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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“Holograms Are Not The Same” by Christopher Cayen-Cyr

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It was almost time. M13 entered the code into his rover and initiated transmission. As the dish deployed itself over the vehicle in the Earth’s direction, he observed the dark lunar landscape, jumping over its dusty surface in low gravity leaps. The bright dot could now be seen just on the edge of the horizon. He became restless in his spacesuit. “What is she doing?” he asked out loud, speaking to himself. “I’m here now.” M13 turned towards the rover again. F25’s blue hologram floated over the ground, projected by the dish. She wore hi...

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“A Tale from Blythe Manor” by A Mehendale

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The Blythe Estate seemed endless. At times it felt daunting - as if she could walk for days and never breach it’s boundaries, forever doomed to roam the grounds, like a fair maiden charmed by faeries.The sky was the muted grey of a lazy dawn. Strange, Amélie mused, how the sunrise could creep up on you. Undoubtedly it was lighter than it had been when they left, and yet the sun was nowhere to be seen, hidden either by the horizon or the myriad clouds that dulled the sky. Master James Blythe stood a few paces away, eyes focussed upwards....

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“Dusk's Delirium ” by Beth Robertson

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Jacinda and I rolled towards each other and knew that our plan to sleep in had been squashed. We were still on our regular time of waking slightly before the sun rose to get in a workout before our workday began. We had both rolled over, got up and sauntered down from our room and looked at each other and laughed as I started the coffee. We grabbed our cups and headed towards the door. I nodded towards the dock and she smiled. We sipped that luxurious liquid and took the blanket from the back of the couch and headed...

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“One Last Sunrise ” by Mandy T

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Sam and Quinn stared out at the sky, the horizon slowing growing brighter. Their similar heights casting long shadows that blurred together in the sand until they dissolved along with the darkness. Thin clouds started to form in the sky above them. The waves fully visible underneath the rays of sunshine peaking from behind the ocean. The sky quickly melted into a pastel pink then purple. A beautiful bruise in the earth’s atmosphere. Quinn could never pay attention long enough to understand how the chemicals in the atmosphere worked to...

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“A Bad Houseguest” by Crys De

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Thea and Billy were outside Thea's house sitting in Muskoka chairs, drinking orange juice , overlooking the lake watching the sun come up. Billy was her friends ex boyfriend, her friend Leanne had just broken up with him. Leanne had asked Thea to let him stay with her as she had a large house and he had no place to stay. Leanne was not known for staying in relationships for long periods of time, she was always about what was coming next. So it annoyed Thea that Leanne had Billy move in with her knowing that she would break up with h...

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“Sunrise Sands” by Emily Range

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My vision was engulfed with the colors of the waking sky, the November wind beating against my wool blanket. Though the weather was harsh, I could never resist falling in love over and over with the sky lakeside every morning. I saw him sitting on the sand barely ten feet away, another person who couldn't help but watch the sunrise on the water's edge even if the weather begged you not to. I watched the sparkle of color in his eyes, big and brown. I couldn't dare let this opportunity slip through my fingers. Studying his details and walking ...

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“The Sunrise Ruby” by Alex E

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Rumi the world famous Persian writer says "There’s nothing left of me. I’m like a ruby held up to the sunrise. Is it still a stone, or a world made of redness? It has no resistance to sunlight." It has red color stone on my finger, faceted surface, which is geometric cut with gold mounting it. You've guessed it; it's my Sunrise Ruby Ring! Rarely have i reminded red eye person more of the toenails of a Persian Seagal. His legs are as flawless as an exemplary, charming nails, which has been writing accidentally in a dull sunrise sky. Naturall...

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“Feelings of Lovers” by Judith Buskohl

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The air around the twosome was snapping with passion and the romance seemed to be fresh, alive with feelings that want to come to the surface. Arms were entwined around the other’s body as they held the body hard against their body. Eyes and lips only inches apart as their lips itched to be firmly planted against the other person’s lips. Feeling were hot and trying to bubbly over as the sun was setting on their romance episode. Sasha tangled her hand in Craig’s hair and felt the softness of its texture inching its w...

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“When would morning come?” by Seeker C

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We sat on the beach and watched a glorious sunrise. The sand was slightly damp from a shower of rain earlier that morning. As the sun rose higher and higher in the sky we promised to stay in touch. Jenna and I had been friends for several decades. We had picked up the same ragged bunny in kindergarten and refused to give it to the other. The compromise had been to play together. I wanted bunny to make tea and Jenna wanted bunny to go climb a mountain. As we grew up we always wanted different things and somehow that was how we remained friend...

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“Voices Of The Depth ” by Little Ghost

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That sunrise was dark. It was cold, the sky wasn’t blue, the birds didn’t sing, behind the mountains, the sun rays were fading and mixing with the huge grey clouds. As I watched the clouds moving with the wind, I said to Helen “something’s coming today”. She just looked at me and smiled.We entered her house, it was warm inside. We both sat on the big couch, and she turned on the TV. The news are the same from two weeks; missing people. Helen started, “a new person will be missing today”. I didn’t understand, I asked why, she answered “a...

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“A Few Hours” by Claire Elizabeth

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Jessica pulled her sweater tighter around her shoulders. The fabric was warm and soft but it didn’t satisfy her urge to hug her sister. They stood next to each other in the early morning fog, silently watching as a warm glow started to light the sky. The lake soothed Jessica, telling her it would be okay. “My socks are wet.” Olivia broke the silence first. Jessica cracked a small smile and looked down at their feet. The fresh dew that coated the grass had soaked through her socks too. “Mine too.” Jessica felt tears start to f...

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“Vietnam War. (R18)” by A BK

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2 young men watch the sunrise. The day was beautiful while birds take their flight for today's share of food. The one with the moustache looked other with the Glasses. Their expressions were bright as the day after they said farewell to their family and head for Vietnam. "Big brother James, thanks for coming along with me," Young Sargent said to his colleague brother. "Do not worry, we will win this war!" James replied to Thomas boldly. James Hoover didn't sign for Vietnam recruit. However, Youngman demanded to come along with his young brot...

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“Reflection” by Frq Frk

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“Beautiful!!!” He exclaimed looking at the beauty of sunrise.“yeah, looks like more important than the damn sleep” the other one obeyed with him."Haha, you said my inner word" he hadn't turned to see and continued "do you come here daily?""No, only when you come" other guy replied“Why?" he turned around. "Why do you look like me?” Both said at once looking to each other.“who are you?” Again, both said but one with emotions included in his words and other calm. The calm guy fell into thoughts when the other guy shrugged his shoulders.“Ah...

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“Half-blood Salvino” by Ricky Mae Sutphen

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The sunrise shone a glorious florid orange on the horizon. The warmest hue upon a rainbow that brings gentle passion to those who see it. Reminding people of a new day that will allow them to start a new. For Tanis and Laura, the sunrise meant another day of torment for both of them. Currently seated on the lush green grass at the palace garden. Both watching the golden petals stretch and illuminate in the blue sky. Tanis looked at Laura, who was currently admiring the view in front of her and saw the same blue color on his wife’s ...

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“A tale of sunrise.” by If Veen

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The next morning hopped in soon than expected for 25-year-old Shawn Wilson. He wasn't able to make more of his sleep like he usually does after accomplishing a late-night project. He needed a strong coffee to get this tiredness away. His eyes incredulously rose over the alarm clock beside his table. "Shit he was going to get late again." He negatively shook his head shooing away from his sleepiness."30 minutes later"With slow steps, he made his way towards the love of his life. He remembered When he had first seen her, his breath ceased and ...

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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

“Holograms Are Not The Same” by Christopher Cayen-Cyr

“A Tale from Blythe Manor” by A Mehendale

“Dusk's Delirium ” by Beth Robertson

“One Last Sunrise ” by Mandy T

“A Bad Houseguest” by Crys De

“Sunrise Sands” by Emily Range

“The Sunrise Ruby” by Alex E

“Feelings of Lovers” by Judith Buskohl

“When would morning come?” by Seeker C

“Voices Of The Depth ” by Little Ghost

“A Few Hours” by Claire Elizabeth

“Vietnam War. (R18)” by A BK

“Reflection” by Frq Frk

“Half-blood Salvino” by Ricky Mae Sutphen

“A tale of sunrise.” by If Veen

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