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

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“Aviary"” by Tariq Saeed

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Firmly believe everything could be happened in this world ,nothing is impossible. sometimes ,Inbreded 1950 to 1975,saw great changes in the world, especially in science and technology ,inclusion in Every field of life.During or around the era of world wars,poverty excelled and the nation’s mentally deteriorated and disappointed, danced at large ,though all these experiences pointed “That person or nation would kiss success,who ,continued their walk in hardships”.Our life belong to the third world .Still there are hardships an...

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“Midnight Summer” by Stephanie R

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Come here. The memories that comes with the word, the voice that shouts those exact words in my mind.The word still rings and pierces my ears as if it were a thin, painful sound that you hear when a fork and a knife is scratched on a ceramic plate. I still hear his voice, I can see his face, when I look beyond this rock that I am standing on. It had been branded on me like a hot iron pressed against the skin.It was a whisper to my ear, as if the air that surrounds me keeps on reminding me of our summer together. It was both a sweet, magnific...

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“Midsommar.” by Tanvi Paropkari

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1500 AD. The first time they meet is in the middle of the village, under the stars of a midsummer night. She was spinning wildly around the flames. Hair flying around and dress sweeping along the ground. Yellow and white flowers that her sisters had delicately woven into her braids lay strewn around her feet. Her world tilts as she stops before him. She knew him for what he was, the moment her eyes meet his. Traveler. One of the men who came with the ships twice a year, bringing wonders from the worlds she has never known. He kneels at her f...

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“Cumbria Express” by Dillon Trinh

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A railway can be well known for anything, but the passenger trains are what makes a railway, a railway, and the locomotive that is pulled in front of it. Lowca is a 0-4-2st built-in 1864 by Fletcher Jennings, his tiny railway, name after his town, has a passenger service, he was in charge of this train, and he loves it, he’s a shy locomotive and doesn’t talk a lot, but he works hard for his job, to make passengers happy. Lowca woke up on a Sunday morning, it was another day to carry passengers. His twins, Moresby and Penrith were already a...

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“Sunny Gulmohar afternoon” by Chinnu Kutty

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The sunny Gulmohar afternoon. Juicy treats, self-pampering sunbath and kid’s camps kept me high on spirits. A season that made my body light from both within and outside. The sweat seemed to flush out all the burdening toxins from the head to toe. The daily dose of the essential vitamin D, given to me, free of cost from the most benevolent sun. The sun without which we are doomed. With high regards to the sun god, my daily routine started with the small prayer “ Om Bhur buva….”. The summer solstice was a time for the family get-together. T...

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“Nanna's Reunion ” by Linnea Bennett

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It was midsummer's day in a quiet town on the coast of Ireland. The lazy summer breeze bent the tall grass in the meadow near Elsie’s grandmother’s house. They were having their annual midsummer's day party, their equivalent of a family reunion. “Do I have to go mommy?” Elsie groaned as they approached the old house. Her grandmother was sitting contentedly on the porch, greeting guests as they arrived. “Yes.” She knelt down to face 7 year old Elsie. “It’ll be fun,” She said cheerfully. Elsie pouted as they walked up the rickety stair...

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“Green Eyes and Freckles” by Maria Mendoza

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There had been a time when life had been simpler. Perhaps it still was , but somehow in adulthood people made it difficult and complicated. These were the Lisa's thoughts as she drove back home from the office. It hadn't been that long since she had started her journey in the workforce, and yet, everyday she wondered if she had let go of her childhood to fast. Of course, she counted herself lucky. Too many people had to grow up too fast, faced real hardships that made them mature quicker than many of their classmates. This hadn't been he...

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“Everything Changed in Five Summers” by Saishreya Nair

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Life ain't no straight line as it has crests and troughs. I don't believe in fate. But the deep valleys compel me to believe in the foul play of fate. I am the daughter of California's most successful businessman. Today I am going to be promoted as the CEO of our company after my father's retirement. I am in an interview which is aired live on the radio and YouTube as well. Well, I am a bit nervous but it's way less than my excitement. "Mrs. Wyden, great to meet you. Congratulations for becoming the new CEO", the interviewer bega...

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“One in a million summers” by Nieves Estella

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“Boss, aren’t you going to have a summer vacation? I’ve never seen you take a break from work.” Yvaine’s assistant asked her. “I don’t like vacations, more so summertime. How about you, why don’t you take one?” She said then faced the big windows behind her. … Looking back, summers weren’t really memorable or worth remembering for Yvaine. She spent most of her days reading books, writing reviews, exercising, and sleeping. She stayed inside her apartment all summer, went back to school after that. She’s usually alone during summer since her f...

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“The Pacification of a Helpless Activist” by Dozzy Nika

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“I heard that Odili postgraduate hall has been rejuvenated, and there is no more influx of undergraduate students.” Ken tells me.“If so, I will consider living there throughout my postgraduate programme.” I respond.What he tells me actually is true: the nuisance from the undergraduate male students in Eni and Alvan halls has ended. Eni and Alvan, adjacent to each other, are the two complexes used as undergraduate male hostels in the university. When I was an undergraduate, students living in Eni and Alvan often came to Odili, the only postgr...

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“Sparks Fly ” by Sydney Adrianne Gonzales

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Brown dried leaves fell down from a tree that I sought for shade. I looked down at my feet, and the dead leaves had landed their destination to the ground, and... ugh. My white pair of sneakers that Mom gave me need some intense brushing and bleaching to make them pearl white. But, never mind. Never mind it, Sophie. Never mind it anyway. Stop being the perfectionist type. It won't help you that at this time. With the stuffed-up tote bag that hung on my right shoulder and my right hand holding an iced coffee that was bought from a fast food n...

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“Summer in Kuta” by David Nesbit

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“Stop it, will you?” Jay chided his son, good-naturedly. “You’re making too much noise, Zak. Daddy’s trying to do some work”. Jason’s curly-haired, freckled son paused momentarily from the game of ‘Trucks and Lorries’ he was planning on the living room floor and grinned impishly at his dad. He knew his daddy was not angry with him - not really. He knew he was the apple of his daddy’s eye. Jossie, Jason’s wife and Zak’s mum, also smiled. Looking at the raucous yet familiar domestic scene, as usual, she felt blessed. She knew their family ...

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“Hide and seek” by Rajitha Menon

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I quietly stepped out of the suffocating shadows of the house, into the freedom of the searing afternoon heat. Slipping on my rubber slippers, I walked down the broad stone steps that led from the verandah at the back to the courtyard. I hesitated on the last step, trying to remember the paths of my childhood. It wasn’t easy; everything was the same, yet everything was so different. Where were those two mango trees? That chicken shed? The mud path? I sighed and contemplated retreating into the cool interiors of the house. But someone might...

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“THE DANCE OF SUMMER ” by Onyxx Moon

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The first time I saw her, she was dancing on the beach. What a beautiful vision, her rhythmic movements flowed as gentle as the ocean waves behind her. I'd never seen such a style of dance before, but at seventeen years old, I hadn't seen much of anything at all. I was taking my morning walk on the beach. My injury from a qualifying floor gymnastic routine was not deemed serious enough for surgery. Also there was no time before the competition for a recovery from surgery This left only one option, ...

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“We Was Just Kids” by Jerry Stewart

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“Hey, George, get me another one, will you?” Clayton hollered across the scarred wooden bar. “Don’t you think you’ve had enough for the night?” He answered with a question of his own. “God Dammit! George, don’t cut me off. Not today,” Clayton pleaded. A look of panic flashed across his eyes, as if that were a real possibility. “Oh, hell. It’s not today, is it?” George asked, removing his old ball cap and rubbing his head. “You didn’t forget? Did you?” “Nah, I didn’t forget. I just didn’t realize what day it was is all. You know how it ...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 217 stories

“Aviary"” by Tariq Saeed

“Midnight Summer” by Stephanie R

“Midsommar.” by Tanvi Paropkari

“Cumbria Express” by Dillon Trinh

“Sunny Gulmohar afternoon” by Chinnu Kutty

“Nanna's Reunion ” by Linnea Bennett

“Green Eyes and Freckles” by Maria Mendoza

“Everything Changed in Five Summers” by Saishreya Nair

“One in a million summers” by Nieves Estella

“The Pacification of a Helpless Activist” by Dozzy Nika

“Sparks Fly ” by Sydney Adrianne Gonzales

“Summer in Kuta” by David Nesbit

“Hide and seek” by Rajitha Menon

“THE DANCE OF SUMMER ” by Onyxx Moon

“We Was Just Kids” by Jerry Stewart

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