My #ShortStory “Keep Writing” tries to answer, “How do you find motivation to write in these dark times?”
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Challenge #04836-M087: Taking the Time

The king offered a boon, it was, respectfully, turned down. A gift, then, was offered of a new checker board, hir's was getting old and some pieces had gone missing. This was accepted, but only if he'd be willing to sit and play a game or two.https://peakd.com/fiction/@internutter/challenge-04791-m042-unfamiliar-to-some -- Anon GuestWhat fascinated Verin about her request was that the Thrice-Sworn King did not go out and purchase a new board from a shop. He gathered materials and tools to make it himself. With the help of his wife and the interference of his children. Who, judging solely by the tone of voice, he attempted to teach.

They were small children in a new place. Nothing was going to maintain their attention for long.

Verin could at least help herd them. Human and Hellkin alike were much happier than their father, and even picked up a functional amount of Woods Elven, enough to correct their dad's grammar and pronunciation. The fact that those corrections were greeted with cheer and respectful attempts told Verin all she needed to know about her once-patient's skill as a parent.

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Challenge #04791-M042: Unfamiliar to Some | PeakD

Not everyone knows kindness... by internutter

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Unheard A Samantha Leary Short Story

When teenage Anna falls victim to relentless online bullying, her aunt Wendy discovers the unimaginable. Samantha Leary steps in, navigating grief, guilt, and the haunting aftermath in this gripping story of loss, resilience, and the human cost of cruelty.

https://wearewisethinkers.com/2026/03/27/unheard-a-samantha-leary-short-story/

Unheard A Samantha Leary Short Story

When teenage Anna falls victim to relentless online bullying, her aunt Wendy discovers the unimaginable. Samantha Leary steps in, navigating grief, guilt, and the haunting aftermath in this grippin…

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If you follow me, you have a sense of humour. If you're reading this, you're a reader. I’ve put this story online, free, gratis and for nothing, it's a twelve minute read. If you like it, maybe you’ll be curious enough to risk 99p for one of my short story collections. Maybe you’ll be smart enough to save some money by buying a compilation. Maybe you’ll be brave enough to buy my novel. Whatever happens, I hope you enjoy ‘Vincent'. http://aarondavid.co.uk/Vincent.html #freeread #shortstory #funny #pleaseboost
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If you follow me, you have a sense of humour. If you're reading this, you're a reader. I’ve put this story online, free, gratis and for nothing, it's a twelve minute read. If you like it, maybe you’ll be curious enough to risk 99p for one of my short story collections. Maybe you’ll be smart enough to save some money by buying a compilation. Maybe you’ll be brave enough to buy my novel. Whatever happens, I hope you enjoy ‘Vincent'. http://aarondavid.co.uk/Vincent.html #freeread #shortstory #funny #pleaseboost
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