Start your story with two characters watching a sunrise and end it with one of them seeing the moon reflecting off a lake.

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“See You At Snowfall” by Duckie Carson

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“It won’t be long,” I told him while avoiding eye contact. Murmurs of George Harrison’s ‘All Things Must Pass’ from the car radio, and Elijah’s shallow breaths, where the only sounds. We sat in a dirtied cream sedan, parked up next to an empty gas station exactly fifteen miles from our hometown. It was 4:35 in the morning and the soft breeze was strong enough to blow fallen strands of hair across my cheeks. But, not heavy enough to cool down my body, and conscience, from Elijah’s scorching gaze. Sun rays had begun to pierce through t...

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“REUNITED” by William Webster

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Frank rolled his beige pants up to his knees as Jon watched his father wade into the water. Frank stopped only when the rushing waves slapped against his legs threatening to soak his pants. With a slight bend to the right he side-armed cast, like a lion tamer using a whip, sending his fishing line over the surf. The lure sailed past the breakers scattering seagulls before smashing about 75 yards away. Backing out of the water Frank held the rod high above the sea spray in an attempt to keep the Shimano reel dry. Se...

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“Miss Sunshine, Mister Moonlight” by Noctis Isitt

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The sky turned from the dark colors of the night, slowly to a gorgeous orange and pink color. We always sat on the bench, me and my sunshine. We watched the sunrise and sunsets together, and later in the night we went stargazing before bed. This woman is the love of my life, has been since high school, and I can't remember a time when we were apart. She leaned against me, her smile as bright as the sun itself, her long golden locks brushing against the skin of my neck. "It's beautiful today.." "As it always has been. Just l...

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“maybe sunrises are overrated anyway” by Julia Swain

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There was something about a sunrise that always made Summer Saunders smile. Maybe it was the warmth that she felt, or the fact that she was a morning person through and through, or maybe it was the fact that it always felt like a clean slate, a fresh start for her, like no matter what mistakes she had made the previous day she could always start new and be better than she was the day before. And boy, did she need that today. She hadn’t meant for it to happen like this. Sure she always wanted to be a mother, but not at nineteen ye...

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“A Day in the Life” by Madelyn Gregory

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As warm as it was as Julie and Meagan watched the October sunrise, Meagan could not feel the warmth. The sky gradually lit up as the gold spread across the horizon. The pine trees around the lake lit up yellow for a few minutes before greening again. “How glorious!”, Meagan sighed. Julie could not feel the glory of the sunrise, but she smiled and took Meagan’s cold hand, “I will get you some breakfast,” said Julie over her shoulder. “Sure, whatever you say,” replied Meagan half heartedly. &nbs...

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“Our Moon” by Carrie Keesee Vermette

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It was a quiet Saturday morning for newly married couplie Carolyn and Marcel. Both the young age of twenty three. They had stayed up all night so they could look out there balcony, looking out into the foggy grey morning to watch the sun rise just as they did every Saturday morning since they have been together. "Just beautiful, breath taking" Carolyn would always say. He loved the way her dark hair blew in the soft breeze of the autumn air, and the way her green eyes sparkled and seemed to dance in the light. He smiled at her, " I could st...

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“Horizon” by Nat S

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Colors burst across the sky as the sun began to awaken. Pinks, reds, oranges. It was beautiful. Inhaling deeply, I took in the scent of fir trees and the river. It smelled absolutely amazing. I looked over at Macy and scanned her face. She was perched next to me, a look of intense concentration on her face. Following her gaze, I looked out at the forest below and spotted a bear fishing in the river. It had in its mouth a fairly large salmon and by its side another bear had its paws in the river. They grabb...

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“Possibility of Sunburn” by Betsy Remington☕

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Jolina struggled against her restraints as the first hints of sun peeked over the horizon. Her skin tingled, and she knew that tingle would soon increase to an itch and then to a burn as the sun rose. Easton squirmed next to her trying to free himself of the plastic zip ties. The vampire hunters had been stealthy, ambushing Jolina and Easton as they were leaving their home for the evening. One second, they were chatting on their stoop as Easton jiggled the handle to make sure the door was locked, and the next, strangers had...

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“Reflection” by Maddie Chen

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The sky glowed with the innocence of the morning, the sun barely peeking over the blanketed mountains, its orange rays glinting off of the snow. Ever the early riser, a young girl sat on a large boulder, her knees tucked into her chest and her nose buried into her coat. The fresh air tempered the fiery excitement usually found in her wide brown eyes, replacing it with the sense of calm that only the morning could bring. A warm chuckle broke the silence as her father jogged towards her, his nose swollen from cold and lips chapped by the wind...

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“The Camp Out Tradition” by David Dicaire

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The Camp Out Tradition It was July 12 and teenagers Brad and Loni were watching the sun rise. “We did it again.” “We did.” She smiled at him and when he turned toward her, there was a frown. “What’s wrong?” “I have something to tell you, Brad.” He nodded his head like he already understood. They were best friends. The tradition of watching the sunrise on July 12 had started when they were little kids. The boy had moved in next door the first week of summer vacation. It took about less than three days be...

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“Cancun” by Lonnie Larson

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They sat on the beach and watched as the sun seemed to just rise up out of the shimmering lagoon, It was one of the most spectacular sun rises that Sarah had witnessed. Even though they had just met, it seemed as though they had known each other their entire lives. They had spent the night dining and dancing. They got so caught up in each others stories that before they knew it, they found themselves sitting on the beach holding each other and kissing.******Sarah arrived at the Resort Hotel around noon, checked in and was now resting i...

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“Does The Moon Bleed Too?” by Emilia Stokes

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The blazing sun reflected off the murky lake. Red and oranges covered the sky, painting it. It burned uncomfortable against her thighs as cool air danced on her skin. A shiver made its way up her spine as she breathed in the fresh air. Beside her, she could feel her friend shiver from the air as well. She looked away from the scene and turned to her friend, who was covered by the golden light. It covered part of her dark skin in shadow while lighting the other parts of it up. A smile graced her cheeks as she relived the years she had...

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“Quiet on the Floor” by Charlie Phillips

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It’s an orange mess. There’s trees and the ocean and the sun coming up behind some boats but it’s just a drab wall behind it all. It’s not even a projector screen. It’s just an empty cinder-block space that looks like someone splattered their breakfast all over it as much as sunrise on a beach. It drives me fucking nuts but it’s not like I can look away. They have us locked in here twelve hours a day and it smells like piss. “Wh...

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“JACKIE AND THE DRUGLORDS.” by Frances Benjamin

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Mediterranean blue bled into light blue as the darkness skittled away, revealing a sky all primed for the sun's resplendent arrival. It was as if an invisible painter was working his magic and onlookers had no choice but to stand awestruck at what was unfolding before them. Jackie and Vincent were no different as they stood at the edge of a wooden jetty overlooking the expanse of lake before them; their hands lodged in each other's. His grip was tight. Last night was their first and last night together. Jackie and her boys had to disappear, ...

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“Atlantis” by Robert Clarion

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“Come inside,” I hear her voice from behind me. “It’s not too late.”I swirl my gin lazily in one hand, listening to the ice cubes clink against the glass.I’ll need a top up soon. Doubt she’ll fetch me one. “Of course it’s too late,” I sigh dreamily. I look out across the lake and the morning sun peeks back through the pine trees. Dewdrops glisten like fairy lights. Birdsong echoes through the trees in blissful ignorance. Funny, I'd always thought animals had ways of knowing about these things. “You should wake up the kids, it’...

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Start your story with two characters watching a sunrise and end it with one of them seeing the moon reflecting off a lake.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 301 stories

“See You At Snowfall” by Duckie Carson

“REUNITED” by William Webster

“Miss Sunshine, Mister Moonlight” by Noctis Isitt

“maybe sunrises are overrated anyway” by Julia Swain

“A Day in the Life” by Madelyn Gregory

“Our Moon” by Carrie Keesee Vermette

“Horizon” by Nat S

“Possibility of Sunburn” by Betsy Remington☕

“Reflection” by Maddie Chen

“The Camp Out Tradition” by David Dicaire

“Cancun” by Lonnie Larson

“Does The Moon Bleed Too?” by Emilia Stokes

“Quiet on the Floor” by Charlie Phillips

“JACKIE AND THE DRUGLORDS.” by Frances Benjamin

“Atlantis” by Robert Clarion

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