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“Under the Apple Tree” by Felicity Williams

My old, fraying wicker basket swung freely from the crook of my elbow as I wandered down the rocky path, searching for the perfect apple tree. My pale brown dog, Bonnie, trotted faithfully by my side, attempting to keep up, despite her petite legs. The lush orchard tree branches hung heavily with the ripening red fruit. As I passed under them, I picked several apples and added them to my basket, which was beginning to grow heavy. As I neared the end of yet another row of trees, I saw it, the perfect apple tree. Its long, reaching branches...

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“The Apple Orchard” by Julia Boddie

Fruit picking. One of my favorite things to do. Picking blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, anything. I don’t know why I like it so much, it’s just interesting.~~~~~~~~~~“So are you coming or not?” Michael asked me.“I already said no. There’s no way my mom will let me go with you. She’ll think we’re dating or something,” I said.“There has to be some way I can change your mind.”“There is none. I can’t come. Go invite someone else.”

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“Why did you eat that apple?” by ᗰooᑎ ♫ ♪

Author's Note: Hello Everybody!! So, this story is written in collaboration with my friend, Keerththan!! His works are really nice, you should surely check them out!!“It has come!” said Uriah, jumping excitedly, “Fall. The Fall.”“Yeah, we will go for apple picking now!” said Yue.“Yay, woo-hoo!”Uriah was a young boy with short black hair and black eyes. Yue, just like him, had black hair and eyes. “Take the baskets and we are going!” Yue exclaimed. They lived in a trib...

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“Sensitive” by Abigail Airuedomwinya

The car refused to start. Thad opened the door and with one foot out and one in, he began to push. Four men with small dreams joined and after a while, the car jerked and came alive. Since Thad knew all four men, he didn't need to pay but he slid his hands into his jacket and pulled out notes. Baby sat in my laps, her hands in her mouth. She still had that habit of sucking her hands despite knowing Thad ...

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“The Apple Of My Compound Eye” by Rayhan Hidayat

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful butterfly. She flapped her sapphire wings under a cloudy sky, hoping to find someplace to lay her eggs.She flew near and far, high and low, but she couldn’t find what she was looking for. She was about to give up when a patch of green appeared amongst the endless grey buildings.“I reckon that’s the perfect spot,” she decided.She fluttered down and w...

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“Honest” by Amy St. pierre

Author’s note: This is a follow up to my short story At Home, submitted in December 2019. On Saturday morning, Haley took extra time in the shower. She shaved her legs and underarms, she used the vanilla scented soap that she knew Ben liked, she conditioned her hair. It had been months since she’d taken more than a quick five minute shower before getting back to Ava, their two-year-old d...

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“Bonded over Apples” by ✯𝐋𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫✯

Bonded over Apples By: Haripriya “What do you want to do?” asked Alley, looking down at her sister, Callie. “I don’t know Alley. What do people... sisters do together in fall? Any activities popping in your mind?” Callie questioned Alley. “That’s what I said! I don’t know!” Alley replied, looking frustrated. “Fine, well... I’ll give ...

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“Core” by Lina Ozz

The old woman wanders slowly through the orchard, pulling her shawl tightly across her shoulders. The sound of crunching fills the air as she steps through the freshly fallen leaves of various colors––yellows and oranges and reds. The sun is warm on her back, to which she gives a perplexing smile––because the air is rather icy. Freezing, actually. She watches as her exhaling breaths form small puffs of condensation.She sighs in content. A perfect day.“It’s cold.”The voice flutters across the trees from her left. She t...

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“A Means to an End” by A.g. Scott

Adele Means enjoyed the sixth of October as if it were a reasonably swell day. In fact it was, despite the biting late autumn wind. Indeed, in retrospect, with all the facts of the subsequent week laid bare, her revelry brings one a chill—an urge to reach between the lines of her story and shake her free of fate.Adele had no way of knowing, but as reasonably swell days went, the sixth of October would be her last.What follows is the story of the carer and the ones for whom she cared.--...

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“Cherry Lip Gloss and Apple Juice” by Yolanda Wu

It is a lovely autumn afternoon. The leaves have all turned into their various shades of red, orange and yellow. The sky is cloudless, the sun shining ever so bright. Warm enough to rid us of our jackets, but not hot enough to burn us.I had an absolutely amazing grilled cheese sandwich, and then Monty suggested that we should go apple picking. It is our tradition. Plus, apples are my favourite fruit, so how can I refuse? I will tell you what would have made me refuse. I mean it – pass up our yearly tradition and walk right out of t...

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“Upside-Down” by Scout Tahoe

Two people sat at a bar table in an old barn that was nicely transformed into a restaurant. Their feet were perched lazily on the two empty seats next to them and they were debating the menu. This was a challenge because they were at the Jones Apple Farm, where the orchards were arranged with diagonal lines that lead to the horizon in a way that made them dizzy. Therefore, everything on the menu was apple-themed and neither of them felt like devouring four to five apple cinnamon buns. “I know it sounds crazy,” Oscar said, gest...

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“Apple Cinnamon Pie ” by Malz Castell

“Anna, how does this one look?” Minerva said as she thrust her hands in my direction trying to show me what she was holding. “It looks amazing, all juicy and ripe,” I replied. “You should try making an Apple Cinnamon Pie. My kids love it. I add just a little bit of peanut butter to give it that creaminess. Oh wait, Craig's allergic to peanuts, right? Damn! Well anyway, Craig will still love whatever you’re going to do with it.” She didn’t answer, just...

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“The Enchanter's Orchard” by Leilani Lane

Ryder pulled his cloak tighter over his shoulders. He crunched through the frosted grass and stared straight ahead, avoiding the dark forest around him.“Are we there yet?” his sister whispered, hurrying along beside him.“Hush, Skye. Not yet.”Their breath came out in small white puffs in the chilly night. A biting wind whistled through the trees, and Ryder listened to Skye’s teeth chatter.After another ten minutes of walking, they came upon a small sign sticking out of...

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“The Sun” by Grace Reardon

She owned her late father's bookstore. The walls were packed with books, ancient she calls them. They were always old and dusty, but today she cleaned nearly every one. He was going to visit. Him. She knew this man since college. His stunning dark hair and blue eyes, his steady demeanor, and that deep voice of his exceeded the expectations of her wildest dreams. He often came to the bookstore to pick out a new book, unli...

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“Veiled in Red” by Molly Leasure

Harriet Plumb had thirteen brothers, three of which sold her soul to the devil. Four ailed from scarlet fever. And five perished in the Civil War. Just one survived Richmond unscathed—then happened upon a wayward siren. Whether or not he remains is a tale for another time. For you see, our heroine endured a most disagreeable journey. And that’s where we should be.~As ugly a crumb as dear Harriet was, there was but one demon who adored her. A demon whose feelings she did not

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Write about two characters going apple picking.

Submissions are closed!

✍️ 271 stories

“Under the Apple Tree” by Felicity Williams

“The Apple Orchard” by Julia Boddie

“Why did you eat that apple?” by ᗰooᑎ ♫ ♪

“Sensitive” by Abigail Airuedomwinya

“The Apple Of My Compound Eye” by Rayhan Hidayat

“Honest” by Amy St. pierre

“Bonded over Apples” by ✯𝐋𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫✯

“Core” by Lina Ozz

“A Means to an End” by A.g. Scott

“Cherry Lip Gloss and Apple Juice” by Yolanda Wu

“Upside-Down” by Scout Tahoe

“Apple Cinnamon Pie ” by Malz Castell

“The Enchanter's Orchard” by Leilani Lane

“The Sun” by Grace Reardon

“Veiled in Red” by Molly Leasure

🌟 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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