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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“Was it all a lie?” by Katherine Taylor

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A warm blanket of air covered my whole body as I lay still in the cold grass. His hand crawled towards mine until our fingers were interlocked. Breathing in the fresh, dewy morning air I turned my head to face him. The skin on his naked body was glowing golden in the early morning sun. Beads of sweat rested on his broad chest and his dark hair stuck to his forehead. Around us birds were waking up and singing their morning rituals together. The early morning dog walkers would be arriving soon but I wasn’t ready yet to bring this momen...

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“I miss you Sam” by Lucy Parwot

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Lucy turned in bed, the warmth of the morning sun seeping through the sheer curtains, blowing in the gentle dawn breeze. A little bird chirped heartily close by. She peered through one eye – there was a little red breasted creature, chirping as if to tell her it was time to rise. “Well, good morning to you too, little fellow,” Lucy whispered, stretching her arms over her, allowing the first rays of sun to bathe her in their warmth. She turned to look at Sam, her partner, lying beside her. Almost like he could feel her stare, his eyes slowly...

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“The Way of Nature” by MoonDragon Dreamer

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We had finally made it. Our morning runs were normally less strenuous but coming all the way up here was definitely worth it. With the sun rising in all its celestial glory bathing the valley down below in its swirling colors, the two-hour run it took to get up here felt like two minutes. My running buddy, Jace, seemed just as stunned as I was. With our section away on a mission, newbies like us were still expected to stay at the top of our game. A morning run up Colian Hill seemed like a great way to get the day started, not to mention the ...

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“Longing For the Crickets” by M. Louis Lambert

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I had the pleasure of seeing Linda only on her birthday. I guess that day holds a special energy for those it involves. It was always a special time for both of us - right up until the day I died. As with every year, we started the day off at Lake Sterling, tucked away in a grove of pines north of Toronto where some lakes up there were as clear as glass. One could see all the way to the bottom with the right light, and, the sunrise? Oh, the sunrise reflected on the lake like God’s forge heating up to fashion a sword of unimaginable beauty.Bu...

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“Rabbit ” by Purple .

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Soft breeze brushes his exposed skin. The dimming light in the sky casts a warm glow across the quiet hilltop. The lake sways softly, glistening from the sun’s shine. He lets out a long sigh, feeling his shoulders relax and the tightening in his chest begin to set. He’s home now, John reminds himself. Not long after, his presence is felt, coming closer until their seated shoulder to shoulder with him. Together, they relax in the warmth of the fading sun. Their eyes are closed, bodies lax and aching muscles resting. “You came back h...

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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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“Luna Narcisista” by H O

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Here I am submerged in you, as we ogle the Sun as she uncovers her grey veil. She returns the gaze; angry, fierce, captious. A plethora of thoughts race through my mind at full pelt like water through an unlocked sluice; what would Mother think if she saw us now? How would she react? Have we initiated a Butterfly effect? We defied the order; I defied the order. I am flooded with the euphoria of being in your presence. We are in a state of tranquillity, serenity and underwhelmed by the brevity of our dance of emotions. The warm breeze ...

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“Two people watching a sunrise and one sees the moon reflecting on a lake ” by Joseph Fornabaio

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Two people watching a sunrise and one sees the moon reflecting on a lakeYou need to see this sunrise babe" We sat out back on the deck looking at the sunrise shining over the lake behind the cabin. Dianna looked at me, "joe I'm so glad we came up here this is beautiful," "so am I babe the last few weeks have been crazy, stressful for everybody,". It was two months since we had our run in with Diane's ex-boyfriend at work. My uncle gave me the use of his cabin upstate to g...

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“HELLO SATURN” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

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Rohini and Praveen were still seated in their seats and were waiting for others to clear the way. The aeroplane had just come to a final stop. People were busy taking out their hand luggage from cabin rack. A long strenuous journey was telling on them. In a few more minutes they would be in their new home. From the window Praveen peeped out and showed his mother the broad bright sky. It was Sunrise. A new dawn! A new country, a new land, new people around, a new environment, a new language, a new job, a new boss …. Rohini was carried aw...

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“Travelling to the Sun” by Aankhi Sharma

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Eva gazed through the window, looking at the Sun and so did I. Sunrise was always ‘our thing’, something that we could bond upon. We would wake up at 5 am just to see the rising sun. Sunrises were something I was grateful for, it made me realize that every dark phase is accompanied by beaming positivity. It’s a cycle, maybe the cycle of life. You do not want the night to stay forever neither do you expect the day, the light, to be forever. Eva was just like a sunny day, positive and cheerful, but the only difference was this day did not come...

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“The Last Ode” by New Inspirations

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The sun bloomed on the horizon, stretching its golden petals outwards in to the rich blue sky as if inviting a brand new day. Above those majestic and mesmerizing mountains, kissed to their heady blush by the sun, were clouds that moved in shoals. Under the sunrise, the dew on each tea leaves sparkled like diamonds. The small branches of each tea plants spread out as if proud of the bounty they brought and the sweet aroma that they spread. Birds had started chirping amongst the Mahogany and the Sal of the mystic wild life sanctuary...

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“The fear of Tomorrow” by Nafiza Wari

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‘It’s not time yet, let her sleep’, Hanef whispered across the room. Astrid nodded in approval, a bright beam crossing the doleful look on her face. ‘Alright, but just 15 more minutes’. Both woke up early before dawn set in and tiptoed around the house preparing every little thing for the day. Most of the bags were packed the previous night and the few left, Astrid completed before the first of the morning light seeped in. Hanef was out finishing most of the work from the day, fetching water from downstream and filling the cattle bins. He wo...

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“Not Here Tomorrow ” by Urvashi Bajpai

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Kimberly crossed her legs and sat down beside Alex, as they both watched the splendid sunrise. The golden and the orange blended perfectly to form a majestic scenery, the young sunlight reflecting from the dewy grass blades kindling the very essence of beauty. "I thought you would be over me by now." Alex murmured gently, squeezing her hand. "I... don't think I'll ever be able to do that." Kimberly replied, nostalgic and remorseful. "But you promised me," his voice was even as he tilted his head to look her in the eye, pi...

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“Tragic Love” by Jackie Marsh

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The sun was shining on the lake, Scarlet was sitting on the cliff while watching the sunrise. When Bandit came and sat down next to Scarlet. “It’s beautiful isn’t beasty?” Bandit asked.“It truly is” Scarlet answered.The two have been secretly dating for two years now Scarlets pack doesn’t know that she was sneaking out or that she was soon going to have a canid pup. Scarlet’s pack was running through the woods to find her they believed that one of the other packs had taken her. The pack had split up so they could find her, she was one o...

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“Elise, Of My Memory” by Matthew Eubanks

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Talil sat holding the child on top of the roof while the sun rose. The girl was wrapped in a blanket, still hanging on to sleep. He felt her protuding ribs through the blanket. The wind had started to pick up and sandy desert air was rising from the street below.The girl had small bones, a child's face, limbs and arms and freckles. Brown ringlets of hair hung in front of her face and wavered like reeds with her breath. The two of them were hidden because the sun had not yet risen but they would have to move soon. He had brought her here desp...

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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

“Was it all a lie?” by Katherine Taylor

“I miss you Sam” by Lucy Parwot

“The Way of Nature” by MoonDragon Dreamer

“Longing For the Crickets” by M. Louis Lambert

“Rabbit ” by Purple .

“A tale of sunrise.” by If Veen

“Luna Narcisista” by H O

“Two people watching a sunrise and one sees the moon reflecting on a lake ” by Joseph Fornabaio

“HELLO SATURN” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

“Travelling to the Sun” by Aankhi Sharma

“The Last Ode” by New Inspirations

“The fear of Tomorrow” by Nafiza Wari

“Not Here Tomorrow ” by Urvashi Bajpai

“Tragic Love” by Jackie Marsh

“Elise, Of My Memory” by Matthew Eubanks

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