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Incense and Myrrh

Weekly Contest #339

Standing in the middle of the desert, the hot sun blazes down on my neck, making sweat roll along my spine and soak my beige collared shirt. Squinting at the cave, once a prestigious temple according to Nana Ann’s journal, I sigh heavily.Sand burns my skin as the wind kicks up tiny particles into the air, but I ignore the pain in favor of assessing the map in my hands. That is short-lived, though, when I hear a deep voice shouting my name.“Eliana, I believe we’ve uncovered something!” Alex calls, capturing my attention.My eyes focus on the y...

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Journal of the Forgotten

Weekly Contest #338

Soft-bound leather glares at me as the journal sat on the desk.This book, filled with frayed pages and Sanskrit, was the last thing my Nana Ann recorded her discoveries in before she disappeared.In a few hours, I will be presenting at Oxford University to the freshmen in the History Master’s program, and the professor was hopeful that I would use my Nana’s research and my knowledge to educate his students, which means opening this journal will be my saving grace.Swallowing thickly, I inhale deeply one last time and make my way towards my des...

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Manmade Creature

Weekly Contest #329

Awaking in agony should have been the first sign that I was not meant to be on this earth.It was a dark and stormy night, lightning flashing across the blackened sky as thunder cracked moments later, rumbling the whole tower with its terrible wrath.The excruciating, electric currents rushing through every single one of my nerves caused my body to jolt violently as white hot pain roiled within me, setting off the synapses in my brain, and the stench of burnt flesh hit my nose when I finally rose from what seemed like an eternal slumber.Throbb...

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Sage

Weekly Contest #327

Purring contentedly, I curl myself up into a tighter ball next to the fire, tail twitching gently as slumber holds me steady.Heated flames warm my black fur as I bask in the quiet serenity of my and my human’s home, though unfortunately for me, that was short-lived.“Oh, no. No, no! Don’t blow--!”I hear my human screech, but she is cut off by an explosion, and I jolt up from my position, growling at the obnoxious sound.Now awake, I yawn and stretch my front legs out, spine elongating as I move. Grumbling in exasperation, I pad through the cot...

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Divine Intervention

Weekly Contest #313

[Note: Implied violence against the FMC, but it is very vague, and mentions of alcohol. If you don't like that, please don't read.]**“Are you there, God? It’s me,” I whispered, fingers trembling with anxiety.It has been a while since I prayed. After losing my father when I was eighteen, I lost my way, throwing myself into college and then work, aiding my twin brother with cybersecurity and protecting the company from physical threats, and I stopped talking to God altogether.“I know it has been forever since I’ve done this, and I’m not sure i...

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The Pharaoh's Greed

Weekly Contest #305

[Note: Mention of weapons, minor swearing, and death threats. Proceed with caution.]**“Do not fall for his trickery, Eliana,” Nefertiti says, her voice filling Eliana’s mind.Standing between two difficult decisions was not what Eliana wanted to do.Especially when her best friend’s life hung in the balance, but unfortunately, it has come to that.“It’s either her or me. What’s it going to be, Little Girl?” Nabil, the man holding Cassidy hostage, snarled while looking between Eliana and Cassidy.The man had her at gunpoint, his nose flared, brow...

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A Raider's Savior

Weekly Contest #302

[Note: There is minor violence, mentions of blood, and swearing][Al’ama (العمى) - Damn]**Luck was not on Seth’s side today.All he had to do was sneak into the temple, retrieve the chalice of Heh, the Egyptian god of personified infinity, and escape before the looters discovered his betrayal. Still, nothing seemed to be going his way.After entering the temple with zero struggle, Sethos had cautiously and quietly slipped past the booby-traps, nearly getting his head taken off by an oversized axe in the process, and once he crept into the cente...

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One Mistake

Following behind the others should have been easy.Listening to his sister was the only thing he had to do. But Kyren wanted to help … That’s all he ever wished to do.**Kyren begged to go on the mission with his sister and her band of misfits, wanting to experience the thrill of slipping through the narrow passageways of the High City, hiding in the shadows, and stealing the decadent cuisines of the privileged, and Kora approved of him going, on one condition.“Stay close and be quiet, Ky. That is all I am asking. This mission is supposed to b...

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Ashes and Blood

Weekly Contest #296

[Note: Mentions of blood, gore, violence, and minor swearing. Please read with caution.]**Carnage riddled the streets, and screams of agony pierced the air as I numbly wandered through the billowing smoke, my little brother clinging to me desperately, confused and scared.I am taken aback as my eyes flick to the right and then the left, taking in the mangled bodies and the flames that lick at the sky as if attempting to burn the heavens with their fiery tendrils, and I flinch when another explosion rings in my ears, shattering the nearby buil...

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Fallen

Weekly Contest #291

[Words to know: Nāḥāš meaning snake in Hebrew and bara meaning create/creation in Hebrew]**Fame …    Glory …           Power.Those facets are what I crave.The mere thought of having exactly what He possesses—what He always has had—drives me to madness. I yearn for the omnipotent ability to do as I please and go wherever I want, but that is not my purpose. At least, that is what He tells me.My obsession continues to grow and fester, especially now since I am no longer ...

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Saving Grace

Weekly Contest #289

[Note: This story contains violence, minor depictions of blood and injury, and brief non-consensual touching/assault. Please read with caution.]**The room is unfamiliar. I don’t know how I got here.She thinks as her Jade eyes attempt to adjust to the darkness of the room, a groan of pain tumbling from her lips when an aching throb encompasses her skull, and the young woman grunts in confusion.Sabrina’s memories are foggy as she strains to think back on the events that may have brought her to this place, but the agony that is inflicted on her...

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Mermories of You

The chilly, ocean breeze brushed my skin as I gazed upon the blue wonder before me, reminiscing about the not-so-distant past.My eyes danced across the waves as the sunbeams peaked through the thick, gray billowing clouds, and I inhaled deeply, the scent of saltwater and the last warmth of the sand instantly assaulted my senses and reminded me of you.Out of pure fleeting need, I returned to this beach hoping to find you here, waiting for me as you assured me that you would, but as the excitement and hope dwindled from my eyes and soul, I rea...

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A Brew-Tea-Ful Time To Relax

Weekly Contest #287

The aroma of coffee assaulted my senses when I entered the quaint, little café, a faint smile appearing on my lips as the cozy atmosphere warmed me up from the inside out, and I sighed softly, feeling at home within its walls.“Good morning, Callie! Would you like your usual?”The barista greeted me sweetly, prompting me to stride towards the counter she stood behind, the chain attached to my jeans jingling quietly against my left thigh as I walked, and I hummed thoughtfully at her inquiry.“Mmm, actually, what is your guy’s special for today, ...

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Too Little Too Late

Weekly Contest #278

Mina,Even though it has been several years since our love became a distant memory, our lives having separated after that fateful day, I realize now that I cannot let you go. You were the one constant in my life even after you chose yourself over me, which I understand why, but I have not been able to stop thinking about you or your smile or the way you always made me feel as if I were the luckiest guy alive, no matter how hard I try. As the years passed, I believed I would get over you, move on with my life, and continue down the path I had ...

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Of Fiery Embers and Sea Green

Weekly Contest #262

His eyes were those of burning embers as the setting sun reflected in their deep hues as if drawing me in and drowning me in the sea of their color, and all I could do was be drawn to them, no matter what I did.The warmth of the afternoon day still clung to the air as we swayed to the beat of the distant music, my arms wrapped around his shoulders and his hands on my hips, and I could feel the thump of my heart pounding against my ribcage at how close we were.I had never been this bold in my life, to be honest … Having always stayed within t...

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