Write a story about someone who finds a magical portal in their home.

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“Festing In Place” by Brandon Rich

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John stared at the blinking cursor on his computer screen, willing it to make words appear without his help. He looked maliciously towards the clock, tick-tocking ever closer to a deadline he was nowhere close to meeting. From the desk in his home office, John could see his son Ben sitting on the couch. Ben was also nose-deep in a computer, although he seemed to be having more success than his dad. Something on the screen caused a broad smile to stretch across Ben’s face. His happiness drifted through the air, nearly reaching John, until—&nb...

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“Fairytales Don't Exist” by Neha Dubhashi

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Stella Nena was brought up in a dreamy cream cottage by the forest lake, living off elderberry juice, poinsettia jam, and eucalyptus bread. She dressed in silky soft robes of swan feathers—all given willingly, of course—and swept the soot from the fireplace while singing. The same fireplace that would squeal steaming embers when she came to the rocking chair every evening, prop her feet up on the cotton-wood cushion, and bury her face between the yellowing pages of a large tome. This was the fantasy she concocted. A pretty picture in her hea...

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“One Moment in Time” by Sue Marsh

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One Moment in TimeSuzanne MarshAfter a long day of antiquing in Bar Harbor, Maine I finally found a small antique shop thatI had never noticed before. It was a bit odd, the proprietress was dressed as if she were a Gibson girl. She welcomed me to her shop with a voice that could shatter glass. She asked if perhaps I would like to see a mirror that she had. She stated that the mirror was found washed up on shore. She had no clue as to where may have come from. I snatched it up immediately. Heading toward home, I began to wonder about this par...

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“Three Wishes/One Jackpot” by Gip Roberts

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"I'm not in the mood for this kind of humor today, Chet!"It had to be around here somewhere. The projector. I looked at the top of the refrigerator, where months of laziness compounded by the distractions of daily life had led to an accumulation of assorted junk: cans, bottles, dishes, dusty dish towels, you name it. Perfect for stuffing a small projector amidst while I'm away.And he would do it, too! He's just the type who will go to any length to play a practical joke on a friend--up to and including sneaking off with a house key long enou...

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“It’s all real. ” by Hallie Blatz

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“1, 2, 3,...” my brother Ezra starts counting and I run to find a place to hide. The whole house is dark and it’s hard to see where I’m going. I’ve lived here for eight years though and I have this house pretty much memorized. He’s reached ten now but still has to count to fifty. I open the closet where the freezers are kept. This is my favourite hiding place, hopefully he won’t remember. I climb on top of the smallest freezer and then wedge myself behind the big one. There are cobwebs back here and now they’re in my hair, but...

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“The Chosen Gift” by Sue M

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I always dream about being on Broadway, going to the moon, exploring the Alaskan wilderness, hiking the Appalachian trail, climbing to the top of Mount Everest and hundreds of other adventures. Of course, I don't venture too far from home, since getting around in my wheelchair limits my excursions. I was told I had an accident when I was seven, which paralyzed me from the waist down, but I don’t remember it. I also have no memory of life before I became tethered to this chair. Apparently, I loved running, playing tag with my sister...

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“The Bad Day” by Lauren Moorcroft

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It was raining. She only lived five minutes away, but that was more than enough time to become soaked through. It had been a terrible day that just kept getting worse. Little did she know that the rain was the least of her worries.She walked in through the kitchen at the back of the house, her tabby cat, Sebastian, purring around her legs. “hi, you, aren’t you handsome.” She exclaimed as she picked him up for a cuddle.” I love you; I love you” she sang as she popped him back on the floor. As she took her coat and bag off, she crossed over th...

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“Come On, Tigerlily” by Mrs. Moroz

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In the heart of downtown resided a single woman. She was successful in just about every way society measured it at the time. She had a well-intentioned heart, but it was engaged in perpetual battle with, and occasionally lost out to, the mass of logical frustration that was her mind. A smooth olive-medium complexion and an unfussed-over, flowing head of long, dark hair served as the veil obscuring the battles within her. This was the rough sketch of Ramona Swanson at age 36. She lived alone, and spent...

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“Family Obligations” by Carille Durbin

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Pride and satisfaction flowed through my veins as I drove up to the old house. It was built sometime in the eighteenth century and the historical building fit my personality perfectly. Great Aunt Ulna left me the house when she died. The lawyers gave me the deed and the keys yesterday. I couldn't wait to move in. Why did Aunt Ulna leave the house to me? I have no idea. Our family is large. I have three brothers and thre...

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“Mirror Mirror” by Megan DeRouin

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Mirror Mirror I should have listened to my sister when she said not to try to transference spell, but she was always right and I hated it.I was frantically tearing apart the house looking for the portal. It had to be around here somewhere. After all the spell couldn’t have gone that wrong. I couldn’t have ended up that far off target. I pulled open a closet door and a sad looking inflatable duck pool toy flew at me.I wished I had my bow. My hand instinctively reached up, but it...

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“RamWeb” by Varsha Kuchibotla

Submitted to Contest #38

It was a normal day. The normal hassle around my house, the normal cries from my sister, and the everyday online school. It hadn’t always been like this. Once upon a time, I walked to school, I played tag with the kids next door, and I played fetch with my dog. Now, news had shown a virus being spread and the world changed. School was canceled, no one was allowed to go near each other and the outdoors were restricted. If only I could go back to my life before. My mother was cleaning the living room that morning. I was sitting at my com...

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“Office Plants” by Kaysie Davis

Submitted to Contest #38

I jerked awake as my alarm started its everyday obnoxious squealing. “Ugh, Why. Why is it morning.” I groaned to my phone, reaching out to swat it so it would shut up. Once there was peace and quiet in my room again, I closed my eyes. I really didn’t want to start my day. In the silence, I could hear my coffee machine gurgling and sputtering from the kitchen. At least if I got up, I could get some caffeine in my system. That might at least make me feel a little bit more human. As I pulled myself out of bed, my cat, Kazi, glared at me fo...

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“Little Sadie Perdita ” by Carlie Beth

Submitted to Contest #38

“He’s probably dead!” Auntie Greta shouted up the stairs. Little Sadie was curled up in a ball in her tiny bed, her long whitish blonde hair stuck to her crying face. Auntie Greta has been taunting her more than usual ever since Leo ran away. Sadie missed Leo, her beloved orange tabby cat. He’s been missing for days and Sadie couldn’t stand another second without him. Especially another second ridiculed by Auntie Greta without his comfort. Leo made everything feel better, Sadie really felt like he listened to her. She looked up at the c...

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“A Hint of the Past” by Sapphire Stone

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I was alone, once again. My family had gone out during the weekend to visit my aunt on her estate. Their flight was delayed, however, due to the weather. It had been raining all day now, with the grey clouds gravely misted upon the once clear blue skies. The rumbling of thunder only increased and the howling of the storm began to deepen. I was sitting at the table reading a book. In front of me, the glow of the only light source flickered casting the room an illuminating yellow glow. I glanced at the grandfather clock on the wall before...

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“Rye's Secret ” by Joan Kearney

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In Northwestern New Jersey, away from the overcrowded cities in the east and the shore towns of the South there are small rural towns. Jenny’s parents grew up in that area and chose to stay there, and after they married, they bought an old white colonial just about twenty miles north of where they both grew up. Jenny, the youngest of four and the only girl was born in a town called Hope. Jenny threw her backpack on the couch after getting off the school bus that dropped her off right in front of her house. She went right to the refrige...

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Write a story about someone who finds a magical portal in their home.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 240 stories

“Festing In Place” by Brandon Rich

“Fairytales Don't Exist” by Neha Dubhashi

“One Moment in Time” by Sue Marsh

“Three Wishes/One Jackpot” by Gip Roberts

“It’s all real. ” by Hallie Blatz

“The Chosen Gift” by Sue M

“The Bad Day” by Lauren Moorcroft

“Come On, Tigerlily” by Mrs. Moroz

“Family Obligations” by Carille Durbin

“Mirror Mirror” by Megan DeRouin

“RamWeb” by Varsha Kuchibotla

“Office Plants” by Kaysie Davis

“Little Sadie Perdita ” by Carlie Beth

“A Hint of the Past” by Sapphire Stone

“Rye's Secret ” by Joan Kearney

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Write a story about someone who is working from home and constantly getting distracted by their pet.

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