Start your story with a character looking out of a window in the middle of the night.

Posted in Horror on Oct 25, 2022

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“The Quiet” by Christine Folan

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The Quiet He managed to tear his eyes from the winter scene beyond upon realizing that the fire was dying down. He grabbed one of the dry logs that sat next to the old brick fireplace and tossed it in gently, sending a flare of sparks up into the dark. The sudden crackling of the wood as it was consumed by the flames was accompanied by a burning and smoky scent that had become as familiar to the man as any possibly could. He had been coming to this cabin his entire life, first as a child with his family and now as an adult with his own ...

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“Love is not a choice ” by Rosa Luna

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I looked outside the window, trying to breathe together with the rain so I don’t have a panic attack. The wet, empty streets stared back at me. The reflection of the streetlights on the wet ground created a warm orange color. I turned my wrist to look at the clock. 00:01. There were no people outside, everything looked so still except for the leaves of the trees which moved with every raindrop. In any other situation, I would be deciding which playlist I’m gonna play for the night with an open book waiting for me to explore. In any other sit...

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“Emily Crawford ” by Ghashmira Ahmed

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Moonlight peeked through my window spreading over my body as the mystical wind of the clear night sky played through my hair. My eyes caught in the periwinkle color striking across the horizons of the sky where the glimmering stars laid miles apart. My lips curved in a smile, beauty laid across my eyes with perfection and here I was living the very moment through my bedroom window. My heart fluttered, as the day’s memories played themselves in my mind. "Arthur Crawford will be sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole...

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“Midnight Circumstances” by Rebecca Bagasao

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This was a night like no other. David didn't know it at the time.Neither did Amy. They didn't know what would happen in the next few minutes, or the next few hours, or even days. They did know something. Amy knew she shouldn't be up so late. David knew he would be gone by morning. The man lurking outside the window knew precisely when he would throw the rock in his hand."Fifteen minutes," he muttered to himself, glancing at his watch."Fifteen minutes," sighed David."Fifteen minutes," Amy gasped, fingering the tie of her robe.They all looked ...

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“A Poets Wildest Dreams” by Ash Greene

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TW: Child Abuse The first night that we moved in, we arrived in the dark. The street lights were on but the houses were all dark. I climbed up the stairs to what would be my new bedroom and immediately hung up my poster before laying the sleeping bag out. Although I had slept in the car for most of the fourteen hour drive here, I was exhausted already when thinking about the furniture that would have to be moved in tomorrow. Teeth brushed, pajamas on, and a glass of water beside me, I looked out my window onto the street below for a few minu...

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“Shark Eyes” by Sam Spotswood

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Why is she getting in the van, it’s 12:30 at night? I peered through the blinds on my bedroom window, careful not to let her see me. She sat in the blue minivan, dressed in a blouse, hair and bangs curled in her 1980s style, as if she were headed to practice. Slowly, she backed out of the driveway and sped off down the street. I stared at our now empty driveway. Where would she go this time of night? Daddy is out of town. “So I was looking through your phone earlier…” Mommy said as we raced down the 5, surrounded by ...

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“Behind The Pine” by Conner Bowen

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The sound almost like the crashing of garbage cans awakened me from my slumber. Like a metal lid rolling across the asphalt, my ears became heightened to the sounds being emitted from the night. Not wanting to leave the comfort of my sheets, I hesitated to move until the sound of the outside world grew too much for me to return to my nightly rest. Sitting up from the cushioned foam, my hair fell past my face and down my shoulders. It was cold, a breeze from seemingly nowhere blew past me causing a small shiver to traverse its way down my spi...

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“Through the Window” by Anne Perry

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Midnight. I woke up thirsty and went to get a class of water and then literally did a double take when I looked through the bedroom window. There, standing in the yard, under a bright half-moon, was a kangaroo wearing a red sweater. Just standing there, wearing a sweater! Or rather a “jumper,” which is what the Australians call a sweater. Yes, I was in the outback. Yes, I had seen many kangaroos on the way out here—but they were wild, running away anytime we stopped, while I unsuccessfully tried to take a picture. They jump in crazy, ra...

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“The Unseen” by Tesh Silver

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I thought I heard a sound, but maybe I didn’t. It was very dark out, but I willed myself to go to the window. My eyes almost refused to adjust to the darkness. My heart was already beating against my chest, protesting against my bravery to even dare look. Finally, I stood in front of the window. The cold air of the night seemed to crawl up my spine. Now I was immobile. I had to see what was outside. It was imperative. I could swear I saw something dart among the treeline, but then again it was so dark. My eyes could’ve been playing tricks. B...

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“Motion-Sensor” by Hannah B

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I rolled in bed, tucking my blanket under my chin silently. No matter how hard I tried, sleep refused to claim me.My brain attempted to focus on the slight whisper of wind through my partially open window, but it proved to only disturb me. I stood.Awkwardly, as if afraid, I quietly walked towards the small shaft of moonlight to peer out into my wide, tree-lined yard that was barely lit. I watched for several moments, observing the swaying trees and the howl of a particularly strong gust of wind. Somewhere, a barn owl who'd and trilled.I was ...

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“Raindrop Race” by Peach Face

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The dew hanging on the foggy glass glides its way down, the race won by my chosen raindrop. The car moves slowly along, as well as does my raindrop. I close my eyes, putting my hand on the window and trying to feel the cold. I feel the cold and push my hand out of the window, hoping to feel cold once again. Nothing. My hand feels nothing. I ask mother if we can get ice cream. She doesn't hear me. She doesn't know I am here. She never would. She never has. She drives to the funeral. I watch from the window, seeing her crying. Her speech abo...

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“The Figure ” by Gabriella Miner

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My body shuddered as I looked out my window into the dark abyss of night. My eyes struggled in vain, scouring the street, searching, hoping. Praying the words sent to me weren't true. I see you... Do you see me? I held my phone up to my face again, trying to steady my already shaking hands. Maybe it was a prank, or maybe the person who sent it had the wrong number. At least, that's what I told myself. At least, that's what I so desperately wanted to believe. Ever since I moved into this house strange events have happened to me...

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“Memories & Cigarettes” by Nessa Snow

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It's 5:38 back home right now, but here, I'm staring outside this hotel window, wondering who else is up at 1 am. Is anyone else struggling with jet lag?It's disorienting, at best, how is it still yesterday and somehow also tomorrow? It makes this all naturally super weird.I can't sleep because my knee hurts. This damn weather is bizarre, but I guess that’s London in a nutshell.I really need to rest but I find myself sitting here, staring at this stupid window thinking of you. I know the window is not stupid, I’m just tired.I need to have a ...

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“Next Door” by Richa Susilo

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Sena opened the window wide. Landed both hands on the bottom window frame and gripped it tightly. Again, take a deep breath. He exhaled with difficulty, as if a large stone had filled his chest cavity, making it difficult for him to breathe. Makes it also unable to close his eyes even though late at night has embraced the earth. The hair on his forehead, which was slightly long, covered his eyebrows, looked messy when the strong night wind hit his face as soon as the window of his room opened. Showing the darkness of the night and the sound ...

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“Her Once in A Lifetime Experience” by Poweful Music

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The trees sway harmoniously; almost in oneness with the nightly breeze. The psithurism of the trees in the breeze was one to be embraced. The sky was richly black, decorated generously with bright white polka dots. The moon was full and it shone mightily as if trying to fight away the darkness of the night. At bird’s eye view she could see him and his partner. He was dressed in his everyday nickel gray uniform, that now looked like a rainbow and always seemed too tight on him. You could tell that it spent ...

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Start your story with a character looking out of a window in the middle of the night.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 340 stories

“The Quiet” by Christine Folan

“Love is not a choice ” by Rosa Luna

“Emily Crawford ” by Ghashmira Ahmed

“Midnight Circumstances” by Rebecca Bagasao

“A Poets Wildest Dreams” by Ash Greene

“Shark Eyes” by Sam Spotswood

“Behind The Pine” by Conner Bowen

“Through the Window” by Anne Perry

“The Unseen” by Tesh Silver

“Motion-Sensor” by Hannah B

“Raindrop Race” by Peach Face

“The Figure ” by Gabriella Miner

“Memories & Cigarettes” by Nessa Snow

“Next Door” by Richa Susilo

“Her Once in A Lifetime Experience” by Poweful Music

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Write a story in which a window is broken or found broken.

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Set your story within a window of opportunity, when a character finally has the chance to do something.

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