Write a story that takes place in the woods.

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“Witch in the wood” by Lynn Marie Gould

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There is a tale in her village, everyone that lives there has known for three generations. The woods are cursed, tainted by the soul of an angered witch. Accused of seducing and luring men from their families. Convincing the men to bring their children to the witch for her to sacrifice to the devil. Her soul wonder, in search of the list to feed to her master. All who live in the village know to never venture too far into the forest. Do not venture from the paths. Don’t be caught where she hunts. Don’t ang...

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“A Pile Of Dirt” by Colm Lawlor

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I’ve taken to long walks through the woods recently, and they often lead me to strange and wonderful places. I’ve found sheltered areas with bowing branches that would be perfect for a clandestine romantic meeting. I’ve found little circles of grass where the sunlight hits just right for a lovely bread and wine picnic. But last week, across a pit bridge of particle board and planks, into an open grassy area that could once have been a field, in the slight shade of a hazel tree, I found it. A pile of dirt and grass and bricks. Like someone ha...

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“Lost, Found, Lost” by Todd Jacob

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I awoke to pain. My face was in the dirt, the smell and taste of damp soil flooded my senses. My stomach heaved. I rolled over onto my back, flickers of sunlight stabbed at my eyes through the canopy of leaves above turning the throbbing pain in my head and neck into a stabbing one. A wave of dizziness and nausea swept over me, and I turned over onto all fours spluttering until it passed. I spat out dirt and tried to get my bearings slowly sitting up onto my haunches. The forest around me seemed to revolve slowly. I gingerly touched the back...

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“Show Me Your Teeth” by MJ Hancher

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One step in the front of the other, don’t look back, don’t worry about the surrounding darkness. Don’t be afraid of the sounds in the dark, it’s just the resident creatures living their lives.The leaves crunch under my feet as I try my best to stay in a straight line, trying to stay focused on the distant glow that signals the clearing where we are supposed to meet. Ryan caught me at school after the first bell, a wicked glint in his eyes. “You’re still coming down to the woods right?” he asked, holding my hand and running his thumb in circl...

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“Another Perfect Circle” by Isabelle Call

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My eyes flew open as my head began to slowly stop its spinning and I regained my consciousness, I looked upwards through a break in the trees canopy and saw a dimly lit sky, the late evening I presumed by the cold chill pricking my skin that one only felt at night. I lifted myself to my feet and began to take in my surroundings, the forest was dense and from what I could make out in the scarce light provided by the shine of the rising moon, it seemed to be made up of pine and oak trees. The air smelled fresh and sweet, the way it smelled at ...

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“Shadows In The Sunset” by Asia Oliver

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I hear the twigs underneath my feet breaking as I run. Wind lashing against the tree branches, the echo of steps behind me, getting closer and closer. I rush behind a tree and try to quiet my quickening breath and the shadow of the person chasing me comes closer. A deep voice starts speaking saying “I know your out here, I can hear your breath rading and your heart starting to pound. I can smell the fear on you from here.” he finished as he started laughing. I start to panick as the foot steps seems to have stop. I go to look behind th...

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“Where The Flowers Grow” by Amber Autry

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Why would he hide a body here? My family has lived here for thousands of years. We’ve prided ourselves on keeping this wood clean of mess and trouble and now here he is, hiding a body. Worst part is, it seems to be a young girl. This doesn’t make sense, and can’t be good. My name is Red and my family has lived here for centuries. Many would say that we own the forest but I’m not that old school; I understand we have to share. That’s why me and mine have never bothered Old Man. That’s what we call him. He lives a couple miles over from w...

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““Just a Man, Just a Woman”” by Lindsey Daniels

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The fog began to clear, the forest was bare. Not a rabbit scurrying about in a hurry or a bird singing a song in a tree. Deanna was lain on the leaf carpeted floor of the woods. Dried blood staining her blonde hair, dirt covering her body from the chest down. She moves her head slowly “ah!” She gasps from pain. She winces as her eyes slowly blink open. The sky looks weird, like a weird grey. Very unusual. But then again so was that storm. “Ben?” She said softly into the air. “B...

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“Where The Memories Stay Behind ” by Xochitl Rosario

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Everything seemed perfect as if I was in a fairytale, where no evil Villian can destroy this happy ending. It was only me, and my love who happened to have a strong connection that spread like wildfire. The times were endless, it was just us promising a forever that would last an eternity. Later, that evening I decided to invite him to this place that I happen to endure and cherish."Come, on I have to show you something follow me!" sounding very thrilled."Okay, but where are you taking me?" he asked curiously."First, close your eyes and I wi...

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“The Secret Bunker” by Nora Wilson

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“Everyone off the bus!” My teacher sounded annoyed and distressed. Listening to Mrs. Lance, I stood, yanked my friend's arm, and rushed to exit the tight, cramped vehicle. “Hey, Molly, stop!” I looked back at Rachel calling me to stop. I ignored her and pulled harder. Once we got off the bus, I was finally able to breathe. “You know I hate people and crowds. It got claustrophobic and really loud in there!” I recognized a small frown creeping onto my face while she rolled her eyes. I sighed from the thought of what wa...

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“Into the wood” by Sigi Gross

Submitted to Contest #37

On Sunday, 12th April 1992, I went biking in Wolfach park, near the black forest. It was a lively spring with a clear sky. The sun shined through those tall trees with lively birds singing beautiful songs. An ambiance of this forest made me feel so delighted and grateful. After biking up to the hill, I had to stop, not only because I was exhausted from biking against the gravity, though the view up here caught my eyes. It was charming! From afar, the small houses were laid on the foothill and they were arranged almost in the triang...

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“The Olympian Huntress” by Spectre .

Submitted to Contest #37

The girl was beautiful. Her face was calm, with a small smile on her face. It was a shame that I had to kill her. She reminded me of the naiads. I heard a sound behind me. I turned slowly. “Who...who are you?” the woman asked. This must be the mother of the girl, I thought. “I am a messenger.” “What is your message?” I thought for a minute. “I believe my exact orders were to ‘kill the last descendant of the mortal goddess’.” “She isn’t...

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“Griegg's Gorge” by Emily Perrins

Submitted to Contest #37

SATURDAY A.M.: Northern County police state a series of 911 calls were made during the evening of Friday, May 17, from an area known by locals as Griegg’s Gorge: a large swath of wild, wooded terrain, notorious for funnelling inexperienced backcountry recreationalists away from the road during winter months. While snow has melted in the region and overnight temperatures have been mild, there remain concerns for the wellbeing of the lost individual or individuals. Local search and rescue teams are currently surveying the area to pinpoint sign...

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“The Hunt” by Heather Gardner

Submitted to Contest #37

I am having a distinctly Snow-White moment right now and I cannot say that I care for it. This is rather ironic since as a little girl I loved to play princesses. I know that’s horribly un-pc of me to admit, given how in this day and age little girls wanting to play princesses is viewed by many as a slight to Susan B. Anthony and all who came after her. Little girls would be far better served to dress up in white lab coats and imagine that one day they’ll be the first person t...

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“The Cabin in the Woods” by Luke Yakominich

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“A cabin in the woods is surely the most obvious place for a cast of characters to come together and end up with a Mr. Dean White lying dead on our turtle shell tabletop. Each of you is a suspect, and no one is innocent until proven otherwise. I would like to start with the wife of the late Mr. White. Mrs. White, if you would please join me in one of the bedrooms the rest of you, I would recommend you stay here in the living room to avoid any more chaos.” Detective Finn Deal walked a sobbing Mrs. White into the furthest bedroom down the...

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Write a story that takes place in the woods.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 180 stories

“Witch in the wood” by Lynn Marie Gould

“A Pile Of Dirt” by Colm Lawlor

“Lost, Found, Lost” by Todd Jacob

“Show Me Your Teeth” by MJ Hancher

“Another Perfect Circle” by Isabelle Call

“Shadows In The Sunset” by Asia Oliver

“Where The Flowers Grow” by Amber Autry

““Just a Man, Just a Woman”” by Lindsey Daniels

“Where The Memories Stay Behind ” by Xochitl Rosario

“The Secret Bunker” by Nora Wilson

“Into the wood” by Sigi Gross

“The Olympian Huntress” by Spectre .

“Griegg's Gorge” by Emily Perrins

“The Hunt” by Heather Gardner

“The Cabin in the Woods” by Luke Yakominich

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story about a valuable object that goes missing.

Write a story about someone who keeps coming across the same stranger.

Write a story that starts with the reveal of a long-kept secret.

Write a story about a rumor making its way through the grapevine.

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