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“The Granite Park Chalet” by Marty B

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The last time I saw Robert was from the scope of my rifle, I can’t believe I missed. How did he get here? Now two years later in another country, the snow is blurring his face, but I would recognize that gorgeous jawline anywhere. I had left him for dead, stole his money and somehow he found me here in the States! I thought I had left all this running from Berlin, escaping to manage the Granite Park Chalet, on the edge of the Glacier National park in Montana. Could he recognize me? I have gained 20 pounds...

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“Heartfelt Holiday” by David Russell

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This Story has instances of sexual innuendo that may be sensitive. Heart-felt Holiday David Russell WC 2,502 Tension filled the space shared by Rachel and Michael as cords from the harpist played to entertain diners at Vermont’s eloquent but quaint Stoner’s Ski Resort and Chalet. The soft, soothing tones from the harp contrasted the worry induced by a text message on Michael’s mobile device. A corner fireplace offered pleasant aroma from the smoldering logs within. "Who's the text from?" Rachel asked breaking their silence....

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“The evader” by E. Roux

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Silence. Utter silence. I was sitting in the living room on a large, brown couch with my laptop on my knees, a cup of hot coffee on the table in front of me and my gun carefully placed under some pillows next to me. White, fluffy snow has covered my sight from every window around. It’s almost a week since I came here. I was relaxing in my apartment in Paris when I got a letter from my mentor. I had been teasing him for not using modern ways of communication like emails, but he said that there’s no greater pleasure than writing on paper. On...

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“Game Night” by Kathleen Smith

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Zoey stared forlornly at the frost-tinted window she sat in front of, watching the swirling tufts of snow dance in tune to the sorrowful sounds of the winds. She sighed dramatically and placed her hand on the window, the cold glass biting her hand. Oh what tragedy, to be trapped in this log prison, unable to go out and fly down those fluffy slopes that were just a distant shape behind the howling storm. She watched the scenery outside for a while, green eyes and bright frizzy red hair reflected in the glass.The fireplace in ...

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“The Perfect Family Vacation” by Genevieve Willingham

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The Perfect Family Vacation (This story contains references to mental illness and explicit language.) Lucy’d had her misgivings about this trip from the get-go. She and her sisters got along just fine. They lived together, true, but they each had their own lives, their own space, their own places to go, their separate friends – plenty of time apart. And it worked. When people asked if they liked living toget...

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“Chalet from Hell” by Rebecca Stack

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Story has multiple sensitive themes but not in graphic detail. Abuse, physical, sexual, drug abuse, suicide mentioned. Chalet from Hell Ambushed in a ski chalet, just minutes after an avalanche snowed them in together. This was not what Rose had had in mind, when she jet off for this once in a lifetime opportunity; to work in a ski resort for the season. She had absolutely no idea that her Ex; desperate in his bid to get her back; had found out the details from her back stabbing best friend and booked to stay in the exact chale...

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“Trapped” by Heather McGuire

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There is the whoosh of water spraying from the shower, the insistent chime of a phone, and the dull pounding of her head. The bed that just a few days ago had been a pristine, white cloud is now a crumpled pile of distorted comforter, twisted bed sheets, and strewn pillows. Sarah risks the opening of an eye but when the brightness of the room sears her throbbing brain, she squeezes it shut again. Their last night of vacation and they had made the most of it. Bottles of red wine, bourbon, and, oh Jesus, had they done shots? The acrid ta...

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“Cabin in the Wilderness of My Mind” by Bob Faszczewski

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Cabin in the Wilderness of My Mind My asinine, dead end job really has left me on the edge of depression lately. Add to this catching my scumbag boss in the sack with my brainless Barbie of a wife and the fact that my creditors seem ready to foreclose on the precious few possessions I haven’t hocked to satisfy my 15-year addiction to the...

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“The Storm from Hell by C.E. Metcalf” by Conrad M

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It was a cold winter in main. I sat at my kitchen table drinking a hot cup of coffee. I had spent the day cutting firewood. I had gotten an early start this morning because I knew a storm was coming. I had given up listening to the weather report years ago because most of the time they were wrong. I have lived in my cabin for 22 years and seen all kinds of weather. But this time I had a feeling the storm coming was going to be different. My cabin was about the size of a large 1- bedroom apartment. I had built it myself 23 years ago. It had t...

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“Avalanche” by Jack Coey

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Eliot watched the snow fall and felt a chill go down his spine. He heard the shower. He didn’t think Mona was having fun. He thought she was a better skier. Last night was frustrating; she got defensive after three glasses of wine. The paper she writes for, in his opinion, does too many dog stories. She said the paper had to entertain its audience, and he said no, it had to inform its audience. She got sullen. He heard the shower turn off. &...

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“AND SNOWFLAKE FLEW OUT OF THE WINDOW” by Mara Masolini

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AND SNOWFLAKE FLEW OUT OF THE WINDOW The fire crackled in the hearth, the flames, rising and falling, colored red the walls of the room. It had been snowing continuously for three days now The Robbins chalet, which stood on the slope of the great mountain, at a considerable height, was almost submerged in snow. They, the Robbins, father, mother and three children, really couldn’t leave their precious refuge, they even could not think at all of setting foot outside their little castle, indeed neither ...

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“Snow Days” by Jennifer Brewer

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“Skiing was so great yesterday. I wish the weather would have held out for another day.”So said the chalet guest, who should have gone home yesterday. But, fortunately, Ben was having such a great time he didn’t want to leave. But at least Jessica is snowed in with him, along with about a dozen other guests. And since they’ll be stuck here for a few days, they may as well have fun. As the snow and temperature continue to fall, the snowed-in guests gather in the great room, taking stock of each other. Tara and Dennis have already decided the...

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“Winter Vacation” by Melinda Madrigal

Submitted to Contest #129

The mountains of Stoney Creek have always been a home away from home for Katie. She loves the outdoors, whether its cold or hot you will always find Katie breathing in the fresh air. It's the middle of January and its time for Katie's annual trip to the Stoney creek Chalet. Her four best friends Mia, Brianna, Vanessa, Selena, along with Mia's and Vanessa's boyfriends Jacob and Samuel. Two days later Katie and her friends are on their way to the Stoney Creek Chalet. In four hours they will reach the Chalet. On the drive to Stoney Creek ...

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“Image of Evil” by Bettina Karpathian

Submitted to Contest #129

Ben pulled on his boots, parka and gloves and headed outside. He paused on the deck to admire the view. Despite the cold, it appealed to him in a perverse way, suiting his mood. The pristine white snow was spread over the mountain like a soft cover, smoothing out the contours of the land. The car was just another mound of snow. The dark figures of trees stretched their slender limbs to the bruised purple sky. The moonlight was almost as bright as day. He headed to the shed behind the chalet where the firewood was stacked. He smiled wryl...

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“Sweet Dreams” by Joosep Kivastik

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Marv tried to figure out what Jayne was saying, but judging from her facial expressions, the words did not seem kind. So, he just tried to smile and nod, hoping to pacify Jayne for a bit. Marv beckoned her to continue moving. Although he might have seemed like he was in control and knew exactly where he was heading, he really didn’t. Marv just kept hoping to find something, which was difficult with the blizzard only allowing a few meters of visibility. Better hold Jayne’s hand. He kept trudging through the snow until a chalet just appeared ...

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Set your story in a snowed-in chalet.

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✍️ 56 stories

“The Granite Park Chalet” by Marty B

“Heartfelt Holiday” by David Russell

“The evader” by E. Roux

“Game Night” by Kathleen Smith

“The Perfect Family Vacation” by Genevieve Willingham

“Chalet from Hell” by Rebecca Stack

“Trapped” by Heather McGuire

“Cabin in the Wilderness of My Mind” by Bob Faszczewski

“The Storm from Hell by C.E. Metcalf” by Conrad M

“Avalanche” by Jack Coey

“AND SNOWFLAKE FLEW OUT OF THE WINDOW” by Mara Masolini

“Snow Days” by Jennifer Brewer

“Winter Vacation” by Melinda Madrigal

“Image of Evil” by Bettina Karpathian

“Sweet Dreams” by Joosep Kivastik

🌟 Similar prompts

Begin your story with a character crashing into something (or someone) while skiing.

Write about a skier who accidentally strays off-piste.

Write your story from the point of view of someone learning or teaching an extreme hobby.

Your character runs an inn for resting mountaineers. It’s a calm life, until they encounter a twist of fate.

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