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Story Dam: Regifting

It’s not easy being me. Oh, you think I exaggerate? Are YOU size XL boxers with big blue whales over them? No? Exactly. It’s difficult enough being boxers of any kind but XL? You’re really limited to who may buy … Continue reading

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Shelter

I blinked. The trees loomed over me like malevolent spirits. Terrified I pushed myself up and looked around. I was no longer in the glade. Wherever it was, it wasn’t anywhere near my home. My hands began to ache with … Continue reading

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Story Dam: Frantic search

Eyes narrowed, I scanned the floor. I knew I had seen it. A moment ago, it was right there. And now it was gone. Where was it? I twisted my head this way and that, ducking low to search under … Continue reading

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Story Dam: Leftover

Rachel danced into her room, humming Touchstone’s latest single under her breath. She twirled on one toe and fell laughing onto her bed. “Mirror! Oh, Mirror! Are you there?” She called out, her joy bubbling up through her voice. A … Continue reading

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First Lessons

For Story Dam this month we’re supposed to introduce you to who lives in our story’s world. This piece has been previously posted in smaller chunks but I’ve completely rewritten most of it following feedback. This is where Rachel meets … Continue reading

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