards for how regular…..so I had to…..and like you, I am super squeamish, but, well I did it. I met her at the donation place, did the prick the finger thing for a test, that was hard..but one drop..went into the room, sat in the chair, leaned back, arm on the arm rest, nurse stuck the needle or whatever and started drawing..I tried to distract myself by watching TV and telling myself that it’s the right thing to do (it so is) I was shaking…and yeah, OMG….but it was done, the nurse came, took the tube out of my arm, put some cotton bating on the hole (I gues that’s what you call it) had me hold it (I hate that part, the blood test part) I stood up, maybe a little quick…the last thing I remember was letting go of my arm, and I think I saw blood spurting, and fainted/blacked out big time. I woke up, smelling salts, lying across a chair, everyone including my girlfriend looking a bit pale..I guess I lost a bit of blood…my arm was taped, and I felt, embarrassed a bit, but okay….had my cup of Coke and a cookie, and bragged about it to everyone I knew…the right thing to do, everyone should…but never again…they kept calling, I told them what had happened…and I know I should get over it at some point and go again……but, my wife kept giving, but eventually stopped, just a few I know do every month….maybe some day..I wonder if there’s someway to get over that fear/squeamishness……and it’s odd, I can watch the occasional slasher movie and be, well, kind of okay

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Oh no, yeah I think that happens a lot actually. I think many people faint during or after they’ve donated blood. What freaks me out a little is seeing the blood. It makes me nauseous.

      Reply
  7. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
    DEVANG UPADHYAYA

    And I thought you actually went for blood donation. 😂

    Interesting work yet again 👏🏻👏🏻

    I haven’t watched any horror movie this season. For some reason I find them less interesting. I mean you know that a ghost or a thing will appear in dark or woods or old house so yeah 😅

    I need to see if I can find an actual spooky movie.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Lol thanks 😅

      I don’t like that kind of “jump scare” horror movies. I prefer murder mysteries, psycho-thrillers etc. Those are bone chilling and often realistic.

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      1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        Ahh interesting 🤔😃

        Reply
  8. whysprs Avatar
    whysprs

    You had me with this one

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Haha thanks.

      Reply
  9. CurvyElvie Avatar
    CurvyElvie

    I really enjoyed the short story. I haven’t seen Halloween Ends yet. But, I will one of these days. I love a good horror movie. I look forward to reading your other short stories.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      It’s pretty good although not as good as the original. Thanks so much. I love horror movies too. Especially the ones with an interesting plot and not just mindless violence.

      Reply
  10. Rochelle | Adventuresfromelle Avatar
    Rochelle | Adventuresfromelle

    Ha! That’s funny. Here I thought you went for blood donation. In all seriousness though, if you can donate, you should! 🙂

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks! Yeah, absolutely blood donations help so many patients.

      Reply
  11. Milena Alien Avatar
    Milena Alien

    I have never donated blood. I spent the day at work, talked to my doctor on the phone about the blood test, now going to the concert, i will let you know how that goes. Concerts are not easy for me because they start late. I am usually in bed by 10, haha

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Oh wow, have fun at the concert don’t fall asleep lol.

      Reply
  12. Steve Avatar
    Steve

    That was a very good twist at the end of the story! And, I have a hard time believing you are terrified of blood… you LOVE horror movies! LOL!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Haha yeah, I don’t love how it looks but it’s not something I would be terrified of lol. Thanks!

      Reply
      1. Steve Avatar
        Steve

        😅

        Reply
  13. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar
    Vanya Wryter Consulting

    Vampires are always into blood donations.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, they love them lol.

      Reply
  14. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    I’ve donated blood many times. When I was in med school, we used to donate every 6 months. It is in fact good for healthy people to donate blood.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s really great. I agree, it’s so helpful when we donate blood and something we should all try to do.

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        Till the age of 50 you can donate blood if you’re in good health.

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Oh I didn’t know there was an age limit, that’s interesting.

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          1. Sadje Avatar
            Sadje

            Yes, the capacity of making new blood decreases with age.

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            1. Pooja G Avatar
              Pooja G

              Oh, I see. Very interesting.

              Reply
              1. Sadje Avatar
                Sadje

                Indeed.

                Reply
  15. muktaverma Avatar
    muktaverma

    Another nice story in the the spooky season!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  16. Silent Avatar
    Silent

    Well… atleast you tried

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Haha yeah.

      Reply
  17. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar
    Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes

    This was hilarious, Pooja…

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Glad you enjoyed it.

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      1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar
        Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes

        I really did, Pooja…

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Happy to hear that.

          Reply
  18. utahan15 Avatar
    utahan15

    but pooj
    we are blood
    dig
    dang~
    oops
    warren time

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Lol, mostly water really.

      Reply
      1. utahan15 Avatar
        utahan15

        a hoot a bird a fowl. simon says simon cowl. eh?

        Reply
  19. Destiny Avatar
    Destiny

    Pooja 🤣😂🤣

    read more than once 🤭

    too cute… that bucket though 🤣🤍

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you 😜

      Reply
      1. Destiny Avatar
        Destiny

        🤍🤗👌

        Reply
  20. judeitakali Avatar
    judeitakali

    Well I’ll certainly not be asking you for a blood donation, not fiction Pooj at least😅🥶

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Lol, that may be for the best 😅🩸

      Reply
      1. judeitakali Avatar
        judeitakali

        😅

        Reply
  21. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    Great story telling, Pooja! You got my attention with the title! ❤️

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much! ❤️

      Reply
      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        My pleasure, Pooja.

        Reply
  22. Halloween rhymes: Three cherries – Tales Told Different

    […] just read Pooja’s really cool Halloween tale and it put me in the mood to type this real quick. I haven’t enjoyed the spooktober season as […]

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  23. David Avatar
    David

    Haha!! Took me a minute… 🤣

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Haha, thanks!

      Reply
  24. Belladonna Avatar
    Belladonna

    And not in a bucket!!!! LOLOLOLOL

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Lollll, I wanted to make it as crazy as possible!

      Reply
      1. Belladonna Avatar
        Belladonna

        You did girl! And it was perfect for the season, hell anytime.

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Haha thanks!

          Reply
  25. clcouch123 Avatar
    clcouch123

    No blood in a bucket? Too bad. A few years ago, I think in surgery I used up a bucket of blood. Oh, well. Hah!–great story and just right for the season.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      People should definitely be able to donate in buckets lol. Thanks!

      Reply
  26. JR Avatar
    JR

    haha

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      😅

      Reply
  27. Doug Avatar
    Doug

    Very good build up to the surprise ending. Good gallows humor. I think most centers prefer a double size punch bowl but they really prefer if you would drag in the guy in the basement and slaughter him fresh at the desk. That way they can quickly confirm that it’s human blood, and the staff can have lunch.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I see, will keep that in mind for the next story lol.

      Reply
  28. ianscyberspace Avatar
    ianscyberspace

    What a laugh! Was she expecting you to have done what the tribesman does and cut the vein on a cow to drink its blood only this time bring it to donate to a blood collection center? LOL. If not in a bucket than perhaps a plastic zip lock bag would do.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Haha thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Lol yes, maybe next time she’ll try a zip lock bag or maybe a bottle…

      Reply
  29. Joseph Glidden Avatar
    Joseph Glidden

    You totally reeled me in until the bucket and then it was, wait what? lol. I can picture this as a short video focusing on the horror of the blood donation nurse then cutting to a zoom out showing the donor with the bucket of blood.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Haha, thank you. I was picturing something similar while writing it.

      Reply
      1. Joseph Glidden Avatar
        Joseph Glidden

        So you tube video of this in the near future?

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Lol, maybe…

          Reply
  30. BabyFunbo Avatar
    BabyFunbo

    Haha 😂
    It was a fun little read.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Lol, thanks. Glad you enjoyed it 😅

      Reply
  31. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar
    Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View

    I loved this You had me going til the very end. This is the darkness you should be writing. 🤣😎🙃

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Haha thank you, hopefully more of these short stories coming soon! 😅

      Reply
  32. Taylor Avatar
    Taylor

    This gave me quite a chuckle! I love spooky stories with dark humour.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Lol, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  33. Janice Reid Avatar
    Janice Reid

    A bucket 🤣🤣. Hopefully it did not belong to the guy chained in the basement 🤣🤣.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I mean, it didn’t not belong to him… 😅

      Reply
  34. britcanwrites Avatar
    britcanwrites

    Haha. I’m surprised she didn’t keep this generous person there and call the police.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      She definitely called the police behind her back lol.

      Reply
  35. Simran Seth Avatar
    Simran Seth

    I read your blog post about “A Generous Donation,” and it’s heartwarming to hear about the kindness and generosity of your readers and followers. Acts of kindness and support like this truly demonstrate the beauty of the online community.

    The fact that you’ve built such a supportive and caring readership is a testament to the positive impact of your blog. It’s a reminder that people from all over the world can come together to make a difference, no matter the distance that separates them.

    Your appreciation for the generosity of your readers shines through in your words, and it’s clear that this donation means a lot to you. Keep up the wonderful work, and may your blog continue to be a platform for connection and positivity.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much, glad you read and enjoyed the post.

      Reply
  36. satyam rastogi Avatar
    satyam rastogi

    Great post

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  37. Pennize Pics Avatar
    Pennize Pics

    I could picture the look on the nurses face. Someone walking in with a bucket of blood. And I agree with you that writing horror is fun. Heck that’s why I wrote my book. Speaking of books, you have poetry in both of the books mentioned on your blog?

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much. Yup, horror can be a lot of fun.
      Yes, I do have poetry in both of them. Also, I saw your book is out. Can you share the link so I can purchase it?

      Reply
      1. Pennize Pics Avatar
        Pennize Pics

        Okay cool. And yes, here is my book link. https://a.co/d/haDzHFR

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Great, will check it out.

          Reply
        2. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Just purchased it, looking forward to reading it.

          Reply
          1. Pennize Pics Avatar
            Pennize Pics

            Thank you so much. And sorry for the delay. I’ve been so busy with my job lately and I’ve been so tired when I get home. I’m trying to get caught up on everything but it’s been hard.

            Reply
            1. Pooja G Avatar
              Pooja G

              That’s okay, I completely understand. Hope all is well with you.

              Reply
              1. Pennize Pics Avatar
                Pennize Pics

                All is good, just working a lot. I hope you have been better.

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                1. Pooja G Avatar
                  Pooja G

                  I’ve been good but got a flu this week so recovering from that.

                  Reply
                  1. Pennize Pics Avatar
                    Pennize Pics

                    Awe, I hope by now you are feeling better. I know it sucks to be sick.

                    Reply
                    1. Pooja G Avatar
                      Pooja G

                      I am much better, thankfully. Hope all is well with you.

  38. dustyreviewer Avatar
    dustyreviewer

    Lol. This is so dark.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I’m going to take that as a compliment lol.

      Reply
      1. dustyreviewer Avatar
        dustyreviewer

        Sorry, I should have been more clear that I did intend it as a compliment. Lol. Great story!

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Don’t worry I was only kidding, I knew you would have meant it as a compliment. Thanks!

          Reply
          1. dustyreviewer Avatar
            dustyreviewer

            You’re welcome!

            Reply

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