Write a story about someone walking through a park on a spring evening, told only through internal monologue.

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“Smell” by Colter Harkins

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What is that scent? It’s definitely… pungent. The joy of not having allergies… Everything smells so strongly. Smell is a harsh word for scents. But sometimes it is apt. I’ve never been one for the smell of flowers, and right now the sweet nectar is really getting to me. I love the colors; fall reds and oranges are lovely and all but this time of year really gets the full spectrum. But that smell is really… nauseating. I wish I had a stuffy nose just to escape it. But tonight in particular something is extra spunky. That’s what this sce...

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“THE PATH THROUGH PURPLE ” by Abeer Khan

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Lavenia is my first name, given to me by my beloved parents. An introvert that I am, there is pandemonium in my mind yet I am silent most of the time. I think about world peace but plot plans of global domination (shh!); I dream about faraway galaxies and enjoy reading books tucked in my blanket while sipping warm tea (Slurp!) My mother cooks delicious meals for us and my father is a stellar storyteller. Let’s not forget my fluffy little poodle called Lucy who is absolutely adorable. Enough rambling Lavenia, you are revealing too much a...

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“The Random Epiphany of a Random Thinking Teenager” by Walter Wright

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Another evening for you Joe. A couple more blocks and we’ll be at the park. We’ll be able to see some things, think about some things, smell some things. Wait, smell some things? What, moving on. I couldn’t feel more embraced for a walk. I got my windbreaker, some shorts, my flashy off-white sneakers, and I’m listening to some Kanye. God damn Joe you’ve really done it haven’t you. Man Kanye’s Graduation album really is legendary and I don’t get why people give him so much hate. One thing is for sure is that the man is a musical genius.Flashi...

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“The World Still Spins” by Elizabeth Bohr

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There's still snow all over on the ground. It might be spring, but that doesn't mean that the weather's suddenly going to get with the program. I walk around, enjoying the strangeness of it all. It's so weird. Even though it's freezing-below freezing, actually-there's plenty of people in the park. People jog and walk their dogs, but it's the same no matter where you go. Nobody will go within six feet of each other. They wear a mask or a scarf for the most part, although some have left their faces exposed, noses and cheeks turning red in the ...

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“A Sad Spring” by River Chase

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Trigger warning: self-harm, suicide It’s finally spring! Yay……. If only she were here to see it too. No. Stop. Don’t think about her. But she’s gone. And it’s all my fault. I’m a monster. I should have-- Stop. You couldn’t have known. Don’t start crying. Not here. Not in a park. Not with so many people watching. She’s gone. She’s gone, she's gone, she’s gone. Calm down, Beth. How? Hannah's gone! Think about something else. Ummm… The path! Yes. The path is nice. Yep. N...

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“Happy Birthday” by Annick D Arnaud

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The chilly breeze of this last evening of March, meanly biting at my cheeks, I don't recall it was this way, last year. Maybe it was because of the warmth of her slender hand in mine. . . it seems to me it was much warmer that day. I certainly was not shivering as I'm doing now. I should've taken the other jacket, just as Ma told me.Pfff. Ma. The poor old thing with those worried eyes of hers. I'd better take care, or she'll never leave me alone. I don't like it when she begs me to stay home when the time comes. Follows me throug...

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“A Spring of Change” by Hermione Kathleen

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Magic bewitches the air come twilight. Orange light filters in between clusters of leaves, that project its imaginative shapes onto my face, as I make my feet clap over the almost faded frost. Winter has come to an end, and it's as if the fairies have gathered to celebrate the vernal equinox. The trees are beginning the wafts of pollen, flowers have sprouted into colors reflected like kaleidoscopes, all over the park. Here surrounded by the hand holding of couples, breaking from their mundane systems, to enjoy the fleeting ...

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“After park” by Mark Krijgsman

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I want to grab the old man by the ears, yank him forward and tell him to do his move. I know the move he is going to play, he knows the move, but still, he doesn't move his chess piece on the board. I know I can't do that to the man though. Finally, he moves his piece, finally, OK so now it is my turn, let's do this let's crush some hope.God, it feels good to tell him checkmate, and see that look on his face, even his angry table sweep made me feel good. Today is going to be a fun day at the park. Spring is always a good ...

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“Mémoire” by Wiss Lbrk

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There is beauty out there, I thought to myself while staring at the rose field out of my window. The snow started to melt, and there was no sign of clouds in the sky. It was indeed a beautiful day, just like my assistant Kyle told me the morning. Today's March 20, first day of spring I presume, and probably why the park near my office was packed with people. I took the rest of day off so I can enjoy this day as much as I can.About 6pm, I headed to the park. It was unexpectedly uncrowded, lucky me. The atmosphere was calm, and peaceful, perfe...

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“Roses” by Ananya Ak

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I’m in the park. Huh. I didn’t even realise I’d left the apartment, and my feet have already taken me inside that gate. I can’t help myself sometimes, I know that. They’ve told me not to leave the apartment, but I’m already out. I don’t feel in control of my own legs, but right now, I just don’t care. The park is just so beautiful today. The twilight sun is shining just right on those pretty roses, the grass looks so green and pretty, the paths are just begging to be used. I love springtime, don’t you? I know, I know, it’s not safe to go out...

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“A Walk in the Park” by Ashley L

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The air feels nice on my face. I think I really needed this. Who knew life could be so hard? The flowers look pretty today. Really pretty. Look how bright and vibrant that lilac is. I need a picture of this. It’ll look great in my portfolio! Maybe it’ll be great enough to get me that internship! I’ll send it to Michael and see what he thinks of it! He always knows just what to say! Wait… He’s busy. He’s always busy. I’m lucky if I even get a good morning from him. It hasn’t even been a week since he moved back home, but it feels like f...

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“Projct#03272020” by Troy Chavez

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It is so damn beautiful out here. The essence of my soul feels as though it is being hugged by the surrounding environment. By the surrounding environment? And I think I’m a writer. I cannot even describe my inner feelings in a flair that nibs at the dopamine of the brain. Hmmm. That sounded kind of good – maybe not. I do not really know anymore. Really. I look up to the sky and smell the air. I feel quant and calm. I breathe in a couple of times and hear the chirping of happy birds. Fluttering in flocks of merry feather darts zipping across...

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“Spring, Here I Come” by Kristen Lantz

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Its starting to get dark outside. I should probably take Walter for a walk. I won’t get a wink of sleep tonight if I don’t. That dang dog is the most hyper creature I have ever met in my life. It figures Bryan would pawn him off on me the minute he heard I finally got a place of my own. Nothing keeps his attention very long. Awww, look at those eyes. I guess he is pretty cute. I should get going before it gets too dark. I wonder how cool it is… Probably just enough for my striped cardigan.Should I lock the door? Mom says people in the city a...

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“Falling Leaves Will Cover My Grief” by Leah Felema

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I can still hear it, the shrill shouts of the man I was weeks ago from marrying. We practiced our vows, and he wove the most beautiful story, a story so beautiful you could make a movie out of it, and when he said I Do, the picture of our future together was sealed in my mind's eye. A week later, he asked if I would stay with him forever. When I said yes, his gaze went down, and he said that he had been embezzling from the company he worked at. And then he had the gall, the gall, to believe that whispering it would make it less true; that m...

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“Spring Wind” by Winter Frost

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The wind feels different. It doesn't send shivers down my spine as it did a few weeks before. Everything is louder and more alive. Huh, I guess the trees are growing leaves again. I haven't seen flowers in what feels like forever. Then again, it's been a while since I saw the sun. When I called my therapist, she told me that I should push myself to go outside more often. I know she's right. I know, but whenever I go outside, I can feel the empty space even more. I mean, it's obvious when I'm inside, but that's my space. This space, out here,...

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Write a story about someone walking through a park on a spring evening, told only through internal monologue.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 141 stories

“Smell” by Colter Harkins

“THE PATH THROUGH PURPLE ” by Abeer Khan

“The Random Epiphany of a Random Thinking Teenager” by Walter Wright

“The World Still Spins” by Elizabeth Bohr

“A Sad Spring” by River Chase

“Happy Birthday” by Annick D Arnaud

“A Spring of Change” by Hermione Kathleen

“After park” by Mark Krijgsman

“Mémoire” by Wiss Lbrk

“Roses” by Ananya Ak

“A Walk in the Park” by Ashley L

“Projct#03272020” by Troy Chavez

“Spring, Here I Come” by Kristen Lantz

“Falling Leaves Will Cover My Grief” by Leah Felema

“Spring Wind” by Winter Frost

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