Write a fantasy story about water gods or spirits.

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“The Merrow: An Irish Fable” by Jack O'Brien

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Liam looked out over the calm sea and prepared his nets for the day ahead; the skies looked promising except for some gray, low hanging clouds far out to sea. “Aye, let this be a good day,” he muttered, “My press is as empty as a scoundrel’s heart.” “Mother,” he looked skyward “could ye see fit to bring me a wee bit of good luck today?” He often spoke thus to his beloved mother who had sung to him as a boy and told wonderful stories of Irish folklore. He was particularly fond of those tales which spoke of the merrow and morgens, enchanted ...

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“Aitch Two Oh” by Joshua G. J. Insole

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It might have been the dehydration, but Innis wasn’t surprised when a shape swelled out of the ocean. The protrusion rose above the dingy’s inflated edge. The sunlight sparkled its way through the turquoise, diffracted a thousand different ways. At first, it was nothing but a smooth tendril, rounded and faceless. But as the seconds dripped by, features emerged from that liquid countenance. A nose. Two eyes. A mouth. Ears too. Locks of curled hair, which cascaded over a shoulder and spilled over a clamshell bra. All that same shade of aqu...

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“The Story Of Sea God” by Sudhanshu Shekhar

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Magic book of skin There was a sea. The name of the sea was Amme and it lives a sea god of the sea. Who was a powerful god of sea? And his name was Octarius. He was a god of luck and fate. And he had always a trident in his hand. Also that trident was not a simple trident but that was a magical trident. And there was a beautiful palace inside the sea Amme. The palace was full of everything needed in life. ...

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“Water Bear, spit of the Indian Ocean ” by Amber Brownlee

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Every year on the night of the blood moon, my village and many others like it would take to the seas in hopes of seeing the Great water bear, spirt of the Indian Ocean. This year was especially momentous, for the first time I was old enough to join my brothers and father, my mother was very apprehensive about letting me go but my father wasn’t giving her much of a choice. For years I listen to the stories of the great water spirit who was said to bring good fortune to those who had the pleasure of laying eyes on her. Others, including my mot...

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“IMPROMPTU GHOSTS” by Sivaram Govindaraj

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Monica was 32, tall, fairly good-looking with her shoulder length hair combed neatly and flowing down her shoulders. She had studied to be a vet and had become a competent animal surgeon. She lived in the third floor of a flat in a high rise apartment complex with an elderly live-in woman to help. Monica would be at the elevator exactly at 8 when a tall young man would come down from the sixth floor and pause at the third floor to pick her up. Though bald he was handsome and they became acquainted, and after a time love blossomed. When ...

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“Sleeping mind with a wonderful soul ” by Sanjida Shanu🌿

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Emily puts her hand on Nebula's head and tells her to go to sleep on the bank of a river. The nebula felt a gentle cold air, a smile appeared on his face, and he fell asleep.Nebula is not a famous woman but she is a woman of great thinking power. She writes wonderfully and also draws pictures. She is the most peace-loving person in her family and is very self-centered. She has built a world around himself where her thoughts work like a ring. When she closes her eyes she feels an invisible galaxy around her and her fa...

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“Drink.Die.Rain” by L.B Rinker

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Drink.Die.Rain My lips were cracking, burning, as I laid there in the hot sand in the middle of town. My head rested against the steps to the saloon, the plan had been to get something to drink, I prayed for water, but would have settled for whiskey, they didn’t have either. It hadn’t rained for months, the whole area was bone dry, even the reserves were tapped out. My horse, Delilah, who had already succumbed to dehydration, baked in the sun just a few feet away, she was starting the stink. I tried swatting the flies awa...

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“Encantado” by Catherine Stevens

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The sensation of slightly rising and falling engulfed her, not unpleasant, just different. It was an undulating wave, like a melody of a lullaby coaxing her away from awareness. But something was trying to drag her back, a restlessness in her mind attempting to rouse her. The persistant unease crumbled the façade of tranquility, causing Vida to slowly open her eyes. Blue obscured her vision. Blinking, she tried to focus but reflections of light r...

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“Two Gods” by Annette Lovewind

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A man emerged from the shores of the beach. Standing in the water a few feet from the shore. He had dark blue eyes, a blonde top that was shaved on the sides and he was wearing tropical leaf pattern shorts. A pair of sleek black sunglasses sat firmly on his face. The man stood and stared intently at the busy California street and watched the cars and people pass by. He was waiting for someone.A man gracefully emerged next to him. He didn’t trudge in the water instead he sort of lifted and slid into appearance with waves parting. He had brune...

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“Just Words” by Cathryn V

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I pretend that I’m deaf. Like I can’t hear the names and giggles from the stuck-ups as I walk by. Fat-girl and Froggy. They’re just words. Meaningless words.Leslie, my one and only true friend, tells me that I’m curvy, not fat, and so what my voice is a little a gravelly.I'm sixteen, size twelve, brown eyes, okay face, and brown hair that's long enough to sit on. I like loud music, not country, but almost anything else. Swim team, water polo, and high dive are my best sports. No dad and no siblings. Just Gloria, who is my mom, and me. My mot...

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“what might be the birth and death of a goddess” by Kathleen `Woods

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All She could feel was salt, a sickening and bold smell remained on her skin, as new as the rough grit of the sand. The air was as she had never known before, as the salt and sea foam she originated from dried on nearly human skin. She was nowhere near one with it anymore, centuries passing without her acolytes to sing her praises. But who could ever know what she wasn’t anymore? As she lay sickening on the coast of her birth. It was a blight on whatever she had that approximated eternity. But she could survive it if she also forgot wh...

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“Battle Under the Sea” by Praise Abraham

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It was an eerie night. The moon was mourning, clothing itself with the black sackcloth of night.Everything was still.No mouse squeaked. No toad croaked. No firefly lighted the lush weeds. No merry cricket dared to call out its signature mating sound.In the physical, a dancing ripple could be seen on the surface. Spiritually, it bubbled and boiled. Then, like a tsuanmous wave, it rose, gigantic and hulking.The silent night was pierced by the roar of an enraged warrior, followed by the shrieks of his accomplices.Like darts, imps, goblins, demo...

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“Nepós and Fotiàs” by Meggysa Nine

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I am the lost child of the Blue Tribe. Blue Tribe possesses the water spirit which is known for its purity and innocence.The other tribes — Soil and Wind — respect the Gods' decision to give rise to the Blue tribe as their highest spirit rulers of the world called Earth.The people of the blue tribe are called Νepó while the soil tribe is called Láspi and the wind tribe is called Aéras. Nepós rescued me during the first massacre of the Blue and Green tribe.Ah... yes, the Green tribe. Known for their burning temper and hideous traits. They are...

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“Saint Aidan and the Strömkarl” by Jane Andrews

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As the mournful sound of a violin floated across the water, Brigid turned to her sweetheart. “Will you hear that?” she asked him. Donal looked at her blankly. “Sure, and isn’t that the most lovely music!” she replied, letting go of his hand and following the haunting strain. Mist descended over the lake, a fine, grey, cobwebby thing that hid the shadowy figure with the violin. Thin, bony fingers clutched the bow and stroked the strings until they moaned; and as each note rose into the air, the wind grew colder until the lake began to fre...

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“A gift for Aqua” by Tim Law

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Jess carefully made her way down to the place where the ocean lapped upon the shore. The great basket of her mother’s flowers was a beautiful gift and she hoped it and the rainbow of color within would please the Goddess Aqua. Bare feet wet with the crystal clear sea, then shins, then finally thighs, Jess ventured forth to rest the basket upon the crest of the tiny waves and gave her offering a gentle shove. The basket’s bouquet was picked up by the ocean breeze and blown back toward Jess once more before the loaded wicker coasted away. For ...

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Write a fantasy story about water gods or spirits.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 227 stories

“The Merrow: An Irish Fable” by Jack O'Brien

“Aitch Two Oh” by Joshua G. J. Insole

“The Story Of Sea God” by Sudhanshu Shekhar

“Water Bear, spit of the Indian Ocean ” by Amber Brownlee

“IMPROMPTU GHOSTS” by Sivaram Govindaraj

“Sleeping mind with a wonderful soul ” by Sanjida Shanu🌿

“Drink.Die.Rain” by L.B Rinker

“Encantado” by Catherine Stevens

“Two Gods” by Annette Lovewind

“Just Words” by Cathryn V

“what might be the birth and death of a goddess” by Kathleen `Woods

“Battle Under the Sea” by Praise Abraham

“Nepós and Fotiàs” by Meggysa Nine

“Saint Aidan and the Strömkarl” by Jane Andrews

“A gift for Aqua” by Tim Law

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Write about someone who goes to extreme lengths to get themselves to a tropical island.

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