Write about two characters going apple picking.

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“An apple a day” by John Del Rio

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She looked over at him and gave a silent look of reproach. He saw the look; he always saw the look. He asked her “What?” And she told him, “I don’t think that apple’s good.” “This apple?” he replied as he held out a deep red apple in his left hand. “Yes”, she told him, “that apple. I don’t think it’s good” He looked at the apple in his hand; turning it over and over, then he looked at her. “And are you Johnny Appleseed now; you know so much about apples?” She looked him in the eye and told him “maybe I’m Janie Appleseed” He scoffed o...

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“Apple Toss” by Denise King Sharpe

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Denise SharpeSharpewriter305@yahoo.comAPPLE TOSSBILLY WIPED THE juices dripping down his chin with the side of his thumb. He grimaced at the green apple, studying it like it bit him, and not the other way around, He chucked the fruit, sending it wailing through the air. “Hey Jules, I thought you said the green ones are sweet,” Billy yelled. A voice in the distance called out, “Who the hell threw this apple? You hi...

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“Ambrosia Apples, the Fruit of the Gods” by Kerri Shanley

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Timmy and Felicity were thick as thieves, or so the saying goes. As soon as the sun rose Timmy was knocking on Felicity’s door asking her mom if she could come out and play, and they caused mischief until the sun went down and their parents called them in for dinner. After dinner, they would talk through their homemade soup can phones. During the summers they would light ants on fire, pour salt on snails watching them shrivel up, and other non-felonious childhood activities. One of their favorite summer activities was sneaking into Farmer H...

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“Lou” by Louis Lyman

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This story is most unusual; it starts with two birds one is Blue Jay Jane and the other is Robin Ruby. Now these birds are like no other birds they are seed farmers and they have a problem."What kind of seeds should we plant this season Ruby?" asked Jane. "Hmm lets do Sunflowers this year." "But what about those nasty crow brothers Crip and Crop surely they will try to steal their favorite seeds from us." Jane was right that the crow brother's would come but Ruby was determined to grow sunflower seeds that year."Then how about we plant ...

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“The Grandfather Tree” by John Steckley

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The two boys walked towards the remains of a once much bigger orchard. Only a few of the trees still produced apples. One of those fruitful trees was the one they were headed for. One of the boys, Tim, called it the grandfather tree. His friend, Emerson wanted to learn all about it, and why he had given it that name The field and the farmhouse beside it had been in Tim’s family for generations. It would soon be so no longer. Emerson’s family had just purchased farmhouse and field. For Tim’s grandfather, wh...

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“You, Me and an Apple Tree ” by Julie Good

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“Grandma, Grandma, come on!” The chipper voice of my granddaughter, Elena, coos from a few yards ahead. I can’t help but smile as I watch her skip and twirl as she gleefully explores the orchard that has captivated my heart for so long. Her golden curls bounce with youthful exuberance as she wanders further and further ahead. I struggle to keep up, the natural landscape proving far more daunting than I remember. As my weathered joints do their best to carry me across the rolling hills, I watch my granddaughter fondly. “Grandma, look, here ar...

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“The Vultures' Picnic” by Jill Howard

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People lived even more hurriedly after the mandate was passed. Bumbling politicians had assured the country that the chips would make overpopulation impossible, relieve the failing healthcare system, and provide a steady opening of new jobs to young workers. Everyone knew the truth: lifespan would be cut in half, orphans would multiply tenfold, and each individual would only live long enough to serve the system. They knew this. But they were so tired. And after the worldwide food shortages, the overcrowded cities, the pollution and undrinkab...

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“Trees and their apples” by Joey Sakowicz

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It was a crisp afternoon in September. Gabriella was busy at work at her clinic, when all of a sudden a person walked in. Normally, this wouldn’t surprise her. Many people walk in all the time, but this person was different. Their hazel eyes sparkled, looking directly at her. Their black hair shone under the fluorescent lights. She looked down shyly, trying to get back to work. “Hey Gabriella” they said, pushing their hair back. “H-hi..” she said, tucking her hair behind her ear, wondering how ...

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“The End of Falling for Autumn” by Daisy Chain

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Red hair was only barely visible behind branches full of ripe apples and lush green leaves. "June." "June." The breeze picked up, causing Courtney to shiver. She rubbed the sleeve of her thick flannel to try and warm up. Yesterday, she swore it was summer, with the warm air and sticky afternoons to prove it. But today she felt the cold bite of Autumn in the air. It made her nervous. "Are you ignoring me now?" "I'm thinking,” came June’s reply, her voice barely audible from a few yards away. "I thought we were going to have fun to...

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“SCRUMPING” by Colin Devonshire

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Write about two characters going apple picking. SCRUMPING “I thought you were going to get me some apples?” Abby glared at her husband. “I am, give me a chance,” Andy tutted, “Can’t you see I’m busy?” “Put your betting slips away, and get outside, find me at least thirty cookers for my pies. And I mean now!” Andy ducked as a wooden spoon skimmed his head and thudded into the television. “And don’t forget a bag to carry them in. Unlike last time. Idiot.” “Bloody women,” he breathed as he searched for his...

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“Hallucinations ” by Matt Render

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Apparently, Michael was seeing things. At least, that was one of the many rumours about him going around Cloverlawn Collegiate. One student’s mother, who had a psychology degree, informed him that Michael had taken so much LSD, he suffered a mental lapse and had experienced hallucinations and severe delusions ever since. Another person heard that Michael had attempted suicide, and then prescribed mood stabilizers so heavy that he had lost grips with reality. Some blamed his parents who were both big city lawyers and p...

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“Our Apple Tree” by Carlos Mendoza

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A small girl clings to a wall at her elementary school, a couple of her fingers play with a hole in her sweater. She watches a group of boys run by, her leg twitches as if it had a mind of its own. Her eyes jump up and down with the girls playing hopscotch. Thick red and yellow leaves camouflaged the playground. The boys use them as masks, and planes. Meanwhile, the girls cover them with piles of woodchips, serving them as pancakes or a chocolate cake. The little girl felt a plate of warm scrambled eggs in front her face . Boys and girls swi...

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“Welcome Home” by Laura Wang

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We always pick the green apples first. We go out of the cottage together with our rough straw woven baskets. Most of the straw has already loosened and is falling off, and the handle has already thinned so much that it rubs lines in my hand whenever I carry it.All of the straw has changed colour, from light gold to caramel brown, and at the edges of the basket, the edges that have been bumped and hit against stones and tree bark for as long as I can remember, dark brown spots have appeared.We walk and into our garden. The green apples a...

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“How do you like them apples” by Jose Gonzalez

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Henry gold got the call two weeks ago from his friend Aladdin ferrari. He was glad to hear from his friend. He had not seen his friend for a while. I have not seen you in a week or two let's do something together i need to have some fun, we have wasted the summer let it go completely to waste. We didnt so anything. That is a shame. We have to do something for the fall. We cant do nothing. We have to do Something together, something we can remember forever. Henry couldn't agree more but he didnt have any clue as to what could be done during q...

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“Oops” by C Alexis McGregor

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Phillipa and Roy whizzed on their way to this weekend date event: apple orchard adventure. As if they starred in a reality programme, each Saturday and Sunday involved their car, credit cards, and a plethora of social media documentation. Once acclamation rushed in from their legion of nameless fans. With the music floating out of their convertible coupe, two travel mugs full of soy lattes, and Phillipa's golden tresses protected from the wind's fingers in her Hermes scarf, how perfect this morning began. Blossoms Vineyard signage raised the...

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Write about two characters going apple picking.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 249 stories

“An apple a day” by John Del Rio

“Apple Toss” by Denise King Sharpe

“Ambrosia Apples, the Fruit of the Gods” by Kerri Shanley

“Lou” by Louis Lyman

“The Grandfather Tree” by John Steckley

“You, Me and an Apple Tree ” by Julie Good

“The Vultures' Picnic” by Jill Howard

“Trees and their apples” by Joey Sakowicz

“The End of Falling for Autumn” by Daisy Chain

“SCRUMPING” by Colin Devonshire

“Hallucinations ” by Matt Render

“Our Apple Tree” by Carlos Mendoza

“Welcome Home” by Laura Wang

“How do you like them apples” by Jose Gonzalez

“Oops” by C Alexis McGregor

🌟 Similar prompts

Set your story in a coffee shop that’s just introduced a new line of autumnal drinks.

Start your story with the line, “By the time I stepped outside, the leaves were on fire.” (Whether this is a literal fire is up to you.)

Write about a character making fall decorations out of construction paper.

Write a story from the perspective of a bird migrating for the winter.

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