Write a fairy tale about someone who can communicate with woodland creatures.

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“SARAH, FIDO AND SPARKLE” by Barbara Burgess

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SARAH, FIDO AND SPARKLE“Where are you going with that book Sarah?”“I’m going to talk to the fairies at the bottom of the garden Mummy.”“Don’t be so ridiculous child, there’s no such thing as fairies and certainly there aren’t any at the bottom of my garden. Whoever heard of such a thing?”“But I’ve seen them mummy. They are there every day and I talk to them.”“Yes, I’ve heard you talking and I don’t like it. If I hear you talking to yourself again, I’m going to have to get you to the doctor and see what he’s got to say about it. I’m just not ...

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“The Squirrel” by Sierra Tkacik

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The king was not kind to his advisors. He was never visibly kind at all. Visiting royals would report that he showed no courtesy to them whatsoever, but that was a lie. King Taylor ensured that any visitors would have whatever they desired when within the walls of his kingdom. He just didn’t prefer to make conversation, aside from negotiations. The servants disagreed, saying that the king was plenty talkative when about topics he was interested in. New stable boys had been lectured on horses and breeds for hours before the king allowed the...

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“Natures Love Story” by Fidelis Marine

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She was a safe place to all animals she encountered. They trusted her, sensed her gentle spirit, her kindness toward them radiating out to them before she could even see them. Are you picturing Snow White lost in the woods talking to all the animals? Perhaps Cinderella, with all her all her birds and mice taking care of and talking to her? She didn't know how or why, nor did she question it, there was no need, Love spoke the language of whatever animal she encountered. She stood on the outskirts of the forest, a faint deer path inviting her ...

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“Down The Wonderland” by Apprentice Of The Art Of Verbal Abuse

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L Roch Thériault (May 16, 1947 – February 26, 2011) was a Canadian cult leader who led the small religious group the Ant Hill Kids in Burnt River, Ontario, between 1977 and 1989. Thériault, a self-proclaimed prophet under the name Moïse, founded the doomsday cult in Quebec based on Seventh-day Adventist Church beliefs. Thériault maintained multiple wives and concubines, impregnating all female members as a religious requirement, and fathering 26 childre...

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“The Experiment” by Ben Schoen

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“Joe, come on down here.” Mom said. “Why?” I asked. “ Just… Just come down here. Fast!” “Fine.” I grumped. “Why did you make me come down here?” I mumbled to my mom. “Your babysitter is here.” She answered. “I’m going on a hike, remember?” “Yes. I remember.” I hate getting babysat. “Hello Brit.” Mom said to my babysitter.” Joe goes to bed at 8:30. The emergency numbers are on the refrigerator.” “See you in , Joe. Be good.” She said, giving me a kiss on the cheek. “You can do whatever you want Joe.Can I watch TV? My favorite TV...

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“The Picketty Witch” by T.H. Sherlock

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Author note: This story refers to domestic abuse from the outset.The winter was a blur of black, white and grey – coloured only with the rainbow of bruises on my translucent flesh. He beat me when he was angry but my tears had frozen solid long ago and any past objections were now lodged unvoiced inside my throat.I’d come to live here in search of Love – full of girlish dreams of the strong, confident man who was to be my husband. I remember how excited I was to live in the pretty white house on the edge of the forest. It was far grander tha...

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“Noisy Neighbors” by Scarlet Scribe

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Once upon a time there was a young woman who left the country for the city. She had won a multi-million dollar lottery then moved to the city. Now Ella was tired of city life. She had an overwhelming urge to leave the city and again find a nice spot in the country. Somewhere she could have peace and quiet with no traffic noise or people screaming and shouting. Where sounds would only be from the birds singing and breezes through the trees. A place she would not have interruptions and she could write to her hearts content. Since she had hit t...

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“Noise” by Emily Sparks

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The noise. The noise was too much. He was going to go insane—he couldn’t hear his own thoughts anymore, did he even HAVE any thoughts, or was every tiny whisper just a spider, or a bird flying by? I bless you with the ability to understand. To know what the creatures around you say. A blessing, yeah, right. A curse. A horrific, insanity-inducing curse that made him able to hear every animal around him, let him know what they were saying. And most of it was just noise. That bird was wondering if her eggs would hatch, that spider was worried...

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“The Dear little Princess” by H.L Whitlock

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Warning: bad language and some violenceOnce upon a time, in a land some far away place, there was a dear little princess who was loved very dearly by her father, the castle servants, and all the villagers who lived on her father's god given lands. The dear little princess was kind to all and all were kind to her in turn, for she had long flowing locks, a smile that could melt the frostiest of hearts, and a slender yet womanly figure. Plus she would do such wonderful deeds as shake the hands of the most common of people and cast scorn at any ...

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“The Origin Of The Enchanted Primrose Forest ” by Lena Martinez

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"Tears were falling onto my face, as I stared at Lilac with a sorrowful look. "You're going to be okay, I promise." She gave me a despairing smile and mumbled, "I just wonder how we got to this point." I sighed and said, "me too...me too..." It has been a long winter, as I look out my window I see the sun is shining bright, and the flowers are blooming. As I walked out of my small house, I looked around at my village. I hear families and friends coming out of their home laughing or chatting with each other. We survive another season togethe...

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“Father Nature” by RIC .

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They say if you see a beautiful fair skinned woman in the woods, you should run. For if she sees you, she won’t stop hunting you, even if that meant the earth swallowed your feet from right below you. For many years that story was true. That Mother Nature was as beautiful as she was malicious. Golden locks that were as deadly as raddle snakes. And grey eyes the color of storms. She was not kind. She was not friendly. She was anything but loving. Her husband was the opposite. &...

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“A New Lake” by Kenneth Michael

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The last being resembling Woman waved leaves aside bringing the graveyard of human ingenuity into view. Tall tombstones glittered with broken glass and enveloped in vines. The growth had moved in many seasons before and had it’s way in reclaiming the land despite the fallout. In fact, it may have aided in filtering the radiation away over the time. Now what stood in front of Faewynn and her escorts was a hybrid collection of lifeless husks and life-giving green making itself at home. The three in company exited...

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“The Magic of Things” by Jharna Katara

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"Brunooooo, Oh my gosh!", yelled the dog walker as she went running inside the woods trying to get a hold of his leash as it slipped out of her hands. " Bruno, please...please hold on, are you listening?", Ella followed him tracing the extended segment of his red leash. The dog had run deeper into the dark woods, than she could think of and the leash was the only sight of his presence from afar. Just then a blazing book caught her eye. What was it? She looked around to see if anyone was around. No one. She witnessed a big fat golden book fl...

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“Spring voices” by Marc Berry

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The darkness fell across the land where once beautiful spring flowers bloomed, all that remained were dead vegetation, even the colors of the leaves hadn't changed among the many other strange happenings on this unusual march 20th. Every year it's been the same the equinox, the moment in time and space when the sun positiones directly above the Earth’s equator, usually bringing warmth and light back to the Northern Hemisphere. However, this year was different. In The small town of goos bay, Oregon population 586 Something wasn't right,...

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“Return of Silvanus Tutelary ” by George Georgerfrost@gmail.com

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Members of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) met for an emergency meeting in Glasgow, Scotland after half of Greenland broke off and floated into the North Atlantic Ocean causing one of the greatest environmental shifts ever recorded. Over one hundred eighty nations sent representatives to this crisis counsel meeting with one hundred eighty different points of view presented at the meeting. They argued as the biggest iceberg in history floated freely in the ocean waters. Disaster loomed on t...

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Write a fairy tale about someone who can communicate with woodland creatures.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 168 stories

“SARAH, FIDO AND SPARKLE” by Barbara Burgess

“The Squirrel” by Sierra Tkacik

“Natures Love Story” by Fidelis Marine

“Down The Wonderland” by Apprentice Of The Art Of Verbal Abuse

“The Experiment” by Ben Schoen

“The Picketty Witch” by T.H. Sherlock

“Noisy Neighbors” by Scarlet Scribe

“Noise” by Emily Sparks

“The Dear little Princess” by H.L Whitlock

“The Origin Of The Enchanted Primrose Forest ” by Lena Martinez

“Father Nature” by RIC .

“A New Lake” by Kenneth Michael

“The Magic of Things” by Jharna Katara

“Spring voices” by Marc Berry

“Return of Silvanus Tutelary ” by George Georgerfrost@gmail.com

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Set your story at a park during a spring festival.

Write about a character coming out of a long hibernation (either literal or metaphorical).

Start your story with one character pointing out the first sign of spring to another.

Write a story where flowers play a central role.

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