Write a story in which an endangered species (of plant or animal) plays a central role.

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“Arks in the Sky” by Robert Consiglio

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“Once every few generations we must make a moral and ethical choice that will be so heart-wrenching and difficult, it has the potential to divide peoples and nations against one another. Upon this decision, worlds will shudder and the universe will hold its breath awaiting its outcome.” Author unknown Bern, Switzerland, 2087 “There are rumors that you have a bold and revolutionary plan to save the world’s endangered species, Dr. Bernstein,” says Jack Murphy, a reporter from Global Times...

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“Pashmina” by Riti Bhowmick

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It was a winter's sunset.The silhouette of the sunset was mesmerizing,too calm.This blissful atmosphere was interrupted by a 5 year old tigress's roar.It was Pashmina,the glamour queen of the tiger group at Wild Animal Reserve.Pashmina was born at Alipore Zoo,Kolkata.She was malnutritioned as an infant due to which she was separated from her mother so as to minimize the problems her mother might face in the future in raising cubs.Pashmina moved on to Wild Animal Reserve which contained almost 7-8 tigers and other animals.Pashmina was now a h...

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“The Endangered Garden” by Jax S

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The loud chime of the clock rang once, twice, three, four times, each one shuddering the floor of the clocktower, and therefore, Teo. He got up, bones still clattering from the vibrations, picked up his brown leather-covered case, and ran down the winding steps of the tower, out into the crisp early autumn air. He sprinted across the cobblestone streets, short mousy hair blowing across his forehead. The afternoon sun shone, reflecting off the water, yet hardly warming up the cool London air. Leaves blew through the wind, and drivers shouted ...

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“Leopards and their spots ” by Sharon Williams

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Lunares lolled on the highest platform of the specially constructed, wooden climbing frame within his enclosure. He was ten metres up, and from this height was able to survey much of the zoo’s activity. There was a lot to see: below him, the throngs of visitors, milling around the enclosures, gripping their childrens’ hands, eating ice creams and taking photos. Or the zoo’s staff, sweeping the paths and emptying bins, or walking to enclosures with buckets of food, or guiding enthusiastic, pamphlet waving groups around the zoo’s paths. And th...

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“Breath of Life.” by Chiedozi Nwakanma

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Shrilk. shrik. shurk. puff. Titilayo heaved a sigh and leaned on her shovel for a moment. She gazed at the endless mountains of waste lying before her, then frowned at the shovel in her grasp. This is all a waste of time. She tossed it aside and plopped to the floor. A moment later, her headgear crackled with static, and Usman's gritty voice filtered through the speakers."Titi?" The light from his headlamp swept across her. "Why did you stop?"A puff of laughter escaped her lips, and she turned to the man hard at work a few meters away. "Don'...

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“When Peepers Sing Again” by Molly O'Connor

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When Peepers Sing Again There was a depression on my side lawn that always formed a sheet of ice when temperatures dipped below freezing every winter. Taking the hint we flooded the area for skating—a faux pond. The seed was sown, I dreamed of a real pond. My property is rural and large so there was no earthly reason why I couldn’t have one except for that human nature thing called procrastination. &...

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“A Precious Secret” by Rick Pascal

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Rick Pascal About 2500 words 38-35 Brookside Avenue Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 (201) 791-9526 rickpas@optonline.net A PRECIOUS SECRET Bu...

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“Legend of Lobo” by Sue Marsh

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Legend of Lobo Suzanne Marsh The New Mexico mountains still resound with the sound of the Lobo wolf. Some say he is simply is a legend, a myth. I have reason to say the Lobo is alive and well. Perhaps not the first Lobo but I have seen a Lobo Wolf. I have heard their cries as I move silently among them. I am but a simple Apache boy; my Father say a simple Apache boy with a very good imagination. The Apache are storytellers for many moons; my Father and Gran...

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“All Hail The Monarchs ” by Tristan Davis

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There was a time when my brothers and sisters and I ruled the skies. Our parades were a spectacle, a show that could not be missed, and many from all over would come outside to watch as we gracefully swooped by in our ritual display of wonder and delight. “Those are the Monarchs!” Some would cry, the adults pointing at us to their children. The eyes of the young ones would light up with glee, and some would even try to follow us, prancing along or behind, doing their best to keep up with our pace. Those that lived ...

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“The Sound of the Forest” by Night Fall

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The forest was calm. One would think that it was deserted. The wind blew slightly, causing the leaves of the trees to rustle. And the forest was alive with quiet sound. The leaves rustled gently, the squirrels chattered with each other, running up and down the slender limbs of the towering trees. Wings flapped, as the sleeping birds were suddenly disturbed. They took to the skies, bright blues, reds, blacks, and browns, and yellows. They lit up the darkening sky. And the rain began to fall. Warm, light sprinkles that made the birds soar high...

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“The most unlikely Friend ” by Amber Brownlee

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This world is full of beautiful animals; poaching and the destruction of their habitat has contributed to the decline of these amazing creatures. Asia, a Sumatran Tiger is one of these creatures; she came to me when she was only five months old, her mother was killed by poachers, the conservatory that housed tigers on the Island she was from could not take her because they did not have the facilities to house a cub, they put out a global 911 for any zoos or conservatoires that would be willing to take her. My boss answered that call, even th...

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“Endangered Terror ” by Christian Hinrichsen

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Endangered Terror The Sumatra Tiger continues to pursue its prey in the Sumatra jungle brush. Moving with caution and precision, the young tiger watches the Sumatran cuckoo as it pecks away its food. Preparing to strike it quickly is pulled up in a net as a pair of poachers come out of the bushes with large curare tipped spears. The tiger is quickly struck with the spear as it whimpers in pain The cuckoo flees from the seen but is quickly captured by a boomerang net pulling the animal down to the ground. The poachers applaud in victory at ...

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“Entrapment” by Lee Kendrick

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Entrapment“Good afternoon Professor, Weybridge. I’m from Laboratory News. Can you tell the world and me what endangered plant species you and your team are currently trying to conserve In Kew Gardens?”Asked the reporter."Yes, the team and I are trying to cultivate different species of plants; one, in particular, is Dionaea Muscipula, known as The Venus Flytrap.&nbs...

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“The Weight of Hope” by Karmissa Ariadne

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I ran my fingers ever so gently along the stem of the world, lifting the soft, arced leaves and studying its delicate, magnificent beauty. It dawned on me that many before me would have simply walked by such a precious thing, maybe they would have trodden on it or pushed it aside. Who could blame them? There were plenty of these wonders back then. Taking advantage of such a treasure was commonplace and defending it was considered outlandish. How foolish they were. I sighed as I stared into the beauty of its glowing flower bud, “I bet you mis...

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“A Burdened 21-year old” by Wambui Njoroge

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Ever since my successful relocation to Kenya around fifteen years ago, not a single day has passed that I have not had a visitor. They all come and go, different ages, sizes, races. Diversity is a beautiful thing I think, the differences make species a sort of rainbow. Apart the colours do not make sense but together, they put a beautiful display in the sky that forces all things on earth to stop and stare. With these visitors, there’s another thing that bounds them together, one that is rooted deep in their subconscious. It is what causes t...

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Write a story in which an endangered species (of plant or animal) plays a central role.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 94 stories

“Arks in the Sky” by Robert Consiglio

“Pashmina” by Riti Bhowmick

“The Endangered Garden” by Jax S

“Leopards and their spots ” by Sharon Williams

“Breath of Life.” by Chiedozi Nwakanma

“When Peepers Sing Again” by Molly O'Connor

“A Precious Secret” by Rick Pascal

“Legend of Lobo” by Sue Marsh

“All Hail The Monarchs ” by Tristan Davis

“The Sound of the Forest” by Night Fall

“The most unlikely Friend ” by Amber Brownlee

“Endangered Terror ” by Christian Hinrichsen

“Entrapment” by Lee Kendrick

“The Weight of Hope” by Karmissa Ariadne

“A Burdened 21-year old” by Wambui Njoroge

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Write a story that weaves together multiple lives through their connection to a particular tree.

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Start your story with someone sitting on a crowded train and end it with them looking out over beautiful natural scenery.

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