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Large tree in a small clearing

Finding the Lost God

On September 3, 2019February 15, 2020 By Kat RedfernIn Lost Island, StoryLeave a comment

The forest was old, revered and not one to suffer fools. Thankfully Sophia had been properly introduced before starting on its paths and it was cautiously approving. She made sure not to blunder through the overgrowth or trample fragile new flowers and the paths stayed clear of thorns, if rather narrow. She got the rather …

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Blurred lights through rain-washed glass

Rainy Night

On September 1, 2019February 15, 2020 By Kat RedfernIn Story, Tunnels & DragonsLeave a comment

This came from a prompt 'the rain is full of ghosts tonight' and it turned out to be a conversation between Marcus and Sariya, with the usual interruptions. Marcus looked towards the window from his comfortable corner of the sofa, "The rain is full of ghosts tonight." "What's that supposed to mean? It's creepy." "It …

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Fake street with white buildings and colourful balconies

More Doors

On August 29, 2019February 15, 2020 By Kat RedfernIn Random Fiction, StoryLeave a comment

This is another round of the three doors exercise, but I forgot what the time limit was and went for fifteen minutes per door. Turns out it was only meant to be five. I like the longer one. Door 1 Walking down the hall, choosing a door at random. It's dark wood, almost black, very …

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Cup of coffee and mobile phone on a table in a cafe

Coffee Meeting

On August 27, 2019February 15, 2020 By Kat RedfernIn Changing Lanes, StoryLeave a comment

This is the first of the prequel pieces to The Wooden Chest and an early warning this story was getting ready to run away with me. The next scene (chronologically) was my first warning the characters had a lot more to share than a random shopping encounter in a field. Ally breathed deeply as she …

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Copper kettle hanging over an open fire in a brick fireplace

Morning Greetings

On August 25, 2019March 9, 2020 By Kat RedfernIn Forgotten God, StoryLeave a comment

Lorsan looked up from the kitchen table, where he was enjoying a cup of tea before thinking about starting breakfast, "Good morning Lydia, I hope you slept well, or at least as well as might be expected in strange circumstances." "I was very comfortable, thank you. Should I return the key now?" "No need. You …

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Indian hand carved wooden box

The Wooden Chest

On August 23, 2019February 15, 2020 By Kat RedfernIn Changing Lanes, StoryLeave a comment

This story has a few episodes in it already, it sort of took off when I wasn't looking and I have a weird situation where I wasn't sure which scene to post first. I've gone with this one as it's the first one I wrote and has the prompt that kicked the whole thing off, …

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Rainy beach with cliffs

Lost Island

On August 21, 2019February 15, 2020 By Kat RedfernIn Lost Island, StoryLeave a comment

Prompt: There is an island where all lost things end up. Today you wake up, cold and wet, on the beach of that island. Sophia shifted slightly where she lay. Whatever it was she was lying on wasn't very comfortable, it was cold, wet and scratchy. As reason began to return, she realised she was …

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Overgrown steps leading to an old Japanese shrine gate

The Forgotten God

On August 18, 2019March 9, 2020 By Kat RedfernIn Forgotten God, StoryLeave a comment

Pinterest Story Prompts: Write about a character who happens to be a god. The catch? This character is practically powerless, as nobody worships them any more. Double catch? Suddenly, one day, they feel that someone is praying for their protection. - maxkirin.tumblr.com If you want a beautiful story about a forgotten god, read this set …

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Drawing of an orange dragon

Tunnels and Dragons Part 2

On August 11, 2019February 15, 2020 By Kat RedfernIn Story, Tunnels & Dragons1 Comment

This story has pretty much stalled at the below. Any suggestions on what happens next would be awesome. This time when she looked up though, Marcus wasn't giving her his usual gently teasing grin, he was gaping in shock. "Sariya, what? Why? How?" He noticed Mav, "First? What?" The dragon stretched and resettled, "My name …

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Sillhouette of a woman in a tunnel

Tunnels and Dragons Part 1

On August 4, 2019February 15, 2020 By Kat RedfernIn Story, Tunnels & DragonsLeave a comment

Prompt: One day, while messing with the books on your bookshelf, you discover a mysterious passage behind it. There is just one problem, you live in a small apartment and behind that wall is supposed to be the outside world. Sariya could never remember the mix of books she pulled out of the shelf, or …

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