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Monsters can be heroes too. Write a short story in which a monster saves the day.

Monsters can be heroes too. Write a short story in which a monster saves the day.

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So as to make some context for future readers from more civilised times: Our not so great ancestors from the XXII century in their endless pursue of exploiting every aspect of reality for profit left their planet a shadow of it’s former blue glory. Among uncountable problems they’ve caused, that have eventualy led to the Great Exodus, was the matter of everpresent trash. Bilions of tons of garbage...

The Moving Mountain

I was awoken by a strong, sturdy shake and shouting. I opened my eyes to see Jon standing over me, backpacks in hand as he kept shaking me.


“LEO WAKE UP, WE GOTTA MOVE!” He said frantically before confirming I was awake and moving to grab more supplies.


I hurriedly got up and began rolling my sleeping bag up and attaching it to my already overflowing pack. I was more than prepared to leave on a...

Enigmatic

In a world of knights and monsters divided by the south and north poles of magnets, there was a noble knight whose name rang to every rim of the land, honored for his decorum throughout his life. Amnon of Amouros—they chanted his name so gallantly.


Yet he kept one secret hidden from the public eye, that he befriended the monsters he once captured and ordered to be killed by his sworn lord.


Enigm...

The Gentle Giant

In a quiet village surrounded by dark woods, rumors of a terrifying monster echo through the streets. With his towering figure and haunting growl, he was said to lurk in the shadows, waiting to pounce on unsuspecting villagers. Fear gripped the hearts of the townsfolk, and they avoided the forest at all costs.

One fateful night, a violent storm rolled in, unleashing torrential rain and howling wi...

Bay Of Bones

The restless sea matches my wandering mind. Joints ache from exhaustion having worked the boatyard all day, yet somehow sleep evades me. The window is cracked open just enough to allow the humid air out, but it also lets the sleepless noise of the city in. Waves crash in the distance, boats rock and clash into the dock, and the marathon drinkers cackle with laughter outside the pub.


I need to sl...

Monsters

The heroes were at their wits end. The dwarf was kneeling on his left knee. The last hit to his side was painful. He was breathing heavily.

A few feet further the elf was gripping the last arrow from his quiver. Slowly despair was showing on his usually optimistic face.

The warrior and the orc continued swinging their swords at the gigantic spider before them. Their movements have slowed down.

Sud...

Dragon Of Old

The old dragon lay in his cave far away from human and elven eyes. His body rose and fell as he struggled breathing. His look was quite terrifying no thanks to wars in the past. He has an ugly scar that ran from the bridge of his snout all the way down to his scaly chin. His vision in his eye wasn’t as good as it used to be, and his wings were tattered and shredded.

He remembered what happene...

The Guardians Of Black Hollow

Black Hollow was a cursed place. The townsfolk whispered about it with fear, their warnings sharp and clear: “Never go into the woods after dark.” It was said that a creature lived there—something ancient, monstrous, and merciless.


But tonight, those woods were the only place Sarah could go. Her little brother, Liam, had wandered off chasing fireflies, and as dusk fell, the search party gave up. ...

Nessie

Always swimming deep

Avoiding the dark of man

Seeking only light...

Siren Song

Death, her siren song

No one bothered to tell her

That she had a choice...