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Write a story that involves a magic window — or a window like no other.

Posted in Fantasy on Aug 4, 2021

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“CORNER OFFICE” by Joan Wright

Submitted to Contest #97

Ruby ran her fingers over the nameplate on the door. She slid her key into the lock and swung the door open. The smell from the new carpet almost overwhelmed her. The shiny mahogany desk was just what she ordered. The finish shone in the light from the windows. The windows, oh the windows. As she stepped closer to them the city of San Francisco lay at her feet. From this the twelfth floor she could see the Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate. And down below people walk on the sidewalks in the financial district, HER financial district. SHE HAD...

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“ A Way Out” by Syl L

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She sat alone on her bed, the empty house quiet, listening. Her headphones continued to pump the music to her ears, hoping to infuse some vitality in her. She stared at the book, her blank eyes taking none of the words in. The hours passed, and she barely moved. The walls watched sadly. It had been 7 weeks since she had left the room for any business other than to use the restroom or to grab a bag of chips, cookies, anything that was available. She sat there daily, pretending to read a book, trying to write in her journal, but not inki...

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“A Window To Hope.Or Oblivion...” by Lennox Ducksworth

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The stars were blinking in and out of the inky void of a sky. That was the first sign that something was abnormal. The dazzling specks of light were there, gone, then back again. For a moment, Garrett Thompson invited the thought that his last fight with that Brute gave him a concussion, but that thought was quickly put to the side, however, as though the small window, a whispering draft of cool wind crept into his nose, carrying pine and wet grass. Garrett relaxed as the familiar scent reminded him of simpler times. Times when he’d sit on t...

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“Grandma's Magic Window” by Jaideep Khanduja

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I miss my Grandma very much. Especially in those moments when I am feeling low in energy with some kind of uneasiness in my mind. Everytime it happens, I feel her hand somewhere on my hand or on the forehead as if telling me same thing that she kept telling right since my childhood because I had a very special connection with her. I remember, whenever I used to get angry on someone or something she would call me with a very sweet voice and a lot of love showering through her eyes. She, mostly, loved to sit on her restchair that had a permane...

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“Window(s)” by Rachel Moreira

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The dull grey walls complimented her feelings of despair, boxing in both her physical and mental states in constant dreariness. Thank goodness for the window. The only other opening in that room was a door on the other end, which could hardly be called an “opening” for it was barely opened. Except for the several people who come through it every day, bearing daily doses of assorted medication. Medication that in her opinion, brought close to no benefit whatsoever, compared to the windows’ daily dose of hope. The people that came through ...

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“A Look In The Past” by Jacob Rainey

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The  wind  howled  through  the  trees,  tossing  wave  after  wave  of  leaves  into  the  ground.  The  setting  sun  painted  the  woods  with  mixtures  of  red  and  orange,  mesmerizing  any  who  dared  enter. The  sound  of  footsteps  desperately  challenged  the  wind,  but  failed  to  be  heard. A  man  plo...

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“Windomoore Windows” by Aimee R.

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Delia Windomoore was a normal sort of girl. She was 17 years old, lived in her grandmother’s old house, and made windows. Now, anywhere else, making windows at 17 would be considered weird. Making windows in general is considered strange. Outlandish, even. But Delia’s town of Windelton was known for their windows. Everybody in her town made normal windows, ones that you could only see what was outside of you. They were triangle shaped, circle shaped, even some were made cloud shaped. But the windows that Delia made were magic.  She was ...

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“Ye 'Ole Family Window” by Michelle Blackerby

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An...interesting window adorns my boyfriend’s house.  He bought the house when his parents passed on to the summerland.  So, all his siblings got money; he got the house.  You know, one of those deals. Originally, the house belonged to his great-great-grandparents.  It’s been passed down through the line.  Always one of the male children takes it over from the parents. Except for one time.  The name Lilly comes up in whispers.  But if I ask, or they notice me listening, they shut up.  I assume from...

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“The Garden” by Leah Murphy

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Ellie never wanted to move. It was a lovely house in a friendly neighborhood, and she hated it. Change never brought her good things. The moving truck had been delayed, furthering her distaste. All she had was a sleeping bag, a thin blanket, and a soft sweater she used as a pillow. Her parents tried to lift her spirits by calling it “indoor camping”, but nothing could sway Ellie’s stubbornness. A thunderstorm loomed over the neighborhood their first night in the house. The roof creaked and protested under the weight of the storm. The un...

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“Toulez Manor ” by Jarrko Rayne

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Toulez manor is an old manor outside of town. It is said that it is cursed. Now I know what your thinking, Curses are bad. However in this case. The curses here are said to give you what your heart wants, Then after you find what you want, You are given a Choice. The choice is 2 doors, One leads to death, while the other sets you up to get that desire deep in your heart. This is all done by touching a window in Toulez Manor. However being just a legend. No one has ever said what window it is. Maybe this legend was created because well, it i...

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“The Window Seat” by Captain Cryptonairalis

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It was always empty. They were too scared to sit on it again, not after last time. Their time was over and they can no longer go. It’s time for her to take it. They walked away from the forbidden room and walked to their daughter’s room and peeked inside. She wasn’t there and the window has been left open. They sighed and shook their head as they walked inside and pulled out their magnifying glass pendant. They walked over to the window and opened it more so that they can get through it. They placed the glass ov...

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“Desidera” by Amrita Sarkar

Submitted to Contest #97

Even though it was the only one in that matchbox-sized one-room apartment, it was the first thing that caught Macy’s eye. The lot-line window in the nook of a kitchen, with a sill narrower than her handbag's bottom. It hadn’t been boarded up yet. She peeked through it, and saw the rooftop of an old store, several feet below. She had already started to sketch her own mental blueprint for the space. A couple of indoor planting pots and a nice window box would turn it into a cosy window lounge. The landlady, Mrs. Birch, walked her throu...

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“Sketches” by Chris Wagner

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My superhero costume sent electric tingles through my body when I stepped through the secret door in Drew Kirby's closet. The tail piece of the spandex suit, ordinarily stiff and bulky, seemed lighter. Its fur stood on end like a child with his hands on a Van De Graaff generator. The squirrel ears on my head wiggled as if alive. The slight brush of by boyfriend's body against the tail, and the vibrations of his voice, set off new waves of tingling. "What is this place?" I slowed my breathing, focusing on my dusty surr...

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“Emily learns magic” by Glenn Etzwiler

Submitted to Contest #97

Emily a young lady at the age of fourteen always wanted something more she even thought she was special in some way. She had a dream one night of a much old er man talking to her but from a distance she could not see his face. The man voice was deep he told her that her time is coming she is meant for more this just a boring life. In a run down home out in the middle of no where. Man: ( I know your parents work hard. I know they love you very much but you are meant for something more and your time will come . If you believe me in thre...

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“The Window” by S Dixon

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Reginald’s head drooped slightly, exhausted, but his eyes never wavered from the unique window in front of him. It was intoxicating and addictive to watch the actions of others through the window - as though he was living through these other people.  These people dressed peculiarly, lived in a strange house together (like some kind of commune), and were always either too happy or too sad. At times the people on the other side of the glass disappeared abruptly, perhaps recalled to another task or another planet by their alien gods, only ...

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