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Submitted to Contest #253
Lucas Mercer was more than just a magician in the small town of Everwood; he was a legend. His performances were the highlight of every local festival, birthday party, and community event. Known for his charismatic smile and mysterious aura, Lucas could make the most skeptical audience believe in magic. His tricks seemed to defy the laws of physics and logic. Objects vanished and reappeared in impossible places, he escaped from locked containers in seconds, and his illusions left even seasoned professionals scratching their heads.What the to...
Submitted to Contest #252
Elizabeth Walker stood on the porch of her charming, two-story house in the small town of Millbrook, Indiana. The evening sun cast a warm, golden glow over the neatly trimmed lawns and picket fences, but Elizabeth couldn’t shake the chill that settled in her bones. She brushed a strand of auburn hair behind her ear, glancing nervously down the quiet street.Inside the house, Allen Foster, her boyfriend and the town’s Police Chief, was helping his daughter, Anne, with her homework at the kitchen table. Allen’s broad shoulders and calm demeanor...
Jenna wiped sweat from her forehead and surveyed the cluttered living room. Boxes labeled Kitchen, Bedroom, Studio Equipment were scattered around. The high ceilings and dusty crown molding had a haunting charm perfect for her next YouTube series.“Alright, guys,” Jenna said, adjusting her camera. “Welcome to Blackwood’s Yew Farm, a place so haunted it’s been empty for years! But you know me, here to bust some myths and find the truth.”Jenna panned the camera around, capturing B-roll footage. “The plan is to document everything,” she said, mo...
Submitted to Contest #243
Demon Range, also known as D. Range, tapped away at his keyboard, a mischievous glint in his eye as he crafted his latest response to an unsuspecting user. This user, like them all, thought he was given commands to an AI bot at ChatGPT. The unhinged D. Range relished knowing that the users on the other side would certainly not be using their computers to access AI if they knew who they really spoke with. The glow of Range’s screen created flickering shadows across his desk, cluttered with mementos of confusion and chaos."Ah, another satisfie...
Submitted to Contest #241
In the softly lit room that served as Dr. Leslie Harper's office, a space adorned with calming artwork and shelves filled with psychology texts, the first meeting was about to commence. Dr. Harper observed the young girl across from her. Emma, a sixteen-year-old child, with her carefully poised demeanor that seemed almost out of place in the youthful casualness of her jeans and sweater."Emma," Dr. Harper began, her voice imbued with the warmth that had comforted countless others before, "I understand this is a challenging time for you. Would...
Submitted to Contest #240
As I watched the storm gather, a sense of unease took hold. It was different from the usual respect I held for the sea's changing moods. The sky seemed to churn with a restless energy. The ever-changing cloud formations painted a foreboding picture over the horizon with each grotesque shape. The lighthouse, my solitary refuge and steadfast companion, stood tall against the encroaching gloom. Its light was the very essence of a beacon of constancy in the tumultuous dance of nature. For years, I had been the keeper of this lighthouse. A job ve...
Submitted to Contest #239
Felix’s FallMartin MaynardIt was raining coins, once again.The townsfolk of Prospera had a secret. The secret was the Well of Fortuna, an old well at the heart of the market square. A well dug many, many years ago, but hasn’t been used for water for almost as long. The townsfolk, according to the earliest written histories of the town, have been flipping coins into the well, with a wish on their breath. While many doubted the miraculous claims, there were just as many who wholeheartedly believed. They were seen casting their silver and gold ...
In the Shade of the Gemstone TreesMartin MaynardEldric's sanctuary lay hidden in a valley shrouded by the dense embrace of the ancient forest, where the whispers of the earth spoke of mysteries to those who had the ear to hear it. This secluded garden, known to no soul but Eldric himself, was a marvel of the natural world, albeit one that defied all logic and reason. Here, the flora bore not the soft petals of flowers nor of fruits, but the hard, crystalline beauty of minerals and gems, each a masterpiece sculpted by the unseen hand of natur...
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