Write a story that takes place in the woods.

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“Far From Home” by Riddhi Shedge

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The leaves crunch under my feet as I step. The wind howls in my face. I keep my chin up and my hands grip the straps of my backpack. I'm wandering far. Far from home.I start to study the trees. They cast shadows on the moonlit path. The noises of the forest soothe me. My cheeks are flushed. The darkness takes me in, like a mother taking a child. I long to be home. But I am far from it.They never wanted me anyway. Treated me like a stray. Filched my heart from me. I envied my friends, who had such loving families. Tears made their way to my c...

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“Goodbyes” by Yoomi Ari

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Monday 13th April- 9:30 am The silvery mist licked at every surface. Rain fell on the forest canopy covering dense and tangled vegetation. Bowl-shaped plants caught the rainwater. Beetles, snails, flies and frogs continued their activities. The forest is the orchestra of my mind, playing one enchanting symphony after another. Her leaves dance to an unheard beat, whispering their songs to the wind. In here, sheltered by the mighty trees, is every kind of life, from the humble beetle to enchanting birds of every colour. I hold m...

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“A Bond Astray” by 𝔸. Triangle

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I was running. Running far far away. Running and hoping they would never find me. My footfalls sounding like a pounding drum amid this October night. I'm sorry this is a terrible introduction to my story. Let me start from the beginning. Just one panic-stricken day prior... My mother at the time had lived in a small town in Mexico. I lived a bit farther up the road in Louisianna but it never stopped me from visiting her before. Our love for each other was greater than any country boundary. Anyway, that day I was riding the rental bike to the...

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“Wolf Town ” by Naomi Coffman

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Don’t go into the woods, my mother used to say. The wolves will find you and gobble you up. There were still a handful of packs in those days—pitiful collections of scrawny runts with bleary eyes and loose teeth. Sometimes, a chicken or small dog would go missing, but I doubt all the wolves in the county could have finished off a plump boy with a good throwing arm and fast legs. The old packs—the man-killers—had all died out years ago. Don’t go into the woods, my mother used to say. A werewolf will find you and gobble you up. Then she would ...

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“WHO'S THE KILLER?” by Norlie Rabino

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“Si entras, moriras” A sign that will change the happy trip into an unexpected and thrilling moment. In this case, show how a true friend’s response to each other. Will they help, or will they run? Will they die, or will they kill? Hahahahahah!!!!! A happy trip will come because vacation time is travel time, a time to bond with friends on having a camp. Hi, my name is Aki, and I am having a trip with my friends. We’ve selected this mountain because it is very unrecognized and it’s beautiful. I once came here and have such a good experie...

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“The Kidnapper” by Natalie Dafoe

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“You don’t know everything, you only see half the picture.” “I know enough to understand what you’re doing is wrong.” I stood shivering in the cold, foggy expanse of trees. My wool sweater barely protected me from the numbing cold, but I could care less. “And what is it you believe I’m doing exactly?” “Kidnapping children!” I struggled to make out his figure in the night, barely seeing a shadow behind the light that pierced through the night and illuminated me. I was deep into the forest “So you thought it would be smart to come here y...

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“The Shoe Tree” by Kira Kloehn

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Lina wasn’t afraid of ghosts. The townspeople of Geistbury where highly superstitious. To them, ghosts were an everyday part of reality. Some feared the ghosts more that others, but everyone knew of their existence. Lina wasn’t any different. She knew that ghosts haunted the town, but unlike most, she was not afraid. She was cautious, but never, ever afraid. She reminded herself of this as she walked home from school with her little brother, Rodney, one day. She had an eerie feeling that she couldn’t seem to shake. This feeling occurre...

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“The Lopsided Swing” by Jeanne Marceau

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Life for me had ended here.Between these two swings.On a rainy night.At dark.Alone.The moment I pulled the trigger, we both knew that I was gone for good that no amount of therapy could help suppress this memory. I still see Harrison sometimes, only those times when the dreams of you come back. When those vivid flashes of these woods come back, they come briefly but those that I see are lovely. Of how you danced amongst the trees and the bright red of your hair quickly turning dark as the drops fell, not only on your head but on the soft san...

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“The Possessed Woods ” by Monica D

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A bell rattled calling all their men to kill me, their trader and murderer but I didn't kill on purpose I was forced, and I’m now running for my life. The only way out is the woods. But this isn’t any other type of woods. It has zombies that come out of the ground, trolls that can crush me with one finger and Wolfs that rule the night. I have no other choice. It’s die now or die later. I ran in knowing that they would stop chasing me here. I need to survive this forest, I need to find the stone of doom to break it. I heard that it is found o...

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“Dead Girl Walking” by Anushka Binoy

Submitted to Contest #37

3 days before...Every nerve in her body warned her not to go further. As the blood pounded in her temples, her wide eyes strained to pierce the darkness ; all her senses were alert.And then it happened.She flung her head back but it was too late - her mouth was contorted in a scream that never came.The blood flowed like crimson ribbons, snaking through the gaps in her fingers, splattering the ground beneath her.The black pools of her eyes were gone.Present Day...The hum of the school bus engine penetrated the deafening silence of the woods. ...

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“The Shadowlake Project” by Ed Vela

Submitted to Contest #37

The rain was coming down in sheets as I fumbled with the front door key. Most people would never think of putting a deadbolt lock on an old cabin in the middle of the woods, but my father was not like most people.Mitchell, my 10 year old that didn't want to make the long drive stood next to me, an irritated traveler.“Dad, I’m getting soaked,” Mitchell said, dripping.“Just a sec, buddy,” I blurted from a wet mouth. A moment later, presto, the door was open. A strike of lightening illuminated the living room briefly, and I was able to grab the...

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“The Need of Nature” by Anna Mosqueda

Submitted to Contest #37

The Taylan household was asleep. Crickets outside held the night in place. Slivers of moonlight shining through the trees were the only source of light. Footsteps creating the sound of drums echoed through the house. An occasional creak from the ancient floorboards sounded like a cry for help. The door to the house was opened and the helpless Alara stepped out. She was searching for an escape, fresh air to breathe. The trees and grass watched the desperate girl. The one they had watched grow up. Now she was sitting at the foot of her favorit...

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“The plight of a broken bond” by Huma Fatima

Submitted to Contest #37

As she sat there over the craggy boulder, she wondered at the possibility of life without her which went on in its convectional way. In front of her sight was a cramped yellow hut where we had spent a promising time of our vacations five years ago. However, it now seemed to have shrunken with despair, no wonder it appeared even more confined and small. She turned her face towards me and beamed radiantly. I knew her appearances were only limited to my vision, for whenever I told my family about it, I was frowned upon and my experiences were t...

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“Dinner at Mother Ehts” by Natasha Arnold

Submitted to Contest #37

The Thin Thickets roamed wherever they saw fit. From the valleys to the hills, canyons to the mountains, these fuzzy creatures could be found at every corner. Thin Thickets were stunning creatures. Scholars suggest that Thin Thickets were the first creature to exist, floating in the Universe until reaching Earth. A human could easily mistake these as specks of dust or freshly picked cotton, it truly depended on their size. They came in a variety of colours from pink, blue, grey, and peach. Most would adapt their colours to match their surrou...

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“Taken” by Luke Stinnett

Submitted to Contest #37

August 30, 2016,Agh. Boring hikes in the woods. I should be at home right now, playing video games like Alien Warfare with my friends. But nooooo. While they’re beating the final boss, I’m stuck taking a so called, “Nature walk” with my parents and little sister. They thought it would be a good bonding exercise for us if we stayed in the freezing cold woods over night, right after walking about 20 miles away from home with only hotdogs to eat once we got there. “Come on slowpoke! We are almost there!” My dad said light-heartedly. Yep. ...

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Write a story that takes place in the woods.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 180 stories

“Far From Home” by Riddhi Shedge

“Goodbyes” by Yoomi Ari

“A Bond Astray” by 𝔸. Triangle

“Wolf Town ” by Naomi Coffman

“WHO'S THE KILLER?” by Norlie Rabino

“The Kidnapper” by Natalie Dafoe

“The Shoe Tree” by Kira Kloehn

“The Lopsided Swing” by Jeanne Marceau

“The Possessed Woods ” by Monica D

“Dead Girl Walking” by Anushka Binoy

“The Shadowlake Project” by Ed Vela

“The Need of Nature” by Anna Mosqueda

“The plight of a broken bond” by Huma Fatima

“Dinner at Mother Ehts” by Natasha Arnold

“Taken” by Luke Stinnett

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story about a valuable object that goes missing.

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