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Westwood Explorers
Steve Johnson, all elbows and knees with a perpetually curious glint in his eyes, was the undisputed leader of the “Westwood Explorers.”...
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Apr 25, 20256 min read


Countless Universes
The old woman, Catherine, sat on her porch swing, the rhythmic creak a familiar counterpoint to the chirping of crickets in the twilight....
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Apr 23, 20259 min read


Templar's Hidden Flame
The biting November wind whipped at Jean’s cloak as he hurried through the narrow, cobbled streets of Lyon. Friday the 13th, it was. A...
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Apr 19, 20256 min read


Three Jars (Boxes) of Pandora
The wind howled a mournful dirge through the skeletal branches of the ancient olive grove, each gust carrying whispers of forgotten gods and long-lost secrets. In the heart of this grove, nestled within the rugged mountains of Thessaly, stood the Sanctuary of the Silent Watchers. For centuries, this secluded monastery had been the bastion against the world, the last line of defense against a potential cataclysm. At the heart of the Sanctuary, in a chamber carved from the livi
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Apr 18, 20255 min read


Hecate Amazon Princess
Professor Balog traced the lines etched on the newly discovered clay tablet, his brow furrowed in concentration. The discovery of the...
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Apr 18, 20254 min read


Benedict Arnold American Hero
The year was 1780. Charleston had fallen, a crushing blow to the Continental Army. The air in Philadelphia was thick with despair....
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Apr 18, 20255 min read


Vanishing Jewels Victory Lap
The roar of the crowd was deafening, a symphony of excitement and anticipation as Ricky "The Rocket" Johnson strapped himself into his...
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Apr 18, 20255 min read


Serpent & Scale Society
The biting December wind whipped off the Atlantic, stinging William Thorne’s face as he stood on the darkened docks of Portsmouth, New...
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Apr 18, 20255 min read


Benjamin Franklin's Secret
The flickering gaslight cast long, dancing shadows across the cobblestone street, illuminating the bustling heart of Philadelphia. Hidden...
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Apr 17, 20256 min read


Arcas The Man of Myth
The papyrus crackled in Professor Armitage’s trembling hands. Decades he’d spent poring over fragmented texts, chasing whispers and...
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Apr 17, 20256 min read


One Evolution To The Next
The Arctic wind, still a biting force despite the sun's unusual strength, whipped around Henry as he stood before the large crystalline...
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Apr 16, 202510 min read


Blizzard Crystals
The Lumspot, a massive space station buzzing with life from all corners of the galaxy, was home for Zane. He was eleven, with hair the...
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Apr 14, 202519 min read


Perspective And Circumstances
Maybe because of my perspective or circumstances that starting from my freshman year in high school, I questioned the script. The...
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Apr 14, 20256 min read


Entrepreneurship Renaissance
In the bustling heart of America, a new wave of hope surged, fueled by the charismatic presidential candidate, Adam Bailey. His platform,...
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Apr 14, 20254 min read


Mesopotamia Marbles
Joey "The Glass Man" Manino, as he was known in his small town, possessed a gift, an almost mystical connection to the molten sand he...
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Apr 11, 20256 min read


Ancient Balloons
The Black Sea wind whipped incessantly at Professor Balog’s face as he stood on the precipice overlooking the archaeological dig. For...
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Apr 11, 20256 min read


The Attic Find
The attic was a time capsule, sealed with dust and the scent of yesterday. Sunlight, fractured by the grimy windowpanes, painted stripes...
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Apr 8, 20255 min read


A Lifetime of Baseball Cards
The scent of old cardboard and dried bubblegum always brought a smile to my face. It was a smell inextricably linked to my grandpa,...
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Apr 7, 20255 min read


The Inner World
The tremor was barely perceptible, a subtle shiver in the crystalline floor of Loki’s workshop. His fingers, calloused yet nimble, paused...
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Apr 2, 20257 min read


The Garden of Roga
The sun dripped gold onto the Garden of Roga, painting the leaves in shimmering hues and warming the fertile soil, it was paradise. This...
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Apr 2, 20255 min read
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