Darene Staniszewski

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2023

Stories (5)

5 Stories

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“Beyond the Horizon” by Darene Staniszewski

Submitted to Contest #204

Part I: The Call of Adventure Once upon a time, in a small village nestled amidst towering mountains, there lived a young dreamer named Amelia. She had always felt a longing for something more, a desire to explore the world beyond the horizon. One fateful day, a mysterious traveler arrived in the village, bearing tales of a distant land where magic still thrived and unimaginable wonders awaited. The stories ignited a fire within Amelia's heart, and she knew deep down that she was destined for a grand adventure. Part II: The Road Less Tra...

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“Lily Escapes her Predetermined Fate” by Darene Staniszewski

Submitted to Contest #197

Once upon a time, in a small village on the outskirts of a bustling city, there lived a young woman named Lily. Lily was a beautiful and intelligent woman, but she was also born into a family that believed in predetermined fate. From the moment she was born, her parents had already mapped out her entire life - from her education to her marriage and eventual children. Lily was expected to follow this path without any question or deviation. However, Lily was different. She had dreams and aspirations that went beyond what her parents had planne...

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“Sakura's Spring Festivities” by Darene Staniszewski

Submitted to Contest #191

Once upon a time, in the beautiful country of Japan, there lived a young girl named Sakura. She was named after the beautiful cherry blossom tree that blooms every spring in Japan. Sakura had always loved this time of year when the cherry blossoms would start to appear, and the entire country would come alive with festivities and celebrations. Every year, Sakura would eagerly wait for the cherry blossoms to start blooming. She loved watching the delicate pink and white petals slowly opening up, and she would spend hours sitting under the tre...

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“A Teen's Unending Love” by Darene Staniszewski

Submitted to Contest #185

Once upon a time, there was a teenage boy named James. He was a bright and talented student in his high school, with a passion for photography and a kind heart. James had everything going for him, except for one thing - he couldn't let go of his first high school love interest. Her name was Sarah, and she was the most beautiful girl in the school. James had fallen head over heels in love with her since the first day they met, and he spent all his time and energy trying to win her heart. He would leave notes in her locker, offer to walk her h...

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“Two Paths That Briefly Cross” by Darene Staniszewski

Submitted to Contest #183

Once upon a time, in a bustling city, there lived two people named Sarah and Jack. Sarah was a successful businesswoman who worked long hours at a high-end marketing firm. She was driven, determined, and always striving to be the best. On the other hand, Jack was a struggling musician who played his guitar on street corners for spare change. He was carefree, creative, and lived life on his own terms. One day, their paths briefly crossed on a crowded sidewalk. Sarah was rushing to an important meeting, her eyes glued to her phone as she deftl...

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