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Overgrown steps leading to an old Japanese shrine gate

The Forgotten God

On August 18, 2019March 9, 2020 By kesabethIn 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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Trouble with Dragons

On April 25, 2018November 24, 2019 By kesabethIn Random Fiction, StoryLeave a comment

Pinterest Story Prompt: "You said you didn't need me any more." "That was before the dragons escaped sir." - sites-google/site/thesiteforwriters/ Ex-commander Samuel looked at the nervous courier and raised an eyebrow, but didn't move from his seat by the fire. "It's a pity you didn't find me isn't it." The courier paled further, "Please sir, …

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Oakeshott Type XVI Crecy sword by Albion Armorers

Sword and Coffee

On April 11, 2018November 24, 2019 By kesabethIn Random Fiction, Story1 Comment

Pinterest Story Prompt: You live alone in your apartment. One day you return to find a sword and an old, leather-bound book lying on your coffee table. - margaretterblanche.com Not too happy with this one - it's boring! If I had any idea on where it was going, I'd wipe out 95% of the scene …

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The Tavern at the Centre of the Maze

On March 27, 2018November 24, 2019 By kesabethIn Random Fiction, StoryLeave a comment

Challenge Write for at least 350 words about a sweet labyrinth king, a red mage, a tavern, a dark tavern keeper, a cat, a frightened crusader who holds a dark secret and a plum tree. - http://www.eelkat.com Response In the kingdom of Or, ruled by the kind and generous King Arto, the royal castle served …

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Story Game – Elf Brute

On March 21, 2018November 24, 2019 By kesabethIn Random Fiction, Story1 Comment

Andre trudged down the road, absent-mindedly dodging a psychotic-looking chicken. He gave himself a mental slap, he was a BRUTE, he should have booted the chicken halfway to the castle rather than avoiding it. He was very careful about his brute image, plenty of scars and clothing designed to intimidate, his weapon, an urgrosh, was …

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