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

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“My Journey” by Liz Zare

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The warm, sandy wind is hurling around me, blowing my hair in my face and plucking my clothes. There’s no way of telling where the ground ends and the sky begins. The rock is supporting me, holding me up, the sky embracing me. The enormousness of the distance around me makes me feel like a speck of dust in the vast universe, small, insignificant and yet, bigger and taller than I have ever been before. We’re here in America for our honeymoon, Fred and I, but it hasn’t been a walk in the park, so to say. He managed to ruin every moment that ...

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“To Alma” by Ellen Kommel

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The remnant clouds of a storm cell diffused the light of a setting sun, dusting the world beneath them in a warm, orange glow. It illuminated the trees, revealing shades of green that had been muted by the harsh haze of changing seasons. Ava thought for a moment about taking a picture; there was no way she would ever be able to accurately recant the way the evening was being painted before her eyes. Instead, she bathed in the light as it wrapped its rays around her and she too was set aglow. She was just like the leaves and the grass and the...

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“Hello Werido” by Monica Kendrick

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The fresh cool air caressed my face as I opened the balcony door. It was almost dawn; why was I up? I stood at the door breathing in the crisp fall morning air, I imagined this cool crisp air going into my lungs and out in an even disbursement of invigorating life to all my limbs. It felt like the purest air I’d ever breathed...I felt invincible! I meditated for about 15 minutes enjoying every minute of it as I sat in the chair in front of the door enjoying this morning like no other. What was it about today? Why did I feel that t...

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“Wanderlust” by F.O. Morier

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The day was settling down in a blaze of golden light, the color of the grass and the foliage were so brilliant, but Henry wasn´t able to drink in its beauty. He had been plagued by an uneasiness deep in his chest all day; a kind of vague foreboding. When his son drove into the yard of the farm, he knew for sure: something was wrong. He heard Teddy's car stall in the garage. A silence fell, that seemed to last an eternity. Henry pulled Fluffy closer to him and stroked him behind the ears. -"What is that boy doing over there?" he s...

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“A Son's Love” by Rowan F

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Trigger warning for mentions of physical abuse, substance abuse, and mental health.The evening sun shone down red over the mountainside. In the glowing light the forest below almost appeared to be on fire, autumn leaves burning brilliant scarlet and orange, interlaced with gold. October’s sharp, crisp breeze stirred the leaves to dance like the flames of summertime’s wildfires had done only a few months earlier. A sea of colour stretched as far as the eye could see, seeming to disappear off the horizon. Ben imagined some great fire creeping ...

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“The Painting” by Kimberly Gold

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Marvellous buildings of stone mark the boundary between sea and land. Their orange colour, amplified by the midday sun, bestows the city with the vibrancy of a hot fire and stands in stark contrast to the turquoise blue of the sky and water. The tall buildings reach right to the edge of the cliffs, so they appear even more monumental from the perspective of the sea, where a little boat is approaching the dancing colours of the coastal city. The sailors on board wonder whether they may join the dance. Their journey has been tedious, an...

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“To Wander Is Ever Humanity's Duty” by Nils Borné

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The view from the small hill, upon which the young worker stood, was truly majestic. The roads looked small down below, and the people going about their day were barely visible. Large city centers in the distance reflected the sunlight along their glass-covered exteriors. Along the far horizon, massive skyscrapers dominated the skyline, reminding the young worker of the sheer scale of humanity’s achievements. It was a truly magnificent sight to behold.In the skies high above, the hull of a colossal vessel penetrated the dark cloud cover. The...

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“Fly with the Eagle” by Kevin Alphatooni

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The wind blew, frigid and sharp. My sweat-stained shirt took the brunt of the chill but a cold shiver still electrified down my skin. The sensation was oddly calming. I took in the cool air and opened my eyes. Small wispy clouds drifted high above, casting their shadows onto the forested landscape below. Mountains bulged from the rolling terrain. A mix of fall colors blanketed the horizon, filling my mind with a nostalgic peace as I thought of all the joy the holidays used to bring. “Just a little farther,” I rasped and ...

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“Pueo 'Aumakua” by James Eldridge

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Donna reached into her bag and grabbed the binoculars. Can I even call them that? She thought to herself. They were the perfect birthday gift from her brother who was a Captain in the Army and deployed to Afghanistan. She felt her throat thicken as she pulled the $13,000 Armasight PVS-31 carefully out of the pouch. She remembered being a little girl and Lexington making it a priority to point out beauty to his little sister wherever he saw it. “Donna, life is very short. If you don’t appreciate little moments like the silhouette of th...

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“New Eyes ” by Daniella Ignatova

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“Will they find us here?” the young girl asked as they stopped at a ledge on the side of the mountain. The old cowboy dismounted, looking back to the hidden trail that led them there. “Only if they know this terrain as much as I do,” he smirked. The girl frowned with concern, saying nothing. “Don’t worry, darlin’. Ain’t none of em gon’ find us here,” he said as he unpacked their beds and supplies. The young girl stroked the horse gently. Her hands were full of thanks for the safe ride. The cowboy walked up, giving his hors...

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“Child of the Sea” by Alium Vendintura

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Water spray hit my face as the waves beat against the rocks below. I opened my eyes, and saw the sun on the horizon, setting in the west once again. In front of it, spanned the great ocean, with its mystery and its fantasy. The sun’s reflection in the water gleamed, shining into my eyes, but I couldn’t look away. In the distance, barely in my sight, a ship sailed, catching the northbound wind. I smiled, thinking back to a time without politics. To a time without expectations and the wind in my hair. &nbsp...

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“Drowning on Dry Land” by ER Castaneda

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Standing at the top of the mountain, looking at the lush greenery of trees surrounding me and focusing on the waterfall off in the distance, I realize I made it! I made the climb! I began to tear up. One year earlier: The millisecond right after I stir and am awakened, right before my eyes shoot open, is one of the guaranteed great moments of my day. I don’t know where I am, who I am, and I feel a blank slate of emotion. Then it all goes to shit when the plethora of feelings flood in, the anger at...

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“Dreams of Yesterday ” by Trish Bonsall

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Al and I stood on Deck 11 aboard the Celebrity Millennium cruise ship. This beautiful vessel had been our home for the past seven days. The air was crisp and cold and a wispy layer of fog surrounded us. We were in the final days of our Alaskan adventure at sea. This was a trip that had been on our bucket list for over forty years. Back in the early days of our marriage we talked about traveling. We would wait a few years to start a family so we could jet off into the sunset. We’d pack our bags and be spo...

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“COMING HOME TO MEMORIES” by Melinda Madrigal

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Niagara Falls, a beautiful sight to see. The falls has away of taking you on a magical journey. For me looking at the falls is very emotional, it brings back a lot of memories. I love everything about Niagara Falls. What I love most is going upon the boat rides. It was on one of these boat rides where the love of my life proposed to me. Oh My God! I knew this would happen. Tears are beginning to come down my face. The memories of Jesse's magical proposal is still real as ever. Me and Jesse hand in hand got on the boat, he held me so the ...

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“The View from My Seat” by Sharon Catlett

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The View from my Seat By S. Lee Catlett I have found the best view is when you observe the intimate solitary moments between those leaving or coming back from a journey. I guess I am a voyeur of the extraordinary landscape of people leaving to start anew or returning to something old and familiar. My favorite spot is a bench at the far corner of my city’s train station. I am old and although my wealth has allowed me to have seen many extraordinary gardens, mountains and oceans, the view from this bench has become...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 64 stories

“My Journey” by Liz Zare

“To Alma” by Ellen Kommel

“Hello Werido” by Monica Kendrick

“Wanderlust” by F.O. Morier

“A Son's Love” by Rowan F

“The Painting” by Kimberly Gold

“To Wander Is Ever Humanity's Duty” by Nils Borné

“Fly with the Eagle” by Kevin Alphatooni

“Pueo 'Aumakua” by James Eldridge

“New Eyes ” by Daniella Ignatova

“Child of the Sea” by Alium Vendintura

“Drowning on Dry Land” by ER Castaneda

“Dreams of Yesterday ” by Trish Bonsall

“COMING HOME TO MEMORIES” by Melinda Madrigal

“The View from My Seat” by Sharon Catlett

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

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

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