Write a story that takes place in the woods.

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“The Way Of The Woods ” by Vivienne Stradley

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Summer practically jumped out of her church clothes and into her favorite t-shirt and shorts. “Where are you going?” Her dad asked as she opened the back door. “To the woods to meet Tony,” Summer said and dash out the back door. Her dad rolled his eyes and laughed, “That kid!” Summer met Tony in their usual spot, which was in the middle of the woods where the pond was. Summer pulled off her shoes and socks and slipped her feet into the icy water of the pond. “Hey what up girl!” Tony said, coming up beside her.&...

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“If the woods could talk” by Big Brazzo

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As I run faster an faster the footstep in the distance never seem to fade, the farther I get the closer they appear. I don’t have any idea of what’s chasing me but it’s not stopping. This is a story my story an all good stories have a beginning middle an end. So let me start from the beginning I grew up in small town everybody knows everybody type deal never any crime really besides the store theft here and there Nothing to serious a utopia you can say. The towns most known for are haunted woods Ik you thinking haunted woods would make for a...

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“Midnight Run” by George Thomas

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“There it is again!”“Oh come on what do you mean?”“I don’t know… it sounds like it’s getting closer”“You’re a real wuss for such a big man, I gotta tell ya.”Dick and Charlie were sitting on the bank of a river. It was just after 7, and the last warm glows of sunlight were slowly being replaced by shadows and muddy indistinct images. A bottle of whiskey sat between them, and smoke curled from Dick’s cigarette. This was their place, off the beaten path and through thick brush. They had been coming here for two years now. It was their little es...

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“The Kingdom in the woods” by Asleo H

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It was at the age of 10 when I stumbled upon the castle. On a regular basis I would go into the woods and explore bringing along my sketchbook drawing the pines,oaks, and many other trees in the forest. I decided though that I was going to stay up tonight in the forest watching the sunrise after all it would be a beutiful thing to draw and I thought my parents would not worry because I stay out in the woods often. The sun had already set and now I just had to wait here in the dark of the woods for it to rise again to sketch The scene. Most p...

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“The Camping Trip” by Natasha Cook

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It was meant to be a simple camping trip. She wasn’t always included in things but this time was different. A group of people she had a vague acquaintance with invited her to the woods with them. At first she was skeptical, she knew not many liked her because she not only looked different, but acted strangely as well. In the end she agreed to go, hoping this time she could finally make some real friends. There had been instances before where people would trick her so she tended to proceed ...

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“The Soldier Ghost” by Asposhto Prakash

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The mist was just lifting up for them to witness the wild beauty. The towering shades frantic with the sudden squall, the dense green growling in distant thunder and bursts of lightning in the otherwise impenetrable dark, set the stage for a shivering sight. She was not frightened. This was the usual and they had been so used to this since forever that clear days frightened them. For her this was just another day. The only problem was her wandering bird-brained twin brothers; they considered themselves to be so brave that more often than not...

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“My task for Her” by Jemi Valcarcel

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I opened my eyes slowly. I was in an unfamiliar clearing, and there was a small stone mound in the middle of it. The sun shone down on it, forming a clear, golden circle around it.I crept away from it, not wanting to be seen. I would follow my instincts now, for I had learned to trust them thoroughly. As I scanned my surroundings, it seemed as though all the brush and tangle were merely there to cover up the dangerous animals, like wild bears, that I knew lived here. I slid to a standing position, leaning on a tree so that our shadows blende...

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“A Walk In The Woods” by Linda Rossi

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Prince James stepped out on the balcony of his majestic castle and scanned the landscape of the vast kingdom he was about to inherit. He was anxious now and he pondered what the future had in store for him. This night, it occurred to him that he had never ventured into the dark, dense woods behind his castle. But that was not what was troubling him. His father, King Merek of Terrowin, had informed the Prince that he would soon be stepping aside and that Prince James would ascend to the throne and t...

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“the care kids and the big adventure” by Kat McLaughlin

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I wake up to the sound of the birds singing a sweet song. That's unusual, I think. I can't see much other than trees, where are the other care kids? I wonder further on into the woods and hear little whimpering sounds. It's Lena! Lena is the youngest of us all and is very timid, "Lena it's me, Daisy." I say, she stands up slowly, "Daisy, where are we?" she asks quietly, "I think we are in the woods, do you know where the others are?" I reply, "no I don't, let's go find them." Lena tells me. we walk into the woods a bit more and the...

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“The Roar” by Sraavya Reddy

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Two teens running among a variety of trees trying their best to overcome their exhaustion finally were defeated in the end and came to a halt. They bent their knees a little and the torso was bent to accommodate their hands on their knees as they tried to take in as much oxygen as possible which was given to them from the trees surrounding them. In the silent woods, heavy panting of two people of opposite gender could be the only sound heard around. The sweat trickled down their faces while their eyes burned by the exhaustion.As they came ba...

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“Sentry of the Night” by Rachel Hudson

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Rebecca’s heartbeat drummed in her ears as she flew past the trees and bushes. Her attempt at noiselessness was futile; leaves and sticks crunched beneath her as she darted farther and farther into the woods. The rays of a late-afternoon sun streaked through the branches of trees towering overhead, threatening to expose her. She slid down a small incline and fell on her back at the bottom, tumbling directly into a stream. Standing and shaking water from her hands, she delicately tiptoed her way across and began climbing the opposite incline....

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“Into the Wood” by Christina Steele

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April 17, 2020 - 5:00 AM Central Time - Day 48 of Pandemic - Journal entry 7Subject: Facebook post - The WoodNearing fifty days of lockdown and I now know things will never be the same. What worries me most is the shift in my attitude. My positive we can beat this mantra has disappeared. My prevailing mantras swing from the angry “those idiots” to the piercing loneliness of “I will die alone”.Touch, a simple hug, remains longed for, needed the way a newborn and mother seek bonding, the way a worn wooden deck absorbs sealer to keep it from fa...

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“Magic Real Estate” by Cali Johnson

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There was one particular house on Pinetree road, deep in the Magic forest. This house was full of magic. Of course all houses in the Magic forest are magical. But this house was the most magical in the forest. It was home to Mrs.Benny and Mr. Benny. Mrs. Benny was a great cook and believed in everything. She believes in the forest fairies to the gnomes. Which were all true in fact but as years went by magic was fading at least in the humans minds. Mr.Benny loved to d...

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“How a ladybug I call Faith helped me while walking alone in the woods.” by Unknown User

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How a lady bug I call Faith helped me while walking alone in the woods. By Brigitte DaviesThe woods can be a beautiful place; however, to some the woods can symbolize the unknown. For others the woods hold a sort of magic where wizards or spirits can transform our inner desires. Perhaps, after stepping foot into the woods, my life will not change, but my perspective on my life and situation can.Maybe it is here, in this magnificent place where I choose to journey, that mystical characters, hidden creatures and small insects can indeed become...

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“The Gas Station” by Kristen Watson

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“C’mon Jenny we’re never going to get there! Didn’t you think of filling the car up with gas before we left?” I really didn’t appreciate Nathan’s attitude considering this was one of the few vacations we were able to take together. He was a neurosurgeon and I’m a research scientist, so it’s safe to say that we are both extremely busy people. We were supposed to go on this extravagant vacation to Paris, go sightseeing, eat carb-filled foods, and feel free, but as soon as we got to the airport yesterday one of Nathan’s patients went into criti...

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Write a story that takes place in the woods.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 180 stories

“The Way Of The Woods ” by Vivienne Stradley

“If the woods could talk” by Big Brazzo

“Midnight Run” by George Thomas

“The Kingdom in the woods” by Asleo H

“The Camping Trip” by Natasha Cook

“The Soldier Ghost” by Asposhto Prakash

“My task for Her” by Jemi Valcarcel

“A Walk In The Woods” by Linda Rossi

“the care kids and the big adventure” by Kat McLaughlin

“The Roar” by Sraavya Reddy

“Sentry of the Night” by Rachel Hudson

“Into the Wood” by Christina Steele

“Magic Real Estate” by Cali Johnson

“How a ladybug I call Faith helped me while walking alone in the woods.” by Unknown User

“The Gas Station” by Kristen Watson

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Write a story about a valuable object that goes missing.

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