Write about a community that worships Mother Nature.

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“The Great Healing Circle” by Emma Silver

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~zee-zee-zee-zee-zoo-zee~ My eyes slowly open as I wake up to the Black-Throated Green Warbler sing their gentle yet powerful song. Not yet fully awake, I stretch backward, forward, to my left, and finally to my right. The tension in my body melts away, and sweet relief washes over me. I am so grateful to be alive another day thanks to Mother Nature. I swing my legs over my hammock and make my way to the door in the hut. The walls are completely made up of mud which have been strengthened by the mighty sun for thousands of ...

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“A sign from Ikah” by Fatuma Abdullah

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The teenage girls were up before the crack of dawn headed to the swift but shallow river for a bath in preparation for the Ikah ritual. The villagers of Tenzi north of South Africa believed ‘the Divine’ Ikah, the goddess of earth inhabited the oldest and largest baobab in their village. The tree was so large it took over 20 people to form a link chain around it. The elders say the tree is over 1000 years old and when Ikah would speak, her voice would be heard at the tip of North Africa. The harvest season was over and it was time to give th...

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“Corrupt Sun” by Tyler H

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Temperatures were rising, Arizona weather was normal in every state around this time. Sweat would drip down foreheads just for going outside. Winter and snow were becoming a myth for adolescents. Heat waves were a common occurrence, if snow came it would melt before touching the ground. Religions started popping up around the world, worshiping the sun. They prayed the sun would stop its rising heat, every day they stared blankly at the sun. You’d think humans would go blind, but with a purpose beyond their eyes, they could stare for ...

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“'Mother Earth Is Queen'” by Eremo Dilli

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'MOTHER EARTH IS QUEEN!!!' Kids sang with joy and enthusiasm as they played and jumped and ran around carrying palms and branches and figs. Everyone was happy from young to old and none seemed to bother about a young scruffy-looking man in trunk shorts and kaftan top. I walked down the village as I observed the great wonder of my lifetime. The sheep were all decorated in red ribbons and some wore an extra pink ribbon around their necks. I noticed they looked healthier, fatter, and bigger than the rest in only red ribbons. This ought to be a ...

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“Earthers” by Granular Being

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My eyes fluttered open, turning into slits because of the bright sun beaming down. That’s exactly how it happens in the movies. You have a little spill and that group always collects you from the ground and either helps you, or tortures you for being on their sacred ground. Well that’s great. Blobs form over my head, staring. I jolt up, scaring the people around me as they jump back. “Get back, I don’t know any of you!” I screech, extend my arms, and take in my surroundings. “Stay back!” One man, who seems to be the leader or has some form ...

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“Breakers of the Day” by Daniel Gilligan

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The flicker of the flame springing to life drew a stark contrast with the rooms early morning chill. Peter steadied his labored breath for fear of blowing out the candle. The ability to rise at a specific time had helped him be selected as a member of the Daybreak Order. The selection process was brutal, only the most disciplined and devout even had a chance at consideration. Despite having barely made it through the selection, since his appointment he’d ascended quickly to the role of Candle Lighter, the first to arise each day. There were...

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“The Wren” by Caralinda Jefferies

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The Wren Madoc sat cross-legged at the outer edge of the gathering, soaking in the chants and exhortations of the druids standing in front of the oldest, and most revered of the oaks in this most holy of oak groves. As darkness encroached, the smoky light from the fat-soaked straw torches flickered, creating shadows that shimmered in the evening breeze. The almost leafless trees formed a skeletal ring around the clearing, forbidding, and in Madoc’s eyes, foreboding. Madoc was fourteen years old, not yet married, so not able...

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Write about a community that worships Mother Nature.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 82 stories

“The Great Healing Circle” by Emma Silver

“A sign from Ikah” by Fatuma Abdullah

“Corrupt Sun” by Tyler H

“'Mother Earth Is Queen'” by Eremo Dilli

“Earthers” by Granular Being

“Breakers of the Day” by Daniel Gilligan

“The Wren” by Caralinda Jefferies

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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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