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AliceFairfield

The Blacksmith and the Phoenix's Fire

AliceFairfield · Short Story » Fantasy, Narrative · 37m ago

A blacksmith gives food to a hungry phoenix, and he is granted a magical ability in return. (The second story of “In Search of the Cat King”)

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SylvanusGrace

(VII) Week 7 Submissions

SylvanusGrace · Clubs » Last Mortal Standing · 56m ago

1085 words I wish you all a great upcoming week and a good rest this summer and successful writing arr me mates :D :D

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AliceFairfield

In Search of the Cat King

AliceFairfield · Short Story » Fantasy, Action / Adventure · 1h ago

A young woman helps an injured traveler find his missing friend, who is the king of the cats. (The eponymous story of "In Search of the Cat King")

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Leya

half a woodland spirit

Leya · Poetry » Fantasy, Romantic · 1h ago

because of you, i finally stepped out of the woods

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ehawthorne

The birth of Callie and Ansel Cochran

ehawthorne · Reviews » Short Story » Fanfiction, Other · 2h ago

Instead of creating drama around the moment, the writer allows the happiness to convey the message, which is why I think it works well. There are many times where a ...

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