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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“End of the Line” by Raquel Rodriguez

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Gold sliced through the light pink like a knife. The gold exploded where it was, filling more of the sky.It looked fabricated, too good for the conditions we had been facing. I knew it wasn’t though. It was a perfect time to die. While the sun was still young.“Wow,” the girl next to me murmured, her hazel eyes widened and her eyebrows raised.I laughed at her, and she turned to me, laughing too. “Haven’t ya ever seen a sunrise like this?” I asked her.“Yeah,” - she nodded and slapped my shoulder, her lips pursed - “course I’ve, idiot! But this...

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“Connected by Heart” by 🕊 🎀 𝒱𝒶𝓇𝓈𝒽𝒶 𝒱𝒾𝓂𝒶𝓁 🎀 🕊

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Grace and Riley looked up as the sun was rising above the horizon. “Gorgeous.” Riley muttered as she looked into her sister's deep brown eyes, the exact same as hers. Grace giggled as they looked at each other with affection. Ever since they were born Grace and Riley had been like salt and pepper. Two unique minds combined into one. The twins looked exactly alike. The only difference was Grace had autism spectrum. She preferred to stay indoors at school and not go play outside as the others. Riley would always comfort her and give her compan...

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“THE FAREWELL” by Amel Parvez

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The florid orange sun was peeking from behind the shoals of clouds, shining softly. The sun gradually rose to envelop everyone in its tender warmth. The blazing sun splashed an igniting bloom all over the horizon. The golden streaks of the sun's rays were visible in the sky, uplifting the whole place. Even the lake which was still as ice, but brilliantly blue reflected the rosy hues beatifically. The peaceful weather, the bright sun, the serene brutality of the lake, and then the Rocky Mountains surrounding the enormous lush trees were enoug...

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“Heart Talks ” by Palak Shah

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“Am I going to die” asked Josh. Pointing to his hand, he could see his tubes digging in; wincing in pain his hand ached. “No” replied Penelope “I won’t let that happen”. Staring deeply into his eyes she put her hand on top of his. Feeling the tubes she realised how much pain he’s actually in. Taking his shoulder she rested her head on it; wishing that none of this was happening. The fear travelled in Penelope’s veins but never made it to her facial muscles or skin. Her complexion remained pale and matt, her eyes as steady as if she were s...

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“A Wish for the Universe ” by Malz Castell

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The setting sun shone bright over the edges of the lake. Crimson and gold hues lit up the entire landscape. Brady and I walked hand-in-hand towards the lake shore. We spread the blanket over the lush green grass that covered the ground and sat down. We both knew that we had a lot to say to each other, but time was running out. And yet, I refused to bring up the topic. Instead I cuddled into his side, the same as I had done every day since we were fourteen years old and reveled in the comfort of his arms. He sighed contently and pulled me clo...

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“The Unusual Suspect” by Howard Halsall

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A muffled percussive thrum on my windscreen nudges me back to life. I recognise that black ski glove and those killer dimples, and I wind down the driver’s side window.“You’re early today?” He leans forward and kisses my cheek.“I wanted to be sure of the best seat in the house.” He grins. “Nobody would dare to park here first thing.”I smile and rub the sleep from my eyes.“Happy birthday, darling.” I pass him an envelope.“Hey, you shouldn’t have.” He accepts the gift and hands me a steaming takeaway. “Your usual,” he says, and passes me ...

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“Won't you stay?” by Moon Lion

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"It is freezing cold!" I gasped, chasing after Mark, who moved much more gracefully than I did. "I told you to wear more layers," He replied, shooting me a filthy look. "It's not my fault you decided to wear a hoodie and jeans in November." "S-shut up!" I ordered, my teeth chattering, hands tightly folded across my chest. "What's taking so long anyway? Mark, slow down!" I jogged after him, worried about being abandoned in these dark and terrifying woods. "No, you're too slow! I'll leave you behind if you don't move faster!" He calle...

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“Love by the moonlight…………………..” by Alkaa Sharma

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Love by the moonlight………………….. Raghav and Arti were walking down the beautiful road hand in hand gazing at the wonderful morning sky. The amazing hues of oranges and reds had covered the bright sky in an amazing manner. It was just about time, for the sun to descend from the heaven’s above and spread its light to illuminate the lifeless , cold dark world, giving yet another day of hope and warmth to all life forms. “What time is it darling?” asked Arti to Raghav . “Honey its 5.30 am !”, he replied. The whole environment was filled wi...

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“Hope” by N. N.

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“You sure you wanna stay here alone?” Simon glances at the sun just rising behind her. It was too early in the morning, but that’s how Faith preferred it. She wanted to get out of the house before any cops, or worse journalists, came by.“Yeah. I’ll come home in a few hours. Don’t worry.” she hugs herself and exhales, taking in the lake before her. After a few more minutes, Simon finally leaves. He wants to stay with her, comfort her, but he can't – he has to answer all those annoying questions, comply with the officials, stay with them throu...

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“Orbs in the Sky” by Maya W.

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“Do you know what Angelica said, when she heard what you had done? She said, “You've married an Icarus, he’s flown too close to the sun.” Wax slowly dripped down the metal plating at the bottom of the twisted candle, it’s little halo of light reflecting the sunrise over the sea. Silently, Daedalus held the handle of the candelabra and tipped it down to the pile of feathers by his feat. His eyes were giving their all to the small contraption he had built, but his son’s were straight at the sunrise. “Careful,” Daedalus said, concentr...

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“Golden Eyes” by Akshaya Rajan Babu

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It was a serene, peaceful morning. The waves were lapping over each other softly. The calm winds were gently ruffling up Clara’s dark hair. Clara always felt at ease when she’s at the beach. Every day, she would come to the beach to watch the sunrise, and then go for her morning jog. Today was no different, at least that’s what she expected. As Clara was walking towards her favorite spot, a huge rock shaped like a throne at the top, she noticed that someone else was perched on her throne. (Yes, she nicknamed that rock as her throne!...

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“Fate of the Mayfly” by David G.

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The soft shades of pink and orange on the undersides of the few wispy clouds scattered across the western sky signaled the coming of the great light. Below, the water was placid, disturbed only here and there by the briefest flick of a trout’s tail.From the primordial depths, the pupal larva of the mayfly shrugged free from the muck, wound past the slowly swaying reeds on her way toward the surface, and emerged into a new world. She blinked her primitive, unfocusing eyes.Water, air, sky, light.By the side of the lake perched an ominous form,...

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“Tropical To Some, Prison To Others” by Monica D

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“Isn’t that beautiful? Isn’t this place beautiful?” Daneille says in awe. “You could say that, but it’s just a sunrise…” I say trying to sound bored, but that sunrise was extraordinarily beautiful, even through the hotel’s window. “I have a question...Who am I? Who are we?” I ask? “You should know who you are Ivory...Like you know I'm Daneille,” Daneille says quirky and curious why I asked. “Yeah but...that’s our names not who we are…” I say again. Why doesn’t she get my question?“Oh Ivory, chill out we don’t need to know...

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“Hum” by Kanden Lang

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The sky is positively glowing with first light. The purplish snow clouds blur into the horizon and sunlight bleeds through them, lighting them ablaze with gold. A shiver courses through me as a stir comes from behind me.I turn to find that she’s already up. She pulls on her robe and joins me at our massive bay window. She tousles my mop of black curls and chuckles. “Look at yourself!”I look back at the window and find my expressionless face staring back at me, my hair in a frizzy pile on top of my head. Then, I see her reflection as she rest...

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“After the Smoke Clears” by Kira Krieger

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After waking up next to Merlin in that flower patch that day was refreshing. I didn't want to wake him up but Tessa and Alwyn's yelling could wake the dead. Looked at me with this drowsy smirk as they coddled me like old friends that haven't seen me in a long time. I had to protest my well being many times before Merlin pushed them away. I barely knew him a week and there I was sitting in his embrace, watching the sunrise, and loving every single moment. I closed my eyes, letting every fuzzy memory of last night fade into the sound of his h...

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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

“End of the Line” by Raquel Rodriguez

“Connected by Heart” by 🕊 🎀 𝒱𝒶𝓇𝓈𝒽𝒶 𝒱𝒾𝓂𝒶𝓁 🎀 🕊

“THE FAREWELL” by Amel Parvez

“Heart Talks ” by Palak Shah

“A Wish for the Universe ” by Malz Castell

“The Unusual Suspect” by Howard Halsall

“Won't you stay?” by Moon Lion

“Love by the moonlight…………………..” by Alkaa Sharma

“Hope” by N. N.

“Orbs in the Sky” by Maya W.

“Golden Eyes” by Akshaya Rajan Babu

“Fate of the Mayfly” by David G.

“Tropical To Some, Prison To Others” by Monica D

“Hum” by Kanden Lang

“After the Smoke Clears” by Kira Krieger

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