Short stories: Winter walk 17 Articles

by Natascha Malkemes

The splash of her shoes against the wet snow was the only thing Rose would allow herself to concentrate on. Splish, splash, splat, crunch on the salted sidewalk. Her day had truly been horrible. She couldn't allow herself ...read more

by Swanee Ballman

The Dance of Winter The heavens darkened as thick clouds shrouded the wintry night. On the upper side of the clouds, moon-glow illuminated the icy formations, covering them with endless sprinkles of light. The winds ...read more

by Kathaleen Swanson

She stepped out into the track, looking at her footing, and then glancing up into the still night. Crisp and bright, the snow had fallen, leaving the property looking mysterious. At thirty years old, she felt like a chil...read more

by Krystle Morais

Carter Dalton walked along the eerie, yet familiar path before him, passing trees and bushes. It was night-time and dark; the only light came from the street lamps that lined the sides of his path. He listened hard for any...read more

by Ann E. Smith

The day was was gray but the chill was worse. As they walked along, it would be natural to press against one another, walking arm in arm. After all, windy and snowy weather can make romantics out of even the most cynic...read more

by Bob Richardson

"What are we going to do?" The view out of the SUV was as foggy as Mark felt inside. Mist, clouds and snow merged seamlessly into the grayness of his life. "We're too far out for anyone to drive by and help get you out ...read more

by Patti Mcquillen

They walked along the sidewalk, holding hands. On the cold ground beneath their feet, lacy ice decorations danced across the paths leading brave, winter visitors around the park. A fierce wind nipped at their noses and ear...read more

by Roby Thomas

It would be a cold winter March 2008 in Washington Township, Michigan. A 20something Garret Maldonado was walking on the newly-made subdivision he found refuge in, but still living with his parents. The temperature of that...read more

by Lee Savage

Clouds cover like tin over the seasonal illness of winter. Shapeless air fasts allowing whispers to fly weightless. Stale orange streetlights light a town of darkened windows. Windows covered quietly, oblivious to soulless...read more

by Barbara Kasey Smith

It's a blustery cold morning as I slip into my heavy winter coat, wrapping my head up with a thick scarf and grabbing my gloves. I look out at the weather, it's dreary and dark looking and there's a feeling of snow is in t...read more

by Steve Healey

"Travel Beyond This point, Not Recommended". "If You Must Use This Road" Expect extreme cold / heavy snow. Carry cold weather survival gear. Tell someone where you are going. So the sign read about 5 miles down route 8 ...read more

by Menolly White

"Come on!" my cousin, Kaylee was obviously impatient, waiting for me to lace up my boots and button my coat. She was already in full gear, including pink, orange and blue striped scarf. "I'm going as fast as I can, wai...read more

by C F Tinney

I set out, quite unexpectedly even to myself, for a winter walk not long ago. The casual winter had been so kind to us this year, dropping little snow to speak of. The last front that came through dropped a blanket, thou...read more

by Joseph Gray

Swirling and twirling the harsh winter wind cut through the wood. Tossing the long dead leaves to and fro the biting currents gave the dawn a voice, a whistling voice that all at once was high pitched and squealing as well...read more

by Brooke Alexander-Kelly

A story of love Sanha and Raji were inseparable from the moment they met, at age 7.Of course it would come to be that after so many years together they would fall in love. At age 17 they knew they would marry and Sanha ...read more

by Cristian Cae

A winter walk Is deceptively sunny outside, but it looks cold. There aren't many colours, but the ones out are very bright. I decide to take a walk. I put my boots on, my brown jacket and thick wool scarf; I put my glov...read more

by Amberlie Robinson

She stepped out into the cold crispness of the night. Her movements sounded loudly in the stillness which was engulfing her. She just wanted to get away, she needed to get away... to clear her head. The snow crunched und...read more