Tag: Short Story
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The Wizardess
“It’s been years since I created a potion.” Huffle jumped onto Maraganna’s shoulder as she peered into her old cauldron. The liquid within glowed an eerie green. “I think I’ve lost my touch. This liquid should be smooth – not lumpy as it is now.” Huffle purred, crawled around Maraganna’s neck and jumped onto the…
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A Long Long Time Ago
“My People!” Declared King Rabletop III, as he stood atop the Great Plinth. His wife, Queen Ellimayee stood with the other five people who had gathered around. “Today is a great day in our Kingdom. For today, ahead of the Setting Sun, our First Great Memorial has been created. Future generations will flock to see…
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Space – There’s a lot of it! (6)
Nebula, how’s our guest doing? He’s still in deep sedation, Alnold. My sensors are constantly analysing him, and the Medic Bay’s Automated Nursing Unit is administering a sedative every six hours to ensure his body heals. Apparently, the capsule you rescued him from had slowed down his metabolism to such a level he has hardly…
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Reverence Ep.3: Eerie Wood
“Woah, Sentinel! Steady down, girl!” It was all Hempsty could do to keep the horse and calash on the gravel path and not veer through the trees at the side. He pulled on the reins, stopping the journey once again. He leapt from his seat, and ran over to the spooked animal. Gently, he stroked…
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A Topsy Turvy Tale of Tops and Turves
Pick a straw. Any straw. OK, that one! Take a closer look. It might look better in the light. Oops. Don’t cut the top off! Try again. That’s better! Look at it from a slightly different angle. Now bring in a prop. Try to take the photo as though it’s a fine portrait. Or from…
The Mansionic Perspective 