Category: Fiction
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The Last Light of Zephyria
In the year 2187, on the crystalline plains of Zephyria—a terraformed moon orbiting a gas giant in the Kepler-789 system—lived a young atmospheric sculptor named Nyra Voss. Unlike the other colonists who shaped the moon’s weather patterns with conventional gravitational wells, Nyra had discovered a way to weave light itself into the atmosphere, creating aurora-like…
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The Happy Escape
Sarah’s feet pounded against the wet pavement, each splash echoing through the empty streets of dawn. She wasn’t running from danger – not anymore. This time, she was running toward something better. The weight of her backpack reminded her of everything she’d chosen to leave behind in her small apartment: the photos of fake smiles…
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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 Joyful Silence
Maya had always felt different. In a world where everyone could read each other’s thoughts, she was the only one left out. People’s minds were an open book to everyone else, but to Maya they were a mystery, hidden behind an impenetrable wall of silence. At first, it was lonely. As a child, Maya watched…
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The Bitter Sweetness of Truth
Snow fell softly outside Café Vete in Stockholm’s old town, Gamla Stan. Inside, warmth and the rich scent of cocoa filled the air. Astrid and Erik sat at a small table by the frosted window, their hands wrapped around steaming mugs of hot chocolate. Astrid’s blue eyes sparkled as she raised her mug. “Skål!” she…
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The Joyous Fallen Star
Thandi gazed up at the night sky over Cape Town, her eyes drawn to the twinkling stars above. She had always found solace in their steady, eternal presence. As she watched, a bright light streaked across the darkness – a shooting star! Thandi closed her eyes tight and made a fervent wish, just as her…
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The Enchanting Stranger
Sunlight danced on the cobblestones as I stepped out of the taxi in front of the chiesa di San Francesco in the charming Italian town of Cortona. The ancient church stood resolute, whispering centuries of secrets. I smoothed my dress, a wispy periwinkle chiffon that fluttered in the warm Tuscan breeze. “Ciao bella, are you…
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The Delightful Detour
Lila had it all planned out. Today was going to be the perfect day. She would start with a morning yoga class to center herself, followed by a healthy green smoothie for breakfast. Then she’d head to the park for a picnic lunch with her best friend Mia before getting a much-needed massage at the…
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Ember’s Delightful Discovery
Ember sighed as she stared at the flickering candle before her. With a wave of her hand, she attempted to make the flame dance, grow, or do anything other than just sit there, mocking her inability. Nothing happened. Her brother’s laughter echoed from her phone, still on speaker. “Really, Em? You’re still trying with birthday…
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Whispers of the Horizon: A Tale of Heat and Remembrance
The city was melting. Not literally, of course, but it felt that way as the heat shimmered off the pavement, distorting the horizon like a funhouse mirror. Even the pigeons looked miserable, their wings drooping as they huddled in the scant shade of wilting trees. Ethan stood at the window, watching a world too hot…