Southwestcontest Stories

The story between two men as they confront each other on bridge above the creek. One, a wandering man who takes shelter at the bridge, and another who has nothing but his hat. Read as these two men deal with their differences and realize what's best for both of them.

I've been to Uganda twice, and each time has left an imprint on me. I learned the meaning of community, contentment, and hospitality. My soul was imprinted by Uganda, and my shoes stained by the dust of Mbale.

The Southwest Air profile asked for stories about kindness that are rooted in travel, and this is what came to me--a memory of a long ago visit that made a young girl's adventure all the sweeter. #SouthwestContest

The short story of Raechel Silhouette and her determination to reach the goal she has set for herself.

Hello! This is the true story of my first ever flight and fall. I hope you enjoy it.

A pictures holds a thousand words, but a postcard holds more. My entry for the #southwestcontest I dedicate this story to my mom, whom I received my adventurous spirit from.

During the pandemic, travelers get an unexpected dance partner while traveling through the San Diego airport.

This is Jake's first time flying. Although nervous, he felt ready. After all, what could go wrong? However, when Jake experiences turbulence for the first time, he panics. Especially since he can't hear what the flight attendants are saying. Unexpectedly, the annoying girl sitting next to him comes to his aid. Word Count: 924 Cover: created using Canva

Jahana Stevens, an award winning author traveling home from Havana meets a first-time flyer. As she makes her journey back to Atlanta, GA she discovers it's a flight that she will never forget.

Kirishima and Bakugou are going on vacation Read to find out more

Blake is not looking forward to her trip to Texas but after an unfortunate mishap things turn around.

Peyton Kelly is determined to make the best of the summer after high school. Jamie Kendall is dreading the day Peyton leaves her behind in Georgia for college. After planning a road trip to Lake Winnipesaukee, Peyton hopes to help Jamie make memories and ease the dread she feels over Peyton leaving. My entry for the Southwest Storytellers on the Rise Writing Contest!

Two sisters travel to Buffalo to honor the memory of their father

This is my entry for the Southwest Airlines contest, taking place in the future!

People are escaping, in hope of a better future. Hope for better jobs and work. Hope that they can support their families. Still, it's hard to leave loved ones behind, and keeping in touch is hard, even with letters.

Boy tries to find himself.

Hello! This is my submission for the southwest writing contest! It is based on an authentic experience. I have changed the names of people. I hope you enjoy it!

-----For privacy purposes my and my family names have been changed but this is a true story----- I met the love of my life when I was only 14 years old. We lived in one of those hopeless small towns. The kind where you either end up a teacher or sales associate at Walmart. I'm not saying either of these are bad but its not what I wanted. I wanted to be a performer, live my life on Broadway. Of course this was an unachievable dream not because I'm not talented but because when I turned 18 I found myself working as a CNA in a nursing home. The pull to care for others pushed down and drowned the side of me that wanted to be a star. My drive for the spotlight became a hunger to live for those I cared for. My high school sweetheart turned fiancée also had a drive to serve others. He spent 6 years as a vet tech and on October 9th, 2019 he shipped off to bootcamp. I found myself in new roles. In a matter of months I had become a wife, I had a new job, and both my brothers (whom recently shipped to bootcamp) had graduations coming up. Just when the dust was settling my new husband called me. He had gotten orders. My whole life crumbled around me and I couldn't get enough air into my lungs. ---------KEEP READING TO FIND OUT WHERE WE MOVED---------

Artie, a mild mannered boy from Los Angeles, undertakes the journey of a lifetime to Crater Lake, Oregon.