Five Words: Coffee, Breeze, Candle, Letter, Mountain
It has been a year since I last wrote stories regularly, and I truly missed it. To rebuild the habit, I’ve started a daily fiction practice. Each day, I take five random words and turn them into a short story. It’s a gentle way to return to writing—one step at a time, with joy and curiosity.
Daily Fiction Entry
Have you ever lived on the top of the mountain inside a small cabin?
I have, actually, I am living in a small cabin, on the top of hills, in the winter.
Three weeks ago, I received a letter from my friend, weather I still want to stay in his small log cabin in the woods. Reading the letter for the first time, I almost squealed in happiness, and re-read the letter twice after that.
Sending a confirmation. I have now arrived safely to his home. On my first day, there were few specks on snow on trees, branches and grass nearby. I could easily make my way to cabin.
But soon as the day progressed, the breeze got, the air started howling, slowly snow started falling, it was slow but consistent.
When I woke up this morning, my windows are covered by fog, and a small breeze escaping the hole in the window is making the room cold.
Shivering I pulled my jacket, and opened the door, it is still dark outside, but thankfully snowing has stopped. Taking a candle, I took my first step outside, the snow has covered the road, walking through snow early in the morning is difficult and daunting task.
Sighing, I try to rush, do my business and go back and make same much needed coffee for me. For the rest of the day, coffee will be much needed to wake me up.
Why I’m Practicing Daily Fiction
This story is part of my daily fiction ritual. I know there are spelling and grammar mistakes, but that’s okay—fictional story writing is not about perfection. It’s about practice, progress, and the joy of creating something new each day.
Join Me at The Cozy Café 🌿
If you also love stories or want to try daily fiction writing, you’re warmly invited to post your stories at The Cozy Café. We’re a gentle space for reflection, creativity, and growth. Let’s write together, one story at a time.
Tomorrow’s Daily Fiction Challenge
Five Words: Dream, Train, Key, Shadow, Garden
A Note to You, Dear Reader 🌸
Did you feel like you were inside the cabin with me?
How did you imagine the place?
Your thoughts and reflections will keep me motivated on this daily fiction journey 💛
Let’s grow together—one story, one word, one quiet moment at a time.
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