Write a story where flowers play a central role.

Posted in Spring on Oct 26, 2022

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“The Picker” by Charlotte Muth

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By the thirteenth day of Ricky’s absence, our apartment looked like it had been ransacked by wild goats or some impossibly ravenous rabbits. His books were left untouched, in perfect rows on the shelves, collecting dust as usual. His bed was perfectly made, with the plaid hypo-allergenic down alternative comforter draped neatly and artfully over the mattress. His canned goods remained smoothly stacked and the plastic wrappers of his chips and dry goods were left sealed and uncrinkled. But, over the course of Ricky’s two-week ...

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“Deadly Love” by Elinor Goth

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*cw- blood, vomit* The first few moments after waking were always the best. Coming out of a deep slumber where the harsh realities of the outside world couldn’t reach her usually brought with it a few minutes of blissful peace, where life felt almost normal. On good days, when the ache in her chest subsided just enough to make her feel like she wasn’t suffocating, these blissful moments could stretch out into minutes. If she closed her eyes, tried to breathe through her mouth and used a little imagination, it almost felt like she was ly...

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“Second-hand Emeralds” by Michael Goodwin

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Second-hand Emeralds Michael Goodwin Ricardo Alvarez was late, and no amount of pedaling was going to change that. Despite knowing time travel was impossible, he nevertheless pushed onward. Being 17 and on a bike was the least of his problems in life, but currently it was the most pressing. The conglomeration of metal and disappointment that he called a “bike” darted through the small town of Rhodes, in a part of Illinois that time forgot (or maybe just kinda ignored.) He finally came to his destination, Serenity Hil...

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“Five Flowers” by Griffin Griffiths

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March 23rd I met a boy. There was a spring festival a few days ago, at the city park. I went alone since everyone else was busy. I usually don’t go out and do things alone, but it was such a nice day, and it’s been a hard winter. The sun was high in the sky, with a rare agreeable temperature, and a slight breeze. The overabundance of Springtime feeling compelled me to wear one of the many sundresses my mom keeps getting me. I even put on some makeup. Just some blush, and a lit...

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“The Final Goodbye” by Serwaa Dankyi

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The Final Goodbye " Rosie darling", her mum called out happily. "Rosie", "Rosie", but there was still no response. Daisy, a single mother rushed upstairs to find her only daughter. She knocked on the door of Rose's room anxiously, hoping to hear the sweet hoarse voice of her Rose but to no avail. Then, she barged into the room. The cool morning breeze from the opened window increased her anxiety. Where could her daughter have run off to on a cold, Wednesday morning. At that point, she needed no prophet to tell her that...

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“Sampaguita” by Threese Belivett

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You’re the symbol of fidelity, purity, devotion and divine hope. I was feeling different today and I feel like I need to breathe fresh air, if the air is still fresh, and do some brisk walking. Next month, GCQ is planning to implement again by our Government because of high volume case of virus. My planned visit to Baguio, to celebrate Flower Festival with my few friends and if possible with my love, did not go ahead. I sighed of the thought. I suddenly question myself. How long does this virus last? I use my electronic bike and went to ...

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“Blue Flowers I Do Not Know the Name Of” by Madison Hoskins

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We live in an apartment complex with orange-tan brick buildings forming the shape of a moon. My room is the longest stretch to the front door, but I like it this way. There is comfort in being the last person to the front entry. I share a wooden bunk bed with Victoria, but I am the one who decorated the room. Victoria lives with us every other weekend and with her mom the rest of the days. I barely see her because I spend every other weekend with my dad too. That’s why, I like to think this is only my room. My mom and her boyfriend ar...

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“Clown Ivy” by Kit Gordon

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Ansel was an introvert who gave birth to an extrovert. Her son was Teddy Glenn, unquestionably the most popular person in town. He had owned a record store that regularly hosted local musicians. Many untalented groups performed at “Teddy’s Tunes” and even a few talented ones, but no matter the caliber of music, of persons playing, or the size of the crowd, Teddy would heap praise. His door was open for everyone. And he would talk to anyone, would lend a sum of money to a stranger&n...

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Write a story where flowers play a central role.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 278 stories

“The Picker” by Charlotte Muth

“Deadly Love” by Elinor Goth

“Second-hand Emeralds” by Michael Goodwin

“Five Flowers” by Griffin Griffiths

“The Final Goodbye” by Serwaa Dankyi

“Sampaguita” by Threese Belivett

“Blue Flowers I Do Not Know the Name Of” by Madison Hoskins

“Clown Ivy” by Kit Gordon

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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).

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

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