Write about someone who keeps an unusual animal as a pet.

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“Animal Ties ” by Christian Hinrichsen

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Animal Ties jchinrichsen88a@gmail.com Jordero Jungles. The Festive Animal Hunt goes on in Fort Anant celebrating the gift of animals not only as food but also a hunt for an exotic pet. Has been going on for several years. After the Great Shaman druid, Ha-bib sacrificed himself to the Jul-tan Dragon He-long to save a group of people and their livestock from the hippo-dragon of Jul-tan folklore. It is with this festival the citizens of Jul-tan celebrate his sacrifice. In order to control the high flow of exotic pet hunters, the Warden C...

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“Growing Pains” by Conor Thackray

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“Just promise you won’t tell mum.” Evie had me by the wrist now and was pulling me out of the back door. “You know I can’t promise that sweetie,” I replied, trying to stay light-hearted in the face of my daughter’s obvious anxiety. She was taking me toward the garden, with a real sense of urgency in her tone, through the glass doors away from where I had been working at the dining table. I had terminated the call early when, no matter what I did or faces I pulled, she continued to tug at my sleeve. “Daddy! You have to promise! I’m not suppos...

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“My Giraffe Journey ” by Lexi Deighan

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If someone were to peek in on my room, they would probably see a pretty basic room for the average sixteen-year-old. I have a standard bed with a bright pink comforter, filled with numerous floral pillows. My walls are painted a bland shade of white, but they are decorated with numerous polaroid photos of me and my friends at the pool in the summertime. If an adult were to randomly go in my room, they would probably note that my closet, filled to the brim with numerous types of dresses, looks exactly like the closet of their own daughters or...

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“Bamboo” by Bobby Spina

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How high does Bamboo grow? I wondered this, as I gazed in awe upon the green skyscrapers shattering the heavens above me and the rest of the grove. It was quite a sight to behold, especially during the early morning sunrise. But the funny thing was, only a fool would think to see sunlight shine in this perplexing forest, or at least during this time of day. The hellishly dense forest made it impossible to see even an ounce of sunlight slit its way through the trees; a living barrier in and of itself from the rest of the outside world. I en...

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“The Pet” by Rick Bramhall

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Tony and his new friend Smitty were sitting around in Tony's rec room, getting to know each other. The room, Smitty decided, was lovely. With oak paneling and a full-sized wet bar, it was an impressive “man cave.” The carpeting was deep, the TV set was just a little smaller than the screen you'd find in a movie theater and the pool table looked new. “So,” Smitty surmised, “you play pool?” He was quite the pool shark himself and he was beginning to wonder if it would adversely affect their budding friendship if he soundly whipped Tony in a g...

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“A Fox's Purpose” by Caleb Ellis

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He opened his eyes. Or at least he thought he did, because before he couldn’t see, and then he could. It was foggy at first, but the collection of lights slowly morphed into a little girl’s face. A smiling face. Or at least he though that’s what it was. She had short black hair which fell down equally around her head at ear level, except her face. Large blue eyes looked right into his, and he began to wonder what color his eyes were, of all things. Beyond the girl, he could see that they were inside a house, and what looked to be a nice one ...

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“What Jake Found In The Basement” by John Walsh

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“I hear a sound in the basement,” said Claire to her husband Jake. “Go see what it is.” Jake turned on the basement light and went down the steep, old steps. He saw a small sort of reptile writhing on the floor. It had many legs and continuously changed its shape and colors. “It’s some kind of lizard.” “Lizard! I don’t think I want a lizard in the basement. What kind of lizard?” &n...

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“The Raven and the Vampire” by Kelsea Paine

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Edgar's feathers shone in the moonlight, his curious black eyes looking sideways at the enby vampire that had been his companion for half a decade. He had become accustomed to the moonlight, though his species was not naturally nocturnal, because this was when Evelyn was awake. They—Evelyn was neither a he nor a she—kept a refrigerator stocked with bits of chicken and liver and fruit, and it was all for Edgar because Evelyn didn't eat food of that kind. "Never more" Edgar croaked the first phrase Evelyn had ever taught him. The hint of a...

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“Maashtun” by A Mehendale

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Whispers follow them through the streets. There they go, the voices say, coloured with fear and awe and intrigue. They ooh and they aah, at the silver horses, the gilt frame of the carriage, they marvel at what might lie hidden within, the thought of jewel bedecked walls and velvet floors.Among them are those more wary. They speak only in soft murmurs, they trade rumours and pass judgements. Heathens. Cambions. Witches.And one phrase rises above it all, louder than the muttered insults, more hushed than the awestruck wonder. There go th...

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“Boundless Lamb” by Lexy A.P.

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“No! Argos, Please! You can’t go!” cried a boy. The wolf struggled to lift its head as he became weaker and weaker. Nuzzling his head into the boy’s chest, tears dripped onto his fur. He lifted his paw and sat it in his friend’s hand. “Argos you can’t go. I need you here. We have so many more adventures to go on!” sobbed the boy. Argos whimpered and panted. “You have to save him!” screamed the boy. “Cassian, look at me. There is nothing I can do. It will be alright,” whisper a soft, tired woman. “He is my only friend! I can’t lea...

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“ Can't Be Like Them” by Priscilla Taiwo

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Caitriona and Mirabel looked at me like I'm a creep each time I ask to sit at their table at school lunch hour. Heck, I couldn't figure out why yet. We used to be friends. Real tight friends. Maybe they don't like me anymore. The same way, friends outgrow friends. We were all in grade 9 but they already were becoming ladies - with round, sexy figures. They let their hair fall in waves to their backs and wore more glitters and leather unlike me who still wore braces and coloured socks. I wondered silently as I smiled stiffly, moving ...

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“Sandra and her....pet” by Natasha Schultz

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I have this best friend. Her name is Sandra Hankins. She is weird to say the least but I think she's the coolest person I know. We've been friends for about our whole high school life and she has this pet. Let's start at the beginning. Sandra and I met in Mr. Laurence's science class freshmen year of high school. We were lab partners and I had just transferred from a few towns over. I didn't talk to anyone because I was shy and new to this school. Sandra is kind of popular. She sat with the cheerleaders and talked to the football players but...

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“Once Upon a Roach” by Abigail Osoro

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I rushed into Aime's compound and slammed the gate so hard behind me, I thought it would fall and take the fence down with it. The huge rottweiler which overpowered its owner and chased me down the block, was now at the other side of the gate, barking like it had a score to settle with me. I bent forward, my hands on my knees, and tried to relax. As I ran for my dear life, I had actually wondered if that was the end. If I was going to be torn to bits by someone else's ‘cuddly wuddly’. As I straightened up, I heard someone walk briskly toward...

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“My gilrfriend was the BLACK PANTHER” by Mo' Scherrie

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I grew up in a predominantly white family of staunch racists. My father was 6 generation confederacy klu klux clan elect and my mother; the epitome of southern belle charm. Me and my 3 brothers and only sister knew the moment our privelage was questioned. It was the day SHE moved to our small town in Bell Buckle, Tennessee.We were a small town of mostly upstanding and honest citizens with upstanding jobs and upstanding credit. I just always thought we were ridiculously clueless and narcissistic rednecks who felt we could do no harm. My dad f...

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“An Untamed Pet” by Adnan Malik

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Sameer was a 16 years old boy and was entomophobic. It was july and his summer vacations. All day he plays with his friend 'Akshay'. Akshay was Samir's classmate and bestfriend. After having his breakfast, Sameer went out as usual to play with Akshay in the ground. They planned their meeting on yesternights. Sameer saw his chum Akshay already arrived at the ground wearing knee pads. "I'm sorry for arriving late." "You are late as usual Sameer. Now don't waste time, go and wear your pads and grab your bat.", Replied Aks...

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Write about someone who keeps an unusual animal as a pet.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 178 stories

“Animal Ties ” by Christian Hinrichsen

“Growing Pains” by Conor Thackray

“My Giraffe Journey ” by Lexi Deighan

“Bamboo” by Bobby Spina

“The Pet” by Rick Bramhall

“A Fox's Purpose” by Caleb Ellis

“What Jake Found In The Basement” by John Walsh

“The Raven and the Vampire” by Kelsea Paine

“Maashtun” by A Mehendale

“Boundless Lamb” by Lexy A.P.

“ Can't Be Like Them” by Priscilla Taiwo

“Sandra and her....pet” by Natasha Schultz

“Once Upon a Roach” by Abigail Osoro

“My gilrfriend was the BLACK PANTHER” by Mo' Scherrie

“An Untamed Pet” by Adnan Malik

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