Write a fantasy story about water gods or spirits.

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“The Surface of Reality” by Cal Carson

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The ocean, Ezili discovers, is a metaphor for the world. On the surface and in the shallows-- gorgeous, brilliant, and glistening. The type of sea to inspire artists to set up easels in the white sand. Dive beneath the lapping shores, however, and you find an ugly, dangerous reality. Beneath the evening sun tinting the sands red, Ezili finishes her breathing exercises and pulls her woven bamboo fins over her feet. She wades into the shallows of the ocean, making sure she doesn’t ripple or splash the water...

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“She” by Charlotte Bedford

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The seaweed, a leathery strap of skin, swayed softly against the vibrations of the charcoal water and the lapping waves cloaked each other as if to hide the truth. The moon’s light did not reflect off the surface of the body of water which surrounded the Siren Code Cove. The cove protruded 20 meters above the rolling waves and arched over like a shark beached on the shore. The jagged stalactites and stalagmites rimmed the edges of the great rock like the teeth of this ferocious beast which accompanied the roaring waves. The cove encircled th...

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“The Mother of the Lost” by Jojo Potato

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Once, in the days before your father, and his mother, and many layers through your ancestral tree, the sea was a place to be feared. Mountainous waves rabid with frothing foam slammed into each other in a frenzy, grinding cliffs to dust and pulling creaking ships to the darkest trenches. Lightning scurried across the sky to dip into the salty spray, and fling itself back towards the heavy quilt of ominous cloud. The sea was feared by all mankind and overcome by none. Except me. I danced in the frantic crashing of waves, and...

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“Kilana's Disciple” by Chuck Sears

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“Please help us, O Kilana. They are killing us. Please, please help!” Yara knelt at the edge of the pool and prayed. She had escaped from the village when the attack occurred and found her way to the once-sacred pool. The temple building had fallen into disarray and the pool was overgrown with lilypads and weeds, but still she begged the goddess for mercy and aid. ...

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“Elena” by Gwyn Everett

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TW: murder victim, implied abuse. Elena hit the water with her back, it stung from the force like a slap on sunburnt skin as she floated in the bright Southern sea. She marveled at the vibrant coral around her accentuated by the clear water and the tranquility of muffled sound, but her burning lungs brought her out of her head. A red stream wrapped her in a ribbon of her own blood from where he shot her. The numbness surprised her; she expected to feel pain. She knew it wouldn’t be long before she'd have to take a breath where no air is...

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“I will be a god” by Amanda Stuntz

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Lana looked out over the clear blue water and smiled. Today was the day she had been training for since she was five years old. Soon that cool refreshing water would be her home, and the people of her village wouldn’t suffer at the hands of a god who cared nothing for them. If she had it her way, she would send the waters rippling through the valley and into the surrounding villages so they wouldn’t have to travel as far to collect their water. Songs about her fierce battle, bravery, and unending stamina would be sung through the halls of ...

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“A Little Bit of Light” by Nuala Roberts

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1931, Calypso River, Greece The sun shines through the water. Bubbles move along with the current, and I cast my eyes up to the sky. "Calypso," a voice whispers. There are places still untouched by time. Places of naiads and nymphs, places of fairy magic. My mother said the Greeks had it all right, but my sister said they had it all wrong. Still, I knew both to be true. They didn't know about my wings. When Amity Gardner was fifteen years old, she met Calypso. Calypso, or Cal, was sweetly evil, which was the only thing Amity was sure of....

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“The Sea Witch” by Daisy Ella

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When the sun set began to set, the shells always shimmered. Orange streams of light from far above filtered through the water and danced upon the smooth and curling structures like prisms. It gave Ursula such joy to watch the light bounce off of her beautiful collection. She felt the soft pouch around her neck and poured the contents of the treasure into her hands. The pearls in her palm shone iridescent against her lovely brown skin. Dusk was always bittersweet. Soon she would see her lover, but just as reliably as sunset came the sun wou...

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“Sunset” by Jaden Garcia

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“Mor-gan!” I would be able to recognize that call from miles away. My brother’s voice seems to echo across the dock, over the sound of the restless waves and bustling people. The humans don’t seem to notice his aura of wrath as he stalks closer. I debate making a dive for it. We’ve already had this conversation like a hundred times, and it’d be much more appealing to leave before my brother can catch me. But then again, he could outswim me any day. And you’d never in a million years get me to admit this ou...

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“Tears of The Great Mother of the Water and The Great Father of the Water” by April Rawlins

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The children are all seated around the Great Mother, as the fire crackles and burns. Stars glimmer brightly in the sky. Nearby, the rush of water from the falls roars into the vast ocean, which laps it up eagerly, then spits it back up onto the rocky shore. The wind whistles in the palm trees. The village huts are glowing softly from candle light. The pigs are all settling down in their pens for the night and snuffling. The smell of smoke from the great fire and all the home hearths fill the night air. “Tell us the story, Great Mother,” say...

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“The Micliac” by Mariana Del Rosal

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Nina grew up in Saint Bernard, a little town near the beach. Back then, it was a small settlement with only two pavement streets, an elementary school, some shops, a cafeteria, and a guest house that today has been redesigned as a cozy hotel. Her father was a fisherman and he had raised her by himself, as the mother died in childbirth. Many years later, Nina would still recall the scent of the sea and the sound of the everlasting wind that tangled her long, black hair when she was a young girl. Some miles north, there was a lighthouse that w...

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“Niamh” by Melinda Madrigal

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Once a upon a time in an age where gods rule the earth, there lived a sea goddess who is the most beautiful and loved goddess of all time her name is Niamh. Niamh rules the seas with grace. Loved by many hated by a few Niamh is the epitome of the sea.Niamh is worshipped by many, on land the people pray to Niamh for a good fishing season, good weather and on the seas, sailors and fisherman pray to Niamh for good weather, calm seas and a good fishing season. Niamh blesses those who are good to the sea.Every fifth day of the month Niamh rises f...

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“Ocean so Blue” by Jessie Winterspring

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If you don't believe in god and come face to face with it, what do you say to it? How can you thank it for saving you? A water god, that’s what the semi-transparent blob of water in front of me told me it is. If it weren't for it, I would be filled with seawater now and sinking in the bottom of the sea. I will be the headline of the news the next day or even days later. My ugly bloated corpse wearing a bikini will be displayed in print and screens for everyone to glance with disgust on their faces nationwide or worldwide – thanks to the in...

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“THE MAIDEN VOYAGE” by K.K Ameyo

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The sun's harsh afternoon heat that scrapped their skin like glass was the least of their problems. The captain of the ship walked across the main deck, knife firmly in hand, looking over the chosen one, surrounded by his fellow crewmen. "Please, sir," he coughed, blood sputtering onto his skeletal frame," please sir, I beg you." "Nothing personal." "Sir, my wife and children are waiting for me. I promised them I'd be back! Please!" he wailed, some of the men looking away to keep away the wave of pity. "We'll help them…" "Sir, please!" "Forg...

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“The Wishing Well” by Karen Renshaw

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It was a sun shining day in April.My oldest son's birthday had pasted, and My youngest son's birthday was coming. Spring my favorite time of the year.Spring always offered a chance at the new. New beginnings, a fresh start to everything. The birds are slowly arriving.The air smells of a crisp freshness.The trees are awaking from their winter slumber. A new opportunity to grow a garden, spot different birds, make new friends with the animal kingdom. I love the area I live in. We are situated in a National Park. I came from a big city to this ...

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Write a fantasy story about water gods or spirits.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 227 stories

“The Surface of Reality” by Cal Carson

“She” by Charlotte Bedford

“The Mother of the Lost” by Jojo Potato

“Kilana's Disciple” by Chuck Sears

“Elena” by Gwyn Everett

“I will be a god” by Amanda Stuntz

“A Little Bit of Light” by Nuala Roberts

“The Sea Witch” by Daisy Ella

“Sunset” by Jaden Garcia

“Tears of The Great Mother of the Water and The Great Father of the Water” by April Rawlins

“The Micliac” by Mariana Del Rosal

“Niamh” by Melinda Madrigal

“Ocean so Blue” by Jessie Winterspring

“THE MAIDEN VOYAGE” by K.K Ameyo

“The Wishing Well” by Karen Renshaw

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

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Write about someone who’s lived on a tropical island their whole life and is leaving it for the very first time.

Write about someone who books a bargain vacation, only to be told when they arrive that they need to share a hotel suite with a stranger.

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