Write about someone finding a treasure in an unexpected place.

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“Kyle Riley and The Secret of the Golden Bracelet ” by Alex Solomon

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Kyle Riley and The Secret of the Golden Bracelet Kyle Riley wasn't surprised when mean-old Mr.Grant returned his history test with an ugly red F circled obnoxiously on the page. Kyle had studied his butt off for the test. He'd memorized the names of each Roman Emperor and the period that they ruled. Of course, Kyle had forgotten that only a quarter of the exam would be on Rome. He hadn't studied the Ancient Greeks or Phoenicians at all. Failure was nothing new to Kyle. After all, he had worse luck than anyone he knew. Misfort...

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“Who Am I?” by Tina Prophetess

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I've been through so much in this life that I could write many books of inspiration on various topics that would no doubt uplift all who dared to read them. So I jumped at the chance to share a story about learning what a true treasure is; and finding it in the most unexpected place. To all who are about to read this; may you be blessed with understanding, compassion, and love; and may the value of this writing be transferred to the mind of the reader in order to receive its worth. Let me begin by saying that I love treasures. Wh...

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“What was Lost, Now is Found” by Frances Gaudiano

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Once was Lost, Now is Found Since they had moved away from their old home, they didn’t go to London much anymore. Bella used to love visiting the big city with all it’s museums and theatres and activities. Her daughter loved to go for the shopping. They would usually make a deal that if they went shopping for a couple of hours then Bella would get an hour in a museum. She supposed she could just let her daughter go off on her own – Chelsea was 17 now but Bella didn’t quite trust the city. It might not be safe to let a teenage girl off on h...

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“Starfire Treasure” by Richard E. Gower

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Armitage found himself driving due-east on I-90 fighting the rising sun on the Sunday morning of the third week of July. He was dying for a cup of coffee, and maybe a breakfast sandwich and it irked him that he had left his sunglasses back in his own car, which was parked in his garage seven states away.He was on his way to a Monday morning meeting with the Chief of Police in a town east of Albany that was large enough to have its own police force but not considered important enough to have a commercial airport.He had wanted the whole weeken...

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“The Thrill of Chasing Memoirs” by Éan Bird

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Let’s cut right to the chase. I buried treasure.But before we get into any of that, I must introduce Mr. Forrest Fenn.In barefoot youth, Forrest Fenn explored the Blackland Prairies of Texas. With fingers probing deep, fertile soil and toes squeegeeing creekside mud, he discovered an insatiable craving for arrowheads. After a day’s crusade, he’d lay among bluestems and fly his triangular treasure, pinched between fingertips, throughout the air. The wind, slipping through Indiangrasses, lisped, “Adventure.”I first met Forrest in a classroom. ...

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“Swish, Swish, Swish (A sequel of sorts to 'Clack... Clack... Clack...')” by Kevin V

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Tom browsed through the thrift store when he discovered the absolutely perfect thing for the Seventies Night festivities at the Falcon's Club he and his wife, Beth, planned to attend. This was even more special than the Ronco Veg-A-Matic he bought at a garage sale last year. Not seeing a price tag, he carried it over to the young, gum-chewing sales girl. Her name tag said 'Tiffany.' "How much are these pants?"Tiffany took the pants, looked at the tag inside, looked at Tom, looked back at the pants, then asked, "Who're these for?""They're for...

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“It Pays To Look Down!” by Jae-Lex Linsey

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What's the most bizarre way to win the lottery? It's to look down and keep your eyes open! Let me explain what I mean. (This story is all, totally true – except, of course, for the bits I made up!)I discovered this thing called the Law of Attraction a few years ago. To be honest, part of me thought it was some kind of crazy woo-woo sh*t. But another part of me was intrigued. What if there were some legs to this idea? What kind of games could I play to try it out? And what if I could make some money, and stuff, along the way? I've always been...

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“Searching For Something” by DeAnna Myers

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I've always been searching for something. I've always knew there was more. But I never could find quite what I was looking for. But that didn't stop me from going on grand adventures... One day I was washing my face getting ready to go to the airport on yet another treasure hunting opportunity, and when I stood up the most excruciating pain hit my neck and shot up into my head and down my whole body. I had no idea what had hit me! I tried to lie down for a few minutes to see if the pain would subside, but I couldn't even get on my bed the pa...

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“Louisville Slugger” by George Georgerfrost@gmail.com

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I got the call when I was at the office. My wife Lachoncy told me about my grandfather Germaine Butler passing away at his nursing home while watching his shows. At ninety four, he lived a long life with six children, thirty some grandchildren and a dozen great-grandchildren including Corey, my seven year old son. His daughter Allison was the only survivor of grandpa’s brood. She called me later that evening. “Keyton, you gotta be the executor of his estate.” She told me. “Why me?” I asked, cradling my phone ...

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“One Man's Booty” by Bob Faszczewski

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One Man’s Booty On a sunny spring day on Maryland’s Eastern Shore cousins Jon and Megan hiked from their parents’ West Ocean City condo to a deserted section of the Assateague Island National Park. &...

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“TREASURE QUEST....GLIMPSE of BEYOND” by Bernette Magbanua

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Treasure Quest.....Glimpse of BeyondBernie is an imaginative, smart and young boy who was used to witness deserted sand dunes that had been carried away by sand storm .The lonely , flat horizon was suddenly filled by a bunch of big rock pillars like huge trees and mushrooms. The place was shimmering by the scorching weather and covered with heat. His family is living across the deserted area, with his hardworking father who is working in the farm owned by a rich American Couple,while his mother is selling f...

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“Spectacles and Sweater Vests” by Jane Andrews

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My heart sank when I saw who had been assigned to me as my lab partner for chemistry. Artie Johnson was the original SuperNerd. The thick, unflattering spectacles he wore didn’t manage to draw attention from his shaggy, overgrown hair – or his lurid sweater vests and ill-fitting corduroy trousers. His entire look resembled something that had occurred after an explosion in a thrift store – and I would have to spend several hours a week working with him. Don’t get me wrong – I’m ...

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“The Hike” by Kayla Pater

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Clarissa had always found that hiking brought her freedom. Like the wind that rushed through her hair, or the water bubbling in the streams, she found that she could always move, never having to stop for anything or anyone. Her thoughts, her angry, restless thoughts, couldn’t hurt her when the sun was shining on her, when her feet moved along the pine covered path with ease. Words spoken to her, words spoken in the past, and words that could be spoken in the future, fell onto deaf ears, ears that only listened for the birds in the air and th...

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“One Step at a Time” by Randy Birdsall

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Lately I have been feeling like I'm trapped in my own head, lost in the madness. Everything seems like it is falling apart, like nothing is making sense in this new world that I have dropped into unprepared. I glance around and in every direction all I can see is skyscraper after skyscraper, and people crowding the streets and sidewalks. I am suffocating in this new environment and take a moment to breathe, then rush into a nearby building to escape the chaos. When I walk in I am taken aback by the enormous chandelier in the middle of the ro...

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“A Treasure of Priceless Worth” by Kaitlyn Wadsworth

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My hand gently accepted the necklace from the little old lady in the second-hand store. I hardly dared to breathe or say the words that trembled on my lips. Before me, in a cabinet near the counter, with "$1" clearly marked on a price sticker, was something unexpected. Among an assortment of items made of junk jewels lay something real. A necklace made of red coral. I blinked in disbelief and checked its price with the storekeeper. She had stated the unbelievable. "It says $1, so $1 it is." This was the first hurdle. Now, how to pay for ...

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Write about someone finding a treasure in an unexpected place.

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✍️ 50 stories

“Kyle Riley and The Secret of the Golden Bracelet ” by Alex Solomon

“Who Am I?” by Tina Prophetess

“What was Lost, Now is Found” by Frances Gaudiano

“Starfire Treasure” by Richard E. Gower

“The Thrill of Chasing Memoirs” by Éan Bird

“Swish, Swish, Swish (A sequel of sorts to 'Clack... Clack... Clack...')” by Kevin V

“It Pays To Look Down!” by Jae-Lex Linsey

“Searching For Something” by DeAnna Myers

“Louisville Slugger” by George Georgerfrost@gmail.com

“One Man's Booty” by Bob Faszczewski

“TREASURE QUEST....GLIMPSE of BEYOND” by Bernette Magbanua

“Spectacles and Sweater Vests” by Jane Andrews

“The Hike” by Kayla Pater

“One Step at a Time” by Randy Birdsall

“A Treasure of Priceless Worth” by Kaitlyn Wadsworth

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Set your story at an antique roadshow.

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