Write a fantasy story about water gods or spirits.

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“Ocean Master ” by Jennifer Russell

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Tethys looked on from the shallows as he did every dawn. He enjoyed watching the humans get into their boats and chase sea life all morning. Some would drag themselves onto the docks like they needed just one more precious hour of sleep. Others, well they were just too eager. Even for him, he thought he was pretty energetic. Must have been whatever was in those tubes they drank from as they loaded their boats. These humans were different from the ones that had the huge commercial fishing boats. These humans only caught what they needed to...

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“The Stoicism of an Unrequited Love” by Paula Jonek

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Christopher Lark was devastated, wrecked, ruined and bold enough to share this with all of his friends who hadn’t asked. He learnt from the university lectures that as far as you accept the relativity of the adjective bad in relation to things that happen in life, you are going to achieve a peace of mind and be satisfied for the rest of your days. He wondered whether Marcus Aurelius would have said a girl’s no could be called relative.Miss Gloria Hancock was called a child of the stars and she indeed seemed to have a clos...

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“Hidden at the bottom of the sea” by Anna Takhmazian

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No human eye had ever beheld such amaranthine beauty, living in the depth of the ocean where no light could ever reach them. The little girl in the white cotton dress with bows of silk, was sitting on the shore, taking deep breaths in excitement every time the waves swept over the dark sand. Her eyes admired the hundred tints of yellow and red in the horizon, her fingers craved to touch the sunlight reflected in the water. She and her mother were both paralians, living near the sea in a small cottage core built on a wooden frame made by her ...

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“Faithful” by Eric Jacobsen

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One day, a grand ship sailed upon the crystal clear seas of the tropics. They were blessed with strong winds and crystal clear skies. Because of this, the crew was brash. They set sail without giving proper tribute to Imi, goddess with dominion over water. All neglected tribute bar one. Cathius, a pious and superstitious sailor sacrificed an octopus he bought the morning of sailing in addition to the normal tribute. Hearing the insolence of the others, he felt it necessary. And loe, because of the hubris of the sailors, their blessing, their...

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“The water gods of Ahgondoa” by Joan Opoyi

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Down the river of Ahgondoa;in a quiet place with no one but Joyce,surrounded by tall trees with the sounds hollowing from the water. Joyce heart was shattered with so much fear,her head was spinning around. Trees were moving around her, with big yellow eyes as they stared at her and laughed continuously. The ground was shaking from the laughter that was an echo throughout the woods.Joyce fingers were a stopper to her ears,but invane it didn't help,but,the sound became more loud and louder. Stop! "am feeling dizzy - She fell onto th...

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“Those Who Control The Water” by RIC .

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“The humans are getting out of hand.” Three brothers, all alike in dignity, sat along a secluded spring. The second brother looked at his elder with interest. “How so?” he asked. “You didn’t hear? Our poor lion friends have lost more of their land. The goats keep moving further up the mountains,” he explained, “and the crabs have started attacking the humans who dare step foot...

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“Hashi and the river godess” by Harikrishnan Nair

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“Be quiet, let Korbo not hear you,” said grandma Munshika to her grandchildren as she lit the Night Lamp.It was nearly midnight. The children in her thatched hut were difficult to contain.“At 80, I have to handle two children! Oh Korbo, what did I do to deserve this?,” Grandma Munshika could be often heard when things got tough around the house. She didn’t really mean it of course.The village of Nangria located on the banks of river Korbo is supposedly the oldest in eastern India. Around 50 houses dot the village; there could have been more ...

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“Water Gods” by Zach Brown

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Tell me your story child.The first time I heard of the Water Gods was when I was nine years old. I had a seashell in my hand and four on the ground next to me when my grandpa, Ellios came running after me. He was setting up the ceremonial fire on the white sandy beaches of our island. Four big logs forming a cross pattern were laid in each direction. One to the sun, to the night sun, to the big island, and one to the Sea. I heard him yelling and the soft sound of footsteps running through sand after I heard the ...

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“Spirits of Thule” by Shae Dandridge

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“You know, maybe you should be worried?”Alun looked up at his friend, brushing away his cyan hair from his face. A lofty grin played on his lips. “You shouldn't be so uptight, Clyde. What could the humans do to us now?”Clyde snorted. “They made plastic. That’s concerning enough on its own.”Alun let out a merry laugh. “Oh, please. We’ve survived for thousands of years already. The humans couldn’t possibly pose a threat to Thule anymore. Don’t worry about it, Clyde.”“Whatever you say, Alun.” Clyde cast him a stern glance. “But Thulans still ha...

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“Sea glass” by Charlotte Sully

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The seawater aroma tickles my nostrils with a tangy scent of salt. This.This is where I belong. For me the ocean is more than a place, its the place I go to find myself. I think I love the ocean because it's calm, beautiful, and infinite. But also it's harsh, angry, and magnificent. And that what intrigues me.I lay my starch white canvas on the smooth wood of my easel. For ten years I have lived by the sea, and for ten years I have come to this very cliff to capture its splendor, and for ten years I have failed. No words, artwork, ...

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“Other World” by Joe Swanson

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“You ever have reason to believe there are actually two worlds, ours, and that one up there. I know it is different, but how different can it really be? We breathe water, they apparently breathe air, but given the facts, we are basically the same. We are just on different sides of the Oxygen Triangle.” “What is an Oxygen Triangle? Sounds intriguing. Don’t believe I’ve heard of it though. This big push lately about getting prepared for big change, has taken the majority of my time. Do you know Old Starfish? ...

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“The Call” by Maxine Merritt

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The first time my fledgling lungs fill with air, its humid warmth almost makes me choke. It’s thick, somehow, so unlike the frigid waters of our gorge. As I rise from the sea, I can feel my salt-crusted shoulders already beginning to sting in the bite of the wind. So, I think, this is what it is like to live above. The sea mud seems to hold tighter to my feet with each step that I take towards shore. Footstep by footstep, I pull further from home. The lights of land are bright and diffuse in the heavy air; as I grow closer the spot...

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“The Fae of the Sea” by Sierra Tkacik

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People have always known about the fae. Lessons are taught from birth on how to keep safe, to keep the only freedoms that are certain. There are common lists in every town. Never stray from the paths, or venture into the forest after dark. The faeries know better than to visit the beaten paths, where they are at risk from hunters and mages, looking to use their inborn magic for their own gain, but off of common paths and trails, the fae host constant revels, and no one is safe from the celebrations. After dark is the same story, but m...

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“Fated ” by Sarah El Dhaibi

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I had been trapped and perched on this rough Boulder for days, the oceans violent waves smashing senselessly onto my legs. The suns blazing heat scorching my naked skin that not even the water could heal. I was being punished. Being punished for refusing to live an imprisoned life. It was all worth it, however my plan did not go as I had hoped. Nonetheless, I escaped. My bones ached heavily, weighing my body down, leaving me with no energy. Transitioning from mermaid into a human body was excruciating. I was hungry, thirsty a...

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“Esme” by Maeve G

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“But I don’t want to go. I love this island. I love the wind on my face and the sun beating down on my back. Running through the warm sand until I collapse into the waves on the shore brings me great joy. Swimming with the fish and mermaids, and riding the dolphins into the sunset every evening means so much to me. And I love watching the exotic birds hatch and fly free into the sky. Listening to the tales sung by the long grass and tall trees... This island is a part of me which I will never part with.”“I love this island as much as you do ...

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Write a fantasy story about water gods or spirits.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 227 stories

“Ocean Master ” by Jennifer Russell

“The Stoicism of an Unrequited Love” by Paula Jonek

“Hidden at the bottom of the sea” by Anna Takhmazian

“Faithful” by Eric Jacobsen

“The water gods of Ahgondoa” by Joan Opoyi

“Those Who Control The Water” by RIC .

“Hashi and the river godess” by Harikrishnan Nair

“Water Gods” by Zach Brown

“Spirits of Thule” by Shae Dandridge

“Sea glass” by Charlotte Sully

“Other World” by Joe Swanson

“The Call” by Maxine Merritt

“The Fae of the Sea” by Sierra Tkacik

“Fated ” by Sarah El Dhaibi

“Esme” by Maeve G

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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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