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“summer love” by Rudy Greene

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Could she be waving at me? There’s no way! She’s out of my league. Or so I thought. I was sitting on my orange ground sheet on the very green grass in a park in Oxford, England. It was July and I was on my first trip to Europe. To my surprise, I found a Jewish delicatessen near the college. It had the best pastrami I had tasted in years, and I decided to purchase a sandwich and picnic at the park, Munching on the gargantuan sandwich and engrossed in a Dickens novel, I only looked up when the buzz of touring students caught my attention. As t...

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“Light Amidst the Dark” by Lindsey Jerome

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The sun’s rays threw spears of fire down on her, or so it felt. Sophia sat on the stone bench, grateful for the shade of the trees overhead, giving her a welcome break from the smoldering heat. She tipped her head up, resting against her hands as she stretched her legs out luxuriously in front of her. She relished the stretch of her muscles and the smell of the grass after being stuck behind her desk for most of the day. The wind played with her hair as it blew between the trees, teasing the ends as it lifted the short strands to blow agains...

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“The Family Picnic” by John Graham

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Please note that this story contains mature language. If I had more energy, I'd re-enact the Wicked Witch of the West's infamous "I'm melting" monologue because it is hot as balls out here. I don't have any energy left, nor do I think the present company would appreciate the rendition. Not that anyone is nearby. I am alone, which seems to be my lot in life these days. I had begged my mother not to make me go to the family reunion. Fresh off of my first year of college, I only wanted to spend my first weekend back home sleeping in my bed. I ...

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“Old Friends” by Jenny Benavidez

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The dance floor of the club was sweltering. Sweat dripped from Megan’s hair like rain as her hips swayed to the rhythm of the live band. She was enjoying herself for the first time in a long while. Megan closed her eyes and let the beat take her. Her hips moved and the stress was beginning to melt away. She no longer cared that her pants were so snug she had to lay on the bed to zip them up or that she ate a candy bar for lunch instead of a salad. The music made her feel free.A hand slid along her hip and around her plump waist. She was pull...

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“Hummingbird” by Michael Jefferson

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Wes Price sat in the back of the room for day one of college orientation, wishing he was still at Leonard Park with Gina. Sighing, he pulled out his wallet, taking out her picture. The long-haired blonde beside him, smelling of patchouli, glanced at the photo. “Girlfriend?” “She was.” “She’s pretty, but I bet you’ll meet someone here who’ll make you forget all about her.” “I doubt it,” Wes replied solemnly. “My name’s Arianna Pennington. I’m studying Journalism.” “Me too. I’m Weston Price, but my friends call me Wes. I’m also here on a baseb...

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“The Forest That Overlooked The Farm ” by Skylar Elkins

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The day she saw the doe on the hill was the very same day she buried her husband in the backyard. It was a hot, muggy, August day. Thunderstorms that shook the very frame of their old farm had passed through for three days, and Cecil had died on the first of them. Thelma had been waiting for it, not out of excitement, but simply because she knew it was coming. Cecil’s body had been aching since he came back from the mines, all quivering lip and sharp back pains, and she could sense the sickness like a dog. It was inevitable when one day...

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“The Dive ” by Kirin Red

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It was much heavier than Chelsea remembered. The steel diving cylinders pulled down on her body so that her legs wobbled and threatened to collapse. This was just another reminder of what she was running away from — her own tired and heavy existence that dragged on and on, shrinking her sense of self just like the mass of gear that now clung to her frame. Chelsea tried to ignored the uncomfortable weight and picture herself already swimming in the deep blue sea. The olive-skinned instructor took off his old, floppy fisherman...

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“Café Con Miel” by Elton James

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It’s strange to think that I’m going to see you again after all this time. I wish I could say I haven’t thought of you in a long time. I think of you often. As soon as the weather warms and spring gives way to summer, my mind always turns to Paris. To a particular moment. Paris in July was crowded and hot, with the midday sun keeping the summer crowds from being too dense. I thought I was going to step off the street, out of the summer heat, into that cafe and you would be there. I recall the sound of those little bells that warn the waiter ...

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“The Tire Swing” by Aspen Hall

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I always liked to think of myself as dependable. Some people liked to describe it as boring. But life just went smoothly with a solid routine. Every day at 7 am, my alarm clock would go off. I would roll out of bed, switch it off, and get in the shower. This morning wasn't any different. I rolled out of bed at 7 am sharp, switched off my alarm, then went to the bathroom to shower. It took me exactly 7 and a half minutes to shower every day. I went to my closet and picked out an outfit that I thought would be good while going over my sc...

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“Summer Nights” by Meghan Lewis

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The humidity assaulted Janie as she opened up the car door. Her hair immediately frizzing up. Janie was fairly tall and slender. Her features had always been too big for her face but lately they were settling nicely. She was pretty but didn’t see herself that way. Her naturally brunette hair, highlighted blond, usually bounced with waves and curls; however, tonight she decided to straighten it which she immediately regretted. Her friend, Billy, had parked in the big lot behind their favorite bar, Toppers. Billy and Janie had been friends for...

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“The Man from Cabin A” by Madeline Honig

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Hannah hauled her suitcase up the last step and took in the sights. It surely was a beautiful place, just as Edmund, her Airbnb host, had promised. Trees surrounded the area and, although she could see a few other cabins nearby, it felt secluded. Hannah considered having some company during the summer to prevent loneliness. She hoped Edmund might be nearby, but when he sent the code to the cabin instead of a face to face key handover, her hopes had dwindled. She had gained a bit of a crush on her host, send...

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“Getting into the Holiday Spirit ” by Dom Murph

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Inspired by true events 2003 Mum's high-pitched scream rips through the floorboards into my dusty, teenage boy-smelling bedroom. “Boys! Come down a minute.” I pause my Xbox and follow my brother Damien down the staircase lined with family photos. Relatives call him the baby of the family, but to me he’s the Little Shit. Yet, if I'm being honest, this is largely down to the fact he’s six years younger yet still kicks my arse on whatever video game we choose to battle on. As we step into the living room, Mum and Dad stand waiting. ...

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“A Sixties Tale” by James Barrett

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PROLOGUE The events I’m about to describe took place during 1967 and 1968. No one involved besides me knows the whole truth about what happened, and I want to keep it that way for reasons that will become obvious. Some of the names and places used in this story are fictitious. The events are real. Why am I telling this tale to you, a stranger? Because the prospect of taking this story untold to my grave is unbearable. Some of you may understand that what I did, I did out of love. Others may feel I should rot in hell for my actions. Each read...

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“The Last Pint” by Jada Murray

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I rushed down the aisle brushing my arm up and down to warm up the nearly frozen limb. Despite the cold in here, it was still blazing outside. I scanned the blue pints of ice cream behind the frosted glass searching for the one with my favorite movie producer on it, but came up empty. This was not happening. Not today. I dug in the freezer, a cold rush blasting me as I pushed aside the pint after pint. There had to be another one. A small chuckle came from next to me and I looked around, spotting the tall, tattooed man....

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“Campfire gossip” by Georgia Stawarz

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An unexpected summer fling Based on recent events (!) I wouldn't say romance films were ever my go to, but this didn't stop me from watching the screen eagerly, watching and waiting on the edge of my seat for the couple to finally admit their feelings for one another. I would grab my sister's arm in relief when the conflict was resolved and they could finally be together, with one last kiss right before the credits. I would say though that I do believe in love at first sight. I couldn't imagine anything more amazing then catching eyes with s...

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Center your story around an unexpected summer fling.

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✍️ 53 stories

“summer love” by Rudy Greene

“Light Amidst the Dark” by Lindsey Jerome

“The Family Picnic” by John Graham

“Old Friends” by Jenny Benavidez

“Hummingbird” by Michael Jefferson

“The Forest That Overlooked The Farm ” by Skylar Elkins

“The Dive ” by Kirin Red

“Café Con Miel” by Elton James

“The Tire Swing” by Aspen Hall

“Summer Nights” by Meghan Lewis

“The Man from Cabin A” by Madeline Honig

“Getting into the Holiday Spirit ” by Dom Murph

“A Sixties Tale” by James Barrett

“The Last Pint” by Jada Murray

“Campfire gossip” by Georgia Stawarz

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Write about a summer vacation gone wrong.

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