Write about a few people spending a long-overdue weekend away at a cottage.

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“Unknown” by Priyanka Boopathy

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Windy day,Streets were silent like every normal days but the chattering and laughter of four friends Reggie, Syiren, Raven, Toison was all over the streets.They all had their own differences in their lifestyle but something was common in them "Poverty" where they worked hard to earn money, All decided to do any kind of stuff to earn money like to steal stuff but they had their own talents like drawing, singing, dancing and studying which seemed impossible for them to achieve their success path as they all couldn't afford money."Money means e...

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“Afra and Gervassi Sleep in Boxes” by Jubilee Forbess

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“So,” Gervassi started, like he had gotten accustomed to doing every morning, “How did you sleep?” “Like a shot duck.” Afra was just waking up. She still hadn’t gotten used to the early mornings school required. Luckily, her morning usually started with a call from Gervassi, and that was always a delightful way to wake up. It was almost better than the sunset. “And you?” She wished they were in the same room again. She wished that with all her sleep trodden heart. “How did you sleep?” “Um, well, my roommate had a m...

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“The Almost Last Supper” by Deidra Whitt Lovegren

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“One of you is sleeping with my husband,” Issa says matter-of-factly, just before the sticky toffee pudding is served. “Issa—” her husband protests, but everyone knows Jude is a womanizer and a fool. The truth of his wife’s declaration shoves his objections right back into his lying mouth. “What I cannot figure out,” Issa languidly pauses to look at her nails, “is which one of you it is. My dearest friends, all just sitting here, watching me suffer, knowing what I know,” she says slowly, scrutinizing each female face around the din...

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“Little Cowboy” by Skyler Woods

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Chapter 1Little Jake's tropical fruit-flavored popsicle collapsed into a sticky wet mess between the child’s fingers. The little boy couldn't maintain his frozen treat, which looked like a rainbow-colored miniature skyscraper on a stick. But now that icy rainbow-colored skyscraper was dripping down to the ground like Little Jake’s heart. The summer heat melted Little Jake's popsicle the same way fear melted the child’s heart. Little Jake was staying in a rented cottage with his mother, father, and his older sister, Emily. Little Jake’s ...

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“Peaked in High School” by Itay Frenkel

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Nick had already created several computer games, and while they were all unknown to the world they had gained an audience around his school and made him a big social commodity. He didn’t like the attention, he was naturally aloof, not like all the other boys who pretended not to care about anything, and for some reason that only made him more popular. It also didn’t hurt that he had several striking features, including serious green eyes and light brown hair that brushed itself up and to the side. While the rest of the students worri...

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“Memories” by Holly Pierce

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"Do I have to go?" I asked. "Yes!" Henry rolled his eyes at me. "We've been planning this since we got out of high school! We can't miss it!" I nodded reluctantly. "I really miss seeing Ashe and Anna... but they're friends with Marco..." Henry and I grimaced. Marco hadn't gotten along with either of us since I broke up with him. The twins, Ashe and Anna, had been best friends with Marco since kindergarten. Henry said, "I want to see Haylee, she was always fun." I nodded my assent. The problem is, Haylee and Anna always argue, and it would en...

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“Now or Never” by Rambling Beth

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“This place is beautiful, Jake,” Samantha said, staring out of the windscreen in awe. There were plentiful shrubs and blooming flowers surrounding them as they drove. “Why have you never taken me here before?”“I’ve been trying!” Jake spluttered; hands white from gripping the wheel so hard. “I’ve asked you every month, but you’ve always had an excuse. Oh, sorry Jake, they need me for another shift, oh, sorry Jake, my parents are having a barbecue, oh, sorry Jake.”“All valid excuses,” Samantha said.“Yes, they are,” Jake agreed, turning into a ...

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“Our Refuge” by Mustang Patty

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In the early spring of 2022, COVID-19 had taken away too much time, too many lives, and a quality of life I believed we’d never get back. “You know what, hon?” His eyebrow arched. My husband recognized the tone in my voice. I knew he was wondering how much work I was about to create for him. “No, but I can bet you’re going to tell me, right?” I couldn’t wait to see his face light up. “Since we can go out as long as we continue to avoid crowds, what do you say we go and open up the cabin?” Maybe this trip could restore some sense of...

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“Once a year” by Tim Law

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Finally it has arrived. That one weekend a year the two of you get the chance to escape. Escape from all the pressures of work, the distractions of home and of course the kids. Your three delightful offspring have gone to Grandma’s or Aunt and Uncle’s house or the home of a friend to stay. For two nights there is only the two of you, a chance to reconnect. The trip is a long one, only two hours in the car but it takes all day what with the stops along the way at wineries (many of those) and of course the beach. You both love wine and the p...

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“Cottage Rave” by Jorja Orne

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“Man, this is gonna be the best friend weekend ever!” Aaron yelled as he lugged his bags into the tiny cottage they were spending their weekend in. “Yeah, a spectacular weekend in this tiny house with no air conditioning. Whoop-de-freakin-do!” Sinivia snarked and picked up her bags. “Come on, Sin. This weekend will be fun. Plus, there is a super cool pool in the back, look on the bright side.” Freya picked up Sinivia’s other bag. “Whatever, we will see. YO MIKEY! HURRY UP SLOWPOKE!” Mikey ran out the ca...

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“Summer Cousins” by Jessica C

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There was magic in the lake.Grammy told me that. Of course, Grammy was a bit magic herself. Every year on the last day of summer, Grammy packed her picnic hamper, and together we’d carry it down to the old dock where the reeds were thin and the ducks liked to gather. We’d sit for hours with our feet dangling in the water, just Grammy and me, because I was the oldest and (I suspected), that made me the favorite. We’d eat cheese sandwiches wrapped in crinkled brown paper and thick slices of Great Aunt Millie’s angel food cake, which Gramm...

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“A Vacation Gone Wrong” by Maya Reynolds

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7/28/20 Dear Diary, I am so excited about vacation next week! Mom promised a nice beach and Dad promised to bring our bikes, so we’re going to have tons of fun! As long as Willie and Benny behave. I wish I could have convinced Mom to leave them home and have just her, me, and Dad go on vacation—just the three of us. That would have been nice. Sigh. Oh well. At least Alicia’s coming too. We’re going to have so much fun together! I can’t wait! 7/31/20 Dear Diary, I am SO ready for vacation. Work today was AWFUL! You know those days where eve...

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“Home Coming by KarLynn Erickson” by KarLynn Erickson

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“Hurry up and grab your bag Joe!” I want to get on the road and we still have to stop and get groceries.” “We can get groceries at Lucy’s general store. You need to stop being so frazzled or your going to ruin your own good time! Didn’t anyone ever tell you part of the fun is the journey to get there? So, relax I’m ready, let’s go!” “I am just so excited! I haven’t seen Christine face to face in 2 years. I can’t wait to catch up with her!” Jenny exclaimed! “She’s bringing her new boyfriend, right? Do you know anything ab...

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“The Ouija Board” by Genevieve Taylor

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Phoebe leaned over the table, forearms pressed to the wood, to whisper to Maxon, “Don’t tell Julia, because I know it was hard for her to find this place, and I definitely need the vacation, but this house is creepy.” Maxon widened his eyes, leaning towards her, “I know. The ceiling creaks so much, and I swear I heard someone knock on my door and, like, rattle the doorknob at three a.m. this morning, but neither of you were up.” “Wait, really? I-” “Hey guys,” Julia pushed open the bedroom door with her toe, a large brown box w...

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“Hallucinogenics” by Esa Manley

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Summer is a natural aphrodisiac, isn’t that the way the saying goes? I have found it to be an outright lie. My girlfriend Jennifer has not had a desire for intimacy for weeks. Which has left me with blue balls akin to two sweaty Smurfs bundled into a sack. Her excuse is, “It is too hot.” This coupled with quarantine has left me in the rather uncomfortable predicament of having no alone time at home to crack one out and any alternative location like going down the park and slapping my pickle in the bushes has not been viable nor in truth wo...

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Write about a few people spending a long-overdue weekend away at a cottage.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 124 stories

“Unknown” by Priyanka Boopathy

“Afra and Gervassi Sleep in Boxes” by Jubilee Forbess

“The Almost Last Supper” by Deidra Whitt Lovegren

“Little Cowboy” by Skyler Woods

“Peaked in High School” by Itay Frenkel

“Memories” by Holly Pierce

“Now or Never” by Rambling Beth

“Our Refuge” by Mustang Patty

“Once a year” by Tim Law

“Cottage Rave” by Jorja Orne

“Summer Cousins” by Jessica C

“A Vacation Gone Wrong” by Maya Reynolds

“Home Coming by KarLynn Erickson” by KarLynn Erickson

“The Ouija Board” by Genevieve Taylor

“Hallucinogenics” by Esa Manley

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Write a story that begins with someone's popsicle melting.

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