fiction
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The alarm blared at 6:00 AM sharp, a harsh reminder that another workday awaited. Jason groaned, fumbling to silence the sound. He lay there for a moment, staring at the ceiling, feeling the familiar weight of the work blues settle over him. He used to love his job. Fresh out of college, he landed a
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Theo the raccoon had always been drawn to the sea. Growing up in a dense forest near the coast, the rhythm of the waves and the scent of salt air were as familiar to him as his own heartbeat. So, when he heard tales of an unknown island hidden somewhere in the vast expanse of
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In a remote corner of the country lies an abandoned airport, long forgotten by the world. Once a bustling hub of activity, it now stands as a haunting relic of the past, shrouded in mystery and whispers of ghostly tales… It was a chilly autumn evening when Jake, Mia, and Ethan gathered around the campfire,
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In a tranquil bamboo forest at the edge of the Great Eastern Mountains, there lived a gentle panda named Bao and a lively rabbit named Mei. The two were the best of friends, spending their days exploring the forest, sharing stories, and enjoying the beauty of their peaceful home. One day, while venturing deeper into
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In a land where socks mysteriously flee, Lived a chap named George, as clumsy as can be. He’d lose his keys, his phone, his hat, And once misplaced his neighbor’s cat! One day George set out for the store, But forgot what he’d left his house for. He bought a pickle, a comb, a rubber
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Josh Sterling stood at the entrance of the hidden passage, the old key gripped tightly in his hand. The air was damp and musty, and the faint light from his flashlight barely pierced the darkness. Taking a deep breath, he stepped into the passage, the walls closing in around him. The journey through the passage
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Josh Sterling was known by many names and for many things in his life. His most recent occupation? A clown for hire. Or at least that’s what he did during daytime hours. At night, he was a thief and a damn good one at that! Mr. Sterling was currently at a 4-year-old’s birthday party. Oddly
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Alex stared at the blank page on his laptop screen, the cursor blinking like an impatient metronome. He had been sitting in the same position for hours, the soft hum of his desk lamp the only sound in the room. Outside, the city was alive with the bustle of evening activity, but inside his small
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In the picturesque town of Sandville, known for its record-breaking summer temperatures, the biggest attraction was the local zoo, home to an adorable meerkat colony. The meerkats were the pride and joy of the town, drawing visitors from miles around to see their playful antics. But one particularly scorching summer, something strange happened that turned
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In the bustling town of Pastaville, there was a legend about a spaghetti recipe so secret that it was guarded like a national treasure. This recipe belonged to Mama Rosa, the town’s most revered chef, whose restaurant, “La Bella Spaghetti,” was the pride of Pastaville. One sunny afternoon, Benny “Noodles” Finnegan, the town’s most notorious
The Writings of James Adler 