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delightfulbright (55)in #story • 3 years ago
Miners
He, their elected leader, was a strong, ruthless, and smart man, though he always came across as simple. Just a man trying to survive in a harsh land with little other than his…
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delightfulbright (55)in #story • 3 years ago
A Real Gentleman
Mark felt the warmth of the whisky in his hand and took another sip. It was strong enough to warm him out of the cold night, but he didn't mind that. A lot of other bottles in…
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delightfulbright (55)in #story • 3 years ago
GPS
Your car was about halfway down the long, dark country road when you made a wrong turn and ended up in the middle of nowhere, in pitch dark. You had hitching up your SUV so no…
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delightfulbright (55)in #story • 3 years ago
Once Upon A Time
ONCE UPON A TIME, in a little town named Lacopa in the Pacific North West, there was a little girl with bright green eyes and thin, dark red hair. When she was five years old…
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delightfulbright (55)in #story • 3 years ago
A Welcome Guest
Life here on the frontier was hard, but at least they didn't have meadows to cross or mountains to climb. The land was flat and fairly sparse of vegetation, so I was able to make…
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- Author $1.76
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delightfulbright (55)in #story • 3 years ago
Blood & Wine
It was about 9 in the morning when I made it to the castle. I had been away in the middle of March that I could walk back and forth from town, but the snow helped me out. I was…
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- Author $3.03
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delightfulbright (55)in #story • 3 years ago
The Leprechaun
You've come across a hut in the woods before, a derelict ruin that seems to have been abandoned years ago. Upon closer inspection and ducking your head to duck the brambles you…
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- Author $2.29
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delightfulbright (55)in #story • 3 years ago
Most Beautiful Planet In The Universe
"This is the most beautiful planet I have ever seen." I smiled and looked to my captain. She nodded at me and smiled and gave a small wave in the direction of the ocean. We were…
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- Author $1.71
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delightfulbright (55)in #story • 3 years ago
Angry Noises
Jared walked to the old, forgotten waterfall. He had heard stories about this place as a kid. He decided today was the day for his first hunt as a man. This would be his…
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- Author $2.05
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delightfulbright (55)in #story • 3 years ago
Great Frog Pongo
As his father lay dying in bed, Great Frog Pongo tried hard to convince his own son, Little Frog Nepoko, to accept his legacy of becoming human. However, Little Frog Nepoko who I…
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- Author $1.76
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delightfulbright (55)in #story • 3 years ago
Christmas Tree
“Hi sorry! Are you okay?” I said, while looking to see if the store manager was angry. I actually thought I turned the whole Christmas tree store upside down. Realizing I might…
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- Author $1.80
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delightfulbright (55)in #story • 3 years ago
The Swarm
The streets were eerily quiet. The alarm had cried out a warning before the Tendo household widened its scope to the whole city. It was not the quiet of sleep, but that of the…
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- Author $1.85
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delightfulbright (55)in #story • 3 years ago
The Stranger From The Nightmare
Last night, my nightmare lasted into the next day. I woke up with a severe headache this morning. The knocking on the door at midnight was not just a dream, but it was also…
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- Author $1.61
- Curators $1.51
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delightfulbright (55)in #story • 3 years ago
Art
Art was awakened by a noise outside. The storm which was roaming the area, suddenly invaded the castle walls. Metal doors opened with a loud noise, and a very bright light shone…
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- Author $2.49
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delightfulbright (55)in #story • 3 years ago
Her
The beautiful morning sun shone through the panoramic window, warming my face and sending dancing dust motes across the table. I sat on an old, plush and well-worn sofa, tired…
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- Author $2.53
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delightfulbright (55)in #story • 4 years ago
The Shadows Turned To Light
I emerged from the carriage into sudden bright sunlight, blinking helplessly. That's odd. There shouldn't be any light. We'd been in the train tunnel for most of the journey…
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- Author $0.22
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delightfulbright (55)in #story • 4 years ago
The Fertilizer
There were five men in the truck. They were driving as fast as they possibly could through the dense cover of green near the base. Three of them tried to keep watch. Two of them…
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- Author $0.74
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delightfulbright (55)in #story • 4 years ago
Life is a Mistery
Julie laid in a hospital bed, feeling like her world was crashing down around her. She'd had a mild stroke a few months ago, and since her discharge, she'd slowly been regaining…
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- Author $1.53
- Curators $1.48
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delightfulbright (55)in #story • 4 years ago
Slightest Push
"There are two reasons why I am here," I said into my mobile phone. "To see Alfred, and to give my dying grandfather one more chance to see me before he dies." He had refused to…
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- Author $1.58
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delightfulbright (55)in #story • 4 years ago
She Could've Been Anywhere
The sun was shining through the thick canopy of the many trees. The air was light, fresh, and peaceful. It was a beautiful day. The narrator of this story was lying in bed.…
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- Author $1.63
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Gabrielle (55)