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Rainy beach with cliffs

Lost Island

On August 21, 2019February 15, 2020 By kesabethIn 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 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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The enchanted wood portal by besttravelphotos

Choose your trial

On June 17, 2018March 9, 2020 By kesabethIn AnalysisLeave a comment

Quick and late one this weeks as my brain is fried. What would you choose from the following options? I think I'd choose Exploration. Domain would be the Genie's Palace, the Forest Shrine or the Pirate Ship.  Genie's Palace probably coming out on top by a whisker. I'd go with the gifts of Command, Flawed …

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Back view of a man holding a guitar behind him as he walks

Thrift Store Shirt

On June 6, 2018November 24, 2019 By kesabethIn Random Fiction, StoryLeave a comment

Pinterest Story Prompt: She bought the shirt for a dollar at the thrift store and found the key in the pocket a week later. - deepwaterwritingprompts.tumblr.com Melly loved her monthly thrift store treasure hunts. She usually went in with a particular theme or purpose, but was just as usually diverted down fascinating rabbit holes of …

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Wooden cottage front with window box

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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Grey stone castle against grey clouds

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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