Write a short story that takes place on a train.

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“Waking Up” by Deborah Mercer

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Frieda Compton could not quite make up her mind if she found the clatter, clatter of the two-carriage regional train that never had a chance to build up a head of steam (not that it was a steam train – this was no heritage line!) soporific or irritating. Quite possibly both at the same time. But she supposed that it was more to do with her mood than with the train. Frieda was in one of those moods that was neither serene nor agitated, but made her wish it could be one of the other. She did know that before very long she w...

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“Eggshell White” by Jordan Bates

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With a wail, the train let off its final call for passengers. George was the only one still sitting on the platform. His hands gripped one another in his lap, and a foot tapped the brick. There was only a scattering of people to begin with; one for every two cars or so. Heaving himself from the stone bench with a visible huff, he walked toward the train, dropping into the black night briefly as he moved from the platform lamp to his assigned car. He’d be...

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“The Train Ride” by Vera Kearney

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Here she was Claire. Alone riding this nosy train to the West, not knowing where she was going or anyone who might live there. How had it all come about? One day she was living the best life in a quiet part of town, and the next she was running for her life.Johnny, her older brother, had seen something he shouldn’t have. Reporting it to the authorities had not been the best thing to do. They had planned to hide him away for protection. Failing to act rapidly enough, Johnny had been shot and killed. Knowing she was his sister and not sure how...

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“The Carolinian” by Pridgen Green

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At the rear of the Carolinian train, a small commotion was brewing. A man lay slouched against the train’s wall, ragged breaths sputtering out irregularly. He appeared to be trying to say something.“Breast pocket.” he managed.Could anyone even hear this man? By now, my interest was piqued. This was a drastic deviation from my normal rides on the Carolinian. All of my other trips had been exceedingly unremarkable. This, however, was something different. I could tell. I looked on with interest.“Breast pocket,” the man repeated under his b...

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“After A Drunk Night” by Bella DeLoach

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I wake up to the sound of a train running along its tracks. It's peaceful, soothing. For a second, I almost forget about my raging hangover. I partied hard last night and truth be told, I don't remember half of it. All I remember is never not having a drink in my hand, constantly taking shots, and... oh no. I wake up with a snap and look at who's sitting next to me. It's Jerry or James or whatever his name is. He's passed out in the seat next to me and is drooling like a dog. I run my hands through my hair and look around our train car. It's...

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“Broken Hearted ” by Megan Vince

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Long Ago, in the 1800s, was a girl named Agatha Christie. She lives in a town called Cambridge, England. Agatha had brown hair with red highlights, her eyes were an emerald green, and she had a button size nose. She wore a Victorian gown Dress; The top was a white blouse, and the bottom was a brown and green skirt. She also wore a sun-bonnet hat.One day Agatha woke up from her slumber. She went to the kitchen to make some honey green tea and some toast. After she was done making tea and toast, she walked peacefully to the table where her typ...

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“The Twenty-Third Car” by Tanya M

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Circling, circling, The hills shone, a vibrant green-painted blanket of jitterbug-dancing life, as though the earth had taken it upon itself to create an earthbound paradise, a promenade of the purest natural beauty. An eagle rose into the sky, buffeted by gusts of wind, sending him spiraling. On the edge of the verdant meadow sat rails, rusty iron tracks used twice a day by the great red steam engine. The polished-brass wheels shone, traveling city to city at high, well-advertised speeds. &nbsp...

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“From The First Glance” by Amelia F

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On the road to hell, there’s a lot waiting… waiting for the train. Getting there is no easy task brother. Well for those who go down the path. The path of which you will die down below. You can’t go through the brightness of the day but must wait through the cover night. There’s no map brother. Just a telephone wire and a railroad track. The platform of which you stand brother. You may ask about the platform number or where it is but brother that is something unknown to even the all-knowing. I give you tips and tricks on how to g...

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“warrior in the wind ” by Unknown User

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It's behind me it's getting closer and closer all I can think is run Zyla run with a sudden jolt of the train I felt it was coming I tried to get up but as I did another jolt. I could feel its hot breath upon me, I closed my eyes knowing this would be the end "Zyla we are about 5 hours away do you want anything to eat" I sat up and took off my sleeping mask. it was just a dream witch would be fine but I have visions of the future "Sure can I have a bagel, Alora I had another vision" " Let me get the food then you can tell me about it" Alora ...

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“Things That Makes One Smile” by Perry Terrell

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Things That Makes One SmileBy Perry Terrell Lincoln and Kiera had been dating for a year and three months. Kiera called Lincoln on her loneliest night of all times. It was a Friday night and they hadn’t seen each other or had been out together for nearly a month. Lincoln had rounded out a whole month of excuses with the working late to his parents were ill. She knew his parents were not ill because his mother work...

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“A train, a gem and a misunderstanding. ” by Sophie-Dominique Waddie

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The sound of the wheels on the track made the conventional clickety-clack sound with a gradual increase in rapidity. As the train pulled out of the station, Fiona had noticed, not without some pleasure, that the train was attracting considerable attention. It is not so very often that a steam train pulls away from a major British Railway Station in England, well not in the 21st century anyway. So there were random people staring, some smiled and a few waved whilst a small cohort of train spotters photographed, recorded the sou...

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“Phantom” by Ray Everblaze

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The train pulls into the station, sputtering steam as it chugs along. A silent shuffling crowd fills it, mostly children being sent away. The year is 1940. A terrified mother ties tags around her daughter's neck. "Remember. You are just a girl. Don't speak back, and know that I love you." The girl's eyes are brimming with tears as the suitcase with her whole life is handed to her. But she couldn't pack her mother's hugs. She couldn't pack the feeling of Autumn sneaking up to you like it did in London. She couldn't pack her mother's smile, no...

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“What The Conductor Saw” by Kim Smyth

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What The Conductor Saw "Write a short story that takes place on a train"Jack and Marsha Dore boarded the train along with one hundred other souls that day, he forgot just what it was that made this particular couple stand out in his mind. The conductor kept noticing them though throughout the four-hour trip, and the police would later be grateful for his excellent attention to detail. As they made their way to their seats, he followed them so he could take their tickets. Jack was perspiring even though the day was cool, something like sixty-...

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“Just One Stop” by Rachael Richey

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The intense heat of the late afternoon sun beat down on Maisie’s face as she leaned back against the wall, the hot stones hard and rough through the thin cotton of her summer dress. She closed her eyes and breathed deeply, savouring the warmth and soaking up the peace of the deserted station. Bees were buzzing lazily behind her in the briar hedge, and high above she could just make out the beautiful song of the skylark. She felt she was in a little bubble of her own. Far away and protected from the horrors of the rest of the w...

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“Identity Theft” by Jennifer Denning

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Closing the door silently behind her she slipped out into the grey dawn. She slid the wedding ring from her fourth finger, hid it down the side of a pot of crocuses and drew a deep breath of free air.She loved them all with a gut twisting ache, but she had to be free.The station was near. She boarded the first train to London, then traversed the narrow ribbon of water. She would go to Prague. Then on...on and on. At Paris she changed trains, settling herself in an empty compartment. Presently an elegant young couple also entered an...

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Write a short story that takes place on a train.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 128 stories

“Waking Up” by Deborah Mercer

“Eggshell White” by Jordan Bates

“The Train Ride” by Vera Kearney

“The Carolinian” by Pridgen Green

“After A Drunk Night” by Bella DeLoach

“Broken Hearted ” by Megan Vince

“The Twenty-Third Car” by Tanya M

“From The First Glance” by Amelia F

“warrior in the wind ” by Unknown User

“Things That Makes One Smile” by Perry Terrell

“A train, a gem and a misunderstanding. ” by Sophie-Dominique Waddie

“Phantom” by Ray Everblaze

“What The Conductor Saw” by Kim Smyth

“Just One Stop” by Rachael Richey

“Identity Theft” by Jennifer Denning

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a short story about a jury of people tasked with making a decision. (It doesn't necessarily need to be a court jury.)

Write a short story in which a specialist is called upon to carry out a job.

Write a short story that ends with a twist.

Write a short story that takes place in a quaint, idyllic, English village.

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