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The Guardian of the Golden Tree

The Guardian of the Golden Tree

Pheobee King, Writer June 6, 2024

In a small village nestled in the mountains, there was a curious house at the edge of the forest. The house had a reputation for being haunted, but the villagers knew better. Old tales spoke of a guardian...

Why Sleep is a Waste of Time

Why Sleep is a Waste of Time

Ava Rapport May 20, 2024

Everyone knows that you need between 7-9 hours of sleep a night for optimal daily performance. While having some scientific backing, this viewpoint on life is flawed for several reasons. The entire workday...

Echoes of Marigold

Echoes of Marigold

Pheobee King May 20, 2024

In the bustling city of Marigold, amidst the cacophony of daily life, there stood an old, weather-beaten bookstore tucked away in a quiet corner. It was a place where time seemed to slow down, and the...

A Morning in the Life of an Android

A Morning in the Life of an Android

Ava Rapport April 30, 2024

My name is DAN - 11201. It stands for “Diligent Android: New!” model 11,201. The company that made me really wanted that acronym to work. I am most certainly not a “New!” model anymore. Please,...

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The Last Note

Pheobee King April 30, 2024

In the heart of a bustling city stood a small, unassuming music shop named "Melodia." It was a haven for music lovers, a place where melodies danced through the air, mingling with the scent of old wood...

The Last Librarys Legacy

The Last Library’s Legacy

Pheobee King April 15, 2024

In a world where technology reigned supreme and books were relics of the past, there stood a lone library, forgotten by time. Tucked away in a quiet corner of the city, it seemed to exist in a different...

The Forgotten Journal

The Forgotten Journal

Pheobee King March 20, 2024

Once upon a time, in a quaint little town nestled between rolling hills and lush forests, there lived a young woman named Amelia. Amelia was an avid explorer, always seeking adventure in the world around...

The Chronicles of Mystoria: Journey Beyond the Portal

The Chronicles of Mystoria: Journey Beyond the Portal

Pheobee King March 6, 2024

In the enchanted realm of Mystoria, where the sky was painted with hues of violet and gold and the forests whispered secrets of ancient magic, there lived a young sorcerer named Lyra. Lyra possessed a...

Elaras Enchantment: A Tale of Eldoria

Elara’s Enchantment: A Tale of Eldoria

Pheobee King February 16, 2024

Link to image Once upon a time, in the mystical kingdom of Eldoria, nestled amidst emerald forests and rolling hills, there lived a young girl named Elara. She possessed an insatiable curiosity and...

Canvas of Cascadia: A Painters Journey Through Oregon

Canvas of Cascadia: A Painter’s Journey Through Oregon

Pheobee King January 31, 2024

Link to image Amid this picturesque town, there lived a young woman named Amelia. She was an artist with a passion for capturing the beauty of nature on her canvas. Amelia’s studio, a cozy space filled...

Close up of top of green tree in sunlight. Summer. From below

Find me in the Fir Trees

Grace Shaw January 25, 2024

Link to image I grew up intertwined within the roots of the Fir trees that litter the ground of this state. They harbored my juvenile body, naive, and innocent, with safety.  As though they were...

Dear Diary

Dear Diary

Ava Rapport January 2, 2024

Link To Image Dear Diary, I remember when the sun would shine brightly for me. I would bathe in the sky’s warm, radiant embrace; unaware of my blissful ignorance. When I came home every day, I...

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