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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“My Lake” by Caitlin Adams

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The sun had just started to appear in the sky. It grew out from the lake, glinting off the water’s surface and turning the whole body yellow, orange and pink. It looked magical, like a portal to another universe. I had always been a morning person, for exactly this reason. The lake by my house always turns into something that looked like it belonged in a book that romanticized real life, it would take me through the looking glass and into Wonderland, where I could meet Alice and the Mad Hatter and live a much less mundane and much more excit...

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“Crescent Lake Summer Camp” by Lisa Segale

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Maddy and I sat on the dock and watched as the dark sky filled with golden streaks. The sun slowly crested over the horizon and we could see the giant orange disk growing in size as more of it became visible. The sky changed from shades of amber to orange to rose to violet and then back to amber again, all in a matter of seconds. The sunbeam colors were magnificent and the way the sun shimmered off of the lake was incredible. Soon the heat of the sun would touch our skin and we would be jumping into the lake to cool off, but for ...

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“betwixt and between” by Vanessa Kilmer

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Some recruits showed up for the draft dressed in their guilds’ insignias: patches, jewelry, and pins given to them by family, friends, and sponsors. Their partisanship glinted in the floodlights that brightened the night and the parade ground like high noon. Aysu, dressed in an oversized black hoodie and black pants, her black hair pulled back into a tight ponytail, blended into the shadows. She wandered off from the crowds, soaking up the solitude of the dark in the forest. She brushed her fingers on leaves as she passed blackberry bushes ...

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“The sun's got nothing on you, baby.” by Rhysand Darling

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Hayden loved sunsets. It wasn’t just the beauty of the swirl of rich hues in the sky full of crimsons and oranges and purples that drew him to his balcony every evening. There was something about the sun that captivated him like no other. He assumed it was the sense of completeness he felt as he watched the battle of the ocean and the sun. A faraway fiery star sinking beneath the horizon, its light scattered among the clouds, fading into the deep hues of red and blue until all that was left was a muted mauve sky tinged with obsidian sparks. ...

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“The Cave Runners” by Sebastian Weiss-Jones

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“Hey, it’s time to get up,” a voice said, jarring Ellie out of her sleep. “Says who?” she grunted, looking up at Dimitri’s shadow on her tent’s wall. “The sun,” he laughed. Ellie sat up, pulled on her clothes, and opened her tent’s door. Dimitri was sitting by a fire, “cooking” some sort of flavorless camping food over a fire. Sure enough, the sun was beginning to rise above the horizon. “Nice view, huh?” Dimitri said, pointing towards the sun with a fork. &nbsp...

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“A Different Kind Of Monster” by Barbara Eustace

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“Will it hurt?” Marcus, sitting next to Emmeline on the terrace, suddenly looked unsure. She took his grave cold hand in her small warm ones. “I don’t know. Possibly. But it won’t be for long, and then it’ll all be over.” “Forever?” “Yes.” “I wish I could kiss you one last time.” “You know I can’t allow that.” He bowed his head in disappointment. “But maybe I could kiss you.” And pulling her coat close around her neck, she put her hand on his pale face, pulled his head towards her lips, leaving a long, loving ki...

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“The Lovers” by Cyan Villanueva

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Finally the sun rose, and with it shades of orange, pink, and purple to breathe life into a new day. Charles Punk sits on freshly cut grass, his hands pricked by the sharpness of nature. Charles is twenty-eight, with a muscular build that hints at years of routine gym sessions. He sits near a lake that borders the end of his property, the sun's golden rays begin to lavish the water with warmth. This same warmth caresses his freckled peach-colored cheeks, as the crisp morning air bites at his fingertips.Suddenly, he hears the rustling of feet...

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“Shadow on the Water ” by Gillian Cooper

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Golden sunlight over the lake tinged the cloud edges in a fiery glow of orange and yellow before giving way to the blue sky of dawn. "It's beautiful," Amanda whispered. She flipped her long hair behind her shoulder and turned to her new husband, David, to see him gazing into the magnificent sunrise, a wistful expression softening his angular features. "But it's hella cold! Why did you want to come out here so early?" A gentle smile tugged at David's mouth. "Have you heard of the monster that lives in Lake Erie?" Amanda dropped her should...

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“Sunrise and Moonrise” by Debbie Teague

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May all beings be peaceful, may all beings be happy, may all beings be well, may all beings be safe, may all beings be free from suffering - Metta Prayer (There are several versions of this prayer but this one is a beautiful one) It was the celebration of the New Year. The traditional ritual was conducted by grandfather (the tribe’s oldest person) and his orphaned grandson - Smooth Stone and Five Stones, respectively on December 22nd (the winter solstice). In the white man’s world, they were named Jason and John Treebeard b...

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“Again, Once More” by Jim Snyder

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Robert could suddenly remember the fascination with everything he had seen as a young child, the wonder the entire world had held for him that somehow had been lost as the luster of daily life grew mundane and repetitive. Somehow the newness of everything, taking in every tiny detail, marveling at the beauty in everything had been lost to the years behind. He stared out across the tops of the verdant white pines, their giant trunks of medium brown reaching ever skyward, their branches splayed out wide with the most vibrant green needl...

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“Let Go” by K .

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I sat down before the shore smoking my remaining cigarette, while in my lap laid my beautiful girlfriend running her finger over my jawline. I had seen a tinge of pink and a hint of red make its way into the sky pushing the blue of the night out of sight. But my girlfriend there was so absorbed by my features that she forgot to capture the changes of the morning sky. Soon my cigarette came to an end and so did her stun. Having seen the golden yolk out in its full glory, she sprinted to her knees and lunged for her cam. Oh! how adorable it wa...

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“The Embrace of the Moon” by Yoo Jin Kang

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His warmth comforted her as she rested her head against his shoulder. His arm was wrapped around her waist as they both watched the sunset at the horizon. Rich hues of red blended with oranges, pinks, crimsons. The beautiful colours painted the sky, giving to those lost souls to capture hope left in the world. Her deep, earthly brown eyes glanced at his face, admiring every feature of him. His hair brought memories of golden wheat fields, of those many hued stems that danced in the autumn light, whispering gentle songs into the wind. ...

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“the last day of July ” by Mollie A

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He didn’t struggle to get away from me, or put up a fight. This time, he let me hold him close. His head was in my lap, and his eyes blinked wearily, watching the sky in front of him. The sun rose from the lake, casting peachy hues onto the clouds and calm water. I kept a hand on him, petting his head, smoothing down his hair. And I watched the sun too, the familiar warm air causing my cheeks to become hot, and my hair to stick to my sweaty skin. He was never this calm, this allowing of my affection. I met him a month ago well after ...

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“A Walk in the Woods ” by Courtney Cloud

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Tim and Andrew were sitting on the dock watching the sun come up after another long night of preparations. They knew that this was necessary even though it felt tedious every month. No matter how much Andrew hated it, Tim never complained. He was always such a good sport. “Today’s the last day of the month, Tim. Are you sure you’re ready for this?” “It’s the same answer I give you every month. I will always be ready because we don’t have any other choice.” Andrew knew that it was true, but it didn’t make his heart break...

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“On the Banks of Loch Lomond ” by Hannah B

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The sun crept slowly above the horizon, bringing light to another day. Kyla tried in vain to remember the last time she had seen the sun, and she wondered when it would make its next appearance. Rain was in the forecast for the foreseeable future. A vast expanse of rain and fog, wind and chill. Enjoy this moment, she reminded herself, straightening her back and drawing a contented breath. After all, this moment is the only reality, and, in one way or another, their lives would alter by the time the night fell once more on their littl...

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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

“My Lake” by Caitlin Adams

“Crescent Lake Summer Camp” by Lisa Segale

“betwixt and between” by Vanessa Kilmer

“The sun's got nothing on you, baby.” by Rhysand Darling

“The Cave Runners” by Sebastian Weiss-Jones

“A Different Kind Of Monster” by Barbara Eustace

“The Lovers” by Cyan Villanueva

“Shadow on the Water ” by Gillian Cooper

“Sunrise and Moonrise” by Debbie Teague

“Again, Once More” by Jim Snyder

“Let Go” by K .

“The Embrace of the Moon” by Yoo Jin Kang

“the last day of July ” by Mollie A

“A Walk in the Woods ” by Courtney Cloud

“On the Banks of Loch Lomond ” by Hannah B

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