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“The Curse of the Forever Pendant” by Joel Randall

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The nymphs locked the image of it from their memory. The wisest oaks swore it was a myth. The warlocks used it as a running joke. But after seventeen months, thirty-six scars, and more betrayals than the dents in his armor, the knight found it: the Forever Pendant. Sir Calvert the Fearless inspected a tiny, wooden chest between his chain mail gloves, skeptical that the container could hold what he had been pursuing for perilous months. But after the cavern maze and weeklong journey below ground, he finally convinced himself to hold his bre...

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“Looking For A Haint” by Keith Rogers

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He was wise for his years. He had graduated Junior High with honors and was starting High School in the fall. For finishing with all A's his parents surprised him with a gift. A guitar. A nice six-string acoustic. The one he knew from the window of the music store he walked past everyday on his way home from school! He couldn't have been happier! He loved music and was a huge fan of 60s guitar rock and the British Invasion. His passion for all things guitar naturally led him to The Blues... The Mississippi Blues to be exact! Mississippi...

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“Between Reality and Fiction” by R L

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A breeze, soothing but not welcomed, disturbs the world. It is my own world, where I imagine all who I could never be. Simple thoughts, then daydreams – reality is fierce. Its unavoidable purpose is to greet me gently and always against my will. This time it is slowing tires and chains and smoke returning to the intricate city life, because in front of me stands a strain.The door opens, my cue to enter. I do, without hesitation. I waste a paycheck on a ride I might enjoy, so I think better than to call it a waste. My feet and their proud whi...

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“Pashovsky Airport” by Elyse Garrett

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Pashovsky Airport July 27, 1996 ~ Pashovsky Airport, Krasnodar, Russia Lauren had booked a flight on a newer plane, a Russian YAK-40, instead of a train from Moscow to arrive in Krasnodar as fast as possible. Lauren waited in the gate area surrounded by sweaty passengers, tobacco smoke, and cheap perfume. The waiting passengers pushed against her and made her squeeze her satchel into her body and grip the lock on the front flap. It contained everything she needed, notarized, and apostilled dossier and certified documents, all held to...

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“Perfecto” by Jessica L 🦄

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Annette Schumer had Marie-Kondo’ed her past with the efficiency of a professional organizer. She’d gotten rid of any memories that didn’t spark joy, had a serious powwow with her future self and set goals and deadlines that could distract her from any notion that she had been anything but stable and predictable. It had been easy to discard the past like a pair of stockings with holes in them. Perhaps that was why it was a complete surprise when she opened her email one Monday morning to see “Reunion St. Thomas High School Class of 1994 .”&nb...

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“The Dentist and Colonel Bogie” by John Valentino

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The Dentist and Colonel Bogie Words: 2682 Replacement Lieutenant Mike Mose had a weekday off from his hated FDNY light duty assignment, cane, and all, when a phone call interrupted his early morning breakfast resulting in a stare down with wife, Mary. After the fifth ring, she gave in, as Mike made sure he had enough egg yolk on his bacon, before putting it away into his food-friendly throat. The tone of the conversation, he did not like. All she kept saying, was, “Oh he’ll do it, oh it’ll be all right with him, and sorry I can’t d...

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“Somewhere in Time (Part 2) ” by Eric D.

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“Take courage, my heart: you have been through worse than this. Be strong, saith my heart; I am a soldier; I have seen worse sights than this.”― Homer, The OdysseyKeya walked into the kitchen of the wealthy high-rise suite to find Rosa absent, instead one of the idols was there squinting at an ugly toad balancing on his hand. He kissed it and rubbed his cheeks against it, calling out its name in a playful tone. "Rosa, such a sweet girl. You missed your oppa, didn't you?" "You turned my friend into a frog!" shrieked Keya which made...

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“The Hidden Daughter” by Jenna Thompson

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Something was… off. It wasn’t too noticeable, nor was it very subtle, but Isaiah Huxley couldn’t quite put his finger on it. He knew that he’d be scolding himself for being so stupid once he found out what it was, but right now he was just trying to quell the anxiety that was slowly rising. Currently, he stood in the mudroom off the side of the kitchen, just past the drawing room where most of the Gazember family sat, talking quietly to each other. Of course, not all of the family was there; the youngest, Alice, had been kidnapped recently,...

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“Hope, Life, Joy” by Manolis Kokogiannakis

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Where have the days gone? The days when I will run outside, into the pile of leaves. The different colours of leaves represent multiculturalism that we had. I will jump into the pristine pool. It represents the health of our world. And my parents...well, they contribute to our lives, each day and night, each dawn and dust, each lunch and dinner, all the time. But now...where have the days gone? Now all I see are ashes, flames, and a polluted sky. Barely anyone lives here, only about 60 people. It is hard to imagine the city we used to live...

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“Raven” by Misty Phillips

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“Xin? ….. Xin?” Her voice was faint. A whisper. How far away was she? “Lore?” I tried to speak softly, but it came out in screaming anger. She laughed. It was that soft, loving laugh at first, and she was standing in front of me. Just her with that wonderful olive skin, her sweet scent surrounding me. I wanted to reach out, to touch her again, but the closer I got, the further away she was. Then came that cackling, mocking laugh. “You were just a mark.” It echoed through my mind. *** I gasped myself awake, nearly gagging on the taste...

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“Persephone's Wish” by Sammi Bregman

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Content Warnings: mental health issues, self destructive and risk taking behavior, suicidality, trauma, injuryI’ve always been drawn to her, and her to me. Opposites attract to a certain extent. I guess I never realized how opposite we really are.Because at first glance we were so similar. We met at church twelve years ago. One year later we both realized we’d rather pray to each other than to God.We were both looking for more than what the world had to offer. It took me a long time to figure out what hers was.And now she’s at it again. And ...

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“Waiting” by Troy Ricker

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When I was young, I was afraid. I was afraid of being anything other than silent. I hid behind my mother’s legs, behind chairs, and under tables. I would make eye contact with someone and quickly turn away to stay hidden. Everyone spoke over me, and I often let them to not draw too much attention to myself. I was afraid, and it was as simple as that. Getting older didn’t change that. My voice was required more, but it didn’t change that it was quiet. I stuttered over my words and hid in books and not...

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“B12” by Allya Nosmada

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The gate for my connecting flight had changed and I only realized it now as the gate attendant announced that they were beginning the boarding process for a flight to Miami. That explained why everyone looked at my winter coat when they sat down around me. I gathered my luggage and massive parka, removing myself from the tangle of legs and suitcases, and stepped into the flow of pedestrians. I looked for the departures screen and matched my flight number to the new gate. I was at gate D5 but I needed B12. As I walked, I soon sensed t...

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“You Found Me .” by Paulina M Barbera

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2013: Trying to wrap my head around what just happened. Feeling like I was just born to die. Depression and suicide was heavy on my heart. Feeling like there's no reason to be alive. Trying to numb the pain away with drugs that only temporarily took it away. Cutting harmless skin only left scars that haunt me. Spending Countless nights awake and watching as the days go by. Each time I look at my reflection , I don't recognize the person in the mirror. Losing hope. Wasting time. Feel like I'm losing my mind. I look at my mother who almost l...

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“Christian Louboutin and the Commuter Train to Philly” by Margery Wood

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The red bottom. The shiny red bottom. Karen can’t stop admiring her shoes, turning her foot this way and that, crossing and uncrossing her legs to see them glint in the glaring light of the train car. Sure they were way too expensive. But she had to. Especially after her boss, Caleb, in the Neiman Marcus shoe department, laughed when she asked him when they would go on sale. “Louboutins?” he snickered. “Honey if they went on sale they wouldn’t be Louboutins.” That nasal last syllable killed her. And Caleb wasn’t...

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Write a story about a character in search of something or someone.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 94 stories

“The Curse of the Forever Pendant” by Joel Randall

“Looking For A Haint” by Keith Rogers

“Between Reality and Fiction” by R L

“Pashovsky Airport” by Elyse Garrett

“Perfecto” by Jessica L 🦄

“The Dentist and Colonel Bogie” by John Valentino

“Somewhere in Time (Part 2) ” by Eric D.

“The Hidden Daughter” by Jenna Thompson

“Hope, Life, Joy” by Manolis Kokogiannakis

“Raven” by Misty Phillips

“Persephone's Wish” by Sammi Bregman

“Waiting” by Troy Ricker

“B12” by Allya Nosmada

“You Found Me .” by Paulina M Barbera

“Christian Louboutin and the Commuter Train to Philly” by Margery Wood

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Set your story in a labyrinth that holds a secret.

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