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“Not Spy Material” by Jim Firth

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CW: Mild swearing and mild sexual referencesI want you to think of an object and write it down.A guitar?Okay.Now think of a different object.A melon?Fine.Please—put that cigarette out! You cannot smoke here. I don’t care if it relaxes you and helps you think.Now—imagine all the possible ways that a melon and a guitar are alike. I’ll give you a few minutes to jot your answers down. Remember, we are looking for quick, lateral thinking. This can be the difference between life and death in the field. If you do actually intend on graduating from ...

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“Discardable” by M.K. Levant

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The grey panorama from high up in the mountains was so open and immeasurable that my thoughts raced away and lost themselves in the vastness until I found them wandering somewhere just beyond the cloudy horizon. It was so unlike anything I had ever seen before. I froze in place, and it wasn't only for fear of dying here. The immensity and the loneliness of my new freedom overwhelmed me, and I simply couldn’t process it all for a while. I was a creature of enclosed spaces, someone who had spent her entire narrow and controlled existence in th...

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“Tears of Sadness” by Eden A

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It was a cold Friday morning in Toronto, Canada. There was frost on the ground and it was icy. I got up ready to slay the day. My hair was already straightened and I was in the spirit. I put on my dad’s oversized dark blue shirt and pants, planning to twin with my boyfriend. I looked great! As I rushed downstairs and ate three small yogurts for breakfast and handed my dad my school computer. My dad thought it would be a great idea to show him the messages downloaded from my abusive ex before the school principal sees them. This...

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“Ugly to Breathtaking” by Emily Hartley

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Waking up this morning, I knew I had to do something useful with my only day off this week, I could not let myself just lie around on the couch and feel sorry for myself. I got dressed into some comfortable running shorts, a snug t-shirt, and my newest pair of walking shoes, Nike to be exact. I opened the front door and walked out of the house,into the dewy and damp air and fog, not quite sure where my feet would take me, if they would even move. I ended up walking to the end of a nearby walking trail about a mile from my house, that leads u...

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“Fighting Through the Fog” by Lainey La Shay

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SENSITIVE CONTENT: Refers to Domestic Abuse The fog rolls off the Pacific Ocean, covering the hills surrounding San Francisco in an impenetrable cloak of gray. From China Beach, the last glimpses of the Golden Gate Bridge vanish as if its bold red arches had never been suspended there at all. Only the pulsing of the ocean’s waves — in rhythm with my pounding heart — remain, echoing through the fog. How am I here? Two thousand miles from home, walking unfamiliar terrain, hiding because my next breath depends on it. But the closer the fog ...

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“Water” by Donna Corley

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Water. Blue, smooth, quiet, flowing..peaceful. I have always been drawn to the water. Not as a swimmer, but as a looker. Whenever I look at a lake, ocean, or any beautiful stretch of water it just seems to fill my soul with a calm, peaceful feeling. As a child my father would take me to the lake to fish. Certainly, I enjoyed fishing with my father, but the true joy came later when I could sit on the pier and just stare out at the lake. It wasn’t the jumping fish, frogs, or even the slow sweeping birds that brought jo...

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“Hiking of the heart” by Ela Mikh

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My childhood friend Lina always hiked alone. In rare times, when she mentioned her excursions, it seemed that she’s been on every hike known to man. She was a member of all available clubs and recreational stores and seemed to have a tan on her serious face even in the winter. She would show up on our doorstep unexpectedly, approximately every four-five months. Our kids would greet her with a loud shrill unceremoniously digging into her old backup which always hid new treasures.My daughter is a self-proclaimed tomboy so Lina always respected...

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“The Grand Reality” by Troy Shu

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John looked out at the magnificent canyon in front of him. Layers of orange, brown, and purple underlined the indigo sky above. The scene looked almost unreal. The colors of the rocks seemed to change with the light and shadows. “Cliché as it is, it really is grand”, he thought to himself. John had always wanted to see the Grand Canyon. He had been planning this trip for years. Now, he was finally here. And he had a feeling that he would find what he was looking for. He marveled at the geological greatness in front of him. The rele...

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“The Mountain” by Jed Cope

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It’s so beautiful. It’s so very beautiful, and it will never stop being beautiful. Even afterwards. I’ve never been able to capture even a fraction of what lays before me right now. My mind never had the capacity for it, and I think that is just as well. This is one of those times that is all about the moment itself and taking it with me would somehow diminish it. I am not worthy to contain all of this glory, and the point is that you’d have to see it to believe it, and there is belief here. There is more than my eyes see. All of this be...

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“A Blessing of Sorts” by Maame Asanowa Yirrah

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It was a long line, with screaming babies and shuffling shoes and droning beeps. In front of Nhyira was a woman, with sandy, blond hair and blistering red arms. Behind her was a man with the neck of a giraffe creating a cloud of heat above her. Occasionally, he would rain down a waterfall of spit as he spoke to the poor woman who stood beside him with a rusty wedding band on her finger. She looked to her left, and then to her right but she was choked. She craned her neck out to watch those lucky enough to spend an extra 100 dollars on priori...

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“Grandma's Farm” by Kayla Traylor

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The rising sun cast an orange glow over my grandmother's farm. Flowers that we just recently planted were flaunting beautiful yellow, pink, and white petals. The window sill was covered in a light layer of morning dew. My grandmother always loved mornings, not too hot and not too cold. My grandmother. She was my everything, as she was to everyone who knows her...or knew her. My face contorted with sadness as I remembered the day I found out. Three days ago I was making breakfast with Grammy. We talked about school, boys, grades, and...

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“A view for recollection” by Dustin Heisley

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James gazed upon the miles long stream below him. It flowed down the cliffs, through the woods, past the pines and out into Lake Jochet. The pines blew in the soft breeze as the grayish clouds came in. The clouds began covering the vibrant orange of the fading evening sun. James was atop the stream on an oak bridge that created a path between two cliffs. The water that lay 100 yards below him was crystal clear, the air was pure, and it was here he began to think. He first began to think of his time wasted. The high school years spent pursu...

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“To Make Believe” by Tanya Humphreys

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Warning: violence, gore and racism Through the porthole Herman observed two dozen silvery-white flying fish skim the waves as the sun sunk into the horizon and the infinite sea turned a kaleidoscope of fantastic purples that glittered like gemstones. Though painfully beautiful, he sighed regardless. He blinked back more tears, wondering what it would feel like to dive into the hypnotic, churling, waves. He turned as the cabin’s door opened. His Aunt Danika came into the cabin. She had a pigeon nestled in her hand. “Hello...

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“L'Appel du Vide” by Lacey Hill

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One of the most stunning features of the exposed rock of The Grand Canyon are all of the colorful layers of millions upon millions of years of sediment. The reds and ochers, golds and tans show their colors brilliantly, illuminated by the sun which shines freely, unimbedded by clouds. But as Nina gazes on, she can't stop the tears. The scenery in front of her vanishes, blurred and then lost to the despair that fills her heart like the tears fill her eyes.***Out of all the times to up and take a trip, Nina has to concede to herself that she d...

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“Open Your Eyes ” by Katy Brackett

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The breeze tickled an uncovered area of my neck, and I pulled my scarf tighter. The only sounds of the forest were the rustling of leaves and birds chirping happily away in the branches. The Smokey Mountains rose and fell before me, the bright array of autumn colors on full display. I inhaled deeply; the crisp fall air tainted with smoke from some far-off chimney. This was my favorite time of year, a time when things changed, and the mountains painted a landscape that summoned people from all corners of the nation. The crunch of gravel and ...

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Start your story with someone looking at a breathtaking view and getting emotional.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 64 stories

“Not Spy Material” by Jim Firth

“Discardable” by M.K. Levant

“Tears of Sadness” by Eden A

“Ugly to Breathtaking” by Emily Hartley

“Fighting Through the Fog” by Lainey La Shay

“Water” by Donna Corley

“Hiking of the heart” by Ela Mikh

“The Grand Reality” by Troy Shu

“The Mountain” by Jed Cope

“A Blessing of Sorts” by Maame Asanowa Yirrah

“Grandma's Farm” by Kayla Traylor

“A view for recollection” by Dustin Heisley

“To Make Believe” by Tanya Humphreys

“L'Appel du Vide” by Lacey Hill

“Open Your Eyes ” by Katy Brackett

🌟 Similar prompts

Write about two solo travelers who keep bumping into each other in the most unexpected of places.

Write about a character who is trying to leave something or someone behind — only to realize they carry it with them.

Write a story where someone decides to take the long way home.

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