Write about two characters going apple picking.

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“A Typical Autumn Day” by Grace Lusby

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The cold chill of the crisp autumn air brushed against her freezing face. Her dirty-blonde hair whipped around her head freely, as she carelessly attempted to get it away from her mouth with her thin, purple gloves. The beautifully colored autumn leaves whipped around with the rhythm of her hair, some detaching from their branches. The sky was a bright baby blue, with few clouds to be discovered. It was just a typical autumn day, with squirrels running around gathering acorns, people out and about conversating, and flowers desperately ...

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“The Montgomery Apple Grove” by Autumn Rebecca

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Leaves hovered the ground, twirling around Hazel Bryson and Charlie Montgomery's ankles as they raced toward the apple grove. The sweet sound of juvenile laughter filled the air as Hazel sped past her best friend. "You never let me win!" Charlie complained as he finally caught up. He leaned against a tree to catch his breath and smoothed his charcoal black hair. "You're such an old man." Hazel's 17 years old, sapphire eyes gleamed as she teased the olive complexioned boy. Every time she ran, she couldn't help but get lost in all the wo...

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“Apple picking” by Lesley Fox

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Apple picking I stretch up on my tiptoes trying to reach the juicy red apple that hangs annoyingly just out of my reach. There are many other apples hanging on much lower branches that I could very easily pick, but I am not a quitter. I have selected this apple and I am determined to get it. I’m short for a man, so apple picking is not an ideal past time for me. This is a stupid team building activity the boss at work decided on, I was obligated to attend, so here I am. There are four teams, legal, accounting, advertising and maintenance, ...

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“Apple Orchards and Admittance” by S Smith

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It was a cold autumn day, perfect for apple picking in Kristine’s opinion. She shivered slightly as a crisp breeze blew in and shifted closer to the person next to her. It was her best friend, Cole. They were at Maple Farms, their favorite orchard in the state. It was also owned by Kristie’s aunt, which meant free entry. For seventeen years, Kristie had been coming to Maple Farms. She had barely been six her first time, not even up to her father’s shoulder. For the last thirteen, Cole had come along too. He was practically ...

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“Before the Bad Times” by Amy Wright

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They walked hand in hand through the orchard that was blazing with color in the dappled sunlight, sacks of apples in their free hands. Emily, with her long legs and tall, brown suede boots, had picked the delectable Jonathans that were too high for most people to reach. Liana had scampered under the low branches selecting juicy Granny Smith’s that hid under leaves and behind knobby branches. Her short, blonde curls shone and her cheeks were as red as the plump apples in her beloved’s basket. “So what’s for dinner?” Liana asked, shuff...

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“Infinite Orchard” by Rachel Bacon

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“I’ve never had an apple before.” She reached up with one pearly white hand and plucked a crimson orb from the tree. The shine on the skin glistened as she examined it. For as far as she would see there were lines of trees reaching into oblivion, each with gleaming apples hanging from their branches. High in the sky above them, a warm sun shined gently upon the leaves. She looked back at her father, Elijah Wilts, who was standing back under the shade of a nearby tree. He nodded, “Go on, Jamila, collect some.” Jamila hesitantly placed the ap...

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“Coffee From Heaven” by Regina Krieger

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The air was crisp and the sun felt just warm enough for Mitch to not need his hoodie he had brought with him. He was waiting for PumpkinSpice407 to meet him in the parking lot of Weck’s Apple Orchard. He was a bit nervous meeting someone he had never seen before, but he was also hopeful. Could PumkinSpice407 be his future? He would soon find out. He would know it was her by the yellow scarf she said she would wear today. He had on his green baseball cap so she would be able to find him. All at once, he f...

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“You're why I love Fall” by Andy B

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The cold Autumn air was nipping at my nose as I stood in one of the uniform rows of the orchard. I smiled as I fondly remembered why this was my favorite place in the whole world. Even though the air was frigid and it was supposed to snow soon, I felt warm. Fond memories flooding my mind. I plucked an apple from a tree branch before sitting on the blanket I brought and tossing the apple over in my hands. The red skin on the apple made me smile, she had red hair. Bright, beautiful, red hair. I laid down and held the apple close, closing my ey...

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“My Warmth” by Brennan Bilberry

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HARBOUR It's cold. I hate the cold. 35 degrees is just too cold for late September. At least it is here. Despite the freezing weather, I'm burning up. My cheeks are flush and I'm simply petrified. I look over at him. I never expected him to say yes. Last Friday Ireland asked me to invite Brett to apple picking. I mindlessly agreed. She promised me something, although I can't remember what. We had hung out a few times with groups of people but we never really were alone together for that long. It was a stupid idea I can tell anyone with compl...

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“The Special Apple.” by Mariah Danielle

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Once upon a time there lived a beautiful girl in a huge castle. Her Castle was made of snow. It was the softest, whitest, and most plush snow anyone in the world has ever seen. She lived in the castle all alone besides her pet which was a polar bear. The polar bear was a miniature and talkative anyone has ever seen. She held the power of the winter season, which means she controls the snow and ice. She loved Christmas for more reasons then one, but this year she was losing her power and growing ill. She needed to figure out why and fast… her...

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“Mary and Lynn's excellent adventure” by Annie Gipson

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Mary and Lynn have been friends since Jr. high school. All through high school, they were inseparable but after they graduated they went their separate ways. Lynn went to college out of state and became a lawyer. Mary went to a local college and became a teacher. They both got married and got on with their lives but always stayed in touch.When they were 25 years old, they decided to get together and have an adventure. They left their kids at home with their husbands and went sky diving. The instructor took a picture of them in the air holdin...

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“The Forbidden Fruit” by Porcu Pine

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“Give that back, Zia! I called dibs on that apple!” “ But I’m hungry! Besides I picked it from the tree first!” she yelled jumping off the tree and landing clumsily on the grass. “Zia,” he gritted his teeth, trying not to cuss, “ my sweet little sister, I’m the one carrying our load of clothes on my back remember? I’m the one carrying you when you tire! And..and I haven’t eaten anything since that night. So. Give. Me. That. Apple.” “Neither of us have eaten a thing since that night.” she said defiantly. And then almost in a whisper, “ It’...

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“The Apple Falls Far From the Tree” by Meli Mangos

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I stood leaning on the side of my beat up black Honda civic in the gravel parking lot of Herman’s Farm in the section next to the orchard. My stained grey converse fit right in at the farm and my ripped jeans, not bought that way, made me look like every other basic white girl going apple picking. Today my green-dyed hair was pulled into a side braid that laid across the plain yellow t-shirt on my left shoulder. He would be here soon, I hope. The time on my phone told me he was already twenty minutes late. The parking lot was filling ...

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“Apple-gate” by Joe Swanson

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Joe Swanson 1056 Words Eugene Or. 97401 joebswanson@hotmail.com Apple-Gate Apple-gate “You ever see that movie about...

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“Apples only fall on fall” by Claudia Mendez

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Autumn was never her favourite season, she preferred summer way more. The only thing she could appreciate about autumn, was the litterfall. Even if she knew it wasn’t very hygienic, it was still fun to jump or lay on it. It was curious how a bunch of leafs could feel so comfy. And the sound it made when it crushed? Very satisfying. However, this time the leaves didn’t crush under her feet. Even when she added more pressure, they didn’t break even a little. They weren't small either, in fact, they were so big she could cover her face with ju...

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Write about two characters going apple picking.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 249 stories

“A Typical Autumn Day” by Grace Lusby

“The Montgomery Apple Grove” by Autumn Rebecca

“Apple picking” by Lesley Fox

“Apple Orchards and Admittance” by S Smith

“Before the Bad Times” by Amy Wright

“Infinite Orchard” by Rachel Bacon

“Coffee From Heaven” by Regina Krieger

“You're why I love Fall” by Andy B

“My Warmth” by Brennan Bilberry

“The Special Apple.” by Mariah Danielle

“Mary and Lynn's excellent adventure” by Annie Gipson

“The Forbidden Fruit” by Porcu Pine

“The Apple Falls Far From the Tree” by Meli Mangos

“Apple-gate” by Joe Swanson

“Apples only fall on fall” by Claudia Mendez

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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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