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Write a story about a character with a sidekick.

Posted in Character on Oct 26, 2022

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Blueberries

Submitted to Contest #12

Never talk to strangers on the internet. Never think that you are the one teenager who can solve the conspiracy. Never join a gang. Above all, beware of little girls in pigtails. It’s advice he would give his children, if he ever has some. If he ever gets a life beyond her.Perhaps, he could tell his nephews, one day, when he stops lying. But that will probably be when she’s dead.He wouldn’t take his own advice though. He’s forever finding Cherry-Sour lollipops in the couch and knives taped under chairs.&nbs...

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What Did We Do?

Shortlisted for Contest #12 ⭐️

1The dogs were the first to sense it. Without them, who knows how it would have all turned out? Maybe it would have all been over within a few hours.Abby froze in place, shoulders hunched up. She started growling. The noise was deep and rumbling. It made her sound like a much larger animal. If you couldn’t see her, you might’ve thought that it was a bear, or some other gigantic and aggressive predator.Nonetheless, the noise startled Mark. His mind had been wandering, as it often did when he walked Abby after work. He found these walks relaxi...

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The Paralegal

Submitted to Contest #12

“Wends, can I call you Wends?”Samantha raised her finger in objection, but before she could tell Dennis that her name was not Wendy, but Samantha, he continued his rambling. “I’m calling you Wends. Listen, Wends, you and me? We’re a team. Partners in crime that defend the law. Scratch that, actually, you’re just my assistant.”Again, Samantha raised her finger to correct him, that she was actually a paralegal, not a lowly assistant. However, Dennis didn’t stop to breath, let alone listen to her. “I’d say our relationship is more… hmmm… master...

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Sidekick

Submitted to Contest #12

She stands slightly behind me, like always. That’s her job, to wait behind me and warn me of incoming danger so I can save everyone like always, solve the crime like always. Maybe she’ll get involved in the investigation. Probably not. It’s not safe for sidekicks to get involved. I survey the crime scene, looking at the broken glass, the blood, and the open window too high up to reach. I look around for some other way for whoever it was to get out, but see nothing. “Maybe,” she says. I look up, surprised. Her voice is hesitant and soft. “May...

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Shadow

Submitted to Contest #12

“Stupid, stupid, stupid.” I smacked myself on the forehead. “I can’t believe I did that.” I pushed my seat back and stood up. I took one step after another until the floor went from hardwood to a soft, thick rug that my toes would get caught in. Three steps to the right, four steps forward. I reached out, feeling a silky leather. I turned and dramatically plopped down on the couch. I sighed, letting the air leave my mouth with frustration. A clicking noise followed behind me, and suddenly I felt warm fur lay against my leg. I reached down to...

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Me and that Quokka

Submitted to Contest #12

I sat behind the glossed wooden desk too big for me, hat tipped for the no-games look. My tiny fingers ran across the desk, touching a paper and puling it to my side. To whom it may concern, If Deddy Henry Hamfrin does not find a partner by the date of January 18, 2023, he may be resigned from the force. Yeah right. If this hamster couldn't find a partner, I would be signed off the force. But what if I just found a sidekick to follow me? Much better. I squirmed in my chair. The intercom came on. It was loud, not helping in my small cubical o...

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A hero.

Submitted to Contest #12

I remember the day I met you. I remember the bright sunlight, the leaves falling, the wind that blew through the playground. I remember saying hi. I remember how we became friends right then.  I remember the first day of first grade. How you’d told me we could be superheroes! We could save the day, and have awesome powers. I remember how we went to my house and made capes for each other. Mine blue, yours red. How we had masks, how we made our own powers and names.  I remember going to school wearing them. And the teacher taking th...

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Do You See It Now?

Submitted to Contest #12

               “I can’t, Bricks. I just can’t bring myself to talk to Cassandra and Meghan and tell them to stop bullying me. I mean, what if people see that I’m talking to someone who is already too mean to even look at me nicely?”                 I was standing next to an unusual, weird, theatrical young woman who was dressed to the nines—evergreen velvet coat, shiny black boots, white i...

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Lightning Ranger and Blue Fang

Submitted to Contest #12

In a twisted city divided by a magical land, and non-magical creatures, thrived a superhero that could travel to both lands. He would protect his city; during the day he was Mayor Roberts and when he had to save his planet, he turned into Lightning Ranger! Lightning Ranger has the superpower of ultra speed. He was the fastest person on the planet!One day Mayor Roberts went out foraging in his ranch. He was caring for his livestock and before he could head back to his house, it became ultra stormy! Mayor Roberts had collected a bucket of appl...

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The Kid

Submitted to Contest #12

    From the begining there was only me. I was alone in the world. In a world where poverty was a way of life, as was sharing your sleeping arrangements with several other children, fleas, and if you were unlucky, bed bugs. I remember waking every morning with the sun, and going through the morning grooming routine- which ended with me sitting in a wooden chair while Miss Appleton deloused and combed my locks out of my face and onto a "proper" fashion. No prospective parents would even consider one of us in our natur...

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Lone Worlds

Submitted to Contest #12

Two females, one was dressed in a black, tan, white, and dark gray suit with a mask and wolf ears while the other was dressed in a orangey-tan suit with dark brown dots scattered around also wearing a mask but with cat ears. The cat, called Kitty or M’Lady by the wolf, was a few inches short from the wolf. They were partners, friends however they did not know who they were.. Under the masks. Lydia was the Cat’s name. She was 16, about 5’3 and had pink hair with matching pink eyes. She was pale, skinny as well.. She was always happy even thou...

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Carry the Ones

Submitted to Contest #12

CARRY THE ONES by Lucy Lehman            He was almost out the door with his scooter when he heard Julie say, “Can you help me please, Scott?”  Though he was itching to race with his friend Matt who was waiting outside, he stopped at the table where she was sitting. “Can you check my multiplication? I’m not sure I did this problem right.”  As he leaned over her shoulder to look at her worksheet, her blond curls tickled his cheek.    “You were multi...

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El Perro’s kryptonite

Submitted to Contest #12

The alarm went off in my bedroom but not just any alarm, the alarm that had the sound of a soprano Amber Alert. That sound. So, we went into the walk-in closet and quickly changed. I changed into my blue nylon pants, stalking-colored silk socks, white running shoes, and blue polyester shirt. El Perro put on his black Jersey which said, “#1 Fan”. We got in our Silver Dodge Neon and I checked my cell phone. El Perro doesn’t have a cell phone, yet, but I’m working on it.  It turned out someone stole the van at...

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Breathe out

Submitted to Contest #12

(I actually do not know anything about history or the persians, so don’t hold me to my word on some of the things said in here.)A chestnut haired man walked up to the counter of the market place stall and sammed a few items down on it, in front of the owner. His sharp green eyes glanced around the room as if he was looking for something, or perhaps being followed. Before the seller could tell him the price he slammed two gold coins on the counter. “Keep the change.” he said before the seller could tell him the much cheaper price. Taking the ...

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Heros

Submitted to Contest #12

"Isla, we need you here to protect the civilians. If the building collapses, they may not make it out." calls Detective Alex Denia. I glance over at Eden as she slashes through Maxeen's fire blasts with her water whip, gauging if she needs my help. Finally, I decide she's fine on her own and run to gather up the civilians."Everyone, get near me, now!" I shout, putting my hands together to summon my shield. Brilliant yellow lights forms a dome over us, shielding everyone from any stay fire or water. I watch the battle between Eden and Maxeen,...

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