Write a story about someone who has been tasked to keep a flame burning, surrounded by total darkness.
Posted in Character on Jan 5, 2024
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“The Darkness” by Sol Caine
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“Semantics” by Chris Campbell
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“When Seel Froze” by C.N. Jung
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“The Primordial Flame” by LazyDuck .
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“A Glowing Goal” by Steffen Lettau
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“What makes love last?” by Claire Trbovic
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“Ember” by Craig Martin
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“Keeper of the Flame” by Trudy Jas
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“My Only Sunshine” by R S
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“The Final Dance” by Molly Roth
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“Holes in My Memory” by Allan Bernal
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“Bearing Light in Eternal Shadows” by Martha Muraglia
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“The Flame that Holds the Darkness at Bay” by Elisa Welch
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