You looked out the window and, not for the first time, thought about how wrong the weather forecast had been.

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“A time of change in the east” by Carolyn Bayne

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It was at that unpredictable moment while looking out over the horizon, the hills in the valley in close proximity, and beginning to realise how long it would have to be before leaving from here. The different shades of green over the mountainous terrain, followed by the mist covering the hill tops, and the window pane full of dew in the corners, with a damp cloth brushing each droplet away, and looking out once more. High up in the hills, looking out again from the long veranda, surrounding itself with laundry on the make shift line, a sun ...

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“Three Butterflies and a Bike” by Philip Carlisle

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Three Butterflies and a Bike The weather forecast had been for clear skies but another rumble of thunder rattles your dormitory’s walls. That’s okay.You like rain. It being Friday, your college has completed its weekend transformation into a deserted island. Your roommate was part of the exodus (what was his name again?). You’ve been playing too much Halo and have a computer-screen-induced headache. You could go for a bike ride or take some pills. This moment, this mund...

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“Strangers and Roads” by Princess Eno

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The water trickles down the window, and the urge to wipe at it furiously overcomes you. Grandma would call the rain a sign of impending danger. Why else, would the rain be pouring in the middle of harmattan season? You had checked the forecast before. You were sure it was as predicted. Temperature as low as 9 °C , with a promise of harsh sun in the afternoon, and very low humidity. You curl into yourself and into the window as the person beside you sneezes. At least he has the decency to use a handkerchief. You shake your h...

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“Partially Cloudy” by Josh C

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Tomorrow will be a better day. You say this to yourself while looking out of the living room window. Despite the forecast saying it would be blue skies today, it is now raining a steady gray drizzle that casts everything in a faded, drab light. You shake your head and collapse onto the single sofa, maybe pouring a glass of wine first, and try to speed up the last few hours of the day by flicking through the television channels. It offers some background noise and a distraction from the day if nothing else. At 8.00 AM your alarm goes off. P...

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“On Rainy Days” by Annika Stanitzok

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“Good afternoon! No answer? Fine, I don’t need you to answer. My name is Dr. Frederic Stein, you may have heard of me. I’m quite famous in my circles. You know, historians. However, that is not why I’m here. I am here because of you. You’re fascinating, so much so that I have made you my life project. Do you know that? Right, I forgot, you don’t speak. Well, let me tell you your story then. You wake up every morning at exactly seven o’clock. You sleep with your curtains open, and, when the sun shines in your room, y...

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“How To Kill A Weatherman ” by Kristopher Kozak

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You know that weatherman? The one they call “Doppler Dan”. You remember the day he started working at Channel 4 News. The other anchors at the station seemed to enjoy his quirky jokes but when you watched him you saw something else. Something you just didn’t like. There’s another news broadcast you can watch on a different channel, but the news isn’t as good. The anchorwomen aren’t nearly as pretty and the quality of news isn’t nearly as well delivered. You’ve been loyal to Channel 4 since you st...

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“A Responsibility to Try” by Jaden Garcia

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Fire rained from the sky and ash was dancing through the streets. Below you, through the smoke, you can see buildings toppling. They are melting from the sheer heat of the phenomenon. As you look out the thick, protective window of the bunker you think about how wrong the weather forecast had been. Certainly wasn’t the first time that day the thought had crossed your mind. It just had to be today. The end of the world couldn’t have waited for tomorrow? C’mon, guys! How am I supposed to clean this one up? You briefly imagine how thi...

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“Rain Or Shine...You Die ” by April Summers

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“Well that’s just bloody great.” you grumbled aloud no to anyone in particular but yourself since you were all alone in your room. Not to mention alone at home. You looked out the window from the window seat you were sitting on and, not for the first time, thought about how wrong the weather forecast had been. “I’m not trying to sound obnoxious, but the weather station has but only one job and that’s to at least predict the weather accurately. Like how hard can that be!? At least be right as you possibly can about your percentages and probab...

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“I was Fortunate!” by Pooja Dubey

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27 days continuously, I have been carrying an umbrella. Just this one day when I had to go for a meeting in which I was supposed to be a presenter, I forgot the umbrella and guess what even the weather forecast guys assured me of the SUNSHINE! Yes, that is what they said in the news so I was relaxed but the moment I stepped out of the crowded local train at Bandra station, it started pouring really heavy, even heavier than cats and dogs. That is how Mumbai rains are. It either doesn't rain for days or it rains like a predictable flood and...

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“Et Tu, Brute?” by Jada Harting

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You looked out the window and, not for the first time, thought about how wrong the weather forecast had been. Your heart was beating so loud it could've been compared to a hammer on cheesecloth. Your legs were numb, your hands shakier than the gravel being tossed around the small mob's feet. Everything was a whirl, and you couldn't help but humor yourself into thinking about how the weatherman's predictions had been wrong once again. Dark, ferocious clouds littered the grey sky in a wall, their presence almost calm against the loud shrie...

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“Saving for a Rainy Day” by Taryn Holmes

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“Sunny, with a 10% chance of rain at 5:00 this afternoon,” you whisper to yourself. “Yeah right.” You look out the window, and not for the first time, think about how wrong the weather forecast had been. The alarm clock on your bedside table innocently blinds you with red digits that say 8:25, earning another scoff of disbelief. Opening the window shutters further, you watch as torrents of water drop from the clouds and pelt the people speed walking along the street past your apartment. You stifle a yawn with one hand while digging through ...

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“The Chosen One's Mission” by Charlie Murphy

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You wake up and stretch your arms. Yawning, you look at your clock. 10:29, Saturday, your day off! You take the covers off, get up, and walk out in the hall. You look at the thermostat and turn it down. You continue walking in the living room. You are about to go to the kitchen when something catches your eye. You look under the door. “What the—” you say and pull the blind open. You look outside and gasp. The sky is red. “What the hell?” you blurt out. It looks like you are on Mars. You cautiously slide the door open an inch and peek o...

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“The Beach” by Neomi Shah

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The beach is your haven. It is your escape. An escape from everything. Life. Problems. People. You. And most importantly—reality. Reality of this boring and monotonous world. The same routine, the same stuff, the same friends, the same family, the same house and the same boring old life devoid of any adventures.The beach is everything that you have always wanted. To live on the beach is like living a dream. It’s the ultimate paradise. When you have walked through every inch of the beach, is when you have lived your life. You have found a sec...

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“A Summer Afternoon in 2020” by Sadie Black

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You peel your eyelids apart and you can't begin to guess what time it is. With effort, you roll over in bed and check your phone. It's early afternoon. It's also Friday. This is news to you because every day is just like the one before it, thanks to quarantine. Not like you have a job to go to anymore. Damn virus. You're so bored. You have nothing to do, no money to spend, nowhere to go, and you're not allowed to see anyone. You wish something would happen; every day feels just like the one before it. You're pretty sure it's July, but it mig...

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“Missing Person” by Gabrielle Gerstley

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You join the crowd gathering near the front of the visitor center. The tour guide is talking, waving his hands wildly, but you can’t make out what he’s saying because of the loud wind roaring on all sides of the group. You turn to the person standing next to you. It is the young couple on their honeymoon. You ask what is going on. They say someone from the tour group is missing. You nod your head in understanding. You think it’s probably the older couple from Taiwan. They are always late, shuffling slowly to the bus minutes after the agreed-...

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You looked out the window and, not for the first time, thought about how wrong the weather forecast had been.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 146 stories

“A time of change in the east” by Carolyn Bayne

“Three Butterflies and a Bike” by Philip Carlisle

“Strangers and Roads” by Princess Eno

“Partially Cloudy” by Josh C

“On Rainy Days” by Annika Stanitzok

“How To Kill A Weatherman ” by Kristopher Kozak

“A Responsibility to Try” by Jaden Garcia

“Rain Or Shine...You Die ” by April Summers

“I was Fortunate!” by Pooja Dubey

“Et Tu, Brute?” by Jada Harting

“Saving for a Rainy Day” by Taryn Holmes

“The Chosen One's Mission” by Charlie Murphy

“The Beach” by Neomi Shah

“A Summer Afternoon in 2020” by Sadie Black

“Missing Person” by Gabrielle Gerstley

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As you check your mail, you notice a letter that makes you stop in your tracks.

"Just say it," you silently reminded yourself. You knew you'd regret it if you didn't.

Suitcase in hand, you head to the station.

You check the time. Perfect. As intended, you've arrived fashionably late.

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