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Write a story from the point of view of a non-human character.

Posted in Narrative on Mar 22, 2024

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“Rat” by Tsvi Jolles

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As far as I knew, most of my mouse friends and family in our town experienced varying degrees of anxiety. This wasn't considered a problem but rather a longstanding mouse tradition passed down through generations. Our species had learned to fear predators, harsh weather, hunger, and, of course, humans. Fortunately, that month, we enjoyed some reprieve from the weather as we began living in a building with advanced climate control. The building belonged to a new drug company called Comedicin, and we all moved in a few weeks earlier. Comedicin...

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“The Dancer in the Box” by Erin Doherty

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There I sat displayed proudly in the shop window. It was said that I was the most beautiful and treasured possession of the jeweller and that he would sell me to only the noblest of men and ladies. Let’s face it, I am worth a fortune. There I stood elegantly on my tip toes wearing the finest silk that was blush pink. My hair tied neatly in a bun. My ballet slippers in the same matching pink satin.Behind me was a gleaming mirror, that I could gaze upon myself with every graceful turn as I danced to the gentle sweet music that played. Only at ...

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“The Quickening of Sarah” by John Lyden

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  I hate this place. Why doesn’t anyone look at me? Aren’t I pretty anymore? It’s probably because I’m stuffed into this dusty corner like an old relic next to these pieces of garbage. No one wants to come over here. Wait! Two suckers are walking in the door.           "I want to find a nice tea service,” the woman said. She was in her mid-fifties, attractive with dark hair and dark eyes. She was smartly dressed and wore glasses. “I don’t know why, you only drink coffee,” the man said. “...

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“Andyne” by Angela Hepworth

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Andyneby Angela Hepworth Laryians and humans alike shrink back when Andyne rips through the main floor of the castle. The sound of her iron boots hitting the floor, clanking and clattering along with her long, powerful strides, sends the loud, ravenous hall of Freepallian soldiers into silence every time without fail. Queen Sylvia’s first in command, a warrior fiercer than any other, Laryian or human, male or female—Andyne was nearly a queen in her own right, commanding respect with her mere presence alone. Today, certainly, was no excepti...

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“A Life of Gogol” by Caroline Corfield

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I can feel myself coming together. Atoms once spread over this hillside are now returning to the old shape. I'm the first. I use the name Gogol. I achieve consciousness as their spread reaches a five metre diameter. The others will come as the circle of our material contracts, building into the body I've used to live on this planet. The last will be Henry. He ended here on this windswept moor with a shotgun pellet through his brains. We own this land. His naked body lay, subsuming and spreading, to change into the tough bog grasses, untouche...

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“Black Hole 1-4-15” by Leslie Kirc

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Black Hole 1-4-15It was a dewy morning with a hazy glow about it. The space port entrance opened at sunrise. Yazer stepped out of the public transport. He was a handsome male. His antlers branch out nicely; not too tall or wide. He put down his carry case, stretched and fluffed out his fuzz and let it settle back in place. He lightly rubbed his sensitive muzzle. It had no mouth or nose.He hated public transportation. He picked up his satchel and joined the line. There was no help for it. His wife of many years needed their personal electric ...

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“Darkness Dwells. Evelin's Story.” by Crystal Wexel

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 I was sitting on a bench drawing a circle in the sand with my toe. The air smelled of popcorn. Popcorn Friday at school was always a delight, unless of course your mother forgot to give you a quarter.  I heard the hallowed pooong! of a dodge ball making contact with the wall, quickly followed by a less hallowed thwaaang! Someone had just taken a hit to the face. “Oh my God! You jerk! You aimed for my face on purpose!” “No I didn't! I can't help if you’re too slow to dodge it!”  “Shut up! I’m telling on you!” “Oh, stop rubbing...

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“Gurgi” by Diego Casoli

Submitted to Contest #243

A small puppy, just a few months old, walked weakly through the dimly lit sidewalk looking for something to eat. Everyone ignored him —either they were glued to their phones or simply didn’t care. He walked and walked, becoming more tired with each step. The light around him started to go out, but many loud screeches made him jump and stop right there, bringing him back. To his left, a small child came running without giving a second thought to the many cars who could have hit him. His parents, apologizing to all, followed behind. When the...

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“Monkey Business” by Barry Starcher

Submitted to Contest #243

                                    Monkey Business Hello, my name is Ralphie. We don't speak the same language but that's all right being as I am a Capuchin monkey. I am quite handsome with my lighter colored face and chest and a black body. My name has a pretty cool history that I bet you are unaware of. It all started back with St Francis of Assisi when he start...

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“Death of Angst” by John K Danenbarger

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When my eyes have the ember slits of a viper, some humans think I must be plotting death and murder. Although it happens, most of the time, out of necessity, I am merely researching, scrutinizing, and processing feline perfection, because I was found as an orphan under a box. I know now that I must have been in severe pain from having survived an attack by a thug, a ruffian tomcat that wanted to breed with my mother. I remember the sharp claws digging into my fur, the putrid breath hot on my neck. So, no wonder I am skittish; it just does no...

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“Flayme” by Antonette Morgan

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Flayme Characters  Main Character- MC (Kaira) Supporting main Character- AlistairAurora- Alistair’s sisterKindle-Alistair’s brother #1Flash-Alistair’s brother #2Paige- Kaira’s sisterCamilla- Kaira and Paige’s motherCarlisle- Alistair and his siblings Guardian Flayme  Chapter 1 I stared at the fantastic view of the mountains as I lay on my lounge chair by the infinity pool of our new home. I’m still in awe that my mom made us move from New York, a bustling state, to this calm, peaceful environment in Phoenix, Arizona. I am...

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“The Elven Omen ” by B.C. Peach

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  For many years, the people of the City of Fios tell the story of the Elven Omen. A tall figure with pointed ears and golden eyes who came by driftwood to the beaches. Many believe him to be nothing of myth and fairytale. It is said he was the bringer of death and doom. However, to those who all those years ago encountered the Elf, he was a harbinger of hope and freedom among the Elwen people unfortunate enough to live in the Empire of Tulushia…   "Excuse me, could you tell me where I am?" Tulmir asked, politely."By...

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“A Kitten’s View of the World” by Sara Potter

Submitted to Contest #243

BOOM! There it was again. That loud noise that shook the earth came with a big bright light in the sky this time. Thankfully they were cuddled up close to Mama with their heads covered by this large box. A lot of water was falling from the sky outside the box, but they weren’t getting too wet under here. She didn’t like getting her head wet, but she liked the water. When they all walked around when water wasn’t falling from the sky, Mama always brought them to pools of water so they could have a drink. Mama didn’t like getting her head wet,...

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“A weeping willow ” by Clem Waterson

Submitted to Contest #243

I don’t know when I got here or when I woke up. I just know when I did, I was surrounded by humid blackness. I proceeded to stretched myself out to reach something, water was on my mind. It took me a long time but I grew and stretched and did my best until I got out of that darkness.The first thing I could see was a vast blue place touched by the occasional white brush of something, later I found out the kingdom was the sky and was it ruled by the clouds. I looked around and saw that green surrounded me, these all-green things that were reac...

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“Sunny and Jax” by Robert Kotowski

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Walk a Mile in my Paws Robert M Kotowski Feb 2024 When Cynthia introduced Sunny to Jax, the first thing he said was” Sunny, you are so beautiful”! She was smitten. He was a handsome young man of 20, independent and full of hope and energy for the future, and she could tell right away he had a kind, and caring heart and soul. Sunny and Jax were so much in love with each other and they were the best of friends. As a matter of fact, it was love at first sight! So much so that the day they met, they spent the entire day and evening together. T...

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