Write a story about a warrior who doesn’t want to kill the dragon.

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“George and the Dragon” by Marina Pacheco

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‘I don’t want to do it!’ George said as he flicked aside the tent flap to take in the camp, huddled in a valley, all mist and pine trees. ‘Why not?’ Layla asked as she rolled over on the bed and flicked back her long, glossy black hair. ‘It’s what you do, after all.’ It was all very well for her to say that. She’d get to stay in the camp, wrapped up in furs. She probably wouldn’t even get out of bed. ‘It’s the last one, Layla. When I kill this one, there will be none left. That’s it. No more dragon. Doesn’t that make you sad?’ George aske...

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“St. Michael's Day” by Chris Miller

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“What are you waiting for?” The idea occurred to Kala that the weight of a gun changes depending on what, or who, you are pointing it at. On the ranges as a cadet pistols, rifles, shotguns had all felt light. Tools of the trade, things to be cleaned and maintained, serviced like the photocopier in the office. They did exactly what he needed them to do. Kala was considered a talented marksman, but to him, putting a tight group of holes in a paper target was no more important than getting the punctuation right in the final draft of a repor...

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“Warrior Vidar and Cinnia the Dragon” by Karen Best Wright

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Laird Gunnvaldr paced the tall stone walls surrounding his castle hidden in the mountains of Sulitjelma. He had ordered his warriors to seek out and kill the mighty dragon named Cinnia. She had slaughtered many of the men he had sent on previous missions. The missions had not been successful. Each attempt to slay the dragon resulted in dozens of his men killed or severely wounded. His warriors were useless to him if they had no legs or arms.Laird Gunnvaldr grew angrier and more impatient with each failed attempt. The dragon needed to be elim...

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“The Lizard Boy” by Daniel Kleba

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In a very small house. In a very small village. On a very small hill. A very small boy found a very small lizard. He loved this lizard with all of his heart. He loved how it skittered about on his hand and up his arms. He loved how it flicked its tongue out and sat on his shoulder. The lizard did not tease the boy for his size or push him to the ground. It simply sat and listened as it chewed on whatever bug it had acquired for lunch. He would wander through the village square with his lizard on his shoulder, spewing his latest musings of th...

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“Masterpiece of Malice” by Gary Phipps

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In the bowels of a towering skyscraper that touched the clouds, in a room devoid of natural light, sat Japeth—a man whose fingers danced over the keyboard like a pianist lost in the throes of a concerto. With a pair of silver-framed glasses perched on the bridge of his nose, Japeth peered into the bright screen before him. Surrounding him were his colleagues, collectively known as the "Warriors," each a genius in their own right, defending a massive financial empire from the dark underbelly of the digital world. The company they worked for...

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“She Consumes Me” by Ron Boyer

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There once was a warrior who didn't want to kill the dragon, not because the dragon had been his wife before transforming. He would have had every right to refuse the King's proclamation. Nor was it the fact that he, himself, was subject to the same curse that had caused his wife to turn. No, the true reason he didn't want to kill the dragon was simply because dragons are cool as shit—and he rather liked transforming into one and going on rampages with his wife. They would fly over the beautiful countryside and barrel-roll through the...

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“Knight for Hire” by Eric Smith

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A sword hung from the knight’s waist. He wore a brilliant suit of armor. With a mallet in hand, the knight nailed a sheet of parchment in the center of the town’s notice board. Knight For Hire Ogre Eviction- 200 Gold Pieces Werewolf Taming- 100 Gold Pieces Bridge De-Trolling- 100 Gold Pieces Dragon Slaying- 500 Gold Pieces Contact Sir Ronald The Brave No one took notice of him. The town’s folk went about their business. They’ll read it later, he thought as he mounted his noble steed. Noble might not be entir...

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“Terrarium” by Ian Patterson

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Isaac saw the peasant running towards his horse before he even saw the village. He had smelled their hearths since he’d left his camp at dawn’s light, and traveled towards it. The man running towards him was squat, broad-shouldered, and had hands like giant shovels. Isaac continued on at a trot on the back of his horse, warily watching as the peasant ran towards him shouting and waving. “My good knight, good sir, please wait.” The peasant shouted as he closed the distance, panting to catch his breath. “Sir, pl...

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“Draconic Taxonomy” by Cecilia Englishby

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It was a warm and sunny day within the city of Douphé’Zentol. Lush mountains rolled high in the south and west; miles of tall rock-face that held magicians, sages, mysteries and most important of all, Dragons!Their peaks glittered with verdant shades of green on blackish-browns, or brownish-blacks. It was unclear as far as the city was concerned, as was evident with the need for monthly meetings, with full blown arguments resulting every time. Aldrich always silently thanked his ancestors that his people had not needed to fight for anything ...

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“The Star and The Shadow” by Izahbel Willaims

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I feel my body aching, my vision blurred, and tingling sensation scatters across my body, my muscles numb.I feel new, fresh, as if waking from a long slumber. As if I had just been born for the first time. The sounds of crunching gravel catches my attention, and slowly approaches my weak body. I open my eyes, the room is dark, the soft glow of crystals providing a comfortable amount of light. But still my eyes remain unfocused, all I see are the meaningless colors of light blue gems and the purple-gray rock that forms the cave. But then a f...

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“A Deal With The Dragon” by PJ Town

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There once was an ugly duckling … but this story isn’t about him.No, it’s partly about a dragon who was no picture either, but that’s the very nature of dragons really, isn’t it? Unless you’re another dragon, and then I suppose they may all have a certain allure.But I digress already.This dragon lived in the mountains, as dragons normally do. Like all of his brethren and sistren, he had a fiery temper to go with his fiery breath. The temper of this dragon was especially incendiary, however, and came from a sense of inferiority, which in turn...

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“Two Ways to Win” by Ashton Macaulay

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Two Ways to Win Penrose donned his armor, the polished metal sparkling in the early morning. After a night of lost sleep and sore elbows, it had better be sparkling. It wasn’t every day that you had the opportunity to become a knight of the realm. That most prestigious position was only afforded to a precious few. The title would change his life forever and move him far beyond the ranks of his traditional family status. Five years of practice, exams, preliminary rounds, and mandatory service. All that was left was one final challenge. Grante...

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“The Final Task ” by Megan Bacher

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I stood motionless as I watched seven large men lobbed ropes over the dragon's body. Its head rose ever so slightly as it took its final breath of air, savoring the element which kept it alive. The dragon's head then fell hard to the floor with a loud thud that shook the arena, and just as its eyes closed for the last time, I swore it met my gaze before its limp body melted into the ground. My classmate, Adwin, threw his bloody hands up taking in the crowd's roars of cheers. The elders looked unamused, keeping stern faces at bay. Adw...

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“Cash, Knights, and Dragons” by Michael Robinson

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“So, you want to know how I got so filthy rich?” the old man asked. He sat by the fire in his great room, sipping brandy. Seated in the chair beside him was a newly minted squire, pledged to serve Sir David of the house Trelayne. The young man brushed his red hair out of his eyes and leaned forward. “It’s not a tale I tell to just anyone,” said the old man, whose name was Joffrey. He took another drink before continuing. “But you seem like a clever youn...

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“Magnificent beast” by Pedre Paxim

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There was the Hero, shining sword in hand, clad in armour of dark, gleaming scales. There, the Dragon, dagger-fangs bared, tail whipping with menace. Between them, a stony stretch of desolation, thickening with impending violence. A mournful breeze sang its forlorn dirge over the jagged edges of the rocks around the lair. Only to be rudely interrupted as the Hero flung open the visor of his helmet and cried out his challenge."Is there really no other way?"The Dragon blinked. Then it closed its mouth, its tail slowing its deadly dance, and sl...

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Write a story about a warrior who doesn’t want to kill the dragon.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 92 stories

“George and the Dragon” by Marina Pacheco

“St. Michael's Day” by Chris Miller

“Warrior Vidar and Cinnia the Dragon” by Karen Best Wright

“The Lizard Boy” by Daniel Kleba

“Masterpiece of Malice” by Gary Phipps

“She Consumes Me” by Ron Boyer

“Knight for Hire” by Eric Smith

“Terrarium” by Ian Patterson

“Draconic Taxonomy” by Cecilia Englishby

“The Star and The Shadow” by Izahbel Willaims

“A Deal With The Dragon” by PJ Town

“Two Ways to Win” by Ashton Macaulay

“The Final Task ” by Megan Bacher

“Cash, Knights, and Dragons” by Michael Robinson

“Magnificent beast” by Pedre Paxim

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Write a story about two characters who like each other but don’t get a happily-ever-after.

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Write about a person who's been called to mentor someone in a special skill, but doesn't really want to.

Write about a sleuth who’s a little too keen, but not because they have a traumatic past they won’t talk about.

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