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Write a story from the point of view of a sidekick, or someone who is happy to stay away from the limelight.

Posted in Character on Apr 21, 2023

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Intuicut, by Flenz

Submitted to Contest #195

“Welcome to ‘Intuicut, by Flenz! Leave your worries at the door, stimulate positive vibes, happy auras beget exquisite style and your aura today is quite…”She was going to say ‘violet’, which was not the calmest colour for an aura, but then the Fernalian Princess with the ivy-covered, bark-like skin and impressive head of thorny, blossom-filled foliage thrust the hat she’d removed at her chest, cutting her off.“Loni, are you sure this is a good idea?” said the tree-being in the gossamer dress, speaking to the mushroom-like female in the smar...

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Politic

Submitted to Contest #195

They tell me I run the universe. I tell them to bugger off and leave me alone. They say that no one can ever know about the power that I wield. I tell them that I wield no such power. They nod and seem happy with this. Then I tell them to bugger off again. The problem is that they don’t bugger off, not until I listen to the puzzle they have brought with them. Then they linger until I state the bleeding obvious to them. They leave in a hurry, barely supressing their excitement, and I watch them go, wondering not for the first time...

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WHAT'S DUNG IS DUNG

Submitted to Contest #195

As the portal opens, a figure takes a tentative step inside. He looks around, eyes enlarged and exclamation points popping around his large pink head. On a desktop sits Tinkerbell, glowing, the receptionist, so identified by the name plate she sits upon, cross-legged, filing her fairy nails.He spies Tinkerbell and quickly puts to the task of checking in. Once that’s accomplished, he looks for a vacant seat.“Mi-mi-mind if I sit here?”“Help yourself.”“Have you be-be-been wa-wa-waiting long?”“Equivalent of half an episode, I...

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Whispers of the Night Watchman: A Silent Hero's Journey

Submitted to Contest #195

In the hushed darkness of the night, James's rhythmic footsteps resonated through the shadowy passageways of the museum. The gentle patter of his shoes against the frigid, gleaming floor provided the sole accompaniment to his lonely vigil. For years, James had served as a night security guard at the museum, finding comfort in the quietude and the layers of history that embraced him. Though recognition for his diligent work eluded him, he was at peace with his job. The invaluable artifacts he safeguarded every night, and the serene stillness ...

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The Front Man

Submitted to Contest #195

‘Here we go,’ thought Angel, standing outside the rear entrance of Joaquin’s. About to start his shift as busboy, he wondered, ‘Should I go in? I never felt like this.’ He weighed his options. ‘Why should I quit? It’s not my problem. Let them sort it out. Why should I start over?’ The door burst open. Pretending graciousness, waiters, Diego and Cisco offered each other the door. Then jostling, they squeezed through together. Diego pointed a finger in the other waiter’s face. “Not cool, Cisco. You don’t poach customers.” He scoffed. “You’re ...

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It all begins with Once upon a time…

Submitted to Contest #195

It all begins with ‘Once upon a time…’. She was very discreet, despite a few pink hair strands and a couple of blue pens she arranged on her hair. Her voice was soft and sensible. She was unforgettable, although people could never remember her… She walks through time as if she changed rooms in her own house... When she smiled and started to tell a new story, it was like the enchanted singing of the mermaids, people could feel it deep inside their hearts and all things begins to change… Into new ones, more peaceful, more loveable. Yes, she wa...

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The Politician's Wife

Submitted to Contest #195

I read somewhere that those of us who have been married for a long time have in fact been married to several different people. That made sense to me. I’ve been married to zany fun-loving young Harrison, responsible, middle-aged Harrison, dedicated parent Harrison and career-focused Harrison. I never expected to be married to politician Harrison. When he first started talking about running to become mayor of our little town, I paid no attention. He fixated on it, so I encouraged him. After all, he was bound to lose the election, but it w...

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Sophy

Submitted to Contest #195

When I was a very small girl, we had a big grandfather clock. It stood in a sort of alcove on the landing and on one side of it there was just enough space for me to wriggle in and hide. The shiny brass pendulum would swing back and forth, back and forth with a steady regular rhythm and I felt safe in my hiding place beside the grandfather clock. But then I grew too big for the hiding place, and I had to go to school. I would go each morning holding my big sister’s hand but once there I was on my own among all these other little children and...

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"I Hope the Nickname Sticks"

Submitted to Contest #195

"I Hope the Nickname Sticks” I knew that I did not belong on the stage but there I was, on the far left side in the back row of fellow middle schoolers dancing their hearts out. I was dancing my heart into palpitations. It wasn’t because of the physical excursion. It was from the sheer terror of messing up and everyone seeing it. Thankfully, I was as inconspicuous as someone could be on a stage, almost sinking into the black draping curtain, constantly behind the sharp line of kids to my left and out of sync with all the other students. ...

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Carl

Submitted to Contest #195

“Mr. President, the country is under attack. Several military bases along the southern border have confirmed hostile UFO sightings. Initial reports seem to suggest they are 2 meters long. Extended limbs. Elongated faces, no mouths, and crustaceans for ears. All of them carrying what seems to be a downsizing weapon, where everything they point at, immediately shrinks 100-fold. We immediately shared information with our allies around the world and they are also suffering from this surprise attack. Cities across the world are gone. Paris, Budap...

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Sidekick in the Dark

Submitted to Contest #195

IntroductionHello, I am the sidekick of the hero, some might know, Superman. My name is mostly unknown to humans. Every time I do something, Superman has been stealing my fame and glory so much in the past couple of years that the only people who know my name is Superman and my own family. Even though I became Superman's sidekick I still couldn't gain any sort of fame. So in preparation I have been training to climb the ranks of heroes and defeat Superman in raw power, talent, and fame while still being his sidekick.Present Time"I have to ke...

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Office Polyticks

Submitted to Contest #195

“So,” he said, putting on his reading glasses and picking up the sheet of paper, “Mr. Kick, is it?” “No sir, I’m applying for a position as a Side Kick. My name, well, the last name I went by was The Wasp. I was working for Insect Man at that time but I’m afraid we had a falling out. He blamed it on the economy but I think he just wanted me out.” “Aha, and why exactly would that be, Mister, ah “one hand raised the paper to eye level, “Wasp?” “Well, first off, I think he had a problem with my name, thought it had non PC connotations.&nb...

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The Strength in the Shadows: A Sidekick's Story

Submitted to Contest #195

My name is Matthew , and I'm a sidekick. Some people might see that as a lesser role, but I'm perfectly content with it. I'm not one for the spotlight or being the center of attention. I'm much happier working behind the scenes and supporting the hero.As I sit on the rooftop of a building, overlooking the city, I can't help but feel a sense of pride in the work that Sarah and I have done over the years. She's the hero, the one who rushes headfirst into danger without a second thought, but I'm the one who helps her plan her moves, gathers the...

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The Secrets of the Deadwood

Submitted to Contest #195

The Deadwoods were moist and humid from the recent rainfall in Corinth. DaVinci sauntered along ahead, his tail raised and straight as an arrow. His hind quarters zig zagged through the underbrush of the woods, and his tiny paws picked carefully over wet things. “How much farther is it?” I complained. Though the weatherman had promised cooling temperatures in anticipation of fall, summer held on with the single-minded vengeance of an ex-girlfriend. I swiped at my forehead and held my shirt collar away from my sticky skin for better ventila...

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But I Don’t Want To Be In Charge

Submitted to Contest #195

   Cheryl went to the mall food court with her regional manager and someone in a suit from head office. Even in her work-code blue vest and black slacks she looked like she was in the wrong company with her four friendship bracelets, oversized hoop earrings, and cat glasses. Three boarded shops past the food court her regional manager, Monika, pointed to glass doors. Black curtains hid the inside. “This is our new outlet. Come on in. We’ll do a walk around. You’ll see how the new layout is. This is how all our stores are going to b...

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