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

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“A Freak of Nature” by John Steckley

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Every word came out slowly, like he had to think each one out first carefully before speaking. “Your.. face.. tells… me… you… think… I… am… a … freak, a… freak… of… nature… maybe just… stupid.” He was mostly right, of course. He had read my face right. I was in desperate need of a ‘public interest’ story for our weekly local paper. I had heard about this guy, actually overheard in a bar, from some old-timers talking about ‘Harris the freak.’ These are desperate times for journalists. I have to follow every ...

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“Daydream” by Carol Keefer

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The bubbling brook weaves its way through the meadow, the lush green branches from a Weeping Willow dip into the crystal-clear waters, frogs sing their morning songs. Golden rays of light shimmer and dance on the bubbles as they burst, as fish push their way up through the stream. Sweet fragrances caught in a soft breeze brush against my flush cheek, the warmth from the sun, the dew of the grass soaks through my clothes to my pale skin. I find myself being drawn to the earth and all its creatures. This is one place tha...

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“The true magic” by M K

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Lorely sprinted through the hallway, her heart was beating as fast as never and her legs didn't feel like hers anymore. She heard voices and screams, but also the weight on her shoulder as she couldn't stop and gave the enemies the only thing she swore to protect with her own life. The magical book of healing. Although, not only scars and flu healing but mortality or deathly diseases. Or just death on its own. She quickly ran through the back door, out of the burning and conquered palace, and she entered the garden. Red roses welcomed her...

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“Blackbirds” by Precious Lepelblad

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The woodland boy looked down at the stranger, whose outstretched arms were turning a map this way and that. A deer in a tree would have looked less out of place.“The blackbirds say you’ve gotten lost.”He didn’t jump. Not one bit. His shoulders didn’t even hike. All he did was lower the map slightly, and cock his head to the side.“It’s rude to follow people like that, you know,” came the reply. “And no, I’m not!”The boy was around his age—almost fifteen springs old, or thereabouts. He swivelled around, and let the map disappear into the fabri...

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“THE FLOWER CROWN👑💐” by Khadija A. Kasuri

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“And therefore from that time onwards, Hansel and Gretel, lived happily forever,” Lily closed the book and a smile appeared on her face, “A nice story right?” and there was a choir of agreement. As Lily put the book below on the ground and tried to get up, Abie the deer bent down and sniffed the book but Lily hastily picked up the book and backend Abie with a glare. “Okay now everybody!” Lily cried gathering all the creatures. “I should be off by now before anyone comes looking for me, byeeeeee!” Lily was 11 and she was god-gifted with the p...

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“The Golden Gift ” by Amber Brownlee

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Being separated from my group was the worst thing that could ever happen to me, before we set out the very first thing that my tribal leader had said was; 'Young ones this land is very treacherous, we don't just have predators to worry about, man is the most dangerous thing out here. As wood elves we a constantly hunted for our abilities; given to us by the wood Goddess Celestine at birth, is savagely torn from our bodies from a species that is run by greed and hatred.' Now I am lost in a Timber wolf den, standing eight feet at the should...

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“Carl's Quest” by Barbi Calusdian

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I’ll never forget May 2nd, 2019 because that’s when the snake spoke to me. I don’t mean he hissed at me. He actually talked and I could understand him. I know what you’re thinking - that I’m nuttier than a five pound fruit cake. I’m telling you, you should be thanking me for saving the world, because that’s what ended up happening. And it wasn’t just Frank who talked to me.That was the snake’s name, Frank. Weird name for a snake, I know. Other animals in the woods started telling me stuff and that’s what led me to save the Fairy Quee...

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“Flora And Woodland Adventures” by Birjees Fatima

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That was the time when spring season was about to come. There's a 5 years old girl named“ Flora” who truly loves flowers. She does gardening and growing flowers in her garden. At one morning she goes to her school where she can learn about that in her class. His teacher gives assignments about two topics: spring and flowers. She was happy because she loves flowers but doesn't know about spring. She prayed that her teacher would give her an assignment about flowers. Her teacher recalled the names of every student after sometime she said: “ Fl...

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“A Symphony In Green” by Nelly Jane Kaye

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Symphony in Green The Maestro strode through the woods in the gloaming, leaves flowing behind him like a majestic cape as he called the night creatures in: with his right hand he heralded the bats to cease flitting, with his left he called the owl to alight and close his big round eyes, and with a glance and a whisper he bade the moths and the spiders to go to sleep. The sky took on shades of periwinkle, and then light gray, as Dawn fought to break. He waited for the precise moment and cued birdsong, as the robin chirped, the...

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“Suffer The Child” by Robert Vucsko

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Come away O human child! To the waters and the wild With a faery hand in hand, For the world’s more full of weeping than you can understand. - W.B.Yeats A small figure separated from the tree line, taking its form directly from the mist which shrouded the mountain bald. A young girl to any who witnessed, though most likely a trick of the light on the morning mist, drifted to the edge of the rocky cliff-face. The sun poked up enough to take away the gloom in the west end of va...

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“Her Secret Power” by Hadiyah Khan

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Her Secret PowerIt was a beautiful morning when Emma was eating her breakfast. Her pancakes had been drenched with syrup and had been oozing onto the plate. All the fruit and butter dripped off onto the plate. Emma could hear the birds chirping from outside her dining room window. But suddenly she heard arguing. It wasn’t her parents, and it wasn’t her neighbors. Where could it be coming from? It sounded as if 2 high-pitched voices from right next to her house were talking about something; screaming every 30 seconds. The arguing grew lo...

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“Back To The Woods” by Ruth Smith

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Edgar stepped out of his cottage and headed towards the town bridge. He looked all around before crossing the stone bridge, then disappeared into the forest on the other side of the river. It was spring and Edgar's village had just endured an unusually harsh winter. Food had been scarce and some villagers didn't survive. Edgar wanted to see how his woodland friends fared during the winter. He arrived at a large, hollowed-out tree. He looked up into its dead branches, hoping to see something. Seeing nothing, Edgar turned to leave. “...

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“The Secrets Within ” by Sonali S

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The light of dawn reflected onto the land as the melodic rhythm of birds chirping infiltrated the island. The rays of sunlight fell upon her face and woke her up.‘Aurora,’ a raspy voice echoed in her ears. Slowly and steadily Aurora’s eyes fluttered open and met the dark, beady eyes of a black bear. Aurora jerked up and clutched her chest, ‘Honey,’ she muttered, ‘You almost gave me a heart attack,’ she got up from the bed and fixed her long, silky dress.‘Sorry, Aurora. I didn’t mean to scare you,’ Honey, the black bear displayed a frown...

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“Waking up in Another World” by Katelynn Laird

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A dim red glow shone through David’s eyelids as he regained consciousness. He lay flat on his back, the dense foliage soft beneath him. Finally, he pried his tired eyes open, blinking away the slight buzzing in his head. Sunlight filtered down through the green canopy above him and the quiet, familiar sounds of the jungle slowly reached his ears. It wasn’t quite where he expected to wake up. However, it was comforting recognize the colorful press of trees around him, to spot the far wall of his old hut peeking into the clearing. Since being...

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“The Howl” by Stone Burn

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Luke doesn't really care for animals but for some reason he has the ability to talk to the woodland creatures. The only other person beside him who knew about his ability was his twin sister named Mary. She loved animals and was jealous of the ability Luke had. Luke would have given the power to her if he could. The twins were walking to school one morning. Luke was ahead of Mary. Mary started yelling his name. ¨What do you want?¨ Luke said annoyed. Mary replied ¨I want to talk to the woodpecker over there. I need you to translate for me.¨ L...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 168 stories

“A Freak of Nature” by John Steckley

“Daydream” by Carol Keefer

“The true magic” by M K

“Blackbirds” by Precious Lepelblad

“THE FLOWER CROWN👑💐” by Khadija A. Kasuri

“The Golden Gift ” by Amber Brownlee

“Carl's Quest” by Barbi Calusdian

“Flora And Woodland Adventures” by Birjees Fatima

“A Symphony In Green” by Nelly Jane Kaye

“Suffer The Child” by Robert Vucsko

“Her Secret Power” by Hadiyah Khan

“Back To The Woods” by Ruth Smith

“The Secrets Within ” by Sonali S

“Waking up in Another World” by Katelynn Laird

“The Howl” by Stone Burn

🌟 Similar prompts

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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