Write a story about a summer afternoon spent in a treehouse.

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“A day to remember ” by Mya Main

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Monday July 12, 2018Dear Diary, I can't believe today is the day I get to see my tree house!!!. I've been dreaming of a tree house ever since I was 5. I would watch this tv show called " Treehouse masters", they would make the BEST tree houses ever! I'm talking high ceilings, nice, clean polished wood floors. The interior design was as pretty as a picture. I don't want to think about that show too much because then If I do I will begin to get my hopes up. My dad has been working on this tree house since last year in September and it is now J...

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“Little Rascals” by Ronica Gapu

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Patter .Patter.Patter. I could hear our little feet moving faster and faster as we ran for dear life's sake. The wicked witch was trailing behind and I could hear her approaching closer and closer. We reached the ladder at last and my brother helped me up . Clutching the rope tightly, I began climbing . Once I was up , my brother followed after me .When we were now in the tree house our hearts began beating at a steady rate and we both exhaled deeply. "Where are you little rascals !" she screeched from down below . My brother held my mouth f...

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“Star crew” by Pablo Mascaraque Glenn

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"Initiate systems check." "Roger that, Commander Itri," replied Sterling. "Initiating systems check. Mission Specialist Estrella. Fuel?" "All in order, boss." "Mission Specialist Hoshiko. Airlocks?" The question hung in the air for several seconds, an old-timey radio-like crackling the only reply, interrupted by the occasional high-pitched grunt. As he waited for an answer he became fully aware of the ship's stifling heat, which was only made worse by the insulation layer that lined the inside of his space suit. Several beads of sweat formed...

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“A Fresh Start” by Emma 🥀

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I'm lying on the faded and frayed white blanket I've had for as long as I can remember, adorned with patterns of tiny blue butterflies and tiny blue flowers. Underneath is my sleeping bag, now slightly too small since my last growth spurt, but I don't mind. I can sleep almost anywhere if I'm tired enough. Almost. My own house is about the only exception. My sleeping bag rests on a creaky floor of old wooden planks, just two feet above the ground. Kind of pathetic for a treehouse, right? Bu...

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“D.J.'s Run Away Day” by Monica Chaddick

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D.J. just wanted to get away. He was sick of everyone. His sister, his cousin, his grandmother – everyone. He was a very active child, and therefore tended to stay in trouble. He decided that he would run away, but he didn’t really want to do that. He just wanted to stay out of trouble. Finally, D.J. had his limit. He grabbed his book sack and began packing it with everything he thought he would need on his journey. He knew he would need his phone, som...

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“My Tree House ” by Joseph Fornabaio

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My Tree House I got up early one Saturday morning and went into my tree house , I met my buddy Danny in there to look at some old comic books. “what’s up Danny”“hey Eric’ “ Hey how’s...

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“The Jeweled Town” by A. Marya

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"Look! Some people are coming!" He pointed at the forest ground.The children flung themselves near the window in anticipation. Seconds ticked by, but there was no flash of bright clothing, any telltale hint of giggling, or even a rustle in the leaves."You're such a liar, Joey!" Gabby exclaimed, her pigtails swinging like vipers. The others shot him pointed glares—annoyed at his disturbance. Joey sat scowling at the ground."I'm not lying," he mumbled. "They were right there." But no one was listening anymore. They bustled away, returning to t...

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“Choices” by Nina Boquia

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We never wanted to come to this point. But it wasn’t a choice we had in the first place. We didn’t even know how it got to this point. All it ever was is finding love in a place we call home. “It’s been so long since we came back to this place. It brings so many memories,” Aliana said. Memories of those days played out in front of me like a movie. Children squealing and laughing as they play chase and climbing trees. And at the very top stood the remaining figure of our childhood.“It certainly has. Little old Marilyn here has no snot on her ...

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“A Woodland Tree Adventure.” by Ojas Shende

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I had made a treehouse when I was only 5 years old. Treehouses are special and magical escapes from “life,” where we could hang out in nature without being bombarded by adults and chores. We lived in the state of Idaho on a farm near a woodland area. The mountains were pretty far from here but we would see them through the window with no tree branches or leaves in our way. My friends and I gathered scrap wood from the farm near our houses.We searched for a small area where there are certain trees with different heights to make a proper treeh...

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“Tree house memories” by Alisha Mcneely

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That last weekend i had a discussion with my boyfriend and started talking about saving up money for the future. He kept telling me he didnt see the need to since we both had jobs and could get things as we needed. He kept trying to drop the conversation when it became a hugh fight. Then me and my boyfriend ended up breaking up and he left the house. I had called my mom and told her I didn't feel like coming this year. When she asked why i just kept telling her i was tired and had been working late hours. But she kept pushing and I didn't wa...

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“The Journal” by Henry Herrera

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“I knew you will forget about the markers and colour pencils”“I’m so so sorry” your awkward face projected into my eyes.I turned away from you and looked out the star-carved window. “I should get it” the wood creaked rapidly and the grass rustled. You left me, forever.--------------------------------------“Turn right and your destination would be on your left”I make the turn and see the house. It is painted in light orange with a hint of wooden planks nailed beside the black door. The windows are opened, a gateway for light to brighten ...

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“Young Forever” by S Smith

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It was the summer of ‘68. Just a hot, breezy day. Abigail and her best friend, Sarah, were sitting in her treehouse, watching the day go by just like they did every day that summer. As she looked out the window, the wind swept up her strawberry blonde curls and tossed them in front of her face. She only smiled. “Hey, Abigail,” she heard quietly from behind her, “whatcha looking at out there?” Abigail plopped onto the ground next to Sarah, wincing as she felt the wood underneath her and the sharp pain that went through her. I should kno...

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“Etta” by Cyndy Reads

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“You are grounded for tonight.” “But-!” “You are forbidden from going to the festival.” “Elvina!” &nbsp...

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“Sam’s place” by Phil Manders

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Bright, warm sunlight, peeked in to the sleeping bedroom, illuminating a half empty wine glass on the bedside table. Lucy, delicately stretched out an arm and pawed around an empty bed. Opening one eye, she squinted at the alarm clock, the previous night’s argument, a dreamy, thumping muddle in her head. She lay still trying to piece together the fragments of her memory, as they slowly returned. Marcus, hugged his coffee cup. Lost in his thoughts, he watched a small, white butterfly beating desperately at the shed window. He closed his eye...

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“My Old Treehouse” by Vaughn Collar

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The light of the early June sun was waning as it slanted through the old, weather-beaten boards of my old treehouse. Sitting inside it, I was overcome with emotion that I had long buried. Yet, this old place was also a place of comfort, and I drew on that to keep from totally losing control. My old treehouse…wow. I had recently come back to an old neighborhood of mine. I had spent the majority of my childhood there, along with some of my teen years. We...

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Write a story about a summer afternoon spent in a treehouse.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 303 stories

“A day to remember ” by Mya Main

“Little Rascals” by Ronica Gapu

“Star crew” by Pablo Mascaraque Glenn

“A Fresh Start” by Emma 🥀

“D.J.'s Run Away Day” by Monica Chaddick

“My Tree House ” by Joseph Fornabaio

“The Jeweled Town” by A. Marya

“Choices” by Nina Boquia

“A Woodland Tree Adventure.” by Ojas Shende

“Tree house memories” by Alisha Mcneely

“The Journal” by Henry Herrera

“Young Forever” by S Smith

“Etta” by Cyndy Reads

“Sam’s place” by Phil Manders

“My Old Treehouse” by Vaughn Collar

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story about a proposal.

Write a story about an argument that seems to be about one thing, but is actually about another.

Write a story about a person experiencing pre-performance jitters.

Write a story told entirely through one chase scene.

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