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Write about a character arriving in a place unlike anywhere they’ve ever been.

Posted in Novel on Oct 26, 2022

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“Life's Necessities” by Caitlin Vogel

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I thought I’d been everywhere, seen everything but this was one place I never imagined I’d encounter. For as long as I can remember, I’d been attracted to pretty places, which is the case for most people. However, thanks to my budding sense of adventure and my family’s bustling bank account, I’d been able to travel anywhere my heart desired. I still remember my first trip to the lush, green coastlands of Ireland. Looking out into the ocean atop those monstrous cliffs felt like something out of a movie. It truly felt like a magical place. But...

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“Relief from Life” by Aubry Washburn

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Christine twiddled her thumbs as she stared at her computer screen. The page she was trying to access was still loading. She had been attempting to buy some material for her job for the last 30 minutes, but the internet wasn't running as quickly as it usually was. The dentist she worked for approached her. “Have you been able to order the material I requested?” Her hands flew into the air in frustration. “I've been trying!” she said louder than she had intended. “The internet isn't working and the typical sites I go to don't seem to be onlin...

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“Backcountry Hiking in Gorgoroth” by Anya Olson

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Jackson Lowell September 18, 2020 Backcountry Hiking in Gorgoroth            I’ve always loved waking up in a tent. The first thing you see in the morning is a familiar deer hide ceiling which suppresses the uneasiness felt from rising in a foreign land. Gorgoroth is probably as foreign as it gets for most folks this side of the Misty Mountains.  It is the proverbial Timbuktu; perpetually far away from everything, no matter what corner of the map you find yourself on. ...

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“College, Corona, and Chloe” by Emma Rose

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What was I doing here? I watched helplessly as people laughed and talked, rushing back and forth, confidently shouldering their backpacks along with the crushing weight and responsibilities of college life.My panic levels were rising, like icy cold hands wrapping around my neck.I was going to die here.Dead from stress, right here in front of the “Welcome to Grantsville Community College” sign. I would be in the newspaper for weeks but, hey, maybe they’d offer my aunt a refund on my tuition….“Don’t do this to yourself. Stop it.”“Excuse m...

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“A Fine and Private Place (2981 Words)” by Douglas Baker

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1Bill Hastings, on his usual lunch-hour bike ride, marveled at the blue autumnal sky, enjoyed the temperature in the low 70s, the soft breeze and clear air, leaves just turning from green to yellow. He’s been blessed with a good life, he thought, a university professor, working in the world of ideas, mostly master of his own schedule. In good health. A bit unlucky in love, but maybe that was for the best; he reported to no one at home, kept his own course and counsel.  The bike route wound through an old downtown cemetery...

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“She went somewhere that was not on plant earth” by Sabrina Costilla

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He was out of this world handsome I should have known that he was not who he said he was.                “Isaac!” I flush at his name my brother waved his hand over his head at his best friend. Isaac was a mystery and it was what attracted him to all the girls at school. His brown hair was a caramel brown with gold eyes and prefect everything. I try to straighten my hair as best as I could to no avail, so I pull my hoodie up. We head to our classes as they talked, &nb...

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“timothy” by Timothy Campbell

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It was a crisp May morning when the sun blinked out. And it's a go! came the cry and with a mighty heave the silver-braced elevator moved up, choked, and shivered to a stop. Inside, Jupiter worked her cuffs off with her teeth, sighed in the storm of siren silver dust, and tried hard to think.       Above her, the immense pale yellow light flared down, smiled with all its teeth, and shut out. The outline burned in her vision long after the sunned light forced to a stop.       Through...

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“Weave Your Life” by Christopher Cayen-Cyr

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Weave all day. Weave all night. Weave every instant of your existence. That’s what the Spider Queen expected of her offspring. The dusty attic, filled with hoarded artifacts from multiple generations of homeowners, was already covered in cobwebs from ceiling to floor, but it was never enough. While the Queen was always eager to teach her children the technical intricacies of preying on flies, weaving transcended the mundane function of hunting for food. It was an art form, the supreme expression of spider skill. “Master the ancient craft o...

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“Where The Beast's Rule” by Bryan Alexander

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Where The Beasts Rule In the civilized city we call Toronto, with many areas of learning and culture, there is a building on Sherbourne St. It is a large 31/2 storey brick structure of no special design but a dark purpose. It is there you will find the real animals of the city. The beasts of addiction, thievery, and laziness. Where the keepers are controlled by the dealers. Where only rules of convenience exist. Let’s take a tour shall we.    At the north corner of the building is a gate where you are buzzed in to get to t...

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“The Experiment” by Bethani Middleton

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Dr. Mathers held out a small box. “Please put all your electronics in here. Any metal or valuable objects. Everything from your pockets.” I felt a thrill of nervous excitement jumping a straight course through my body as I followed his instructions and placed my cell phone and wallet into the box Dr. Mathers was holding out. “Very good. Now change into these and meet me back here. There will be a shelf in there where you can leave your clothes.” He had given me a white jumpsuit. One that had a plastic zipper on the front. I quickly changed, ...

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“Just Yesterday” by Elena Welsh

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Just yesterday, Ave had been comfortably perched in the lap of her latest suitor, being spoon-fed wealth and luxury in gross excess. How she had ended up on a train, gagged and blindfolded, she had no recollection. But here she was, for better or worse. The seat was luxurious, cushioning itself around her body wherever it made contact. The train’s vibrations were hardly noticeable through her seat on the plush furniture. Unfamiliar spices wafted through the air, tingling her nose, and the distant murmur of chatter taunted her. Whatever thi...

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“Mile Marker 88” by Michele Hinton

Submitted to Contest #59

"SURPRISE!" everyone shouted, as Trevor Jackson walked into the kitchen.Several of Trevor’s friends and family members were standing around the kitchen table that was packed with gifts. In the middle of the table was a cake that had the words, Happy 16th Birthday Trevor, written on it.Jake Jackson patted his son on the back. “Happy birthday, Trevor.” Trevor's smile stretched from ear to ear. "Thanks, guys!" He then looked toward his mother. "What gives, Mom? You haven't thrown me a birthday party since I was eight.""On my side of the fa...

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“Can not believe I arrived here” by Me Minez

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It felt as if she was dreaming, "hurry someone pinch me! She is so thrilled, though it feels like a dream, though she knows it is real.” Speaking allowed to herself in her room as she packs. Let me begin by saying she would not be here if it was not for the fact of her great career. There is a lot of travel when it comes to her work and getting to go to exotic places are one of the perks. In the first year of the job she has got to go many places such as California, Washington, Colorado, and now the big trip. If anyone would have come to her...

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“Sand Below Me ” by Lylah McCarter-Yearwood

Submitted to Contest #59

I never gave much thought to finding love, sitting in the heat on the beach, and seeing the most beautiful place in the world . I live in one of the coldest places in the world. There is barely any sun, all of the water is frozen, and no green, just white just snow. My name is Aaliyah and I have never been in the heat. Never seen the waves crash onto the hot sand. Never had my heart glow when I see someone. Until now, I am on my way to Jacksonville, Florida. My mother decided she wanted a change and so did I. One of my favorite dreams I had ...

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“Blame It On The Weatherman” by Cherie Friedman

Submitted to Contest #59

Trigger warning: suicide, abuse   Point Of View: Keavy Delaney   London, 2020   "Sometimes, death feels better than staying sober, Miss. Keavy." "Daniel it breaks my heart to hear you say that, I know times are tough right now, I know it feels like everything is just crumbling on-top of you burying you, but I promise you will become stronger, we can fight this together. I'm by your side, so are your parents, teachers, friends and family. We all love you; we all want you to recover and prosper."   "It's so hard, Miss. Kea...

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