Write about someone’s journey to retrieve an important object that’s been out of their possession for a long time.

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“The Soulmate Book” by Rachel Kane

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The Soulmate Book If a book could tell you who your soulmate is, would you read it? ****************************************************************************** The trees stood proudly, their leaves painted with color as their branches swayed in the wind and their trunks creaked. I pulled my red hair back, tying it into a messy pony-tail. After all these years, I was back. It was a strange feeling. I loved the scenery; I loved the mountains, the cold gray sky and roaring ocean as it crashed onto the cliffs by the shore. So, if ...

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“A Scotttish enlightment” by Molly Shortle

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“So that miserly bastard has eventually agreed to hand it over…” Aoife turned up the volume on her earphones to block out her aunt’s shrill voice emanating into her bedroom from the kitchen below. She had been dead right to scarper upstairs when her dad’s sister Therese came trundling down the drive. “That woman is completely nuts,” she informed the empty room before stretching out on the bed and concentrating on her music play list in the hope that whatever crises was going on downstairs would not include her.It was a vain hope as within mi...

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“The Heart of the Problem” by Christina Miller

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The thunderous pounding of the waterfall draws my attention. This river flows through the country of Precipa like a major artery, carrying the gift of water and life to the mostly dry desert kingdom. But here, by the river, the ground is lush, and full of life. The air smells like a summer rain, earthy and rich, and the chirping of crickets and the buzzing of insects charges the surroundings with life. Wind whispers through the branches of the nearby willow trees, and I decide this is the perfect place to stop for the night. I've been ...

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“The Lost Eye” by Kenza Nakhli

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I hate airports. It’s all too much—the enormous lines, the crush of people, and the tangible stress of schedules hanging in the balance. Nevertheless, I make every effort to see my parents since that is the one thing I truly love. Today is no different, except for the uncomfortable tug in my chest as I approach security."Please remove any metal items," the security officer's voice cuts through the noise.I bite my lip, hesitating as my hand reaches for my wrist. The bracelet, L'œil de Sainte Lucie, has been my constant companion for over five...

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“Journey to the Heart” by Zea Terry

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I couldn't sleep that night; the stress over the upcoming journey tormented me. Just the thought of seeing my ex-husband again made my nervous system act strangely, almost out of rhythm. Rhythm — so important in life, and when something disrupts it, everything starts to get complicated. I wanted to regain control over myself, over my daily routine, and conquer the procrastination that had left tasks abandoned, perhaps forever.After an hour of staring at the wall, which wasn't even that interesting, I finally took the first steps to prepare f...

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“The Ring” by Rudy Greene

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That part of my life was gone. I never thought I could relive it. Too many years had passed. I was a different person. Yet a letter from Florence opened the possibility. During the war I was stationed in Italy and participated in the invasion of Sicily. I never thought I’d survive. My mother had given me her wedding ring as a lucky charm before I left Halifax. I wore it on a chain around my neck. It reminded me of my parents’ love, and it represented the love I would have with someone special when I returned. Its presence kept me grounded, c...

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“Bon Voyage, Monsieur Pendleton!” by Maresa Jacobse

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In the quaint town of Villeverte, nestled between rolling hills and the lazy curves of the Rivière Claire, a man of peculiar habits named Monsieur Pendleton lived in peace. He was an Englishman who had settled in France over two decades ago and had become a beloved, albeit eccentric, fixture of the town. His wardrobe, composed almost entirely of tweed suits, his carefully waxed mustache, and his fondness for marmalade on toast, made him a curiosity among the locals, who found his ways both endearing and perplexing. Monsieur Pendleton had one...

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“LOST AND FOUND....AND LOST AGAIN” by Frances Goulart

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LOST AND FOUND ….AND LOST AGAIN I am a simple man. With a simple name, Ed. Just Ed. (Sometimes people call me Ted or Fred but I don’t mind.) Ed is a shorter, simpler name than Ted or Fred. Or even Ned! I have a simple way of living. No fancy curtains or antique armchairs or Persian rugs for me. I live in a plain house. With two floors and no basement. Basements and attics are fancy. I just need the basics.I drive a simple car. Look, out the window. It is parked in that spot with my name. Just Ed. It is a simple...

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“Letter to the Owner of 11389 Gopherwood Street” by D.A.C. Beckham

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I’m writing you from the Riverside jail, Presley detention center. I’m writing you to ask your forgiveness for trespassing on your property to retrieve an old manuscript my dad wrote some time back before his untimely end in the mid 1990s. My family always told me it was placed by him in your duplex’s attic space, where we lived with Dave and Clarence from 1985 to 1996. I went there to the duplex on Gopherwood street in La Cosa in Riverside this past week and it looked like it always had since I left; dilapidated and, frankly, haunted.&...

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“The Emerald Egg” by Michael Morrello

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Deammesia, the great fae capital, is known for its beautiful crystal towers, green trees, and flowers of all colors. Even the raindrops appeared to sparkle here. The children giggled as they played by the crystalline creek and skipped across the bridge. It was a joyful, peaceful time in Deammesia. Deammesia’s great prosperity attracted others drawn to its wealth and glamour. Elves, angels, and dwarves made their ...

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“Berlyn's Gate” by Suzanne Jennifer

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Driving over the mountain passes between the state of Arizona and her childhood home in Idaho, the dramatic shift in landscape captivated Berlyn. From the arid deserts with cactus and sage to the lush pine forests, the sights couldn’t be more divergent. Two days of travel brought her to the wide-open grain fields of the Idaho prairies, where the warm welcome should have awaited her. Berlyn felt an undeniable pull toward her past as she drove northward and the memories crept in. Growing up on the family farm in mid-western Idaho had been for ...

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“Time After Time” by Tom Rooke

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Time After Time The front door opened and as Gordie came in, he heard his mother’s voice. “Gordon? “Is that you?”. “Yes, Mom. Sorry if I woke you.” “Oh, that’s okay. I wasn’t asleep anyway. Come here a minute after you lock up. I have something for you.” Curious, Gordie locked the door and went to his mother’s bedroom. She was sitting on the edge of the bed fully clothed and not even ready for bed. “Are you okay Mom”, Gordie said, a little bit worried. “I’m fine” his mother replied. “I was just going through some things that belonged to your...

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“Arthur's Dream” by D.C. Wright

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It was Arthur’s dream of a Round Table before which chosen knights of his realm would sit as equals to their King. Camelot, the city—the Kingdom—to which all others aspire. Camelot the castle, set as crown jewel to the city of the same name. It’s towers, glorious fingers reaching for Heaven’s heights.It was Arthur the boy, who built the castle, and then the kingdom. It was Arthur the man, who battled Mordred and Morgana le Fay and conquered the ill of their intent. In the end it was as an aged King that sought—and failed—to discove...

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“Spike And His Flowers ” by Sir Suirradel

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Dad And His Flowers There is nothing quite as powerful as the hand of a father’s grip. I would know, for Spike had the grip of a bear. A grip that was forged through pain and neglect as well as love and discipline. Those were the same hands that pushed me forward once I met him while times were down. I can still remember how high he raised me from the kissing waters of the pool when I was just six years small, and the smile that conquered his face that day. A face once made of stone. We both share that same face - one of solace and re...

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“A Side of Banh Cuon” by Khiem Kyuong

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Chapter 1 “Uncle Pig snorted at the webcam,” Did you say a doctor?”“Um … a medical scribe, the person who takes notes for the doctor.”“So, you’re a note-taker?”“Yes, but I also ….”My uncle squealed, “You spent five years at college taking notes to take more notes!”“Well, I ….”“What happened to medical school?” His words sunk into my subconsciousness. Like most humans, I once had a dream. But eventually, you learn that nothing is free, and medical school comes with a price tag of $324,500.99. Bo and Ma, my immigrant parents, ra...

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Write about someone’s journey to retrieve an important object that’s been out of their possession for a long time.

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✍️ 47 stories

“The Soulmate Book” by Rachel Kane

“A Scotttish enlightment” by Molly Shortle

“The Heart of the Problem” by Christina Miller

“The Lost Eye” by Kenza Nakhli

“Journey to the Heart” by Zea Terry

“The Ring” by Rudy Greene

“Bon Voyage, Monsieur Pendleton!” by Maresa Jacobse

“LOST AND FOUND....AND LOST AGAIN” by Frances Goulart

“Letter to the Owner of 11389 Gopherwood Street” by D.A.C. Beckham

“The Emerald Egg” by Michael Morrello

“Berlyn's Gate” by Suzanne Jennifer

“Time After Time” by Tom Rooke

“Arthur's Dream” by D.C. Wright

“Spike And His Flowers ” by Sir Suirradel

“A Side of Banh Cuon” by Khiem Kyuong

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