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

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“Treehouse visit” by Debbie Teague

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The morning after yesterday was not just any morning as Lucy would soon discover. It was a morning when she would go off on a journey. The day would be a day of discovery. What would she find on her journey? Something to eat, someone to help. Would it bring a treasure? Danger? She hoped not danger. Time would tell. Bravely she set off, all the while trusting in the universe to keep her safe. She first went over a little bridge that covered a babbling brook, past the patch of lavender flowers - oh the ...

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“There is a Ghost in my Tree House” by Angela Morrissey

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Aimée sat down in her tree house. It was a slightly dilapidated box made of different types of wood with the paint peeling off. The week had been like any other with the young woman enjoying her Textiles class at school. Now it was time to relax as she usually did all day on the weekend in her sanctuary and secret place. It was only noon and she had the entire day to relax in her special area. The sun shone through the window providing a bright light in the tree fort. ‘What are you doing here?’...

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“Trade” by Lily Jones

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It was summer, when the hot winds blew against Emma's face, and the humid air clung to her skin like leeches. Summers in Florida were never too pleasant; it was hot, wet, and the pools were always so full it was hard to enjoy them. Most of Emma's friends went to Universal Studios or Disneyworld, but Emma stayed at home in her small home with her mom and dad. She stumbled through the forest to an abandoned treehouse, one she hadn't seen in years. It had been so long since she and Mia had played in it. Her father built the treehouse ye...

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“Toby’s House” by Barbara Eustace

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Toby again. It was always about Toby. Toby, Toby, Toby. It wasn’t fair, it just wasn’t. Esther climbed up the ladder and into the tree house. Even this place, even this was Toby’s. Toby’s House it said on the outside. Well, no one would notice if she was there or not, so she might as well come here. Dad had built it before Toby had been born. “I always wanted a tree-house when I was a boy,” he’d said, yet he’d never built a tree house for her. “I’m sure he’ll let you play in it when he’s older,”...

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“Summer in the Treehouse” by DERRICK CHU

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One sunny summer afternoon, Fred and Paul were in their treehouse. You might think they are just another pair of buttheads having nothing to do, but that is where you are wrong. You see, Fred is actually a genius. Like a genius genius. Like I.Q. 256 genius. See what I mean? Paul is a very skilled hacker, who has once hacked the white house. He almost got caught, but good thing he shut down his computer just in time. You might be thinking, “Wow! They will be really dangerous if they get into the wrong hands!” You are absolutely correct. It is...

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“In Those Days” by Conan Helsley

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In Those DaysBy: Conan Helsley2,430 WordsBobby opened the door and for a moment thought it was an oven he was walking into. His eyes automatically narrowed and he turned slightly, considering very seriously just going back in and playing some video games. It seemed like that was all he'd done the last few months. Every day his dad was complaining that he spent too much time inside, he had all the opportunity now to do outdoor things and who knew how long it would last, that pretty soon things were bound to get back to normal.&...

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“The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far...” by S. F. Brooke

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“Babe, when I was thinking about our third anniversary I was thinking something like a fancy dinner,” Darryl complained, after getting hit in the face with a branch for the third time. “Not getting kidnapped.” His wife’s laugh made him smile and he reached up to pull the black blindfold up but his hand was gently slapped away. “No, Darry not yet! We’re nearly there,” Eden told him, pulling his hand some more and making him duck under a low tree branch. Darryl felt the summer sun land warmly on his face as he stood to his full ...

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“Do You Remember...” by Jaclyn Warren

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“Do you remember…” Aline trailed off, running her sun spotted hand across the worn wood of the treehouse. It was soft with deep ridges. Each ridge reminded her of another time. Her curly red hair hung limply down in front of her shoulders and she brushed it behind her before reaching a hand back out to the wood. Her finger hit the hand carved initials. TB + AG. Her heart ached as she traced Tristan’s initials. Tristan Boreas and Aline Garcon. How young and naïve they had been. &nbsp...

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“Overthrowing Queen Bee” by Allison Courtenay

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“Hey! Hey, wait up!” Called a little boy. He rushed air in and out of his lungs, pleading his little legs to carry him faster through the tall grass. “Kay! Kay! Hey, you guys, wait up!” He practically doubled over by the time he reached the trunk of an old oak where a skinny girl a few years his senior stood, picking the bark off the tree. She pried loose a long piece and waved it at the boy like a wand. “It's ‘Your Majesty Kay’ to you! Come quick, Sir Jaxon! Sir Micheal is awaiting your arrival!” The girl tossed the bar...

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“Holding Hands” by Madelyn Sanchez

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It had been a long, hot summer day and with the local pool being closed, the only escape from the scorching sun was the treehouse. In the afternoon, a light breeze blew through the hole in the wall Dan always called a window. It was made last fall on the worst day of his life. Today, though, was a good one. Dan and Ella were sitting on the warm oak flooring of their secret place, away from parents, teachers, doctors, and any problems the two had. They were reading, Dan a comic book and Ella a magazine about animals. Dan liked the animal maga...

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“Memories of Wood” by Nemo Doe

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Well here I am folks. The kid whose teachers "expect great things from". Sitting in a treehouse he built with his dad at eleven years old. Nothing to be done about it I suppose, my mom kicked me out while I was researching. There are so many places I can go, but I can only attend one college. I look around myself and take in everything. The handles on the ladder that long since broke off, resulting in a broken arm. The fence, falling apart. The tree which splits in two, resulting in two holes in the ceiling. I've spent countless hours starin...

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“Tree House” by Munmun Singh

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Do you also associate smells and tastes with memories? I might have an idea how our brain works. When we are eight, we hardly have enough references of the hardships that life is strewn through. As children, we are bestowed with the divine gift of non-judgement. Acceptance is all that a child knows and embraces everything that he has been divinely provided, with open arms and heart. I vividly remember that particular afternoon, of the many similar ones that I am blessed to have experienced during my childhood. The tree house, which was newly...

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“The Treehouse” by Kayla Goldie

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The sweet smell of oak fills my nostrils as I climb into the old treehouse. A slew of memories make their way to the front of my mind as I make myself comfortable on the shag carpet decorating the wooden floor. I lean back onto my elbows, taking in the old decor. Posters of boy-bands, fairy lights and bean bag chairs span the majority of the modest space. I take it all in, wanting to memorize all of it before I go. “Ava?” A sleek, blonde ponytail pops into view as my best friend, Bella, climbs in and sits beside me. Sh...

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“The Secret ” by Hannah Cairns

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The Secret By: Hannah Cairns Introduction It was summer and the two teenage girls had nothing to do for the season. They were both keeping secrets from one another so they started to get distant. One of the girls (Kate) called the other to meet in the treehouse they hung out in when they were little. Kate just couldn’t seem to keep the secret bottled up inside anymore. Kate wasn’t sure what was going to happen, but she knew it was going to be bad… Part one Kate My alarm went off and I wanted to burn it. My mom says that yo...

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“That one special summer afternoon” by Fatima Faisal

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Happiness coursed through my veins as I closely looked over the glazing mountains, the old memories suddenly hitting me like a loud bang. The cold breeze whistled past me as I cast a fleeting glance towards the outside world from the tiny window. I unconsciously smiled, putting the strands of chocolate brown hair behind my ear. The day felt beautiful, with no one to disturb me in regards to worldly matters. Gazing at the adorable creatures of the wild, I felt extremely glad that I made this decision. I stretched my long arms and made a sharp...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 303 stories

“Treehouse visit” by Debbie Teague

“There is a Ghost in my Tree House” by Angela Morrissey

“Trade” by Lily Jones

“Toby’s House” by Barbara Eustace

“Summer in the Treehouse” by DERRICK CHU

“In Those Days” by Conan Helsley

“The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far...” by S. F. Brooke

“Do You Remember...” by Jaclyn Warren

“Overthrowing Queen Bee” by Allison Courtenay

“Holding Hands” by Madelyn Sanchez

“Memories of Wood” by Nemo Doe

“Tree House” by Munmun Singh

“The Treehouse” by Kayla Goldie

“The Secret ” by Hannah Cairns

“That one special summer afternoon” by Fatima Faisal

🌟 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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