Write a story about a rainy day spent indoors.

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“THE NATURE BLISS OF HER CONTINENT.” by Ifeoma Favour Simon I

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My grandmother happens to be a very good woman who loves seeing the cloud set and the high wind blowing. She feels so excited knowing that. The rain is a symbol of nature's glory given to her as an African woman on the east coast of Nigeria. She gathers her goats, chickens, and firewood inside and set her local bed to lie down while the rain falls for hours none stop. I feel blessed to have known that l came from a continent we have to answer the nature's call which is the six months of the outpouring of the rain.A period everyone prefe...

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“Staying In and Coming Out” by Althea Keaton

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“Where do you think you’re going?” Em freezes with one hand wrapped around the doorknob and the other wrapped around their skateboard. They glance back over their shoulder, annoyed by the scolding tone in their dad’s voice. It’s only noon. Their curfew isn’t until nine. They aren’t breaking any rules. Em looks down at their skateboard and then at the door, exaggerating the action. “Where do you think, Dad?” He folds his arms over his chest. “Very funny, young lady.” If he notices the way Em suppresses a wince at his words, he doesn’t m...

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“"Rain"” by Nathan Dean

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I've always loved anything to do with water. Swimming, kayaking, water skiing, splashing in puddles, and playing in the rain, I had done it all. That was ,of course, before we moved back to Mawsynram, India to meet up with family and old, old friends. The kind of friends you forgot about after a while and didn't care about seeing. Though what my parents wanted they got. My opinion didn't mater. I was only eleven.Mawsynram was beautiful. That was when it wasn't raining of course, and it was always raining. There was just too much water for me...

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“Crazy Paving” by Karen McDermott

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I drew back the curtains and took in the scene.Of course. I spend four days a week in a basement office, the main sources of light being the fluorescent strip ones above me and the glow from monitors around me, while outside the sun has remembered to put in an appearance now spring has sprung, so of course it rains on the day I booked off.It’s hammering down. No birdsong, no traffic noise. Just sheets of rain. I peer down at the garden, which isn’t mine. It’s for the sole use of the landlord, as stated in the tenancy agreement I signed too m...

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“A Catnap” by Mustapha Liaichi

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It was four o’clock in the afternoon on a frigid day. The sky was bleak, shrouded in desperation and hopelessness. Excessive flashes of lightning filled the sky and the monster-like roar of thunder seemed as though were occurring in a dream. He sat slumped at his desk, took his pen and put the nib of it to the white sheet of paper before him. Preparing to bleed his gloomy thoughts, fears, and agony into words, the rain suddenly started to patter against the window pane of his isolated attic room, which overlooked a factory with chimneys puff...

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“Beneath the Sands” by Cara H

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Beneath the SandsIA loud clap of thunder roused Anton Delano from his reverie. He chuckled as he realized that he had dozed off while watching UFO conspiracy videos. His chihuahuas, Antonette and Cordelia, had helped themselves to the ham sandwich he’d been eating before he fell asleep. Anton patted the dogs on their sides.“The pair of you are going to turn into round little sausages if you keep snitching Daddy’s food, yes you are!” he declared.Anton was twenty-two years old and lived in a mobile home park on the outskirts of Roswell, New Me...

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“Alone” by Janelle Curtis

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Margeret looked out of the balcony window/door. The glass was smudged, reminding her that time was of the essence to clean. Somehow, though, the thought of getting up and getting to work pulled at her body, and she felt her fatigue. She sat down. The year was supposed to be something special. Margeret had just succeeded in saving for the trip to Italy, the one that she and her mother had spoken of taking together for years. But then the virus happened. The panic happened. And then she was gone. This was supposed to be for you, Mom....

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“Purple Hair” by Alma B

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Drip. Drip. Drip. Chai stared out the window at the pattering raindrops outside, feeling as if the universe was trying to signal her. To say she shouldn’t have done it, maybe. Too late now. It was Tami who had convinced her, Tami who was always pushing her to do things, Tami who was always trying to change her somehow. The problem was, Chai didn’t like change, unlike Tami who changed everything. Tami’s real name was Matcha because their mom was obsessed with matcha ice cream and chai lattes. Taro bubble teas were also a favorite; they h...

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“Untitled” by Fred Aiken

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Aubrianna hated the rain. Her mom made her read whenever it rained. Everyone was forced to read whenever it rained. “I don’t have any more books to read,” Aubrianna said. “Can I draw?” “They didn’t assign you any reading to do in class?” “I already finished the reading assignment.” It happened to be a lie. But Aubrianna really did not wish to read anymore since it would ruin a day already ruined by the rain.In college Aubrianna started dating an English major by the name of Hugh. Despite his lack of a social personality, Hugh enjoyed joking...

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“Caffe Mocha ” by Meli Mangos

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Ayla pounded a weak fist on her pillow as she woke to the sound of rain on her window. She turned off her alarm and rolled over in bed. “Well, no reason to wake up early now. Right, Mocha?” She pat her fluffy brown and black cat and got an annoyed look in return. She sighed and pulled the blanket over her head. Maybe I’ll do laundry today instead. She took a sniff and cringed. After over half an hour of rolling around trying to get comfortable when she was just too annoyed at the rain, Mocha left and Ayla decided it was time to g...

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“At Last” by Lindy Guidry

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Sitting in the window seat of her small cramped apartment on Poydras Street, Sara shifted her legs and wiggled to get more comfortable. The ledge of the window seat squeaked, as if in protest of her slight 120 pound figure. She watched the rain intently, almost mesmerized by the little droplets of water coming down. They turned into steam as they sprinkled on the pavement below, a white vapor rising into a thick murky haze that almost obscured her view of the street.Despite the weatherman’s forecast of cooler weather, it was ...

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“Waiting for the Sun” by Christina Passarella

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I look up from the painfully optimistic pile of summer day debris in the mudroom--all flip flops and beach towels and pails--to the rapidly darkening sky outside the kitchen window and take a sip of my coffee. The weather forecast had said possible afternoon showers, so I had promised we’d all wake up early and get a head start, a quiet morning at the beach and home before the rain. This didn’t look like possible showers, though. The sky looked dark and steely, the clouds moving in rapidly. Painfully optimistic. I check the time. 8...

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“In the blink of an eye” by Shaniya Shanavas

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If you listen in silence, you will be able to hear the rain roar as it hits the tinted glazing. I heave a shaky sigh. This is so boring. I examine my own reflection and realize that It’s probably bored of watching me. The lightning strikes and the grey clouds thunder. I focus on myself once more and blink.I pick up the phone that lay against the ruffled thin blankets beside me and unlock it. Unconsciously, I begin to dial my mother’s number.“Hello?” My mother’s dulcet tone rings in my ear.“Hey, mom! What are you doing?” I beam, enjoying the ...

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“Rainy Days” by April Lectrice

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I looked out of the window, watching the rain drip off of the house. It had been raining for so long, I could barely remember the sun. Okay, take that back. It had only been raining for two days, but the temperature had dropped in those 48 hours. My cat stirred beside me. My dog snored on the rug at my feet. I looked back down at the book in my hands, staring blankly at the page. As I tried to find my place, Danny walked into the sitting room. “Eve,” The three year old questioned. “Yes Danny,” I asked back. “I’m bored. Jenny won’t play...

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“A Stormy Day Spent Indoors” by Allyson White

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I awoke from the loud banging on the roof of my room. It gradually got louder. It was too loud to go back to sleep. I slowly opened my eyes to realize nothing was happening. A chill went through my body while I looked around the room. These types of days always bring me down. It was a dark and stormy day. This made my room look pitch black. I knew I wasn't going to go outside during this mess. Going to be locked inside for the entire day is not going to be fun. I deeply needed the courage to get out of bed today. Afte...

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Write a story about a rainy day spent indoors.

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✍️ 146 stories

“THE NATURE BLISS OF HER CONTINENT.” by Ifeoma Favour Simon I

“Staying In and Coming Out” by Althea Keaton

“"Rain"” by Nathan Dean

“Crazy Paving” by Karen McDermott

“A Catnap” by Mustapha Liaichi

“Beneath the Sands” by Cara H

“Alone” by Janelle Curtis

“Purple Hair” by Alma B

“Untitled” by Fred Aiken

“Caffe Mocha ” by Meli Mangos

“At Last” by Lindy Guidry

“Waiting for the Sun” by Christina Passarella

“In the blink of an eye” by Shaniya Shanavas

“Rainy Days” by April Lectrice

“A Stormy Day Spent Indoors” by Allyson White

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