Set your story in the woods or on a campground.

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“The Tenevita” by Abby Franklin

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Every day I thought about throwing that plant into the water where it could never harm another person again. I was close, a few times. Going so far as dangling it over the lapping water where I stood on one of the forest hills that overlooked the lake. The waves struck the hill with ferocity each time this happened as if demanding the sacrifice I had brought. The almost too-perfect green of its leaves trembled from my fingers, its shoots seeming to wrap around my wrist to catch itself in case I dared drop it this time. And every day I didn’...

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“RETURN TO THE WATER” by Tammy Berry-Castleman

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The earth called out to me just as the last bit of sludge came loose from the baking pan. Drudgery. Dishes, laundry, piles of paper. Day in, day out. The nine to five. Buzzing, knocking, ringing. The rat race we all exist in like jittery little rodents in a cage, with wild and free earth just outside our door. All we have to do is open it.Summer was in the air. The daily grind could wait.And that’s how I came to be in the forest that day. I left the soap ring around the bathtub, the return parcel on the table, and the grocery list unfinished...

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“Into The Forest” by Peyton Montgomery

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“Lizzy!” Momma shouted at me. I was running out into the field. All four legs at max speed. The wind was pushing against my face and the wheat was barely getting caught in my fur. I was running to the forest, which Momma always said wasn’t safe. The forests are separated into two, the wildlife, and the big tall animals. I can’t remember what these animals are called, but they only have two legs and wear stuff over their fur. Humans? Something like that. I was a curious pup. My siblings and I don’t like being in the same old p...

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“Wander Through the Woods” by Derrick Behm

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The blowing wind that flows between the trees almost guiding the leaves to their fallen destination. Fall is finally arriving and preparations for the Autumn Equinox is nearly complete. Tomorrow evenings festival will be the beginning of the season and height of the wilderness' beauty. The colors of orange, yellow, red, and brown somewhat enhance the majesty of the area. Today is not my time to admire such wonders. My current objective is to gather fruit. "I still need to gather another dozen before I can head book," I say to the chip...

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“Strangers in the Woods” by Johannes Heinonen

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It was cold, and the little leaf buds were closed tight, as if hugging themselves warm, waiting for spring to properly arrive, before taking the risk of opening up to the world. The golden shafts of sunlight broke up the shadow of the evergreen pines and spruces, interrupted by silver birch trees, that fell on the moss- and lichen-covered hillside. The view was beautiful, but Jane knew it would be far better from the top of the hill. She quickened her pace. The trail leading up the slope was well worn, speaking of the many that had passed th...

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“Crossing” by Allie K

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“All my friends are dying!” Shouts Esther, curling her fingers around the metal railing. “Or they’re already gone!” We stop speaking for a moment, allowing the train’s screeching to fill the silence. I lean over the railing, watching the trees whip by. “You seem like a warm person.” I venture. “You’ll be okay.” “Thank you.” A pause. “But I do worry. Who will be there to take care of me in the end?”In an instant I’m transported back to Brooklyn, the emerald lakes giving way to scrawls of graffiti, the scent of pine souring into...

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“Go Placidly” by Penni Warford

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My body strained under the weight of my 30-pound backpack. The unpadded straps had been digging into my underfed shoulders for days. When I found the canvass pack at the army surplus store for ten-bucks I was clueless that carrying the heavy bag on my five-foot, five-inch, 120-pound frame would become torturously impractical. Fortunately, it did provide a good back rest during the long hours that I sat on freeway onramps with my thumb in the air. Of the few possessions I carried; my guitar, a threadbare sleeping bag, some clothes and...

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Set your story in the woods or on a campground.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 82 stories

“The Tenevita” by Abby Franklin

“RETURN TO THE WATER” by Tammy Berry-Castleman

“Into The Forest” by Peyton Montgomery

“Wander Through the Woods” by Derrick Behm

“Strangers in the Woods” by Johannes Heinonen

“Crossing” by Allie K

“Go Placidly” by Penni Warford

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Write about a character who loves cloud gazing.

Start or end your story with a person buying a house plant.

Write about a trip to see a natural sight that’s usually only ever seen in photos.

Write a story involving a friendship between two different species.

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