Set your story at a park during a spring festival.

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“Keep your head up” by Ari Berri

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“Elliot...” I turn to my boyfriend, Jace. He’s on my bed, and was reading a book, but looking at me now. His blond hair falls in his face, and he blows it back. “Yes?” “Are you really going to do this?” I huff. “Yes.” “Okay...but there will probably be kids there.” “Even better!” I declare. “They need to be educated anyway. Now tell me, how do I look?” “Good.” He says. I sigh as he goes back to his book. I’m going for spectacular. I’m wearing a floor length dress. The top part is white, and the skirt slowly fades to green. The sleeves are go...

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“Forever” by Echo Sundar

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I slammed the car door behind me and stepped out into the sun. The day was warm. The type of warm where you didn't need any extra layers a day where you might be able to wear shorts. The smell of wet grass wafted through the air and the sounds of cheer and happiness rang in my ears. And yet I still didn't know if I was ready. “Sweetie pie, you ready?” My dad asked. He was kneeling right in front of me, his mousy hair combed and his blue eyes sparkled with happiness. I shook my head. “Come here.” He beckoned me closer and wrapped me in ...

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“Positivity” by Positivity Account

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Hi! I am trying to follow as many people as I could to draw attention to my account. I am also a writer on reedsy, but am not ready to disclose that. If you haven't read my bio, I am gonna restate some of the things it says. :) I am a positivity account that is dedicated to upvoting and spreading good vibes. I will upvote anyone who has been downvoted and anyone who just wants to be upvoted. If you want me to read your stories, I would be happy to. I am also a busy person so I will try and keep a list of people who would like me to read....

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“First Rain” by Lani Lane

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The residents of Imber, a small town nestled in the mountains, enjoyed Halloween. They decorated their homes with twinkling lights every Christmas, and they stayed awake until midnight every New Year’s Eve. They children even spent Valentine’s Day shyly handing each other fresh roses plucked from the Imber Gardens. But nothing compared to First Rain. The preparations began in late winter. Lucy sat at the window seat, watching the snowmen in the yard melt into pitiful puddles while the twins colored posters beside her. The kitchen table w...

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“Yellow Roses and Daffodils ” by Luna Wood

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"Mom! I'm going to head out." "Okay, sweetie." Today is the day of the spring festival. I go every year. My friend Laura and I always go together. There are so many stands full of beautiful flowers. There are also delicious food and a ton of rides. I take one last look in the mirror. I'm wearing a knee-length, yellow, flowy, spring dress. I have a cute brown sun hat over my curly brown hair. I recently cut my hair down to my collarbone and I think it suits me. I am also wearing brown boots. I look amazing. I grab my purse and r...

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“Yellow Carnations” by Amarah Friedman

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Part 1: Carriage, Chase meToday, Marcus would give anything to be on time.He stood by the cotton candy stand; his wiry frame pressed against the cold metal bars that drove it into the ground, keeping it from fleeing. Freezing wind chased festival goers from tent to tent, and rain pelted the muddy path in sheaths. And yet, Marcus held his ground; didn’t budge as rain bounced off the path, soaking his shoes and calves and sending chills racing up his spine. Frankly, he needed the distraction.Look for me wearing a yellow carnation, she’d writte...

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“The Red Bus” by Estelle Westley

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Has lockdown made me lethargic and lazy. Has lockdown taken away my joy and energy. Lockdown is not normal for mankind. I was basking in the sun as these thoughts ran through my mind. It was about a week ago that the announcement came that international travel was once again to reopen and as an avid traveler, my first thought was Great, now is the time to decide when and where to for the next trip. That was a week ago and I have made no attempt to even Google or page through my numerous travel magazines for my next adventure. Why&nbs...

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“The Amphibian Analysis” by Deborah Mercer

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Michele Merchant had once read a fascinating article about Imposter Syndrome, but it didn’t take long for her to realise that reading about it was one thing, experiencing it was another. Memo to self, she thought, accepting invitations just because they flatter you, at least without any further thought, is to be avoided. But it was too late to avoid this one. She had already been scheduled, and had already had a chat with the organisers. She was going to be one of the participants in Poets in the Park, whether she wanted to or not. Oh, it wa...

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“Gupta” by Roger Crane

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“All is one and one is all…breathe in, breathe out.”Gupta sat cross-legged on the boulder, his hands—palms up—resting in his lap, and he thought. At least, that is what he appeared to be doing, with his eyes closed. It was a very large, smooth boulder that he sat on, and Gupta looked like any ordinary boy about ten years old. However, he was not an ordinary boy, and a great sense of peace seemed to emanate from him. I don’t know how else to describe it.My role was merely to record my observations and everything he said in this little black b...

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“Colors of Spring” by Meli Mangos

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Alana walked along the sidewalk outside Jade Park to get to the entrance between the black iron-rod fences. The noises of the day had already started. She had to park a few blocks down the road as the spots surrounding the park were already filled. Her phone buzzed in her sweatshirt pocket. At the entrance! Kiely texted to their group chat. Trying to find a place to park, ugh. Emily texted back. Alana picked up her pace and adjusted the draw-string backpack on her shoulders. She rounded the corner of the sidewalk and saw Kiely...

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“The Cherry Festival” by SAMANTHA LANGLEY

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Author's note: The National Cherry Festival is an actual festival. It takes place in July, but in the story, it is still spring. Also, this is the first part of the story. Happy Reading!----------------------------------------------------------------"Go play at the park for a little, Leah, Ethan, and Emmie." My mom said, probably tired of me and my siblings asking her questions and bothering her, since she was working."Sure." I said. I ran to my room. I grabbed my purple hoodie and my phone, waiting for my twin siblings, Ethan and Emmie, whi...

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“Murder” by Pulikkal Shaheer

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Murder He was hunched over in a corner of the house not knowing what to do. "Sometimes a murder may happen tomorrow by slapping my cheek today. He will be killed and he will be the killer." Shravan said subjectively. He must find some way. He thought for a while and told his wife. 'I have found a solution. You can stop crying and the children will come after the game. She will be upset if she sees you crying.' With that, he stepped out of the collapsed building. He walked forward through the middle of the ground, wh...

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“Spring’s in the Error” by John K Adams

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Margaret didn’t notice when Jane first arrived to the print shop. Her sole focus was printing the flyer for her annual Shakespeare in the Park festival. They always did the favorite, ‘Midsummer’s Night Dream’. But Jane’s increasingly strident voice demanded attention. “You printed it all wrong,” she said to Greg, the manager. “Actually, I didn’t. I followed your instructions exactly. Look at the paperwork.” Jane slapped the table. “Who orders a flyer announcing, ‘Shakespeare in the Pork’?” “You did. Look.” He pointed to her signature at the...

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“Painting the Roses Red” by Yvette Francaise

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The gray walls of his basement closed in on me as the door slammed opened. My ex-boyfriend had kept me here for three months. We broke up a year ago. He just showed up at my house and took me to his. My throat was raw from the screaming as I fought to get him away from me. It did not work. He tossed down an A-line white lace dress. "Put it on!" A cold familiar voice ordered. " And get cleaned up. We are going to a festival. You try to leave me, you die." He laughed cruelly as he slammed the door shut. The cold water shocked my ...

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“Flowers of Tesu” by Arya ...

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The weather in spring has always capricious. The sun would shine warmly above and yet chilly wind blows below. Playing Holi on a spring day was being drenched from head to toe in cold coloured water and then afterwards slowly drying yourself under the sun before going back home. The neighbourhood park was bustling with people dressed in old clothes and pleasant smiles. Three stalls were set up in a small area for sweets, drinks and abir ( dry colour powder ). Colourful paper frills were hung, swaying with wind, all over the shops and th...

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Set your story at a park during a spring festival.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 82 stories

“Keep your head up” by Ari Berri

“Forever” by Echo Sundar

“Positivity” by Positivity Account

“First Rain” by Lani Lane

“Yellow Roses and Daffodils ” by Luna Wood

“Yellow Carnations” by Amarah Friedman

“The Red Bus” by Estelle Westley

“The Amphibian Analysis” by Deborah Mercer

“Gupta” by Roger Crane

“Colors of Spring” by Meli Mangos

“The Cherry Festival” by SAMANTHA LANGLEY

“Murder” by Pulikkal Shaheer

“Spring’s in the Error” by John K Adams

“Painting the Roses Red” by Yvette Francaise

“Flowers of Tesu” by Arya ...

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Write about a character coming out of a long hibernation (either literal or metaphorical).

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Start your story with one character pointing out the first sign of spring to another.

Write a story where flowers play a central role.

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