Write about a community that worships Mother Nature.

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“The Family Deity” by Bharathi Raja R

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“Man! Are you serious? Building a Hindu temple in America is no joke. How are you planning on doing it?” “I don’t think so. I would say it’s easier than doing it in India. A lot of people've already done it, and I've spoken to some of them and understood the nittigrities.” “Still, I don’t think it’s as easy as you want to believe. Which God are you planning to build this temple to?” “I’m going to build this for my family deity. Lord Murugan.” “That makes it all the more difficult. Unlike Lord Shiva or Vishnu, Murugan is not popular i...

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“Demon, Man and the Beast” by Amogh Bodhi

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*This story is based on current situation of Adivasi Tribal people in India – Amogh* I was travelling through the green forests, farms and amusing breezes to the Hemalkasa village in Gadchiroli district, by a private transport. This district has been declared as adivasi district, due to forty per cent population of adivasi tribe people in this district. The word ‘Adi-vasi’ means ‘original inhabitants’ as they are residing in Indian subcontinent for thousands of years. These people are honest and simple. The adivasi area has least cases of ...

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“It’s All better in a Fairy Tale” by Lady Magnolia

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It’s All better in a Fairy TaleOnce there was a girl who live such a perfect life in a perfect place. A place where only kindness reigns, a place where evilness can never grow. A place where even on a rainy day you will see the sunshine. A place so warm It is tinted with yellow. This place must be what yellow feels like. She lives in a village surrounded with trees.Lively plants…Bright flowers…Happy faces…Free animals…No matter where you look there is no hint of cruelty living in this world. Everyday she wakes up with a smile...

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“Thorns of Roses” by The Manager

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"Auntiee," Maria whined, wiping her forehead as sweat dripped down her neck. "It's too hot, can we take a break. Please?" "Hush child, we're almost home." Her aunt chided, braided black hair swinging with every step she took. "Be thankful for the clear skies Mother gifted us today." Maria made a face, tugging at her own braids with a huff. Mud squished between her toes, making her shudder as she looked around to distract herself from the heat. Sunlight poked through the trees, reflecting off the rain...

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““To Wake a Forest Spirit”” by Aaron Ang

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Crouched in the forest, a man hides in the dark green brush of the forest, watching his prey. Whispering a prayer to his goddess, he opens his eyes and steadies his bow. Standing to get a better view of the creature in the clearing, he strokes his beard and listens to the rustling of foliage. With his sharp horns and goat’s legs, it is clear that he is not a human man. He is a satyr. But Fendryl is certainly not the merrymaking kind. Not with what’s happened to the world. With his brows furrowed, Roman nose, and sharp jaw; he looke...

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“The Natural Order” by A Mehendale

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The salt air burns her eyes.The cold wind lashes at her face, and the ocean waves assault her nose, her ears, the back of her throat, with their smells and sounds. The sand beneath her is soft between her toes, and the sky above is infinite and cloudless, studded with a thousand distant, blinking lights.This then, is Nature.****************************************************************************The people of Tyl live by a single tenet: ‘Do not disturb the natural order.’It shows in their every action, in the homes that they build among s...

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“The Village” by Chris Soe

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It was a peaceful day in the village. It was morning, and people woke up for their daily worship. They all walked out to the forest, kneeled in a hollow tree, and started to pray. Everyone praised Mother Nature for all the life around them. Mother Nature will bless them with all the things they will ever need. The worst that had happened to them was less rainfall and reduced crops. But that was acceptable. Their life was perfect. All of this changed in one day. It was a typical day; the daily worship followed by their jobs. The gatherers we...

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“Even Just for Now” by Mary Rodriguez

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Hi everyone my name is Ella McCarthy I was born and raised at United Kingdom. I’m 15 years old. My dad decided to moved at Los Angeles California with us for his new business.We arrived at the said country. Our new neighborhoods shown their skills in cooking. They loves my British accent. My mom enrolled me at the school. First day of school my brother Douglas fell in love to his new classmate. He is one year older than me. Her classmate’s name is Lily Watson. Lily Watson is so gorgeous and sexy. No wonder she is a campus crush. Do...

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“The Children of Mother Nature” by Gold Albatra

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Ana had never believed in extraordinary people before. She had never believed that there could be someone in this rotten, and disgusting world who she could look up to. But this was before she met with the little group in her old, rusty town and before she could realise, the group changed her life. Because there was someone worth believing in. The little community called themselves The Children of Mother Nature. They all wore plain, simple clothes and they always had something on their heads. Maybe a flower crown, maybe a little stick behi...

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“I Choose You” by Anissa Dickerson

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Benson, Lilith, Harper, and I knelt in the garden, hands locked. Villagers gathered round to hear our prayers. The Flowering Tree sat just mere feet away from where we were planted, waiting to hear Her voice. We needed a miracle. Benson, the oldest of our little family, opened his mouth and let the words pour out.“Mother, we seek your knowledge and your power. We seek help.”Our heads all bobbed, soaking in his words. “Our village is falling, ourpeoples’ hope gone. We need a sign that it will all be alright." Bensonturned his eyes to Harper, ...

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“Community Ma” by Elizabeth Etzwiler

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Hi! Welcome to Community Ma; the place where our world is centered on Mother Earth. We call Mother Earth, Ma. She is what gives us air to breathe, our water to drink, the food we eat, well everything! If you feel like you feel like this is the place for you, please by all means take this application; we will review it and see if you qualify for one of our elite Mother Earth living commodities. So here I sit reading this huge pamphlet to this crazy place and then a ten-page application. I sit and ponder why would a...

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“Daughter Nature” by Lucy Gray

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Kade urged his metal steed onward. Ahead rose the enchanted dome of briars--his kingdom’s only hope. The lands of Kir were dying, barren and starving his people. Across the continent, the kingdom of Mare was doing no better as the seas turned hostile to the fish. Kir and Mare were preparing for another war with each other, one he knew they would not survive. But his people were desperate and nobody cared for a young prince’s opinion, especially when he believed in the legend of Mother Nature. Kade focused harder on the briar do...

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“Restore lovely earth” by S Afrose

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Robert is a smart young man of 25 years old. He has completed graduation from journalism. From the childhood, he would like to be a journalist and finally, he will be able to be a part one of them. One day, he gets a call from Ria, his best friend; for an interesting news. They heard about a community, who has worshiped nature's mother. Now, it will be a golden chance for that report; to be written perfectly. Mom-Dad, I am ready to move. Don't worry and pray for me. Ria is also coming. Ok. dear! take care and call us about the update ...

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“A Fatal Calling” by Spencer Steeves

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As Rivani strode through the trees, following the winding river, he used the nearing hubbub as a compass, guiding him to his destination. At last, the ancient trunks parted to reveal a large clearing: lush grass blowing in the wind, the aroma of flowers wafting through the air, and the sound of quiet but excited chatter of many people, nearly two score, who were distributed about the place. He grinned tiredly, more than ready to join the festivities after the many long hours he'd worked protecting Estrevaire from various threats, both magica...

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“Nature’s Retribution” by Rheniya Thornberg

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“Are you excited for the Call?” Jessica rested her chin in her hands, looking up at me from her seat in the fluffy armchair. I turned to my reflection and adjusted my olive green bow tie. “I guess.” “You guess? This is supposed to be the most exciting time of the year!” I glanced at her in the mirror. Even from where I stood, I could see the excitement in her eyes. If only I could feel the same. I sighed. “Oh, I don’t know. Something about the idea of being chosen to be the Servant of the Earth Mother and living in the woods away from ...

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Write about a community that worships Mother Nature.

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✍️ 82 stories

“The Family Deity” by Bharathi Raja R

“Demon, Man and the Beast” by Amogh Bodhi

“It’s All better in a Fairy Tale” by Lady Magnolia

“Thorns of Roses” by The Manager

““To Wake a Forest Spirit”” by Aaron Ang

“The Natural Order” by A Mehendale

“The Village” by Chris Soe

“Even Just for Now” by Mary Rodriguez

“The Children of Mother Nature” by Gold Albatra

“I Choose You” by Anissa Dickerson

“Community Ma” by Elizabeth Etzwiler

“Daughter Nature” by Lucy Gray

“Restore lovely earth” by S Afrose

“A Fatal Calling” by Spencer Steeves

“Nature’s Retribution” by Rheniya Thornberg

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

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

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