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500 Words for 366 Days – the Epilogue

500 Words for 366 Days – the Epilogue

I realised today that if I hadn't stopped the 500 Words a Day Challenge, today would have been the last day - the 17th of December 2016! I started the challenge last year on the 18th December, which means exactly a year has passed and today would have marked the final day of my self-imposed challenge. I do feel a tiny bit of regret at not being able to complete it, but other things in my life had to take priority. I'm still pleased with the amount of progress I managed to make during the first...

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500 Words for 366 Days – the Epilogue

500 Words for 366 Days – the Epilogue

I realised today that if I hadn't stopped the 500 Words a Day Challenge, today would have been the last day - the 17th of December 2016! I started the challenge last year on the 18th December, which means exactly a year has passed and today would have marked the final...

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The Death of the 500 Word Challenge…

The Death of the 500 Word Challenge…

Yep. Unfortunately, this is the end of the Challenge. I'd love to continue it, but things in my life have changed and it's no longer worth the time and effort to create a new 500+ words every day. It takes a lot of energy and determination (for me at least) to come up...

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Day 124 – Search for the Scroll

Day 124 – Search for the Scroll

Serenity is about to try and steal back a powerful scroll, but one of her fellow mages seems to be intent on making that impossible.   “What’s the worst that could happen?” Aaren asked. Serenity groaned. “Please don’t say stuff like that.” He rolled his eyes....

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Day 123 – Blur

Day 123 – Blur

Zoe keeps seeing strange, fuzzy outlines of buildings and fantastical creatures. No one else seems to notice them, until she meets a boy in the park. Does he know what's going on?   Zoe flicked through the pictures on her phone as she slowly made her way home...

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Day 122 – How to Talk to Your Dragon

Day 122 – How to Talk to Your Dragon

Ryxia and her dragon Marzique have grown up together, but for some reason they don't have the inherent skill of being able to speak mind-to-mind. Can Ryxia solve this problem? Does she want to?   “Seriously? You expect me to go in there? Alone?” I gave Wayde one...

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Day 121 – Wings of Hermes

Day 121 – Wings of Hermes

Valerie has had an irritating itch in her ankles for the past week. It's gotten to the point where it's now unbearable, but suddenly, the itch stops. She's unprepared for what happens next...   The itch started a week ago now. Since then, my ankles have itched...

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Day 120 – Child of Orion

Day 120 – Child of Orion

Astraea has just found out that her parents aren't her birth parents. She demands to know who her real parents are, but will she regret it?   “Who am I?” Glaring at the two adults in front of me, I watched as a look of concern passed between them. “Who am I...

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Day 119 – Making Miracles

Day 119 – Making Miracles

Ci'Lena has been learning about the properties of plants and their applications for years, but that doesn't mean she can heal a boy that the Priestess can't even help. All she can do is try...   Ci’Lena pounded the herbs in her mortar more forcefully than was...

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Day 118 – Pirate Treasure

Day 118 – Pirate Treasure

Zila follows clues and an ancient map to try to uncover the location of the most infamous treasure hoard - the Pirate Lord's Treasure.   "There's buried treasure on this rock?!" Madelyn asked incredulously. "Impossible. Where would it be hidden? Nowhere on this...

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Day 117 – Caged

Day 117 – Caged

Lyria wakes to find herself trapped in a metal room. Where is she and why is she there? How will she manage to escape? What do the terrifying giants want with her?   “What are we going to do with it?” one of the gruff voices asked. “Black Market, of course,”...

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Day 116 – The Last Princess

Day 116 – The Last Princess

Zaria and her bodyguard Fynn escaped the palace when the invaders attacked, but her brothers are still trapped inside. With her parents missing and her brothers in imminent danger, can the last princess of the kingdom save them all?   “Fynn! You’re back!” Zaria...

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Day 115 – Not a Damsel in Distress

Day 115 – Not a Damsel in Distress

Ravena finds herself in a castle where princesses and ladies of high standing wait for their Knight to rescue them. Not one to wait around for her Prince Charming, Ravena tries to escape.   “What are you doing?” Cecilia asked. She clasped her hands demurely in...

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