Category: Fiction
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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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Interwoven Lives: A Tale of Second Chances
The old lighthouse stood sentinel over the rocky coastline, its weathered exterior a testament to years of faithful service. Inside, Lydia cradled her infant son, her eyes fixed on the horizon but seeing nothing. The sound of waves crashing against the shore did little to soothe the storm raging within her. “I used to dream…
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Whispers of the Drowned
The ancient kayak creaked beneath Asha as she paddled through the misty waters of what was once called the Mediterranean. Her grandmother, Nura, sat behind her, humming softly as her unseeing eyes gazed into the distance. In the middle of the boat, wrapped in layers of sealskin, lay Asha’s younger sister, Lina, shivering despite the…
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The Whisper of the Sands “Short Story”
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 Love Conference
As the sun dipped below the skyline, four friends gathered at a trendy rooftop bar overlooking the city. The journalist, the poet, the musician, and the woman sat in comfortable silence, sipping their artisanal cocktails and watching the fading light paint the glass-and-steel buildings in warm hues. The woman was the object of the men’s…
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The Woman Who Outsmarted the Devil
Sarah had never considered herself beautiful. At 65, she felt her youth had passed her by without ever truly blossoming. Loneliness and regret were her constant companions. One stormy night, in a moment of despair, she called out to the devil. To her shock, he appeared, offering her beauty and pleasure for 10 years in…
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Echoes of Eternity
In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where civilizations rise and fall like waves on a cosmic shore, there exists a race of beings known as the Archivists. From their home world of Mnemosyne, they have watched over countless worlds, their crystalline towers humming with the accumulated knowledge of eons. I am Mara, Keeper of…
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The Horizon’s Edge
The weight of the silence pressed down on her like a thick blanket. The therapist and her husband faded into the background as her breath caught in her throat. Even if she could find her voice, she knew her words would fall on deaf ears. She wanted to bolt from the office, but instead, she…
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The Mysterious Insurance Agent
The flood of insurance brochures was the final straw for Ethan. Generally, Ethan adored his cozy apartment. It was ideally sized, conveniently located near public transportation, a quaint farmers market, and a charming family-owned café. The only downside was the trail of previous tenants who had left their mark through questionable DIY projects and the…
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The Horizon’s Edge
The weight of the silence pressed down on Lydia like a thick blanket. Dr. Winters and her husband, Mark, faded into the background as her breath caught in her throat. Even if she could find her voice, Lydia knew her words would fall on deaf ears. She wanted to bolt from the therapist’s office, but…