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Jennifer Zavala

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2023

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The Tragedy of Dharini

Jennifer Zavala

Submitted to Contest #334

Once upon a time, Dharini had been chosen to marry the next king of the kingdom of Elaressi, Johan Singh. It is said her beauty was extraordinary and no one’s compared to her. With her olive skin and long black hair, it was no wonder she got Prince Johan’s attention quickly. She was gifted the power to wield the world's rocks and dirt. It was rare for someone to be given this gift from the goddess Fotheea. Upon hearing of her gift, Johan’s father, Kamal, proposed a marriage between the two. Therefore, uniting the land of Elaressi and the civ...

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Was it Enough?

Jennifer Zavala

Was it ever enough? That was what ran through Elyra’s mind as she watched the devoted followers of her brother, Erevan, battle among her people. The Temple of Dawn had once been a monument of radiant marble and gilded glass. Sunlight had poured through its vaulted windows like liquid gold. Choirs had lifted their hymns here, their voices rising in praise to Elyra, the Bringer of Light. Now the air was thick with dust and ruin. Shattered stained glass glittered like fallen stars across the floor. Pillars lay cracked and broken, their intricat...

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First Kiss

Jennifer Zavala

In the quaint town where the river muttered secrets to the trees and the air carried the scent of spring-blooming flowers, Emily found herself drawn to the quiet charm of the local park. It had become her quiet place, where her mind would explore the possibilities of her future. Time seemed to slow there, and the rustling leaves provided a gentle backdrop to nature's melody. With his messy hair and smile that could warm the coldest of hearts, Derek shared Emily's appreciation for the park's tranquility. Their paths crossed one sunny afterno...

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Xander and Cristina

Jennifer Zavala

The first time I bumped into Xander, I had just finished taking my final exam. Some of my classmates invited all of us out for drinks to celebrate our last time of the semester. Many of us would stay behind for the winter break while some were heading home for much-needed family time. My parents were vacationing in Italy, so I would stay behind at Crimson University and celebrate the holidays alone.  “Come on, Cris, take a shot with us,” Josh chuckled as he tried to hand me a glass filled with tequila. I shook my head and continued to ...

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Kirena

Jennifer Zavala

In a distant realm, far beyond the reaches of known galaxies, a solitary planet floated in the cold emptiness of space. This celestial body, known as Lumara, faced an impending doom as its once radiant sun flickered with the last remnants of its dying light. The residents of Lumara, a race of beings known as the Luminarians, were forced to adapt to a world shrouded in perpetual darkness. The city was destroyed under the strong fist of the tyranny of the previous ruler. Slowly, the city began to empty as the civilians left to protect themselv...

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Sarvani, the Flame in the Sky

Jennifer Zavala

On the land of Eppon, the kingdom of Vradian was known for its riches and powerful dragons. The kingdom all over Eppon feared them and would never dare to go against them. When the four Houses, Eider, Forebane, Egilore, and Morozov, got together, they ambushed Vradian. House Vasilyv was massacred alongside their dragons. Sarvani's rider had sent her to hibernation to protect her from the hands of the murderers. That was the last time she had seen her companion, rider, and best friend. She took shelter inside a volcano. The cavern lay high i...

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Fire and Water

Jennifer Zavala

           “I can’t sleep.”           Dorian Forebane pushed himself up from the bench and found Ocea standing at the doorway.He remembered the first time he ever saw her. She was the most beautiful woman his eyes had ever laid upon. She had the Eider blue eyes and soft, milky skin. But she carried a look of innocence and clarity like he had never seen before from the Eider House.         ...

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