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

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“To Catch a Cloud” by Nettle Swanson

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It was spring again. The flowers had finally bloomed, and the animals were active. Spring was your favorite time of year. You bask in the sunlight, spinning with your face pointing to the sky and your eyes closed. You laugh, I try to laugh with you. I like watching you, the world is bright and vibrant with you in it. I remember the old days. Days of peace, days where the grass was green and my thoughts were clear. Now, everything is gray. All these years have passed, and I’ve never forgotten about you. Not a day goes by when I don’t thi...

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“Spring by Mail” by P Thrall

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Reedsy Contest #235: Springtime Flowers 4. Start your story with one character pointing out the first sign of spring to another. Spring By Mail I’m a pretty lucky kid. Nana and Gramps live just outside of town and I can walk there from school. I’m welcome to visit anytime I want, so I go a lot. Home’s a bit rocky with the folks and I don’t really fit in with the kids here. I don’t play an instrument or sports. Nana and Gramps are great. They let me drive their tractor, climb in the orchard and swim w...

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“That Fuzzy Feeling” by Debra Sue Brice

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“Well,” Briella spat several fine brown hairs out of her mouth as she spoke. “I think it’s official.”“What’s that?” Delaney called from Daisy’s stall. She was trying to maneuver the fluorescent pink halter on her little paint mare who was obviously feeling a bit frisky and obstinate on this brisk March day. The coolness of winter hung heavy in the barn while the sun warmed the outside air.“Spring has sprung,” Briella chuckled, half sarcastically but mostly because she was covered in more hair than her horse, Maximus. Her ten year old thoroug...

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“A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to Leopold’s Dacha” by Roxie Piatigorski

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One fine morning, the mischievous mice were sleeping peacefully when Motya suddenly got up and looked out the window, only to see some flowers beginning to bloom. That surprised the overweight gray mouse very greatly, so he knew he had to break the news to his boyfriend.“Mitya, wake up, man!” Motya shouted as he proceeded to wake the sleeping Mitya awake.“Wha-whassat?” Mitya murmured sleepily as he stirred, having yet to recover from sleep.“Dude, the flowers are blooming!” Motya said excitedly. “That means it’s finally spring!”“Spring?” Mity...

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“Cardinals vs Robins” by Anna Romano

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"I'm telling you, the air is different!" My best friend Carol insisted, stopping on the sidewalk and bouncing slightly as she spoke. She took a deep breath, closing her eyes and smiling, "Can't you feel it?" I shook my head. "Everyone knows it's not spring until the robins come back or, at the very least, the flowers start to pop up. I mean, it hasn't even rained yet." "I can smell it! I'm telling you! Tonight, you watch, it'll rain and by morning you'll see flowers and maybe even your silly ca...

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“Spring into Love” by Rishi Go

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“Spring is right around the corner, huh?” my dad asked, looking out the window. The sunlight splashed his face, illuminating his features, revealing his high cheekbones, warm brown skin, and curly black hair which fell around his ears. I look just like my dad, and I’m glad I do, because it makes me all the more handsome. (wink) “Oh yea, and unfortunately it means that I get one less hour of sleep,” I sighed, following his gaze to the fresh white buds coloring the naked trees, sparkling from the morning dew. “As if you have enough...

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“The Plan” by John Meiners, Jr

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“Hanami” by Livelongandprosper 39

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References: Hanami: Japan cherry blossom festival (it translates to “The viewing of flowers”) Mankai: When the cherries hit full bloom A pink soft petal made its way slowly until it reached the top of Haru’s black wavy hair. Arata smiled with that bright and warm smile of his that resembled the sun of that day, and carefully picked the petal, putting it on the palm of his hand. “It seems like spring has already arrived,” he said, making his friend show his smile too, one that, although shy, was refreshing and gentle, ...

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“Act for Your Life” by Navneeth N

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“It’s a nice day outside, isn’t it? The flowers certainly look beautiful.” “Whatever you say, Sir. I cannot appreciate the beauty.” Brad’s face was burning, and his eyes were swelling. Luckily, the man couldn’t see them. He waited for the man to dispose of the body, dragging it to the side. “So, how's your day been?” “It's been great sir. I’ve been trying to admire the scenery. He gestured at his eyes, hoping the man would buy the act.” “Scenery, you say...” A few minutes passed, with the man thinking. He slowly moved closer to Brad, w...

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“Spring Equinox” by Lavinia Hughes

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SPRING EQUINOX Written by Lavinia M. Hughes 1994: PROVINCETOWN, MASSACHUSETTS. Ecstatic at not having to bundle up in three layers of clothing, Stephanie hopped in her car and headed for Route 6 in Provincetown from her home in Truro, the neighboring town. She didn’t mind observing the 45 mph speed limit as it gave her time to see the beauty of the first day of spring on Cape Cod. Her car dashboard told her the temperature was 60°F. The sun was shining brightly and the sky was a cloudless, clear blue. She rolled down the wind...

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“"Springs for life"” by Tariq Saeed

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Billy,a widow,living with her four kids in a small town.She typified a poultry farm business.Billy ,after seeing off children to their school, along with Mrs John get towards work and busied her self till late evening.It was a dark and precipitating night ,they all were home and watching precipitation from the big Windows.Somebody pell mell knocking the door.Mrs John opened the door, subsidising a young man with a brief case in hand,jumped in and said, "fairly passing through, precipitation took me". Billy frowned little when she glared...

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“Hope in spring” by Kimberly Funwayo

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Winter had been marked with so much bitterness literally and metaphorically speaking. John Windsor sighed with relief as he saw the once ice inhabited ponds come back to life. He looked down at his five-year-old son whose gaze was fixed on him all along. His boy’s eyes shone brightly, he looked at everything in life as though it were an adventure. John pointed his hand towards the pond. "You see over there son, the once frozen pond is now coming back to life. That is one of the first signs of spring" he explained. This was the first day afte...

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“The Bud. ” by K.E. Thomas

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“Abigail, look there is a bud on the apple tree.” Jace pointed towards the little flower. Abigail looked up following his gaze. This was the first sign of spring they had seen. The ground itself was still covered with snow, and most of the living things had taken a grey quality to them. It seemed as if the whole world had been painted white and grey. She smiled at the little pink bud. It had been a hard winter with almost a constant snow fall. There had been times when the two of them had been unsure if they would get their next meal. Money ...

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“Messy sketchbook” by Evelina K

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It’s Monday morning. In times like this, I tend to understand where the stereotypical Monday-morning mood comes from. After having finished a box of chocolate cereal before school—which I have started regretting—my belly and my palms feel nice and warm inside the huge pocket of my oversized black sweatshirt. I am comfortably sitting at the back of the classroom, when the happy-go-lucky art teacher comes in. “Good morning, everyone!” she screams in that piercing tone that makes my poor ears tingle. “Let’s take our sketchbooks and have an outd...

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“Spring is Coming” by Eva Parker

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Hi, just really quick, this short story will include some gore. Just a quick warning! Anyway, I’ll get out of your way. I watched my sister play in the river. The water was so clear you could see the stones at the bottom. It cut the royal garden in half. The only way over it was a bridge that lay not to far from us, or swimming of course. These gardens were our favorite place. The old willow tree that hung over the river always gave a form of shade on the hottest of days. Its trunk was thick giving you a place to rest your back. During the...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 107 stories

“To Catch a Cloud” by Nettle Swanson

“Spring by Mail” by P Thrall

“That Fuzzy Feeling” by Debra Sue Brice

“A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to Leopold’s Dacha” by Roxie Piatigorski

“Cardinals vs Robins” by Anna Romano

“Spring into Love” by Rishi Go

“The Plan” by John Meiners, Jr

“Hanami” by Livelongandprosper 39

“Act for Your Life” by Navneeth N

“Spring Equinox” by Lavinia Hughes

“"Springs for life"” by Tariq Saeed

“Hope in spring” by Kimberly Funwayo

“The Bud. ” by K.E. Thomas

“Messy sketchbook” by Evelina K

“Spring is Coming” by Eva Parker

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Set your story at a park during a spring festival.

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

Write a fairy tale about someone who can communicate with woodland creatures.

Write a story where flowers play a central role.

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