World: The Four Corners of the Earth
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The Contest
This is a 1,000-word challenge piece written based on an image prompt. Raucous laughter fills the stands, and the usual teasing and taunting- but if you’re familiar with these kinds of shindigs you just might notice that they’re a little subdued. Just a little uneasy. The competitor’s table is in the center of the stage
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Tornado
This is a 1,000-word challenge piece written based on an image prompt. “My final exam was a tornado.” “That must be one of those tests you have nightmares about later,” said Sal, with a smile that warmly crinkled his eyes. “Did you have to create a tornado?” Mallory half-smiled at him. The cool porcelain handle
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A path in the woods
This is a 1,000-word challenge piece written based on an image prompt. It was hard to say whether the path had really appeared overnight or if Oddborg had overlooked it before, but there it was. It was paved with what looked like wood at first glance, but proved to be artfully made fondant. Nadya hovered
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The Key
This is a 1,000-word challenge piece written based on an image prompt. The metal-sense had led her to nothing more than an old brass key. Oddborg looked at it in abject disappointment. It was a very nice key, of course! It had been nicely crafted out of brass, and its weight in her hand was