Category: Fantasy
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The Happy Wanderer of Gyeongbokgung
I drift through the ancient walls of Gyeongbokgung Palace like morning mist. After two hundred years, I still love watching the sunrise paint the curved roofs gold. My name was Park Min-ji when I lived, and now I’m the happiest ghost in Seoul. The guards don’t see me floating past the Gwanghwamun Gate. They never…
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The Delightful Disaster of Maxwell’s Keyboard
Maxwell Worthington sat hunched over his antique typewriter, his fingers dancing across the keys. He was a writer by trade but the words hadn’t been flowing lately. Maxwell decided to start with something simple: “The sun shone brightly over London.” As soon as he finished the sentence, a brilliant light flooded through his window. Startled,…
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The Joy of Being Stranded
Evelyn’s favorite place in the world was not a tropical beach or a quaint European village, but the bustling halls of Seaspray International Airport. She had stumbled upon this mid-sized oasis during a layover years ago and had been captivated ever since. Whenever she could spare a few days, Evelyn would book a flight to…
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The Enchanting Whispers of Moonlight Bay
Amelia appeared on the boardwalk, her ghostly form barely visible in the moonlight. Moonlight Bay was known for its historic homes and eerie tales. The autumn breeze carried hints of ocean and sweets. Visitors eagerly awaited the famous “Spectral Shores” tour. As a spirit from centuries past, Amelia enjoyed observing these tours. She favored one…
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The Monster Under the Bed: A Tale of Unexpected Friendship
Every night, when Timmy went to sleep, he had the same scary dream. In this dream, he saw a big, black monster sitting on the ground. The monster had huge hands and big legs, though they were a bit smaller than its hands. Its skin was as dark as the night sky, and its eyes…
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The Unexpected Redemption
In a world increasingly divided by ideologies and beliefs, Michael found himself in an unusual position. Once known as the embodiment of temptation and discord, he had grown weary of his role. On a crisp autumn evening, as people around the globe celebrated various holidays, Michael felt an overwhelming urge to change. He began a…
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The Awakening of Eleanor
On her 65th birthday, Eleanor realized her life was about to change dramatically. Unlike the mythical Aphrodite, no divine intervention was coming to reinvigorate her passion. Nor did she have a devoted partner like Philemon to Baucis, eager to grow old together in harmony. Eleanor had been a dedicated teacher, celibate by choice for nearly…
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The Whisper of the Sands
My obsession with ancient artifacts had led me to this remote oasis, a place of shimmering heat mirages and towering dunes, whose golden crests were caressed by relentless winds and bathed in the merciless sun. The parched air seemed to crack with each breath, while the sand beneath my feet shifted treacherously, as if trying…
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The Dragon Tamer’s Gambit
The grand halls of Castle Skyreach buzzed with anticipation. Today was the day Princess Elara of the Cloud Kingdom would wed Prince Darius of the Earthen Realm, uniting sky and ground in a political alliance centuries in the making. I, Zephyr the Dragon Tamer, had other plans. As the priest droned on about eternal bonds,…