Write a story about a character with a sidekick.

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“Christopher Porter And Me circa mid ‘60’s” by Matthew Harris

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Jeesh...how the bindery housing the living moldy pages of this bookish fellow seem to flip by with ever increasing rapidity at a faster pace, particularly with each subsequent orbit Earth completed around the sun. Methought then (when just a wee lad) thee oblate spheroid planet Earth gradually shifted closer to sun eventually... Nevertheless, I could never foretell (predict) when remembrance viz series of unfortunate events occurred. Yours truly just a fraction his (mine) current age when misadventures elapsed. Odd also that unprompted, enig...

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“Captain Lightning and Overdrive” by Micah Karikari

Submitted to Contest #12

It all started in a city called Reedsy Central. There was a superhero called Captain Lightning. He can Instantly make lightning. He could save people with it and travel with it. On Captain Lightning's 2 year anniversary of protecting Reedsy Central he said " I need a sidekick". So he went to a Superhero school in California and found the rookie superhero Overdrive. Overdrive can travel at lightning speed. Captain Lightning and Overdrive have been fighting crime ever since Captain lightning recruited him.

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“Holiday in Coconut Village” by Elisient Vernon

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Jody watched Nate scoot up the tall coconut palm tree. His agility was unbelievable. “Bet you can’t do this, Jody,” Nate shouted from about 20 feet up. Jody did not answer, but he made up his mind that before the Summer was over, he too would be able to climb a coconut tree. “Don’t worry, Man. Me will teach you’ to climb,” Nate was still shouting as he descended. Jody followed the movem...

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“My Girl Amber” by Jeya Maxime

Submitted to Contest #12

She was by my side whenever I needed her. Whether it be to finish a pot roast or to watch my six as I patrol with my squad searching for a dangerous criminal, she was there for me, and I was there for her. Her name was Amber, and not only was she my police dog, she was also my best friend.One night, we were patrolling a particularly rough neighborhood on the north side of town, looking for a man who was wanted for a string of murderers, including two that he had committed earlier this morning. Reports were that he had last been seen heading ...

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“CANDACE AND BURBLES SOLVE A MYSTERY” by Ferdinand Otieno

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Candace had been at it for a while, and still there was no sign of old man Walkins. It was as if he up and disappeared overnight."We'll find his trail girl, I promise."A cheerful bark was her response which she interpreted as agreement from her devoted sidekick Burbles the pup. It had been nearly a day and a half since this new mystery dropped on the eight-year-old Candace Smith's lap, and like all new mysteries, it begged to be solved."Should we look for clues, before we ask mommy?"Two barks, meaning the second option. She must be baking an...

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Write a story about a character with a sidekick.

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✍️ 20 stories

“Christopher Porter And Me circa mid ‘60’s” by Matthew Harris

“Captain Lightning and Overdrive” by Micah Karikari

“Holiday in Coconut Village” by Elisient Vernon

“My Girl Amber” by Jeya Maxime

“CANDACE AND BURBLES SOLVE A MYSTERY” by Ferdinand Otieno

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story that takes place in a small town where news travels fast.

Write a story featuring a protagonist with a knack for getting to the bottom of things.

Write a story that involves a mystery — it doesn't need to be crime-related, it should just include something that remains unexplained until the end.

Write a story that features an ensemble cast of characters.

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