Write about a summer vacation gone wrong.

Posted in Summer on Aug 2, 2024

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“For the Last Time?” by Andrea Krist

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Kelsey sat in the car with her cheek on her fist and her elbow on the armrest. Brian--her husband--had been inside the Resident Hotel for almost an half hour talking to the hostess about getting a room. He had, unfortunately, taken the keys with him, so the air was thick. Sweat poured down the sides of her face and dampened the hairs on the back of her neck. She had long since tuned out the cars that lined up behind them in the drop-off area. Their horns and shouts for them to move had faded along with their attempts to get her attention. T...

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“Summer vacation gone wrong ” by Shaista Munaf

Submitted to Contest #262

Summer vacation was supposed to be a time of relaxation and fun for our family. We had planned a week-long trip to the beach, hoping to spend our days lounging in the sun and playing in the waves. But from the moment we arrived, things started to go wrong.The hotel room was small and cramped, with a strange smell that seemed to linger no matter how much air freshener we used. My husband, John, and I exchanged a disappointed glance, but tried to make the best of it.The next day, we set out to explore the beach, but were greeted by a sign that...

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“Our Worst/Best Vacation Ever” by WRL Battle

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The Summer of 2010 was by far the worst summer I ever had. While my friends were going to theme parks and other countries on the other side of the globe, I was stuck in a scorching hot, brown Dotson. The car was sputtering all the way from our home in Montana to Nevada. It was a miracle the car got us as far as it did. The air conditioning was shot, so we had to drive with the windows rolled down. The radio didn’t work, and neither did the CD player. My mom tried to get us to sing some songs acapella style, but she gave up after fifteen...

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“the doll” by Maria Ewa

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It seemed like the winter would never end, and I couldn't remember it ever starting. The dark sky hung ominously over the city, threatening permanence, while the falling snow assaulted my body with its sharp coldness. By the time I saw the bus stop on the horizon, my feet were numb and my fingers red, unable to move. It was no surprise when I lost balance on the icy sidewalk. Face down in the snow, I felt so tired that standing up seemed unbearable, my body too heavy to lift. It might have been five minutes or five hours before I felt a warm...

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“The Hottest Day of Summer” by Lizzie Beaver

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July 21st, the hottest day of the summer of 2012. The weatherman had predicted a high of 102 degrees Fahrenheit, and had recommended everyone stay indoors with the AC blasting away. Most people in our little suburban town would have taken his advice; they would have stayed inside drinking fancy iced teas and lounging on the couch trying not to melt. Not us though. No, on that day we were on a mission. In the middle of our town is a small forest. Among the bramble and poison ivy there is a single trail that cuts through the brush, an ...

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“Thrown Out” by Connor Lindsay

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I shoved the bag into the provided locker after I slipped my phone and earbuds in. “Jackie I’m done I’ll meet you by the water wheel,” I yelled. Once an okay came from the other end of the changing room I made my way out. I half expect to hear a cacophony on children and teenagers but instead I gazed out to the emptiness of Splash Land. An adult free water park right next to an adult only spa, winery and scenic resort. And by adult they meant those over twenty-one. I rankled at being treated to some kiddie park. I was 19 for god's sake...

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Write about a summer vacation gone wrong.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 66 stories

“For the Last Time?” by Andrea Krist

“Summer vacation gone wrong ” by Shaista Munaf

“Our Worst/Best Vacation Ever” by WRL Battle

“the doll” by Maria Ewa

“The Hottest Day of Summer” by Lizzie Beaver

“Thrown Out” by Connor Lindsay

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Start or end your story with a heatwave announcement.

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