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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“Found In November ” by Mackenzie Hebner

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Found In NovemberBy: Mackenzie M. Hebner Their names with Noah and Kayla. Nayla as some people referred to them. They were the perfect couple in the sense that even in their imperfections they meshed. It was their three year anniversary and their one year of living together. Ever since she had moved in three-hundred and sixty-five days ago they had accumulated several heartwarming traditions. Just a few to note: every morning, including this one, they would trek up the little hill in the communal neighborhood backyard to wat...

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“A Little Reflection” by Haylee Way

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How someone’s hand could be so warm was still a mystery to August. Elias’ hand in hers was ever the most comforting thing she’d ever felt, and the sunrise in front of them could barely compare to it’s warmth. She hid her smile behind the sleeve of her hoodie—well, his hoodie. For someone so unkind, he sure treated her like she was the only woman on Earth. “Elias?” August murmured, finally speaking up and interrupting the peace...

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“Trading the moon for a sunrise” by Allyson Hutcheson

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It was our eighteenth birthday, and like every year since we were fifteen, my best friend Alex and I woke up and took the two minute walk to the beach to watch the sunrise. I have to admit that it felt a little surreal to not have to sneak out, or at least not have to climb down the tree outside my upstairs window. We sat in the sand, thermos of coffee waiting for us to drink it as colors started to fill the sky. The night was quiet, with only the sound of the waves to keep us company. I remember pushing the sand around with my feet, and Al...

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“An Ordered Life” by Danise Weed

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It was so hard to see in the dark. Peter and Janet kept bumping into each other in their bedroom as they hurriedly got dressed. "Do you think we'll get there in time?" asked Janet. Peter snorted and replied, "I suppose so if you shake a leg". "Might help if you had turned on the light." Peter answered that he never turnef on the light in the morning so as not to wake her. It was a hard habit to change since he retired a few years ago. They quickly finished dressing, grabbed the hamper full of breakfast food and a thick, soft blanket and got...

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“Liquidated feelings” by Amillia Padgett

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This was the very last sunrise that Laura and I would watch together, the contrast of beauty between my two favorite things was almost unbearable as we lay watching the sky morph above the lake, the reflective colors are vibrant. In my mind I can see her dancing to that silly song at last week's party. She sways her hips and calls for me to join her, I do, of course. She pulls me in towards her and I wrap my arms around her waist. I tell her that I love her and that she is everything I could ever want. The memory slowly dissipates, and t...

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“The village.” by Kirstain Leeanne

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A sunrise is the most beautiful thing you could watch coming over mountains in the fall. The way the lights coming over the mountain hits the colorful trees down below is a work of art. “I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else right now, Kara.” I took a deep breathe. “This is my thinking place. My go to spot where I love to admire the reflections in the water and tell stories about the trees across the way.” “Can you tell me a story Michael?” She said quietly. “Yes.” “How about we watch this sunrise together and we can spend the day here whi...

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“Friendship; the True Treasure of Life” by Jenna Khorshed

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This is a story, of course. What else would it be? The difference between this story and all the others, is that this one is unique. It is not just any story. This story is one of a special friendship. One of sacrifice. One of love. And it starts with two special people who became friends, and over time, they became the best of friends. When one was sad, the other would cheer them up in no time, when one needed help, the other was there for them to lean on, always. Their friendship was so special to them and it made sense. They completed eac...

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“One of a Kind” by Keith Edwin

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“She was one of a kind, I’m going to miss her.”******************************************************David and Laura had spent the weekend together at his family’s lakehouse on account of it being a long holiday weekend. She didn’t know it, but he had something special planned, it was going to be a big day.“David? I really like how the sun comes up over the horizon today, the fog really makes it seem peaceful.”“I agree honey, it’s the quiet mornings like this that really make me appreciate the little things.”“Me too!” She exclaimed, “it’s a ...

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“Right Beside You” by Ashley Postnikoff

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The horizon shone with the golden glow of the sun bobbing its head above the waves breaking below. He turned to her, seeing her ignite in the morning sun; in that moment he knew how Icarus felt in his winged sprint towards the sun. the way the beams illuminated her auburn ringlets, ran its golden fingers over her freckled skin… the way he deeply wished he could. Every day he spent gazing out over the waves dancing on the rays of the rising sun, he would think of her. Tracing over her memory like a route drawn down a roadmap. She...

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“Till death do us part” by Ananya Sinha

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Qetiyah and Silas had been in love since the beginning of time, and this had been no secret. They sat atop the old branch of the sycamore tree that stood in solitude at the edge of the rolling hills covered in emerald grass. The horizon had almost gulped the entire sun down and the essence of love in the air made the sky blush itself crimson. Silas would be gone before the sun appeared again; it was their last night together. Yet, Qetiyah took hold of herself and reassured her heart, they’d meet again. They’d been there for hours talking abo...

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“You.” by Konstantina Cheiladaki

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“911, what’s your emergency?” You stand there; mocking me, your face the very definition of disgust. I end the call, tears stinging the back of my eyes. “What are you going to say?” Your voice drips with sarcasm, but in the light of the rising sun, you are beautiful. “That you ran out of pills?” I don’t answer and you scoff. Typical. But it is true, I ran out of pills this very morning. “Everyone is looking for you, you know that, right?” “And who is looking for you?” I snap back, and the sunrise is no longer beautiful, the rays are hurting ...

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“Whenever You're Ready” by Holly Landis

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“Taking it all in?” His eyes shot open. In front of him stood a woman with golden hair that glistened in the light as the sun started to peek up over the horizon. Regaining focus, he saw her more clearly, her eyes a gorgeous crystal blue that could put the flowing water on the lake to shame. He finally mustered up a simple, “Huh?” “The sunrise. If you’re going to steal my spot on my favorite bench, I at least hope you’re appreciating the pure beauty of it.” She scooted him over and squeezed in, taking a seat on his left side. ...

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“The Lake” by Cody Wright

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The sky was slowly turning from blue to a beautiful pastel pink as the sun slowly approached the horizon. Sebastion’s fingers entwined Kara’s as they lay together on the hood of his mustang. The chill fall air making them snuggle together to fight off the morning chill. “I’m glad I was finally able to convince you to come out this morning,” Sebastion said quietly, resting his cheek on Kara’s head. The feeling of her soft, brown hair is one he will never get tired of. “I know you aren’t a morning person, but the view of the sunrise from the p...

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“Sisters ” by Alesia Lindsey

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My sister sat beside me on the little wooden back porch of our childhood house. We both held steaming mugs full of dark hot-chocolate because inside our hearts we will never grow up. That was my favorite thing about us, how we could still be kids. I watch you take a long sip then your eyes glance up at the golden rays that dance in between the trees and I see your eyes with a slight squint. "I know that squint." I say in my head because behind it is a smile. A smile so small I can only see with my heart. "Isn't this the most beautiful sunris...

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“The Night's Breath” by Carrie Andreasen

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Phoebe’s bloody hands gripped the wheel tightly. With her right foot on the peddle, she drummed the other on the floorboards of the Ford pickup. “Stay awake, Phoebe,” she whispered to herself. She could glimpse the first rays of the morning sun begin to creep up over the rolling hills. As she looked over to see the blazing orange tendrils peering through the dense clouds she tried not to look at Blake, slumped next to her. He stared blankly at the horizon. She had been driving for hours without any sign of civilization.&...

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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

“Found In November ” by Mackenzie Hebner

“A Little Reflection” by Haylee Way

“Trading the moon for a sunrise” by Allyson Hutcheson

“An Ordered Life” by Danise Weed

“Liquidated feelings” by Amillia Padgett

“The village.” by Kirstain Leeanne

“Friendship; the True Treasure of Life” by Jenna Khorshed

“One of a Kind” by Keith Edwin

“Right Beside You” by Ashley Postnikoff

“Till death do us part” by Ananya Sinha

“You.” by Konstantina Cheiladaki

“Whenever You're Ready” by Holly Landis

“The Lake” by Cody Wright

“Sisters ” by Alesia Lindsey

“The Night's Breath” by Carrie Andreasen

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