Set your story at a park during a spring festival.

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“Spring's Secret” by Cecelia Annan

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Azalea ran as fast as she could, whipping past trees, leaping over rocks, never daring to pause to take a breath. She knew that if she did, she could miss out on quite possibly the most wonderful thing she would ever have a chance to experience. Sneaking into Fairy Court hadn’t been easy, but with both people and fairies alike being set aflutter with the first day of spring, they hardly paid her any attention when she slipped through the main gate separating humans and fairies. It’s not as though the two races were on bad terms, not in the s...

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“The Flower & The Moon” by Goddess V

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Her lungs expanded in a way that she had never known they could. The feel of the flowing breeze brushed against her cheek. She smiled at the whisper of words the wind said as it reassured her. Standing in the middle of the park, people rushed about enjoying the festival. Above her head, the giant orange sign read “New Valley’s Spring Equinox Gala”. She smiled at the new possibilities of what the next 12 hours would allow for her to experience. Her heart fluttered like the wings of a hummingbird. Her smile rivaled the sun’s mid-morning...

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“How to Feel Alive” by Delphine Hintz

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tw: abuse, suicide “You know, a cycle of rebirth implies a cycle of death, too.” Lyla forced a smile. “I’m sure people back then knew that. That was winter, right?” “Eternal death,” Derek’s head fell back. Shouts and laughter of those at the festival below rose up to them, echoing and filling the empty air. “Except winter ends.” “So . . . Alaska would be eternal death then.” She swung her legs out, perking her body up with the words. Derek’s attention did not sway. “Alaska has summers. More like the inside of an iceberg. Frozen. Unmoving.” L...

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“Springtastic ” by Zeina Ahmed

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Aah, that’s the pure smell of spring. Exhale and inhale. The smell of flowers, barbecue and the fragrance of the rain and odour of the green freshly mowed grass. This year is my senior year before my friends and I split off and move to different cities to pursue our passions. We all decide to visit the annual Elmira Maple Syrup Festival to make this season a little more special. We wake up very early for a weekend. At 6 am. It better be worth it. I start getting ready right away since I have to drive all of my friends since I am the ...

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“Em & Ben” by Ell Peck

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Chapter 1There’d never been a day quite like Tuesday, February 17. It was a warm, spring day, and the newly awakened sun was warming Ben’s freckle-ridden face. He didn’t know it just yet, but this would be the day that Ben would almost die. Well, that’s the way he’d think of it afterwards, anyway.The park was unusually packed with people, and for a second, Ben debated whether turning back was a good idea after all. He’d had these thoughts a lot recently; wanting to just turn back and run away from things. He ran a hand through his long, silk...

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“Flushes of a Peaceful Spring by Alexander S. ” by Alexander Sidorov

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I pull at the branches from my view. The smell of dirt, grass, and rain wafts towards me, in a delighting aroma. Taking in the smell through the branches, a lot is taking place; picnic tables overfilling with foods, grasses greener than ivy, and the park covering quickly with colorful people wearing colorful clothing. I step closer to a lady dressed lavishly decorated in multitudes of blue shades of fabrics and say to her, " Hello miss, I have a question and I am wondering if you may answer?" The beautiful woman's expression opens up and she...

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“The Fair That Never Ends” by Will W

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The Fair That Never Ends Written By: William Waxman and Leila Zelman Chapter 1 “Molly!” Mom says. “What!” I scream. “Come down here to eat breakfast and then we have to go to the Spring fair!” “Oh fine,” I say, as I walk down the brown woo...

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“Like a Toad Among Tulips” by Brain Changer

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Like a toad among tulips the man had his right hand in the pocket of a brown tweed jacket looking too warm because everyone else looked like May flowers.Sharon felt for her pistol. And the tracker.Her photographer mind clicked on. He might be the man, now feigning interest in a shovel, nodding at the clerk in the booth while glancing at the woman with the grade-school girl throwing tennis balls toward a stack of plastic garden gnomes.What’s he playing with in that pocket? She measured the crowd. 75 or 80 maybe. Mostly families. Lots of kids....

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“The Missing ” by Kaviya MorningStar

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It's a day where everyone face shows bliss, the pink flowers were blossoms, the public were intersect with tourists. Everyone across the ocean were here to celebrate the spring festival. Sarah Smith, a 24 year old Journalist is waiting for Liam, her photographer to arrive. Roger Evans a native is ready to welcome the new year. A group of 13 school students from various grades also come from Sweden under the control of their teacher Olivia Rodriguez. Each and every streets of the city is covered with happiness, power and fortunate ...

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“Is it my wish?” by Toma Sengupta

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Everyone has some wishes we all know that. But every wish can’t be fulfilled. Some people can’t accept their death without fulfilling their wishes. The person who can’t accept their death without fulfill their wishes their soul comes back to earth. They want to fulfill their wishes after their death. God makes our destiny as his wish. I fall in love but I can’t marry my girlfriend. I marry another woman. But I still love my beloved. I am Nikhil. I live in Chittagong with my family. I am a corporate worker. I have completed my post-gradu...

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“The Circus” by Nicole Khomenko

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A quiet jungle somewhere underneath him began to ring. He stirred in his sleep, groaning slightly as the jangle grew too loud and he was forced to shift around and lift the covers to find where it was coming from. Unsurprisingly, it was his phone, which he'd fallen asleep with in hand the night before, and the well-known jangle only meant one thing - it was time to get up. As he pulled out his phone from the tangle of blanket, it suddenly lit up and his eyes tried to focus on the blurred white lettering at the top of the screen: 'Saturday 23...

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“The Ferris Wheel” by Sean Tarzy

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“I feel good!” Martin Feldman sings at the dinner table. This all-too familiar display of musical buffoonery is greeted by a range of reactions. Martin’s only daughter, Samantha, fourteen years old and no stranger to embarrassment at the hands of her father, folds over and buries her head into her arms. Eugene, a 17-year-old spitting image of his father and always one to nurture the immature side of his dad, offers an appropriately screechy, comedic “HEYYYY!” Eugene’s dinner guest and date for the night, the beautiful Victoria Rossi, awkward...

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“THE SNOWDROP IN THE SPRING-TIME GARDEN "” by Hammad Jawwad

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Oh-ooo!" It was a most delighted little cry. In fact, Phyllis was a most delighted little girl. Right here in her own garden was the first spring blossom. Phyllis's bright brown eyes shone eagerly, and her brown gold curls blew wildly as she rushed to the door to tell the family. "It was my secret!" cried the little girl, dancing first on one foot and then on the other. "I've known for whole days that it was coming!" "What is it?" cried Jack. "When did it arrive? Who brought it? What is it?" "I think the sunshine brought it," said Phyllis. "...

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“A New Kind of Freedom ” by Maruche Kalu

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"Yes… I know," Weruche places a garland on her combed out afro, "I know. I'll have the pictures ready for review by Monday." She rolls her eyes but musters the politeness to say "Okay, Samantha." She pauses, hand on her hip as her brows knit and she sucks in a breath. "Yes, Samatha. Have a good day." Weruche shudders as she takes off her wireless earphones and sets them on the table, releasing an exasperated breath as she does so. The door swings open and in walks her roommate, Tami. "Spring fest bitches!" She's holding flu...

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“Magic at the Springfestival” by Gold Albatra

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“Come on, smile a little!” My friend elbows me. “It’s a festival, you should enjoy yourself.” “You know exactly how much I hate festivals.” I growl. “And you know, exactly how much more I hate spring.” “No sweetheart, you hate life, not spring. I want to eat cotton candy. Let’s go!” She grabs my hand, and starts leading me towards a stall. It’s not true. I don’t hate life. I just don’t understand it, you know? I don’t understand why people smile about little things. I hate those smiles. They’re annoying. And oh god! How much I hate when peop...

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Set your story at a park during a spring festival.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 82 stories

“Spring's Secret” by Cecelia Annan

“The Flower & The Moon” by Goddess V

“How to Feel Alive” by Delphine Hintz

“Springtastic ” by Zeina Ahmed

“Em & Ben” by Ell Peck

“Flushes of a Peaceful Spring by Alexander S. ” by Alexander Sidorov

“The Fair That Never Ends” by Will W

“Like a Toad Among Tulips” by Brain Changer

“The Missing ” by Kaviya MorningStar

“Is it my wish?” by Toma Sengupta

“The Circus” by Nicole Khomenko

“The Ferris Wheel” by Sean Tarzy

“THE SNOWDROP IN THE SPRING-TIME GARDEN "” by Hammad Jawwad

“A New Kind of Freedom ” by Maruche Kalu

“Magic at the Springfestival” by Gold Albatra

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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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