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All Of The Above

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The sweaty mage ahead of me in line is muttering, ‘_Kinetosis_,’ under his breath rep

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The Gods

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‘This isn’t possible,’ Tensha thought in his own language. He turned over the leaves

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Exile

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“The first thing you notice is the smell”. That’s what my grandfather told me. He al

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Alice

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I saw the rabbit Stopwatch, coat, tie, down the hole Picnic forgotten My knees scr

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An Endless Journey

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Our legs had all but given out long ago. Our bodies ached, our lips begged for even a

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The Same Old Lies

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1 min read

I remember when every promise stirred hope in my chest, when every new boss looked like a fresh start. Now? I sip burnt coffee from a cracked mug, watching the office clock tick like it’s mocking me.

Another memo. Another "team-building" meeting. Another manager talking about "innovation" while recycling the same tired ideas we’ve been choking on for years. I nod, I smile, I clap when they want n...

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The Unpaired

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In the land of Selvaria, where stars carved names into the sky and destiny was law, every soul was born with a tether — a glowing thread that linked them to their destined mate. At the age of ascension, these threads became visible, guiding people to their other half. No one had ever failed to find theirs — until me.

On the eve of my ascension, I stood under the Celestial Arch, heart pounding, ey...

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A fA fittinthe Village After The Storm "The Village After the StormA fitting title for that paragraph could be: "The Village After the Storm" If you like, I can suggest 3–5 more creative options. "The Village After the Storm" If you like, I can suggest 3–5 more creative options.

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The small coastal village of Agbonlaye lay in ruins, battered by the relentless forces of nature. Once vibrant streets were now a tangled mess of broken wooden houses and twisted metal roofs, strewn haphazardly across the sand. The air was thick with the salty stench of stagnant water, a lingering reminder of the recent flood that had swallowed the land. Trees, once proud and tall, were uprooted o...

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Mavick

A.R Arconti

1 min read

“Once upon a time there was a land. It was separated into six lands. Fire, for the powerful. Water, for the smart. Air, for the caring. Earth, for the reliable. Metal, for the strong. And then the misfit. That's where they banish any people we call Mavicks. When they fit into no groups or more than one group. That's where I leave you as you will now travel into the perspective of Amber."

I w...

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Restaurant

A.R Arconti

1 min read

I didn't mean to start the day off with a confession, but the waiter asked me how I was and I panicked.

“I’m um I’m FINE!” I say.

“You sure miss? You don't look fine,” he says.

“I'm fine,” I say. “Can I have the eggs?”

“Miss, how old are you?”

“16, I MEAN 25!” I shout.

“What's your name? If you don't tell me I have to call the authorities.”

“Annalexia,” I mumble.

“Louder!”

“ANNALEXIA!” I scre...

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Friends In High Places

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3 min read

It’s a familiar look, that indulgent smile.

It barely distracts from the way the waiter’s hand is gradually gliding towards the rectangular imprint of a phone in his apron, presumably intending to call for help.

I don’t stop him.

I’d love some help.

I didn’t mean to start the day with a confession, but the waiter asked how I was, and I panicked.

All that practice on the way here was for nothi...

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The Fairies of Milwood

Raylene Philips

1 min read

A long time ago, there was a forest of magic.

But slowly, the magic left,

And the magical creatures

grew weaker, smaller.

The forest has turned deadly,

With poisonous vines,

vivid colors,

twisting trunks,

murky water,

dusky skies.

The tiny fairies are the last folk left with the ancient magic.

Shrunk to the size of beetles.

They stay away from humans,

Who destroyed all of their true magic.

But on...

Poetry

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The Little Olive Umbrella

Goldensky

1 min read

She loved that umbrella more than anything—

Old-looking, with the color of olives sparkling.

Realizing that I left it behind in the empty seating,

Rage flew through me; she finally trusted me…

Yikes, I sprinted off with frustration.

So, I decided to chase the yellow bus.

Oblivious to whatever I had to do—to recover it.

Running away until the driver could see me,

**...

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Not Diminished

cbac

1 min read

When the mind and the heart disagree, what a terrible tempest assails the being. John faced the facts. He had lost weight, his stomach was twisted in knots, his anxiety rebuffed every remedy he or anyone else could think of.

John called his parents, not even they would listen. He sat in prayer begging God for peace so that he could remain in this place. The brothers loved him, they even liked hi...

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Christopher Chonos

4 min read

Who Cares About History

History Sucks

Chapter 1

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” “These words were said by George Santayana, and this, my friends, is why we study history.” Mr. Michaels said as he stood before the class. I just shook my head and looked at the clock on the wall as the minutes seemed to drag by. I couldn’t wait for this day to be over. I had a huge gaming group I was meeting online, and I was the l...

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