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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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A Charming Encounter at Château de Chambord
Étienne straightened his tie as he entered the grand hall of Château de Chambord. The wedding of his childhood friend, Luc, was a joyous occasion, but Étienne felt a twinge of loneliness amidst the happy couples. As he made his way to the bar, a melodic laugh caught his attention. Across the room stood a…
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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 Unstoppable Wish
Jerry wanted a pet dragon. Not just any dragon – a small, cuddly one that could fit in his pocket and breathe tiny flames to light his birthday candles. Every night, he’d gaze at the stars, whispering his wish. His parents chuckled, patting his head. “Dragons aren’t real, sweetie,” they’d say. But Jerry wouldn’t give…
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Gia’s Courageous Adventure
Gia stood frozen at the train station, her hand trembling as she clutched her ticket. The bustling sounds of Milan swirled around her, but all she could hear was the pounding of her own heart. “You can do this,” she whispered to herself, fighting back the tears that threatened to spill over. Leaving her small…
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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,…