Write a story in the form of diary entries, written by an explorer as they make their way through what they thought was an untouched location.

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“Forbidden Berries” by Nicholas Warack

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September 7, 1592We have made land! By God, we have! The journey of four moons hath proved that Providence hath smiled upon his people. Battling bitter tempests and with rations scant, we landed in the most luxurious acreage that He hath so befitted Man since the days of Eden: white sandy beaches, rays of sunshine glittering through lush and leafy greenery, laden with fauna to heart's and stomach's contentment. We kissed terra firma and made camp beneath a proud cross next to our colors. This land, this mysterious, pristine, tropical bit of ...

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“The Whispers of Troy” by Yeshen Behari

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August 12th, 1987 Dear Mom,We made it, Mom! The "Whiteout" as they call it on those old, dog-eared maps is anything but. Endless dunes of sand, the color of sun-bleached parchment, stretch out forever. Feels like walking on another world, silent and strange, but beautiful in a way that would make Achilles weep, if that's not too dramatic. Just us, the wind, and the endless sky. Like a scene straight out of the Iliad, minus the bronze armor and the whole "epic rage" thing.The team's a tight crew – me, Dr. Anya Petrova (geology wiz with a mane...

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“Alan Turner” by Jean Hyde

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Wednesday 04/17/2067: I couldn’t quite believe my luck today! The sky was clear and sun was bright which meant exceptionally clear (and slightly warmer) waters! Definitely the best the conditions I’ve had the week I’ve been here. The detail on the outside of the building is truly incredible for its time period and considering how long it’s been submerged. I believe it was a significant building to the community based on the love and effort that’s gone into its craft. The clarity meant I was able to make copies of the symbols I’d noted c...

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“Planet B” by TheLastShepherd Gaming

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The following is the transcript from the audio log discovered about ‘Planet B’ left for us by the great explored Robert Miller. Bobs log number 1. I have crash landed on Planet B, on landing my ship was damaged but repairable unfortunately on my first expedition into the wilderness of this lush green world I was attacked. The creature was hideous with two long hairy tails dangled from its deranged face and what a horror the face was, yeesh. There was a large red eruption coming from the lump in the middle of the face, clearly the atmos...

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“A Conestoga Driver's Journal” by Janet Pierce

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A Conestoga Driver’s JournalMarch 9, 1800. We’re off to Boston; the first stage of my adventure to go to my father’s house in the wilds of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. I’ve never been there before, so I have no idea what to expect. Father has tried to describe it to me, but I can’t picture it. He says it is very different from where I’ve lived with Aunt Sara and Uncle Fred, north of Boston. My uncle and I stayed with his friends in town. The food was good, and the bed covers so soft and white I didn’t want to dirty them. I slept on the floor, d...

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“Mud or blood?” by Christine Hamilton

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The tropical humidity hung heavy as the rain dripped off the leaves overhead. Four days of swinging a machete through the Amazon jungle had drained Roger’s energy reserves. But he had to dig deeper as he led the World Nature Exploration party through the soggy undergrowth in search of the famous Bootah River canyon. One of the last untouched wildernesses on the planet. Late afternoon shadows replaced the rays of sun filtering down through the forest; their pace quickened as they had to find somewhere to camp before nightfall.&...

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“The Last Days” by MJ Everett

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My lord and savior is telling me this is the right thing to do. To spread his word. The devil around me is saying that I'm making a mistake yet I persist. God wants this and I want him to be proud of me for making him happy and bless me with eternal heavens. I've been planning for months. I’m going to settle in this new land and bring the truly devout here. It’ll be heaven on Earth.September 23, 2018. 15:46-I’m starting this entry because I’m approaching the island. It’s cold in the Indian Ocean, even in september. I plan to keep this journa...

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“Project Bermuda: The Journals of Alex Lee” by Bethany Lobberecht

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Tuesday August 18th, 2082 It seems utterly impossible. Every ounce of logic in me is trying to argue that I am mistaken, that there exists an explanation that I have just not yet dreamt up. And yet, from everything my eyes can see, from every piece of information I am capable of gathering, there is only one possible explanation: This little spot of land has, somehow, remained wholly undiscovered. For the sake of brevity, I will attempt to summarize the happenings that led to my apparent stroke of unimaginable luck. I set out from Ni’ihau ap...

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“Searching for Carrie Ann in a New Frontier” by Hope Linter

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April 19, 2124I am Joanna Gaze, commander of the craft Branceritos through the newly discovered Folds of Space that exist on our planet Earth, hidden before from human eyes. A substance discovered on Mars, Makinaki creates a film in specialized scopes that enables humans to see into this new frontier. Scientists and engineers developed the Branceritos craft to propel itself within the specifications of the new Makinaki Scope. This is the biggest discovery in my world during my lifetime, but also of personal significance to me. My daughter, C...

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“The Journal of Theadore Strampler ” by Jaymz Buczynski

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Journal of Theadore Strampler April 25, 2020, We’ve been in lockdown for about a month now. My team had come down to Mexico to explore the Mayan temples. Because they’re national parks they were shut down along with everything else. Hopefully this trip won’t be in vain. We spent too much time and money setting up this expedition. Hopefully we can get some information soon and we won’t waste any more time. Who knows how long we’ll be down here with this lockdown. April 27, 2020 I got news from my friend and college Jere...

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“Unraveling the Quiescent” by Irriconoscibile ‎

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Day 1I've been walking in darkness for nearly 13 hours, but I've finally managed to find her; the moon. She'll help me write this entry, she's always so bright at just the right times. I'm new to this, a complete novice, I have no clue how to go about it; whether it be exploring or documenting my journey. I barely feel like I have the right equipment for it. I'm not sure what prompted me to take it, this unknown territory has only been mentioned twice in all of my life, yet both of those remarks have been so earnest and honest that they impa...

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“Der Diar” by Cheyenne Parkmond

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Day 1: Dear Diary, Today marks the beginning of my expedition into the heart of the Amazon rainforest, a land I've dreamt of exploring since I was a child. The anticipation is palpable as I set foot on this seemingly untouched terrain. The air is thick with humidity, and the chorus of wildlife fills my ears. I can't help but feel a sense of awe and excitement at the adventure that lies ahead. With every step, I am one stride closer to uncovering the mysteries hidden within this lush green labyrinth. Day 3: Dear Diary, The past few days have ...

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“Found Family” by Bridge Mongs

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February 27, 2099I leave tomorrow. They figure it’s just getting warm enough now that I may not freeze too bad, but may be able to find an island with resources that haven’t been touched. Plants, animals, fish, maybe. Anything I find could be the difference between life and death.Why did they choose me, you ask? I wondered the same thing until I realized that there’s no one else left. No one strong enough, at least. The Anderson’s, twin boys that were two years ahead of me in school, are too sick to go. Jimmy has some awful condition that ma...

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“The Prospector” by Cade Barnett

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THE PROSPECTOR MANAT 27, 479, 08:24 I have reached Oric 3, as barren and ugly as any other asteroid. This was supposed to be my week off but of course The Company came up with an “emergency” to pull me back in. They detected traces of the rare element prazosium in this piece of rock, and now I’m wasting my vacation assessing whether this is accurate. If so, they will send a mining crew to extract it all. That will be one less asteroid in the infinite cloud, and nobody will miss it. Sometimes I wonder what I’m doing with my life. Prazosium is...

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“Moonstruck” by William Smith

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this stinking habitat already. Alright enough for now. I clearly need some sleep. 22.4.2101 Yes I did. Ten hours of sleep and a solid day’s repair work later I feel much more optimistic. We will be fine. I will be back on Earth this time next week and maybe next time I am rotated up to the LHabs there won’t be a potential catastrophic failure of life support systems to address. This is what you get when UNASA lets the lowest bidder build a structure on the moon apparently. Yay Capitalism. At least tomorrow is a Field Day. That always bright...

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Write a story in the form of diary entries, written by an explorer as they make their way through what they thought was an untouched location.

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✍️ 66 stories

“Forbidden Berries” by Nicholas Warack

“The Whispers of Troy” by Yeshen Behari

“Alan Turner” by Jean Hyde

“Planet B” by TheLastShepherd Gaming

“A Conestoga Driver's Journal” by Janet Pierce

“Mud or blood?” by Christine Hamilton

“The Last Days” by MJ Everett

“Project Bermuda: The Journals of Alex Lee” by Bethany Lobberecht

“Searching for Carrie Ann in a New Frontier” by Hope Linter

“The Journal of Theadore Strampler ” by Jaymz Buczynski

“Unraveling the Quiescent” by Irriconoscibile ‎

“Der Diar” by Cheyenne Parkmond

“Found Family” by Bridge Mongs

“The Prospector” by Cade Barnett

“Moonstruck” by William Smith

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Set your story on a spaceship exploring the far reaches of space when something goes wrong.

Center your story around a character’s personal exploration, whether it's trying a new hobby, visiting an unfamiliar place, or learning something completely new.

Imagine a world where exploration is forbidden, and write a story about a character who defies this rule to satisfy their innate curiosity.

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