Write about a god desperately trying to get their chosen hero to follow the path they set out for them.

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“Chosen?! 1,2,3, Not It!” by Deborah Rivera

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Rushing in while closing the door quickly behind me. Closing my eyes, standing in pitch black, with my hand on my chest. Trying to gain control of my breathing so I don’t have to use the inhaler, now is not the time for coughing. I can hear his truck tires slide on the gravel. My mom rushing, heels pounding the floor, hearing the urgency to catch him outside with every step. Both doors slamming at the same time makes me jump. My insides feel like every emotion you can think of all knotted up in a razor blade twister on the inside, when ever ...

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“The Draft” by Christina Branaman

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The Draft Written by Christina Branaman Humans tend to think that a hero is not born with such characteristics, but rather created through obstacles they face and paths in which they take. This is of course, partly the truth, but the obstacles and paths in which occur are brought upon by the likes of us Gods. Our heroes each hold a specific destiny based on the God who has chosen them. For instance, Hermes and his heroes actively work in delivery and mail carrier positions. Aphrodite holds most of the Miss Universe pageants and her heroes...

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“According to Plan” by Zack Vannarsdall

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This story contains mentions of a child's death and murder by police. The acts are never shown, nor truly described. The Star of Lerangis had aligned with the moon of Khoury. The dark lord of The Maniscalco, Kagawa, was soon to arise. So, all in all, a very productive morning. The great god Moreno sat back in his wingback chair, cup of tea in hand it was just how he liked it: a squirt of lemon and a sprinkle of horseshoe nebula. He looked around his solar system wide study and smiled. Everything was in its place and on schedule. Just the...

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“Light's Wager” by J Lee Ratcliffe

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The God of the Light and the God of the Dark sat at the edge of the world where they met twice daily, once at sunrise and once at sunset.“Would you like sugar in your tea?” Dark asked Light.“Not today, thank you. I feel far too melancholy to enjoy anything sweet.”“No sugar?” A perplexed expression appeared on Dark’s face.“No, no sugar. I don’t think I could enjoy it. It has been thousands of years since I rested, and I find myself too weary to experience joy.”“Then why don’t you rest?”“How? When? Wherever I am, the world is awake. If I rest,...

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“Call Me Away” by Andrew McClung

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I sail by nebulae, thrust in reverse order across the oldest parts of the universe, moving toward the source of all things in the afterbirth of creation, where gravity teases constituent elements—those noble gasses not yet noble—gaming about until chaos is imbued with the order of fractal geometry, to empower nature into an orderly image by the hand of God while millenia pass by in seconds. This is where God decided to send me, to the nursery of creation. What had I done to deserve this honor? I had again chosen the same $50 scratch-off ti...

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“Fate of Mind” by Memories Mannix

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Demons surrounded us on all sides, their mouths open and ready to eat us. I could see the Demon King's castle in the distance. This was it. I needed to ensure Artemisia arrived at the castle.I knew what I needed to do. "Artemisia!" I yelled. "Come!" Artemisia pushed the nearest demon off of her, placing the flat of her blade against it and shoving with all of her strength. A disgusting creature. Way too many horns protruded from its body, sharp and wicked. Not much di...

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“Bitter, but Devoted” by C. R. Lukische

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The end is never as exciting as the beginning. In the beginning, there is hope, joy, life, and potential. But potential for what? To become rich and famous? To cure cancer? To lead a happy life? To live happily ever after in a fairytale that ends with the words “The End” centered at the end of the page? &nbs...

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“Elysia’s Hero” by Genevieve Masters

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In the celestial realm of gods and goddesses, there existed a deity known as Elysia, the Weaver of Fate. Elysia possessed the power to shape the destinies of those who dwelled in her universe and guide their mortal lives. She created thousands of worlds across the universe, with species beyond any single mortal’s imagination. For eons, she had meticulously crafted the tapestry of existence, creating worlds without suffering or malice. But darkness had found a way to creep in without Elysia noticing, and it began to devour the tapestry, unw...

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“The Painter” by Elliot Kessler

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The Painter stepped back and looked at his landscape. It was nearly perfect! The trees stood tall and proud. The long, swaying grass was greener than anything the painter had seen before. The mountains covered the horizon and stretched to the sky, capped with snow and towering over a large, blue lake.The rolling hills were home to all kinds of critters, like squirrels and rabbits. Horses stood with flowing manes and stood in groups. Birds flew through the clear sky with wings stretched wide. Fish swam in the lake, noiselessly exploring their...

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“Legend of the Hero” by Aaron Vaughan

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Gronk, the God of Protein, was in a trance. This was a fairly typical state for him when he was lifting some serious iron. Suddenly he detected a foreign presence, a presence he had not felt since lunch. It was Spartia, God of Messages. He removes his earbuds. “Gronk, they’ve called an emergency council meeting,” said Spartia. “Okay. Any idea what it's about?” Replied Gronk “Hey don’t ask me, I’m the god of messages, not the god of knowing reasons, that’s Larry and he’s currently on assignment.”&n...

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“Destined for love” by Aleksandra Borovishki

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Destined for love By Aleksandra Borovishki This story begins with a beautiful day, as always, in the realm of gods. However, this day was not like any other. Under the heavenly sun, the bees were not the only thing that was buzzing. This year's class of young gods and goddesses was on its way to fulfilling their last assignments in the School of Gods and accepting the honor of their powers’ s true potential. The big ceremony on the occasion was being prepared and the hard-working nymphs and dryads were run...

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“A Fork in the Road” by Gisela Zipp

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It may be that once or twice in your life you have glanced up into the variegated green of a tree lit up from behind, and perhaps a gentle breeze was blowing, and you saw, or thought you saw, a face in that tree. The curve of a leaf became a nose and a beam of sunlight was the eye, and then it was gone. Perhaps it was me that you saw just then. I don’t know if HE saw me that day. He looked up and squinted as though he had, but then carried along down the road regardless, briefcase in hand. I looked more closely at him. He was short a...

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“Mountous's Mission” by Addison Dunn

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Christian was just doing what he did everyday, measuring and cutting away in the simple little woodshop owned by his uncle. He did so with a smile on his face, always addressing customer's questions with joy and humor, and saying "yes, sir" whenever his uncle requested something of him. Oh, what a joy it was simply to be a carpenter with his calm life, in a lovely little town along the coast!And his girlfriend, Bella, made it even better. She was a warm-hearted, intelligent, brown-haired girl, and Christian was beginning to see a future with...

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“Gwalchmei ” by Zack Lynch

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“All he has to do is guide that young King back to our way, and the balance will return.” The Skilled One said. “What makes you think this chosen one can and will do what you’ve tasked him, dear nephew? Your record as of late has not been… How do I put this?” The hooded woman paused to think. “Do not say another word Morrigan. I know exactly who you speak of. My child did what he was supposed to do. His task was fulfilled, and you know very well the pain I still feel for his loss.” “Only a part of it, nephew. His death has proven...

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“Long Way Down” by Don Tucker

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“Do you want me to call you a chariot, Ada?”Her slender body slipped out of the comically large bed and rays of sunshine from the open balcony illuminated her sleek legs as she slipped on her Gucci tunic. Maybe she heard him, or maybe she ignored him, but she said nothing as she exited the master bedroom and slammed the door. Eros, who was barely conscious on a couch made of solid gold next to his own female companion for the evening, reminded him, “This is Ada,” he said, motioning to the sleeping woman next to him. “That was Zenobia.” ...

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Write about a god desperately trying to get their chosen hero to follow the path they set out for them.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 61 stories

“Chosen?! 1,2,3, Not It!” by Deborah Rivera

“The Draft” by Christina Branaman

“According to Plan” by Zack Vannarsdall

“Light's Wager” by J Lee Ratcliffe

“Call Me Away” by Andrew McClung

“Fate of Mind” by Memories Mannix

“Bitter, but Devoted” by C. R. Lukische

“Elysia’s Hero” by Genevieve Masters

“The Painter” by Elliot Kessler

“Legend of the Hero” by Aaron Vaughan

“Destined for love” by Aleksandra Borovishki

“A Fork in the Road” by Gisela Zipp

“Mountous's Mission” by Addison Dunn

“Gwalchmei ” by Zack Lynch

“Long Way Down” by Don Tucker

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Write a story about someone successfully — or unsuccessfully — escaping their fate.

Write a story that includes the phrase “I’m free!”

Write about somebody who wholeheartedly believes in fate, and views every little thing through the lens of predestiny.

Set your story in a world where everyone’s decisions are made for them. One morning, your character wakes up, and chooses not to go to work. Wait…chooses?!

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