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“The Taste of Music” by Virtual Chesse Emporium

Submitted to Contest #205

The Symphonia Performing Center is a sight to behold. Not only was it one of the oldest and most popular theaters in the world, it was an outdoor amphitheater. It was gorgeous in the daylight, but it's best seen at night. Lanterns are lit up around the audience, the cushioned wood seats gleamed brightly during the full moon and sheets of stars twinkle and wink over everyone’s heads. Never in my life did I think I’d sit here, but today’s my lucky day. After his self-imposed hiatus, my idol Ramone was back and I was seeing him tonight! When I ...

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“Connected by the Spider's Web” by Virtual Chesse Emporium

Submitted to Contest #177

During my latest exploration, the last thing I expected to hear was a sudden shrieking cry. The landscapes I was exploring were filled with creatures that skittered, shuffled, clicked and squirmed around. A shriek meant something entirely different and possibly more dangerous. I slid off a nearby pile of rocks, pulled out my voice recorder, and placed a hand on my blaster gun.“This is Sam, making my third audio log in the Infernal Caves on planet T-4579. I’ve been exploring the geysers and cave entrances and got caught in a geyser explosion....

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“Pheromone” by Virtual Chesse Emporium

Submitted to Contest #170

Our footsteps and laughter echoed loudly in my apartment building's narrow hallways. The shopping bags we tugged along banged against our legs, but we didn’t notice. After a day of shopping, eating a luxurious dinner and karaoke, nothing could dampen our moods. Our laughter finally died when we reached my door. “Thank you so much for inviting me, this was amazing!” I said happily. “Of course baby, you needed a night out after the shitty week you had!” My friend Lili said with a grin. I grabbed my keys and opened my door. “Oh, before you go...

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“Souls Shrouded in Guilt (Part 2)” by Virtual Chesse Emporium

TW: Language and Violent Implications Mindy In all my years, I never thought Hell could be so beautiful. My mouth dropped as I gazed upon a blood red sky filled with millions of glittering stars. A large black moon with a pulsing white rim of light glowed in the distance. The city was a giant black landscape, with bright orange and white lights peppering the windows of each building. Even if Hell’s air smelling of blood, smoke and sweet fruit took away from the fantasy, it still retained a type of savage beauty. “Wow,” I gasped, “I ...

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“Angels on the Pyre (Part 1)” by Virtual Chesse Emporium

Submitted to Contest #150

Warning: Depictions of Violence and BloodKiko “Please, don’t do it…” I hid a yawn behind my hand. “I don’t think this is the best plan for you, my Lady.” Camilla sighed and took a drag from her pipe.“Seriously, you’re doing this again?”“I know this is serious, but there’s no need to get drastic” I said, “There has to be another way to increase your powers.” I glanced over at Camilla’s boyfriend Elijah, dragging a white, wrapped bundle from the trunk of his car. He tripped over a rock, causing his hand to slip, and the bundle to flop ont...

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“Just Desserts” by Virtual Chesse Emporium

Submitted to Contest #133

TW: Mentions of Abuse and DeathThe scent of strawberries and cooked sugar wafted through the air. Customers eagerly waited as Miss Flora set freshly made strawberry crepes out for display. They were absolutely gorgeous, the bright red berries and sweet cream cushioned in a golden brown crust. Miss Flora smoothed her apron and smiled at the crowd.“Alright dears,” she said cheerily, “Everyone wanting strawberry crepes can come forward!” People swarmed the counter, waving money in the air as they called for different desserts. Crepes, cupcakes,...

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“Another Successful Dinner in which Two Lovers Form a Plan” by Virtual Chesse Emporium

Submitted to Contest #117

 (Sequel to "An Extremely Successful Dinner Where Nothing Bad Happens")"You are absolutely forbidden from associating with those disgusting river creatures. If anyone in the royal family were to be seen being friendly with those creatures, we would be ruined." I laughed to myself as my father’s words swam through my mind. Despite the threats of disownment and shame, I would love to see the look on his face as he saw me and my maid Amira sneaking past the guards to the forest. Ever since that disastrous dinner with the Riverside Tri...

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“A Monster's Love” by Virtual Chesse Emporium

Submitted to Contest #108

It’s never been easy for me to make friends. With my Mom searching for success and my Dad begrudgingly going with the plan, there’s never been time to settle down and try to make connections. My status at school was the weird artist loner who sat by herself and drew in her tattered red sketchbook. And to add insult to injury, Mom’s road to success was blocked by two obstacles: Not enough money and Dad’s inability to find a stable job. Since both parental units were busy trying to survive, they had little time to worry about me. There were no...

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“An Extremely Successful Dinner Where Nothing Bad Happens” by Virtual Chesse Emporium

Submitted to Contest #100

When I imagined dinner with a colony of water spirits, this is not what I imagined. I had sculpted in my mind a gorgeous, moonlit river filled with lily pads, lotus flowers and sparkling blue water. I would ride out in a beautiful raft with my mother, being guided towards a beautiful, lantern lit river city. The spirits would braid my hair, feed me grilled rainbow fish and take me for a midnight swim in the calm waters. Not so. Instead, we were cloistered inside the stuffy castle, glancing uncomfortably at each other while our guests glared ...

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“Summer Jazz Nirvana” by Virtual Chesse Emporium

Submitted to Contest #99

The golden sun rays tangled themselves in my wife's pink hair. I'd always loved that hair, so lustrous and exotic. It bounces when she dances, lays placidly over her face when she lays on my chest, and feels like silk when I run my fingers through it. Right now, that hair was bouncing as my love made breakfast in the kitchen. Smooth jazz was playing from her phone as she spun and swayed over a pan of sizzling vegetables and eggs. A beautiful smile was spread across her face as the jazzy trumpet carried her feet around the kitchen floor. The ...

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“Deals with the Devil” by Virtual Chesse Emporium

Submitted to Contest #94

All that filled Ivory's mind was a low ringing sound. His face remained impassive and peaceful while seething hatred coursed through him. The object of his ire? The Demoness and her entourage sitting at his Mistress’s dining room table as if she was over for a casual lunch. Ivory stood dutifully at the back of Mistress Isadora’s chair, looking down at her  golden head as she continued talking to her “guests”. Even though she was still a child, so much responsibility was set on her shoulders. Despite the frilly yellow dress and doll-like...

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“Rainbow Scales and Broken Angel Wings” by Virtual Chesse Emporium

Submitted to Contest #83

The first thing I felt was a surge of seawater sending shocks of cold through my body. I sprang awake, spitting up water and gasping for air on a hill of warm, damp sand. My hands clawed at the grit, dragging myself out of the pull of the ocean and the watery claws of Death. I did it, I was safe still alive to face another day! I shakily got to my knees, but went down again with a cry of pain. I looked to see that my left leg was sliced open, blood gushing and dripping down on the sand. The salty ocean didn’t help cease the painful stin...

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“Freedom In The Snow” by Virtual Chesse Emporium

Submitted to Contest #77

Looks like it's that time of year again. The fluffy white clouds were sprinkling delicate white flakes onto the trees, elevating the winter wonderland feeling in the air. The coming winter means that lakes would be frozen over for ice skating, people would cuddle by fireplaces in log cabins...And in my case, I needed to run away from the colony of murderous snow women who wanted me to join their ranks. What a wonderful winter this will be. “Angel... wake up…” I stirred awake to my boyfriend Lucas gently shaking me. I yawned, stretching in ...

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“10 Seconds Until the End” by Virtual Chesse Emporium

Submitted to Contest #74

10..."Please Rowan, please don't do this!" Othello cried. I smiled sadly as I saw my knight running to me. It's such a shame that my love's soot covered, terrified face will be the last memory I'll ever have of him. The plan was going so well too. Our battalions near the castle were successful in infiltrating, the cavalry were stopping the traitorous knights from entering the city, and I actually managed to find my father. But of course, was always two steps in front of me. Father had used his enchanted scepter to broadcast his throne r...

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