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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“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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“The MOON and HIM” by Naba Matin

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I wake too early today and woke him up. we went to rooftop to see the sunrise. It was our first sunrise together as we married yesterday. It seemed like the first sunrise of my life which bring a lot of happiness in my life.Looking at the sun I told him, "see how the light of sun broke the silence of darkness and lit up its light everywhere same way you break the loneliness of my life and completed me"He said, " I love you so much Tia. I cannot describe how much I love you. You mean the whole world to me."I replied," I love you too".And he s...

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“Because of You” by Tenise Boyd

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“Jordyn…Jordyn.” Mama’s voice whispered while I rubbed my eyes to see that the sun was coming up. She patted her lap as I made my way into it, yawning the sleep out of me. Watching the sunrise was mama and my special thing since daddy always hated getting up early. I like seeing the pretty colors mixing up like one of my finger paintings while mama loved seeing the sun dance on the rooves of the houses. The sun seemed to greet us both as it touched our skin making mama’s natural curls light up like black silk. I would reach my hands up to to...

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“Chasing The Moonlight” by Randomshadesofpastel _

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And finally the sun rose, filling the sky with shades of orange, pink, amber and rose, radiating hope, a new beginning. Another chance to live. The start of a brand new day. "Are you ready for today?," I asked her, who was still gazing at the sun with wonder struck eyes. "The sun has a special glow for it today. You see that too?" she asked me. I just smiled and nodded. We got down from the roof, as quiet as we could. I cautiously looked around to see if he was still asleep or not. Then we slipped back to our beds, waiting for the ...

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“Starts With Goodbye” by Yoana Corro

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As Kimberly and Natasha held hands, one’s heartbeat pounded faster than it had ever done, scaring her into thinking she might not be doing the right thing. Kimberly somberly watched the sun’s rays reflect off the lake water as it slowly rose over the horizon. She turned over to Natasha, whose eyes were directly looking at hers, imploring for a different outcome than the one she knew was on the horizon. “Say it,” she whispered, her voice quavering. Kimberly took a deep breath. It was hard to find the right words...words that would convey ...

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“moonlight” by Snjeguljica 33

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"Hey," Simon says softly to the boy who approaches him and kisses him on the mouth. "Hey," Alan replies after hugging him a little shyly. They hadn’t seen each other in a few days and Alan knows it wasn’t an accident. Their whole story had been mapped out from the beginning, and he used to think he was just imagining it, but now he’s sure of it. They grew up together, or rather they had known each other since they were aware of their existence. In that little alley, almost protected from the outside world, the two of them had known since t...

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“Long Lost Treasures” by Story Tellers

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Chapter 1: Almost the End His heart swirled the winding path atop the misty mountains where they had first met many years back and greeted the rising sun for the last time as strangers. They had connected with an urgency as if not wanting to squander any more of each other. Many years later, willfully imprisoned in his memories, he thought about the beginning while at the very end. He was aware of the nagging presence of reality, like an unused piece of clothing in his wardrobe that he could pass over. He was also not unaware of the condit...

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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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“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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“Sunrise, Sunset...” by Justice Hicks

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I felt her grip on my forearm tighten as her head fell gracefully onto my shoulder. I didn't want this day to end, even though it just started. We turned our heads towards the light penetrating the thin layer of clouds as dawn was born that November morning. I couldn't even focus on the array of pink luminescence, all I wanted to see was her face, and all she wanted to see was the sunrise...Who knew that'd be our best time together?She was a careful, lovely girl, that Elizabeth. Always had her hands in her pockets, swaying to whatever song w...

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“Slowdown, sundown” by Robert Gersohn

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He drew back the curtains to reveal the floor-to-ceiling glass windows, in front of the wooden decked balcony, overlooking the lake. The lake was surrounded by a majestic snow-capped mountain, like the embracing arms of a mother protecting her child. Around the edges of the lake emerged a clean sandy beach with a distinct two-shade, which was created by the ebbing tide. The sky resembled a painter’s palette of orange and yellow, splattered with streaks of blue and violet, changing shape and intensity, as the sun rose slowly from the rim of t...

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“All Is Well When the Moon Smiles Up at You” by Isaiah Ramos

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“Are you sure?” the Younger asked quietly. His arms rested on his knees as he watched the sun slowly rise over the tops of the mountains, bathing the wooded valley and the lake below with its warm light. The older man breathed calmly beside him, rigid as the stone bench they sat on, yet at ease. “Yes, very,” he replied. The Younger clasped his fingers together and sighed. “Well, then I guess this is it?” He looked at the Elder, the Elder back at him. “There’s nothing I can say to make you reconsider, is there?...

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“Walking the Peace Trail ” by Sam Capo

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“Close your eyes, breath. Let your consciousness expand all around you. Feel your barriers dissolve and feel the connection of everything all around you. Feel that all matter and energy is one, coming from the same Source.” Angel straightened his back ever so slightly, relaxed his shoulders down away from his neck, and released a deep and lengthy exhale. They started each morning this way. Before first light, his father and he would find a secluded ar...

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“Why It's So Pretty” by E Shouse

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"The sun doesn't really rise, honey," he explains. "It's actually the earth moving that makes it show out there on the horizon."I know the earth moves, and the sun stays in one place. I am an intelligent person with a high school education and two years of community college.Still, the term sunrise exists. When I say "watch the sunrise," I'm just using a figure of speech. You shouldn't have to watch every word you say.I just sit and sip my coffee and nod. I have a lot to do today.He continues, "So as the sun's light comes up, the little thing...

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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

“The fear of Tomorrow” by Nafiza Wari

“The MOON and HIM” by Naba Matin

“Because of You” by Tenise Boyd

“Chasing The Moonlight” by Randomshadesofpastel _

“Starts With Goodbye” by Yoana Corro

“moonlight” by Snjeguljica 33

“Long Lost Treasures” by Story Tellers

“Not Here Tomorrow ” by Urvashi Bajpai

“Tragic Love” by Jackie Marsh

“HELLO SATURN” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

“Sunrise, Sunset...” by Justice Hicks

“Slowdown, sundown” by Robert Gersohn

“All Is Well When the Moon Smiles Up at You” by Isaiah Ramos

“Walking the Peace Trail ” by Sam Capo

“Why It's So Pretty” by E Shouse

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