Write a story set in the summer, when suddenly it starts to snow.

Posted in Summer on Oct 26, 2022

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“There is More than Glass between the Snow and the Huge Roses. Louis MacNeice ” by Brenda Liddy

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When she was at primary school, Carmel learned about the four seasons, spring, summer, autumn and winter. Her teacher, Mrs Bennett was a creative sprite and she used to get the children to draw pictures of each season and Carmel enjoyed these lessons. She came from a local farm, in South Derry and from an early age she was aware in the spring, the fields were ploughed, the seeds were planted, and in the autumn the crops were harvested. When she went to Queen’s University, in 1975, she stayed in Aquinas Hall which was student accommod...

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“Summer Snow” by Christian Singer

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What in the world? Rubbing her eyes, Maggie admonishes herself for all the late-night cleaning and tidying the house. They’re falling faster now. This is not possible. Stepping out the back door, she marvels. Lifting her hands and feeling the fat flurries, she closes her eyes, hugging herself. How could it suddenly be this cold and snowing? Amy bounds out the door and whoops. “It worked, Momma, it worked! It’s snowing!” “What worked?” “You told me to ask God for the things I desire. He did it!” “You asked for snow in August?” Maggie sees...

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“Beach Day” by Caitlin Vogel

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I was meant to meet Marley at noon. We had the whole day planned. We were having our first beach day of the summer. Despite the harsh temperatures and the fact that it was mid-July, we hadn’t yet had the pleasure of embarking on a journey to the sandy shores where the ocean waves licked at your toes and seagulls begged for a morsel of your lunch. We’d both been hard at work this summer at our respective jobs. I worked at a local restaurant where the onslaught of insane customers and tireless shifts was made up for by the astronomical tips I ...

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“Summer snow” by Bilen Aklilu _ Student - LufkinRdMS

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Today is the first day of summer camp. I didn't want to go to summer camp so I tried my best to look sick but my mom knows when I am faking since I do that every first day of summer camp. Of course, I have a reason why I hated the camp so much. I hate it because of the big kids who were forced to come to camp and bully us the small ones at camp, Clara in particular. Clara will do anything to make me fool in front of everyone just for spilling smothie in her dress by accident. "Fiona, Get down here and eat your breakfast. The bus will be ...

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“Heavy Snow” by C King

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There’s a haunting silence that comes with a fresh, heavy snow. When you’re out in the elements, that silence can be deafening as you trudge harsher and harsher ground, with only the crunching of your footsteps to let you know you can still hear anything at all. *** “Y’know there’s actually a scientific reason why snow makes it so quiet.” Josh chimed in, as he so often did. “Is that so?” Kyle asked between breaths. It’d been a grueling weekend but they were in the home stretch now. As Kyle started growing up he lost that boundles...

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“July Snow” by Shawnalynn Cromwell

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Peggy was almost finished with the outdoor arrangements; she was so happy to be planning her first official wedding! Peggy wanted to make a good impression - she was meticulous with everything! Her assistant Carol was stressed to the max - wanting to please her boss and potentially stay on as a full-time employee."Carol, have the Murphy's arrived yet?" Peggy asked nervously. "No, they are actually going to be running about twenty minutes late" as Carol relays this information to Peggy, she braces for her reaction. "Well -...

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“The Enemy Unknown ” by Ethan Jarmush

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“Sir! Wake up. The general is on his way. Trouble is brewing.” The soldier woke officer Cornwall from his slumber. He rose sluggishly. Sleeping only an hour at a time in this dreaded heat did not bode well for one’s health. But this time he awoke feeling cold. Was he sick? He didn’t feel sick. This cold better not have to do with what he thinks it does. Though if the general was coming all the way down here, then it was highly likely. Cornwall gathered his pack and sword and exited his tent. The sky was a gloomy grey. Quite the...

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“Snow in May” by Floraine Thwin

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Once upon time, a spring day in May, the town was silent with snowy cold mist. The weather was being so nice and everyone loved to stay in house without going out anywhere else. The poet Mr. Dupre was writing the poem about the girl who was beautifully walking towards in the mist. Her figure was clear and clearer when she ran closer to him. He couldn’t look away from her at that time because she was so beautiful like an angel in the mist. She wore a beautiful baby pink dress with fluffy coat. She ran over to the church and then she opened th...

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“Frost Bite” by B.C. Barlow

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“1, 2, thr...please, please stop.” He drew in a deep breath, filling his lungs with the frigid air of what was only moments ago a warm summer night. A heavy drop of water dangled from the edge of the spout and fell into the empty tub. PLINK... The sound of the splattering droplet was like a pistol at the beginning of a race. He started to count again. “1,2,3,4,5….” Mark counted aloud. Each number that rolled off his terrified tongue reminded him that he was still here, he was still alive. “Dad, why do you have to go ...

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“Winter Flame” by Lexy A.P.

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Mercy. Something I have taught my whole life. Show it when others cannot. Lie in the name of happiness and peace. Lately, it has been hard to demonstrate it. Probably because this damned world lacks the truth. My gift feels like a curse and no matter how much I try to keep my mouth shut, the truth is told. *Bells chiming off in the distance* Staring out the window used to distract me from what was going on. Every chotic thing and struggle. “Clare?” someone yelled from far down a hall. “Yes?” I replied. “Your new student is here!” ...

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“Sticks and Stone and WatErMeLoNs” by Hungara Gamelia

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Kellie loved watermelon, as displayed over the course of her 17 years of life, in the form of birthday cakes, Chapstick flavors, and patterned blankets. It went right down to the miniature watermelon charm on her keychain. She hadn’t told anyone yet, but she was planning to get a tattoo of one on her wrist. Kellie wasn’t quite sure why she liked the fruit so much. Something about it just made her happy. The funniest, most laughable thing about her obsession? She couldn’t stand the taste of it. She liked watermelon flavore...

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“The day of the hot Snow” by Carly Ordway

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It was the middle of summer, the hottest day so far. Suddenly the temperature dropped about 100° and it started snowing. Nobody was ready for it. It came down in large flakes, freezing most people who were wearing shorts and tee-shirts. Luckily most people were indoors because it was just so insufferably hot outside. The snow melted as it hit the ground, but the damage was done. There were several frozen people laying outside, still in the happy pose they were in moments before. Several weeks after the first snow, it didn't stop. The snow...

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“Sweat & Snowflakes” by Kristyna Lauren

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"It's too fuckin' hot!" said James as he tossed and turned half-naked on his memory foam bed. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead like dew drops on spring flowers. His skin was so sticky that he spread his arms and legs out like a snow angel to avoid touching himself. He grabbed a little remote control on his night stand and turned up the speed of his tower fan, but the warm air blowing harder made no difference. He lived in a small, yet cozy studio apartment with furnishing akin to a page in an IKEA catalogue. He lived on the first floor ...

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“Epiphany” by Malia T.

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Edith had always loved the snow. She would watch the thick q-tip flakes gently dance down onto the ground with awe. Once enough snow had accumulated, she would reverently scoop the snow into a mason jar, closing it as tight as her frail hands could. Her granddaughter, Louisa, had asked her once why she collected snow and Edith looked at her with a mischievous twinkle in her eye and said, “Snow is special. It retains memories. Always be mindful when stepping onto fresh snow. Snow always remembers.” She let out a soft laugh and placed her new ...

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“TRAPPING EVA GREEN” by Joyful Joel Zemba

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Close your eyes. I SAID CLOSE YOUR EYES! Thank you. Now imagine an ocean. The wave’s whooshing and washing, over and into and over again. See, floating at the edges of that whooshing water and sand, blood washing into the sea. A young woman. She's dead. Dead and naked. You can open your eyes now. THE LETTER “Now, I’ve had it with all this garbage!” Sheriff Arbuthnot said slapping a small file on the rough wood of my desk. I calmly took it and opened it to find in it a letter titled: COMPLAINT LETTER TO COUNTY SHERRIF. As ...

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Write a story set in the summer, when suddenly it starts to snow.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 159 stories

“There is More than Glass between the Snow and the Huge Roses. Louis MacNeice ” by Brenda Liddy

“Summer Snow” by Christian Singer

“Beach Day” by Caitlin Vogel

“Summer snow” by Bilen Aklilu _ Student - LufkinRdMS

“Heavy Snow” by C King

“July Snow” by Shawnalynn Cromwell

“The Enemy Unknown ” by Ethan Jarmush

“Snow in May” by Floraine Thwin

“Frost Bite” by B.C. Barlow

“Winter Flame” by Lexy A.P.

“Sticks and Stone and WatErMeLoNs” by Hungara Gamelia

“The day of the hot Snow” by Carly Ordway

“Sweat & Snowflakes” by Kristyna Lauren

“Epiphany” by Malia T.

“TRAPPING EVA GREEN” by Joyful Joel Zemba

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Write about two people going sledding for the first time in many years.

Start your story with someone looking out at the snow, and end it with them stepping tentatively onto a frozen surface.

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Set your story in a remote winter cabin with no electricity, internet, or phone service.

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