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

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“SUMMER ROAD TRIP” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

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Women and children were sitting in the front row of the van while the men folk were busy talking and they were seated at the back. They were arguing rather debating over current politics. The little girl Rajani was holding a small nylon cover outside the window and was enjoying it when it got inflated looked like a balloon. As she was holding it on the opposite side of the moving van, the wind was blowing on it and helped it. Her sister Ramya, was guiding her to hold it strong or else it would fly off. In fact, she was the one who started it...

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“Arkansas” by Stephenie Domenico

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“You’re in my space!”“Nuh-uh! She’s in your space. Just shove her over. She’s sleeping, she won’t know.” “Why can’t you just move?”“I can’t move! I don’t have any more space!”Mom closed her eyes and heaved a sigh before half turning in her seat and snapping, “Stop that bickering!” She glared at them both and there was silence for half a beat before a chorus of protests filled the air. She turned her glare on her husband in the driver's seat. He had the air of a man who was unaware of the presence of others in his space.“Sean, do so...

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“Trip of a Lifetime” by Tricia Shulist

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TRIP OF A LIFETIME Harry double-checked that he had remembered to pack everything. He pulled out the list that he had been carrying around in his pocket for weeks — since this trip had first been planned. Everything was ready to go. It was eight a.m., and they were right on schedule. He hopped into the van, started the engine, and dropped it into gear. Before he left the driveway, he turned to his wife, Eleanor, and said, “All set?” They were on the road for an epic trip cross the country — their Greatest Hits...

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“Down Memory Lane” by Amy Sutch

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Kari Michaels just quit her job. Again. Mel would be here any moment and Kari dreaded revealing the news to her older sister. If Mel knew, she’d never agree to their road trip and Kari needed this trip. Their plans had been in the books for eight months, since their mother’s funeral. Kathy’s dying wish was for her daughters to reconcile and visit their favorite vacation spot from when they were children and still best friends. &nbsp...

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“Building Beautiful Memories while on a Summer Road Trip” by Smruti Suresh Chandra Beohar

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Julia, Suzzane, Martha, Tom and Peter were college friends. They decided to spend the upcoming summer break with a road trip to the Copacobana beach in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. On a casual lunch meeting they decided their date of travel, mode of travel and the scheduled itinerary for their travel. On the day of their scheduled departure for the trip, Martha, Tom and Peter arrived in a black coloured Range Rover over to the residence of Julia and Suzzane. Each ...

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“Travel the World with Me? ” by Makayla Boline

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"Lets go! It's going to be midnight before we get anywhere" I complained. I already had everything packed and ready to go, I was just waiting for my slowpoke of a friend to get into the camper van. "Ah ah ah, come now, I'm working on it." I laughed. "Sheesh, what did you pack, and elephant?" He gave me a sarcastic eyeroll, jumping out of the large doorway to the camper van, heading to the passenger side. "About time," I teased as he buckled his seatbelt. "Shh. Eyes on the road." I laughed, and pulled out of the driveway. I turned on my music...

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“Road Trip” by Tanya Stingley

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Hurry up Braydon, Jesus you're slow! we're going to get stuck in rush hour traffic if you don't get a move on! Tara was ranting, rushing from room to room grabbing tee shirts and shorts and shoving them into her already overstuffed knapsack. it was a spur of the moment wild hair that had the two twenty-year-old’s rushing around giddy yet anxious to embark on the adventure of the moment, Karla, an old schoolmate of Tara's had invited them to a weekend nude beach, resort getaway all expenses paid! truth was, it was only free because Karla was ...

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“Six Seconds Of Gronland” by Githinji Muthee

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"Nuuk!" "Nuuk? Never heard of it. Where is that?" “Greenland, aunty.” “Not a clue.” “Really? Denmark?” "When I say 'never heard of it’ I mean I have never heard of it." "North Atlantic??...The country with like…eight people? -" Nothing! It was useless. " Kalaallit Nunaat?" "Stop it! Come on, you are making it worse." *** Among the biggest islands in the world, two-point one million kilometers square is the size of the biggest island in the world. Some people think it is as large as Africa, but in truth, Africa is bigger...

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“Born to be Mild” by James Hees

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The tedium of a Ta Ta Creek summer day was shattered when the 1958 Desoto pulled into my dad’s driveway. Rust bubbled from the paint on the doors of the old Dodge and from the top where a makeshift roof rack had been installed. A cloud of black smoke poured from the tail pipe. Rex and his friend had pooled their money to buy a 13 year-old junker they called Big Blue. Riding shotgun was a wiry guy named Skits, short for schizophrenic. I don’t know if he had that disorder, but if he did, he hadn’t taken his medication on this day. The ...

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“Road Trip” by Mason Smith

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Ok...so Jonny the turtle, Harry the poodle, and Claire the hedgehog were on a road trip. They were in Jonny's Leaf 2020 with hatchback seating perfect for Claire to snuggle into. The Leaf 2020 didn't go particularly fast, which was ideal for Jonny - he didn't like fast very much. Now, you may ask, "Where do a turtle, a poodle, and a hedgehog like to go in their spare time?", great question! But where do they get the money for a Leaf 2020, where do they even buy a Leaf 2020, and how did a turtle, poodle, and hedgehog become friends? See these...

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“On tour to Rome! ” by Alvin Fernandes

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It’s 4am in the morning, the birds are chirping, and the alarm you set last night after having a few beers has begun ringing. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery but today is a gift from god, as you recalled in your head after wandering about yesterday’s hangover. Time is up to get out of bed and stop wasting another minute as you have a flight to catch to Rome. The alarm set at 4am was for the reason that on your last visit, you missed your flight and failed to meet your parents. But now, the day has come, the day you truly dreamt o...

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“Surprises and Sadness” by Ryan Fernandez

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Surprises And Sadness “ Hi mom, it’s me… Kaitlyn.” I held her hand. “ Hi Katelyn.” “ Mom…” “ Yes honey?” “ You know you can call me Katie.” “ Yeah.” “ Mom….” Mom starts to cry. “ Mom, why have you been gone for a few days?” “ Katie, Darling.” “ But mom, I missed you.” Going on the verge of tears. “ Honey, you know you have your Aunt to take care of you while I’m gone.” “ I know, but when are you going to come back home?” “ I might not…” “ What do you mean you're not?” “ Mom, I missed you a lot. You’v...

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“Untitled Document ” by V. Goel

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A blank piece of paper sat in front of her, lying on the desk. She didn’t usually write on paper, but this was an emergency. Her thoughts were racing, and she was desperately trying to find an idea somewhere, anything would work at this point. She began to hyperventilate, taking deep breaths to try and calm herself down. “A manuscript due in four days and all I have in front of me in an untitled document! Blank!” She was breathing hard now, desperately trying to calm herself down. “I’m screwed” she whispered to herself. “Sure looks like...

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“Do You Have a Bad Feeling About This?” by Victoria Bogatz

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July 2nd 3:07 p.m. “I hate you,” Noah said, fiddling with the knobs on the dashboard. I fixed him with an icy stare, even colder than the air conditioning blasting out of his vents. I didn’t have the energy to argue. The sun burned hot against my neck as the stare seemed to go on for ages. I finally broke my gaze and turned to the window. Cows and cornfields, cows and cornfields. I never thought we’d be like this. It was supposed to be a fun summer trip. Annelise, Mark, Noah, and me. Now it was just Noah a...

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“Summer's End” by Shawnalynn Cromwell

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No more can fit into the car - who knew a couple could pack so much for a road trip! "Mary, are you ready yet - we gotta get on the road!" her husband Cole yelled up to her. Mary sighs as she sips up the last piece of luggage. "I will be right down - just got my last piece packed!" She loads up a tote bag with all the essentials for the road (hand sanitizer, wipes, gloves, masks and garbage bags), among other things. It is a "Summer COVID-19 Road Trip" after all. Cole puts the last bag in the trunk and preps t...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 104 stories

“SUMMER ROAD TRIP” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

“Arkansas” by Stephenie Domenico

“Trip of a Lifetime” by Tricia Shulist

“Down Memory Lane” by Amy Sutch

“Building Beautiful Memories while on a Summer Road Trip” by Smruti Suresh Chandra Beohar

“Travel the World with Me? ” by Makayla Boline

“Road Trip” by Tanya Stingley

“Six Seconds Of Gronland” by Githinji Muthee

“Born to be Mild” by James Hees

“Road Trip” by Mason Smith

“On tour to Rome! ” by Alvin Fernandes

“Surprises and Sadness” by Ryan Fernandez

“Untitled Document ” by V. Goel

“Do You Have a Bad Feeling About This?” by Victoria Bogatz

“Summer's End” by Shawnalynn Cromwell

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Write a story about somebody reminiscing on an event that happened many summers ago.

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