Write a story in which characters are warned not to go into the woods.

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“Don't Go Into The Woods Sheldon and Zoe” by Renee Ferrell

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Stepping steadily forward with arms outstretched Sheldon moved closer to his prey. Twin sister Zoe was approaching from the opposite side in a similar manner. Inching ever closer to the clueless rabbit, Sheldon caught his sister’s gaze and mouthed 1, 2. “Sheldon! Zoe!”, the deep voice bellowed across the yard. The twins froze in place, moving only their faces toward their father. Upon seeing his clouded features they walked toward him in unison. Father was the tallest of the three, his long dirty blond hair held back in pony tail with a leat...

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“Whispering Woods ” by Leophel Ampatin

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In a very vast sky where the flora and faunas meet the beam of light from the sun, a very dark woods that never taste the heat of the sun due to its very chaotic view from a distance. John has a rare condition where he needs a blood transfusion every week in order for him to survive. He has to go to the hospital every Friday for the blood transfusion and this is his condition since he was three years old and now his fifteen years old. His parents- Marcus and Lisa is very determined to give everything for their only son. John was a miracle ba...

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“Old before her time.” by Craig Harbor

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They warned us to never walk in those woods. If they’d just left it at that then maybe we would never have gone in there. The things they made up to stop us going inside though, that made it irresistible. “Time ain’t welcome in there.” Auntie Tess explained when once we questioned her. “Things happen any damn order the...

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“There was a legend about a well in a garden.” by William Wehrmacher

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I found myself wandering around the countryside. It was a gorgeous day, the sky was a deep azure with cottony clouds that gave my mind exercises inventing animals and people’s faces. I was walking in a valley of grass that had not been mowed this year and as a result, the breeze made it ripple like waves on the ocean. This valley was surrounded by forests with their canopies a luscious green. It was near 80 degrees and the light dry breeze made the day about as perfect as a day can be. I came upon a path that led off...

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“Into The Woods: Seek and ye shall be found” by Alexandra Petrache

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.............................................................................................................................Do not go into The Woods, they said. She shrugged, as she pushed back the dense leafy curtain, took a deep breath and stepped in. A cacophony of colour dazzled her for a moment. She took a step and the colours were wiped away by near complete darkness and a weak warm wind. The floor made a cracking noise as something crumbled under her shoes. The place looked like a dark vestibule, with rich smells and sounds. Sh...

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“The Portal” by Hannah Posner

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“It’s just a forest,” Cass assures me and Toby, leading us closer. She’s right. It looks pretty innocent-- just a bunch of skeleton trees identical to all the others around town and mounds of snow with layers of crunchy leaves beneath them. Toby takes in a deep breath and clenches his fists. I wrap my coat tighter. I can’t stand this December weather.Cass grins at us mischievously, Toby shivers, and I smirk, trying to look calm even though I’m terrified. You’re not exactly supposed to go into the woods. Cass takes the first step i...

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“Whispers In the Woods” by Kennedi Hubbard

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"Valka! Get back 'ere tis instant!" The young girl of about twelve turned towards her mother, her bright red hair in twin braids whipping around her shoulders. "Mother, what is really in there?" The girl pointed to the thick forest border that was behind their home. "Never you mind that, get back inside tis instant!" Valkas shoulders slumped as she turned her back to the forest and headed towards the brightly lit doorway. "You know better than to wander off where you know not." Her mother scolded and waved a finger at her. "Tha woods are ver...

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“Don't look behind you...” by Thea Doran

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The town of Hillfar was a quiet and peaceful place. Well, except for the woods they lived by. Or rather what's living in it. You know the name, Slenderman? Well, according to legend he is a tall, pale, faceless man and he kidnaps and kills children. This legend affected the villagers so and the children were warned since birth. But, an unruly boy was born and he was about to find out, if Slendy is real.Lucas was a thirteen-year-old boy. He lived on a farm near the woods and always was found on the outline. He loved the woods, almost as...

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“The Forest Within Us” by A FL

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Once upon a time, an old man told me about a wood that stretched at the bottom of a deep canyon. In this wood he said, obscurity is king and the sun rays shiver when they come close to the dark green foliage of the chasm. Between the trees lie a silence so deep that toads silence their croaking during the dark hours of the night, and birds go hide in the hollow trunk of the dead, giant vegetation. The old man, who’s wrinkles reminded me of bark, warned me that any soul that possess enough temerity to enter the forest will not leave, as the s...

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“ Concede ” by Amara Morena Bennett

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Nestled between the banks of the river that ran from the top of the Shefgough mountain, the crystal clear water filled with multicolored leaves that slowly ran under the fallen branches that laid on the banks. The swiftly running water slipped round the rocks sticking out of the river making a crooked walkway to the dying meadow. As the water runs south, the sun sets in the west, just over the deep, mystical grove that sat on the left side of the river was a village. The leaves of the trees above the dark grove were already in full color, th...

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“Callaghan Manor ” by Katie Kerrigan

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Callaghan Manor 1957 “I’m sorry things turned out like this,” Emory’s mother said, her eyes staring blankly at the road ahead. “It’s okay,” Emory replied. His mother glanced at him, prying a hand off the steering wheel and patting his shoulder. “I promise everything will work out. It’s just until your grandmother gets better.” Emory nodded. “I know.” The road braided through the thick forest, weaving between rocky cliff sides and pine trees. Raindrops splattered gently against the windshield. In the distanc...

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“My Family Was Right” by Rachel Frankki

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My family told us not to go into the woods but that afternoon, my cousin Sam and I ventured into the darkness of the trees. We both packed a small bag of necessities just in case we felt like adventuring for more than a quick look around. Part of us wanted to discover what everyone in our family was consistently covering up during conversation. Our yearly family reunion was being held at my great-grandma’s house, but everyone in her neighborhood was sneakily discussing how weird things had been seen and heard coming from the ancient fo...

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“The Pie Gone Missing” by E Rose

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Lana was baking a pie. She was very excited because it was her very most favorite flavor, cherry. She put it in the oven to bake for the last time and went to change her apron. And when she got back she took it out of the oven but it was very very hot. She left it on the windowsill so it could cool before dinner time. Her family was very much looking forward to eating the pie. When she came back the pie was not on the windowsill. She looked out the window into the deep dark Forest the window was facing and wondered who would take a pie out o...

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“Old Man Whitaker” by Bethany Cramer

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"Don't go into the forest," Old Man Whitaker told me. "Why not?" I asked. He said darkly, "Legend has it that every person who goes into the forest never returns. But every night at dusk, a loud moaning noise arises from the woods." I rolled my eyes. This was just another one of Old Man Whitaker's tall tales. "The horror," I said sarcastically. He nodded, not picking up on my sarcasm. "They say that the voices belong to those who are stuck there, trapped there forever in the forest. And if you were to go inside, you would join them." "Yeah, ...

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“Hunger” by Christopher Abel

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The wheel had turned once more, and the cycle began anew. The family stood together in the thicket at the edge of the wood, taking in the air. The sky was heavy today, pregnant with omens and signs, ready to let out the tears it had been storing these last few days. Papa looked back at the field they had cut through, wincing inwardly at the single, narrow, highly visible track they had left in their crossing. The weeping of the dying plants had soaked their legs, and once the vegetation was trampled down, it lacked the heart to stand again. ...

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Write a story in which characters are warned not to go into the woods.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 98 stories

“Don't Go Into The Woods Sheldon and Zoe” by Renee Ferrell

“Whispering Woods ” by Leophel Ampatin

“Old before her time.” by Craig Harbor

“There was a legend about a well in a garden.” by William Wehrmacher

“Into The Woods: Seek and ye shall be found” by Alexandra Petrache

“The Portal” by Hannah Posner

“Whispers In the Woods” by Kennedi Hubbard

“Don't look behind you...” by Thea Doran

“The Forest Within Us” by A FL

“ Concede ” by Amara Morena Bennett

“Callaghan Manor ” by Katie Kerrigan

“My Family Was Right” by Rachel Frankki

“The Pie Gone Missing” by E Rose

“Old Man Whitaker” by Bethany Cramer

“Hunger” by Christopher Abel

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story around the theme: Be careful what you wish for.

Write a story that involves love at first sight.

Write a rags-to-riches story.

Write a story about a character on a quest, trying to "prove themselves."

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