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  • Marooned story by Jessica hong

    Marooned Maroonedby Howard PyleDays and nights become months and years, not sure how long it has been since that day. One by one, they died off leaving only me behind. Sorrow and hopeless filled within me. Surround by only sound and waves. Looking to the north, my eyes starting to fool me. One day, one night if there is a ...

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  • A Drama Story by Matthew Fisher

    A Fairy Tale Story by Matthew FisherAs soon as he saw the stetson on the bed he knew that she was gone. This wasn't just another one of her fleeting tantrums. This time, he knew, she was gone for good. He gazed half-heartedly out the window to the courtyard below. It was no use going on, they had said. Perhaps he expected too much of her? It ...

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  • Marooned story by Christopher Harrison

    Marooned Marooned by Howard Pyle Davey Jones (A.K.A. The Flying Dutchman) was battling the captain of another ship for its treasure. It was easy, but there was one problem. The opponent had a peg leg. So he fought as hard as he could. Then he lost the battle. He lost his treasure, their treasure, and most important his identity. A woman pirate won ...

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  • A Romance Story by Gideon DiMeglio

    A Romance Story by Gideon DiMeglioOnce upon a time there was a town. In the town there were only four people; well, if you want to call a goblin a person. A fair maiden, a handsome bucconeer, a homeless fellow, and a goblin. All three men were deep in love with the maiden, though the maiden loved none of them. But she knew she ...

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