Write about a character who treats everything like a game and struggles to be serious when they most need to, or vice versa.

Posted in Character on Apr 12, 2024

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“A Chance” by Nastia Marmuzevich

Submitted to Contest #246

There was a single piece of paper in front of Helen. It wasn't even half-filled. She looked up at the administrator and asked, “That's it?”“That's it.”“I was ready to read two hundred pages, so I’m a bit surprised to see just a couple of simple phrases already known to everyone.”“Mrs. Howard, it's only a game, but the stakes are high. The value is obvious, and you're either willing to play or you're not.”The room was filled with doubt. The administrator proceeded, “I can leave you alone for a moment. I have no right to persuade or dissuade y...

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“The Cost of the Game” by T.J.E. Hostetter

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The Holy Fire fleet flew through the rubble of their enemy’s vessels. From the ships covered with engravings of birds and feathers emerged the Thunder Falcon teleportation ships, making their way down to the surface to engage their foe. The Falcons entered the lower atmosphere before hovering in midair and opening their wings. Blankets of lightning emerged from them opening up the teleportation link from the ships in space to the surface and the Fire Forces began to appear in the field. In the distance was the castle where the Pale Prince sa...

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