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Monica Guerrero

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Moonlit Grove

Weekly Contest #327

In the heart of the moonlit grove, where shadows dance beneath the gnarled branches, I reside. I am Ashthorn, a raven of ebon feathers and piercing azure eyes, bound as the devoted familiar to the illustrious witch, Lirien. She is the keeper of secrets and a mistress of enchantments, and I am her eyes from the skies, her whisper in the wind. It was on a night thick with mystery that the first tremor of change reached us. Rising mists curled along the forest floor as if beckoning the dawn, and the usual symphony of nocturnal life was eerily a...

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Was it a Dream

In a quiet town named Havenwood, lived a teenager named Alex who had a strange problem. Alex couldn't tell the difference between dreams and reality. What seemed real could be a dream, and what seemed like a dream could be real. One day, Alex woke up in a cold sweat. He remembered a dream where he was running through the dark woods, chased by a shadowy figure with glowing red eyes. The figure was getting closer, and Alex could feel its hot breath on his neck. He woke up just as the figure reached for him. Shaken, Alex got out of bed and we...

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The Adventures of Captain Wasabi: The Golden Soybean

Weekly Contest #324

In the heart of the great Seven Seas, where the sun melted into the horizon turning waters to hues of gold and blue, the SS Soy Sauce coursed through the open waves. This was not just any ship. Constructed entirely from the legendary bamboo wood and wrapped meticulously in strong, unyielding strands of seaweed rope, it glided through the ocean with the grace of a mythical sea creature. At the helm stood Captain Wasabi, a determined sushi roll fashioned from premium tuna, spicy wasabi, and vinegared rice. His commanding presence was enshrined...

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The Cleansing Ritual

Weekly Contest #323

Characters: Alora Old Man Hemlock, Village Chief Valerius Alora lived in a small village nestled beside the Whispering Woods. The village was known for its deep-rooted traditions, the most important of which was the Cleansing Ritual. Every autumn, as the leaves turned crimson and gold, the villagers would gather at the heart of the woods to perform the ritual, ensuring the village’s safety from the shadows that lurked within the trees. Alora had always been fascinated by the Cleansing Ritual. From a young age, she would watch with wide ey...

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The Laughing Stone

Once upon a time, in the land of Sillyියාව, lived a young boy named Timmy. Timmy wasn't just any boy; he was known throughout Sillyියාව for his love of jokes and pranks. He had a curly mop of hair that never stayed in place, a mischievous grin, and a talent for turning ordinary days into extraordinary adventures. One sunny morning, Timmy woke up with a plan. "Today," he declared to his pet hamster, Mr. Nibbles, "we are going to find the legendary Laughing Stone!" The Laughing Stone was a myth in Sillyියාව. It was said to be a giant, magical ...

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Whispers of the Enchanted Glade

I am Elowyn, a forest nymph as ancient as the very trees that shelter me. My spirit is woven with the dappled light of the Enchanted Glade, a secret haven nestled deep within the heart of a vast, ancient forest. It is here, in a quiet realm where time seems to slow to the pace of autumn’s falling leaves, that I have witnessed the ebb and flow of nature’s moods. My days were once filled with gentle laughter as the wind carried the songs of birds, and my nights sparkled with starlight dancing on the forest floor. But now, a shroud of melanchol...

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The Puppet Master

* Alex Turner: A seemingly ordinary high school student, good at studies but socially awkward. * Emily Carter: The popular and charismatic student council president. * Mr. Harrison: The strict but fair school principal.Northwood High was just like any other high school. There were cliques, rivalries, and the constant struggle to fit in. Emily Carter, the student council president, seemed to have it all figured out. She was popular, smart, and everyone looked up to her. But behind the scenes, an unlikely puppet master was pulling the strings:...

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Never forgotten

Weekly Contest #317

The old wooden porch creaked under Elsa's feet as she stepped onto it. The house stood silhouetted against the twilight sky, a dark, looming shape that stirred a strange mix of unease and familiarity within her. It had been ten years since she last visited, but the scent of pine and damp earth was unmistakable, a scent that clung to this place like a second skin. Elsa had come back to Hazelwood, the small town nestled deep in the Appalachian Mountains, for one reason: her grandmother's passing. Nana Willow, as everyone called her, had been t...

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Who I really Am

My name is Alex Turner, and for the last ten years, I've been the face of "EcoClean," a company that makes environmentally friendly cleaning products. My image is plastered on every bottle, every commercial, every billboard. I'm "Eco Alex," the smiling, earnest guy who wants to save the planet, one spray bottle at a time. The truth? I'm a mess. My apartment is a disaster zone, takeout containers piled high, clothes strewn everywhere. Recycling? It happens when I remember, which is less often than my public persona would suggest. The disconne...

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The Mask of a Hero

I never wanted to be a hero. Heroes were the stuff of legends, of comic books and bedtime stories. I was just Alex, a regular kid who liked video games and pizza, living in the ordinary town of Meadow Creek. But that all changed the day the shadows came. It started subtly. A missing cat here, a stolen bike there. Then, things escalated. Vandalism, robberies, and whispers of something dark lurking in the alleys at night. The police were stumped, and fear began to creep into the hearts of Meadow Creek's residents. My best friend, Ben, was the ...

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Dream prophecy

Sarah - A 17-year-old high school student, the protagonist, hiding a secret.Emily - Sarah's best friend, supportive and perceptive.Mr. Thompson - Their history teacher, known for his engaging classes.Michael - A classmate with a crush on Sarah, friendly and a bit awkward. Sarah clutched the worn leather journal to her chest, her heart hammering against her ribs. It was the same journal her grandfather had given her last summer. The journal held a secret, one she guarded more fiercely than anything else in her life. It wasn't a diary filled w...

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The woods

Weekly Contest #312

Leo clutched the faded, hand-drawn map, its edges soft as old flannel from countless folding’s. It wasn't a map of a real place, not according to his older brother, Mark. It was a map of the Whispering Woods, the dense thicket that bordered their backyard. To Mark, it was just "the woods," a place for building clumsy forts and getting muddy. But to Leo, it was a kingdom of secrets.Leo was a boy of ten, with knees permanently scuffed and a mind that wandered further than his feet ever could. While other kids were obsessed with video games and...

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Raccoon crimes

Weekly Contest #311

Have you ever wondered if the animal world is like the human world? Do you think certain animals, like raccoons, are in the mafia? Well, in my mother’s strange world, it does. Hi, my name is Linkin. My family and I love animals. We own 3 dogs, 30 chickens, 2 roosters, a cockatoo, and a chameleon. I know what you’re thinking, but we don’t live on a farm. We own a lot of land with that many animals. I live with my mom, Moni Walker, Grandma, Georgia, Grandpa Ralph, and my two sisters, Rain and Jade. I’m the oldest of my siblings. My sister Rain...

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Possiblity of a twin

Have you ever felt like you were missing a part of yourself? Like maybe u had a twin in the world out there? Dahlia had felt that way all her life. She would feel pain when she had not experienced any, feel like she needed to be there for someone and not know who. Dahlia was adopted when she was a baby and knew that, but didn’t know anything else about it.Dahlia - Main Character Eliza – Dahlia’s Friend Dahlia had always carried a strange feeling, a sense of incompleteness that lingered like a shadow. It was as if a part of her was missing, a...

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The Struggle

Charlie stared at the blank page on his laptop screen, the cursor blinking mockingly. Graduation was in two weeks, and he was supposed to deliver the farewell speech. He was valedictorian, after all. It should have been an honor, a moment to shine, but all he felt was dread. What could he possibly say that hadn't been said a million times before? He glanced around his room, a typical teenage sanctuary filled with posters, books, and the comfortable clutter of a life lived mostly indoors. His eyes fell on a framed photo on his desk – him, Lia...

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