Write a story about a character who gets lost at a carnival or festival.

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“Creepy Carnival” by Priscilla Vega

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Creepy Carnival It was a Thursday night and Quinten was staying the night at my house. His parents were out of the country. My mom and dad were out on a date. They told us they wouldn’t be home till late. Quinten and I were close. In 1st grade is when we met. No one really liked us so I assume that is why we made friends in the first place. That’s a different story. Anyways, Quinten was at my house a lot. And we never thought that that night would be any different. We were watching Silence of the lambs. Right when Hannibal ate that one ...

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“Together Forever” by Sonja V.

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Do you ever get that feeling that crawls up your tender, delicate skin and sends everything into a tornado of curiosity and a little teaspoon of fear? Well, welcome to my world. Hi. I’m Delphi Garcia. A 15 year old latina that lives in Mexico City. My whole life so far has been spent following in my mother and father’s footsteps that they laid out delicately, taking time and effort to lead to my succession in life, and getting this feeling. This strange, odd feeling. I’ve gotten it many times before, and it’s definitely far from unusual. I’v...

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“The Loner's Nightmare” by Jaya Mosby

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Monica came to the carnival with a group of friends, but she was the friend that no one cared for and barely got a word in during conversations, so she decided to split from them and no one noticed so she walked all throughout the place. She was amazed at the lights, rides, and everything, but didn't want to go on any of the rides alone. She had her arms crossed and it was a little chilly, she even thought about turning around and rejoining the group to get ignored again, but she remembered the conversation before she left making her continu...

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“Things to remember” by Greg Rigby

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Hurdy gurdy, hurdy gurdy; lights flashing - there’s dad and now he is gone! Going up and down and round, passing people, changing colours – It is fantastic! I am going fast! Now my horse is slowing, and I can see the grownups stood round watching as the music winds down. When the horse stops, I slip my feet out of the stirrups and slide down. Then, I walk towards my dad who I know is stood watching…... and there is a moment of panic when he is not there! My horse must have stopped in a different place than where it started. I do not recognis...

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“Sasha” by Tevin Kariuki

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Being in a carnival can be one of the best sensations you can ever have.From ferris wheels to bumper cars,cotton candy to hot dogs,the carnival is a place full of joyous wonder.Get lost however and it can turn into a nightmare.My name is John and am thirteen years old.It all started on one saturday morning during breakfast when dad suggested that we go check out the local carnival downtown for family day.'But honey,I thought we agreed to go to the mall today',mom blurted out.'You are aware that June needs new shoes."'Yes daddy,me want new sh...

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“The Carousel” by Julie Frederick

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As her father drifted in and out of consciousness, Louise watched the convoy of caravans and trucks spill out on to the recreation grounds opposite his hospice window. Food vans selling the usual greasy hotdogs and burgers, an array of try-your-luck side stalls, and the signature showstopper rides – the ‘Freak Out’, the ‘Twister’, the ‘Sizzler’ – all trundled in, towing trailers, like adolescents being dragged on a journey they weren’t sure they wanted to make. The last arrival was the carousel; the horses, stacked in rows, stared at her wit...

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“A Trip Into Adowa Dance” by Dream Writer

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The Adowa dance is a dance by the Akan people of Ghana which is believed to have originated from mimicking the unusual steps of a sacrificial antelope. It is danced at ceremonies such as marriage, naming ceremony, funerals, festivals, enstoolment and destoolment of chiefs and queen mothers etc. At about 9am on Friday, Kwame and Amma set out to attend Adowa dance at the square. The morning sun was just peeping over the mountain tops, casting its golden rays over the peaceful village of Akan people of Ghana. After Kwame and Amma had fully pr...

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“Thats why you don't disobey your parents.” by Giselle Alexandra

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It was morning. Squealing with delight, I pushed off my blankets. I had barely slept last night awaiting the wonderful day ahead. Flinging my dress on, I raced downstairs, too excited to bother about the noise I was making. My sister passed me and grumbled, “Shut up Giselle, I’m trying to sleep.” If you know my sister, you know not to argue with her. She’s a real brat. If you saw my sister, you would think you just dumped her in a mud pool. But this was such a glorious day, I didn’t even notice. Humming softly to myself, I skipped around the...

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“Do You Really Need That Camel Saddle?” by Judith West

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By Judith Blake West DOES YOUR CAMEL REALLY NEED THAT SADDLE? Every tour group has them. They're those otherwise rational and frugal people who just can't pass up a chance to buy the lat...

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“It's A Small, Small World” by Aisa M

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Our summer tradition, which was to visit the fiesta carnival every year, ended one starry evening in 1992.Every year in May, ever since I could remember, a fiesta carnival would cover the vast vacant land at Barrio San Jose behind the local gas station.Sarah and I went to the carnival every year with all the coins we saved up until after the school year ends every March. We'd use them to buy darts to pop balloons, to get prizes such as stuffed toys or pillows.My favorite game was the color game, where there were six colors I could choose fro...

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“A Warm Summers Night ” by Rachel Batacan

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A Warm Summer NightPart 1July 11th7:00Lacey, WAThe paved streets of Lacey were filling with families and friends as they started shuffling into the annual South Sound Carnival. The last day of the carnival was always the most exciting for the townspeople. The city put on a firework show, promptly starting at 11PM.Tommy, a young man who works year round with the carnival company was greeting locals as they walked through the gates. “Here we go,” he said with sarcasm, trying to hold back an eye roll. His co-worker Keith laughed and n...

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“Vince's Reluctant Night Out” by Christopher Gunn

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Usually, the sight of the Ferris wheel going up would bring me a great amount of joy. Even at my age, it still brings me back to that time of year that promises new beginnings. School would just be starting; I would have had a whole new wardrobe. I could reinvent myself. Granted, I just had my twenty-year reunion. But early September has been cemented as this almost new year, heralded in by the carnival going up in the giant gravel lot at the edge of town. This year is di...

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“Game Changer” by Lyss V.

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15 of May is the most important day for the city of Moresley. There would be an annual festival that would be held to celebrate the Day of Victory. Tons of events and competitions were being prepared in this day, with a great amount or reward for the winners. Say it, the Day of Victory is all about the honor to be the champion.Adrian approach that bizarre plaza. This plaza was built over 200 years since the city of Moresley exists, and it always the most significant landmark for all the participants. However, he found that not...

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“Progress” by Anna Tishchenko

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The air was filled with the smell of cotton candy and popcorn. The gate was just a few more car lengths away and Clara could barely breathe for the excitement of it. It was the first time she was allowed to go to the carnival without any adults and she was so excited she could barely keep it together. She looked over at Mira, who was bouncing in the seat next to her. A song came on the radio that they knew the lyrics to and they sang along, pouring their excitement out into the world via sound waves and off key exclamations. Clara’s mother r...

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“Lost and Found” by Bharathi Raja R

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This is not the first time they are coming to Madurai. Most of their relatives are here. So, they keep coming here every now and then. Most times, Muthu’s dad comes alone for family events like weddings, births and deaths. Sometimes, his mom also joins his dad if it is in a closer relative’s house. Once in a year or so, all of them come together if it is in a very close relative’s house. Last time, they came here six months back for Alagar uncle’s wedding. Muthu was not even two years old at that time. He wouldn’t remember anything from th...

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Write a story about a character who gets lost at a carnival or festival.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 189 stories

“Creepy Carnival” by Priscilla Vega

“Together Forever” by Sonja V.

“The Loner's Nightmare” by Jaya Mosby

“Things to remember” by Greg Rigby

“Sasha” by Tevin Kariuki

“The Carousel” by Julie Frederick

“A Trip Into Adowa Dance” by Dream Writer

“Thats why you don't disobey your parents.” by Giselle Alexandra

“Do You Really Need That Camel Saddle?” by Judith West

“It's A Small, Small World” by Aisa M

“A Warm Summers Night ” by Rachel Batacan

“Vince's Reluctant Night Out” by Christopher Gunn

“Game Changer” by Lyss V.

“Progress” by Anna Tishchenko

“Lost and Found” by Bharathi Raja R

🌟 Similar prompts

Set your story at a party that has gone horribly wrong.

Write about a reluctant party-goer who ends up being the star of the show.

Write your story about two characters tidying up after a party.

Write a story about a character who’s nervous to attend a party - their first in a long time.

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