Start your story with someone sitting on a crowded train and end it with them looking out over beautiful natural scenery.

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“Love is Blind” by Alicia Jardines

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Why in all of the beautiful Autumn days in NY did I decide to take the train, I should have just taken an Uber. I’m a hiker with a ridiculous amount of gear on my back, who is now trapped in this moving sardine can. I guess when you live in the city for all your life you become accustomed to the belief that the train is the most logical and affordable form of transportation. Today, I am heading to my favorite spot up in the Catskills Mountains. Once I get off this life drainer, I will walk in the peace of what nature has painted for me...

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“The Reluctant Rebellion” by Mubina Masood

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Hearts seldom notice sounds when they are broken. The momentary hitches in the road, the smoky-cooked smell of beef, the dusty view, everything perishes when one is depressed. Feeling the sudden bumps in the road simply push on her back in a subtle form of annoyance, Mona stared out at the open meadows and felt a lonesome tear trickle down her left cheek. Around her, there were parched souls, loud families and proud riders enjoying the chaos of travelling in a cheap train. These are elated person, joyful souls who were custom to the stai...

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“Scrabble” by L. McRoy

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*Author’s Note: I’ve only played scrabble once in my life, so I don’t know how many tiles there are or what the rules are. I think you can play it by yourself, but if not, my apologies. Thanks😊Seven…needy…elephant…tortoise…silve-The young man pauses, scanning the row of letters before him. There’s an A, a C, and two Es left. All other tiles sit on the board. No more words.The train jerks and bumps along the tracks, the windows frosty and opaque. Third class is cramped with people; mothers holding fussy babies, Englishmen reading The Daily Su...

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“Comfy Night” by Misa Romero

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Comfy Night I’m shaken awake by the movement of the subway as we slow down to stop. The doors slide open, and several people begin to leave. I stay at my seat as I breathe into my hands to keep them warm. My glasses get foggy, so I grab them to wipe the lenses. My phone falls to the ground as I see texts appear on the display. Dad: If you died in that crash you know where you would go 10:03 PM Boss: You still need to attend the in-service tomorrow even if you were in the car with him. 8:04 PM ...

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“VALLEY OF DECISION ” by Vickie Culbertson

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VALLEY OF DECISION Winding through the mountainous region I drew closer to my destination. Murmurs grew in tight quarters as the conductor collected tickets from passengers. Wheels swiftly rolling toward the beautiful Shenandoah Valley my beloved childhood home. Scenic pastoral views eventually taking over crowded ...

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“Matt the Hiker” by Martin Cameron

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The 5:15 train was packed, it always was. All the seats were taken, they always were. Matt had been sitting in one of the extremely rare seats but had given it up for a pregnant lady who had gotten on at the last stop and was clearly struggling. No one else had moved. Matt couldn't sit there while she stood so was currently sandwiched, nose to armpits, between an overweight businessman and an underweight gym rat, both of whom could do with a decent antiperspirant recommendation. Matt had had enough, he said as much to his flatmate Gary." I'v...

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“Crowded Mind And Deserted Heart” by Meril June

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Crowded Mind And Deserted Heart Sadness, loneliness and emptiness. This is what I am feeling. This is what I have felt since past year. Since the day when my only family, my love and my only companion, my wife passed away. These three seem to be my only friend now and are with me wherever I go. While sitting in this crowded train I wonder how many of these people are as unhappy as I am now? How many of them have the same emptiness in them, which I have? The emptiness that does not even let you breathe properly. I wonder how many of these p...

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“Voice of the The Order” by Mike S

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It’s time John, whispered the voice. John opened his eyes to a crowded train, filled with determination. For 10 years, he had been a member of The Order and done this dozens of times before, but he knew this time would be his last…this time would set him free. Again, The Voice whispered, It’s time, get the blade ready and wait for further instruction. John slowly touched the side of his waist while keeping it covered away from other passengers and watched his side begin to glow faintly. All members of The Order could hear the voi...

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“Last train for the night!” by Aruna Bassie

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She opened her eyes slowly and to her surprise she found herself sitting in the corner quietly on a train filled to its capacity of people still struggling trying to enter eagerly. Confused in a corner she looked right around to find some sort of a familiar face to help her get atleast one answer but sadly due everyone else on board hustling with such pace she unfortunately ended up staying in her seat with no new found ease and still so much unanswered questions which kept her far away from finding any peace. Finally the train whistle blew ...

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“The nature is a real in this fake world” by Saher Monaz

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I was at my twenties, and gone for my first trekking trip ,i was excited as i am a nature lover and we were going to nature trekking at a ghat , i was not knowing about the place and how much i got to know but yess i was ready to collect the beautiful moments of nature. the other people with me had gon to have enjoyment , some who wants a break , some who loves trekking but i had gon to see the small part of nature and to collect the beautiful memories .so our trip was from a train to a bus , we have to go at another station from train so we...

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“Derailed: Lifer's True Identity” by Ryan Haynes

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Lifer sat on the crowded train, listening to the masses around him drone on and on about meaningless drivel. Normally he was completely obscured by a cloak, but thanks to Leftover's associate CCC (Custom Character Creator), he had an hour long disguise as an attractive businesswoman. Once the train reached its destination, Lifer would use his powers and bring a random object to life. His soon to be loyal minion would make a scene and draw out heroes from Hugh's network. The heroes would be distracted by his creation, giving him the opportuni...

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“Swiss Train” by Leah VanHoose

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Even on this train full of people, she felt alone. The others were laughing and enjoying the ride. Sure she knew most of them but she didn't feel a part of them. Always the outsider. The trip was a reward for a job well done. Sandy Brown, CEO of Park Smart a small company that specialized in travel wear wanted to show her employees how much she valued them. It was her first real job since graduating from college. She really had only worked for this company for about 6 months. It was her first real job since graduating from college. Sandy had...

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“Tacoma Straits” by Iris Miller

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The man wasn’t European. Probably from the East coast. Shannen knew the minute the words tumbled out of his mouth. His native London accent once again reminded him that he was a little fish in a big pond. “It’s rather noisy, isn’t it?” Shannen looked up. “Yes, it is, rather.” That wouldn’t be right. He masked the way rather came out, enunciating the r’s. He stared at the man in front of him. He only carried a satchel, bulging with something bulky. “Would you take a seat?” “If you’d oblige me,” the man said, and took t...

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“The Barista” by Eric S

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Sausage? No. Bacon. Being as though this complete stranger is close enough to kiss me, I usually spend my mornings in a crowded subway train playing, “Guess What This Stranger Had for Breakfast.” I award myself extra points if I can guess the delivery system. In this case I think it was a burrito because it was still on his shirt. Judging by the size of the stain, I don’t think he got much in his mouth. That’s how I pass time on the E train on the way to my barista job: smelling stranger breath and noticin...

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“A TEDIOUS SERENITY” by David Ojo

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YOU MUST GO! That was the annoying anthem that kept buzzing in my ear when I made the announcement that I won't be attending the luxurious party Aunty Maureen will be throwing at V.I next week Saturday. Everyone at home wanted me to go, everyone wanted me to impress "those village people" - as we we've been calling them - that will be present there. "They don't know who you are ,aunty. Go and show them that you just came back from Amelikah. The whole house bursted into laughter at the pronunciation of "A...

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Start your story with someone sitting on a crowded train and end it with them looking out over beautiful natural scenery.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 258 stories

“Love is Blind” by Alicia Jardines

“The Reluctant Rebellion” by Mubina Masood

“Scrabble” by L. McRoy

“Comfy Night” by Misa Romero

“VALLEY OF DECISION ” by Vickie Culbertson

“Matt the Hiker” by Martin Cameron

“Crowded Mind And Deserted Heart” by Meril June

“Voice of the The Order” by Mike S

“Last train for the night!” by Aruna Bassie

“The nature is a real in this fake world” by Saher Monaz

“Derailed: Lifer's True Identity” by Ryan Haynes

“Swiss Train” by Leah VanHoose

“Tacoma Straits” by Iris Miller

“The Barista” by Eric S

“A TEDIOUS SERENITY” by David Ojo

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story that weaves together multiple lives through their connection to a particular tree.

Write a story in which an endangered species (of plant or animal) plays a central role.

Set your story in a world living with the consequences of a climate apocalypse.

Write about a community that worships Mother Nature.

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