End your story with somebody stepping out into the sunshine.

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“The Baker” by Crystal Bacon

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We, each of us, are sculpted by life. The type of vessel we become is a direct result of the fingers and fire that make us. I’m a baker. I walk to work in the company of stars. I feel their presence and I know they see me but whatever wisdom they might offer is light years away. Most people sleep while I walk the streets. I think they must feel safe, tucked in behind locked doors while the night has its way with the world. I feel safe in the dark, alone. ...

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“Satisfaction” by Eliza Haney

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It all started with the swindler four years previous. The man had stolen everything from him. His money, his house, his possessions, he could care less about. But his family? That was another matter entirely. The hotel in front of him loomed, casting a shadow across his face. He glanced down at the card in his hand, checked the address. Yes, this was where the swine lived. The man had grown rich and had moved his base of operation to this hotel, the Apex. He also knew his usual hang out was at the bar, located inside the casino, where ...

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“God in the Sunshine” by Karen Estep

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It was the darkness that really bothered her. She understood the solitude, but not the darkness. Four days in dark solitude and already she was questioning her choice to join this commune of people. You can do this, You can do this. These words became her montra. She only had three days to go and she will be a sunshine member of the group. The Reality of Life Commune was a blessing to Regina, for what she knew so far.She had been living in the city for two years on her own and still could not...

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“The Fullest Silence” by Kiera Baird

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Whenever I thought of death, it was like a looming tower in the distance. A frightening and harsh reality, a thought that only brought sorrow and anger into your mind. Death is humankind’s greatest denial, something that always came later in life, never something that was always a possibility. And so as lights flashed behind my eyelids and as thunderstorms shook my ears and my body, I was once again forced to bring all of my roads of thoughts back to the same place, back to the same barren and cold tower that I had always pushed away. All I ...

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“City of Light” by Chiya Hoyle

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There was no atmosphere on Earth. So, humans built it. They used dark floating panels to cover up the bleeding night. Each panel hugged together like the street pavements on a winter’s day. Pipes, installed on the sides of each panel, emitted gases that scattered across the planet, creating a blue halo from outside space. What was once called the atmosphere was now given a new name, the shield. The shield that protected us from the atomic waves and the solar radiation of the Sun.“Lian, is it today? Is it today?” Granny grabbed the television...

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“Say NO To Blockages” by Manisha Pareek

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Say NO to blockages “Yes sir, I will mail you the details right away,” Mike told his Boss. It was lockdown all over the world and Mike’s wife and son had gone to his In-Laws’ house. He was all alone in his big mansion dealing with the so-called ‘Work From Home.’ Mike, an extremely caring person who takes care of everyone. Tries to protect everyone. He has given his life to his family. He has endorsed himself in so much stress and work so that his family won’t struggle at all. He has taken good care of his work and projects so tha...

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“Summer Wishes” by Sarah Hazel

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Summer. My favorite time of the year has finally arrived, and birds outside of my window are singing their cheery morning songs. I push my blankets off and roll over to check the time, but my cat, Benny, has beat me to it. He is lying next to me and my phone is hidden away in the middle of his underbelly. Distracting him with ear scratches, I retrieve my phone and kiss him on top of his head. I’m running late.I hop out of bed and scramble around my apartment to get dressed. Throwing on my favorite knee length sundress, I hastily toss my hair...

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“Emerging from the cave” by Wiktora Zatorski

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1st of July to my dearest diary, As I sit in this cabin overlooking the sun's slow drift under the horizon, I am reminded of the start of the long-car-journey me and my friends took. It felt like the day would never end, the sun would always hang over our head beating the car down with its warmth and sunshine. The radio could only play so many songs, we could sing only so many songs, we could only tolerate so many pit-stops and stretchings of the legs, we could only do so much without busting out a story. A story did someone sing to our ears...

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“50¢ for Lemonade” by Raelynn Hefferon

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I take in a much needed deep breath, standing up straight and wiping sweat off my brow. I squint towards where the sun is halfway across the sky, hours from setting. This is the last car, I promise myself. “Hey!” The driver of the car dips his sunglasses at me. “Hurry up and dry those tires. I’ve got places to be, you know.” I sigh before getting on my knees and snatching the rag from my bucket. “Of course, mister.” The driver groans, laying back in his seat and crossing his arms. If y...

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“Sun and shadow” by Amy Winterfell

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Suffering. The term used to describe what one could only describe as the pain which human beings have to go through. I think we’ve all suffered, somehow, our shared pain is often what makes us realise what really matters. I’ll never forget what that means to me. It was the warmest of days when everything went wrong, the type that made your heart dance and a shroud of lazy peace cloud your vision. I lay in the back garden, the soft bed of grass gently cradling me where I gazed up into the endless blue sky. The sun was high above, casting i...

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“Sunshine of Your Love” by David Dicaire

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It was extremely dark, the night was ink black and the wind sang like a chime. There were no stars or moon to shine the way. Evan walked slowly down the beach and was glad that he had been that way many times before. The logs, stumps, trees and rocks all looked familiar. He had debated about meeting this girl all day long ever since she had invited him. Earlier in the day, he was walking the beach and saw her. Her name was Tanya and she was a very attractive girl. But, she was also a very nice girl, fun...

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“The Talk We Needed” by Pudge Avery

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It was half-past two in the morning, and I still can't sleep. I rolled over to the right, and the bunk bed creaked a bit. Six of my classmates were occupying the three bunk beds in our room. I am at the top bunk while my friend, Monica, was on the lower bed, and my friend, Kim, was sleeping on the mattress on the floor next to us. After the last three days' activities, we are all tired to the bone. We had things planned to do on our last night at the camp, but none of it happened. We all just wanted to rest and ready to go home.I, on the oth...

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“A day like every day” by Atropa Bell

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The soundtrack of Pirate of the Caribbean starts. I reach over patting the bed next to me without opening my eyes trying to find my phone. Feeling the cold rectangle under my fingers I blindly hit it multiple times until the music stops. Blissful silence again, for exactly five minutes after which the song starts back up again this time louder. Groaning I pry my eyes open. Everything is blurry as I reach to the other side of the bed fumbling a second with putting my glasses on. The world was now suddenly available in crisp HD resolution. For...

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“Penitence” by Reshmi Murali

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My words make them laugh with delight. Their hearts beat in time as they listen to me speak, waiting for the end in anticipation, for the suspense to be lifted, for them to return home and share these words with their loved ones, and to laugh once again as they relive them. I bring a twinkle in their eyes – eyes that have seen so much, gone through days of fire and smoke, days of anxiety, days without food and comfort. It was still visible. Their tear stains seemed permanently etched on their faces, never drying. I'm standing in front of a r...

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“I love you, Grandma Josephine” by Potato Chip

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My name is Amanda Ashlyn Thomas, and I have the uttermost guilt in my life. I always assumed that my life would be perfect with no problems or guilt. However, I realized this is not the case. I caused the death of my own grandmother, However, to understand my story, we must go back two years. It was July 9th, 2019. The dreary rain accompanied my sorrow. Every single one of my tears fell down, making streaks in my cheeks. Mom had left the church sanctuary to go to the lobby with Andrew. I only wish I had spent more time with Grandma Josephine...

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End your story with somebody stepping out into the sunshine.

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✍️ 210 stories

“The Baker” by Crystal Bacon

“Satisfaction” by Eliza Haney

“God in the Sunshine” by Karen Estep

“The Fullest Silence” by Kiera Baird

“City of Light” by Chiya Hoyle

“Say NO To Blockages” by Manisha Pareek

“Summer Wishes” by Sarah Hazel

“Emerging from the cave” by Wiktora Zatorski

“50¢ for Lemonade” by Raelynn Hefferon

“Sun and shadow” by Amy Winterfell

“Sunshine of Your Love” by David Dicaire

“The Talk We Needed” by Pudge Avery

“A day like every day” by Atropa Bell

“Penitence” by Reshmi Murali

“I love you, Grandma Josephine” by Potato Chip

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Write a story about characters going on a summer road trip.

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