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Sparkle City Magic

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John Hansen PAL

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Sep 24

The House With No Street

Inspired by Lodestar Prompt Book

A red-roofed house on an abandoned road

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Sparkle City Magic

by

Brenda Arledge

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Nov 14, 2024

The Enigmatic Raven: A Night to Remember

Dancing turns to regret

The Enigmatic Raven: A Night to Remember

In

Lodestar Gazette

by

Richard Dee

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Nov 6, 2024

The Clockmaker’s Secret

There’s a special clock, in the back room.

The Clockmaker’s Secret

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Lodestar Gazette

by

CJ Coop

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Nov 4, 2024

Night the Flames Slept

A child’s truth to rekindle hope

A village crowd stands around a gradually igniting bonfire at night. Nellie, a young girl with a serious expression, speaks to Old Stan, who listens intently. Villagers show mixed emotions as the flames grow, casting warm light on their faces, while the forest’s edge looms mysteriously in the background.

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Lodestar Gazette

by

CJ Coop

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Nov 3, 2024

The Secrets We Share Under the Moon

A night of hidden magic lingers long after Halloween

A group of writers gathers in a dimly lit café on a rainy November night, lost in thought around a small, candlelit table. Outside, rain trickles down misty windows, casting shadows across the walls. Each writer’s attire reflects their unique personality, adding intrigue to the cozy, mysterious atmosphere. The café, warm and rustic with flickering candlelight, evokes a sense of secrets waiting to be uncovered, as they discuss lingering tales from Halloween. The quiet, shadow-filled.

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Lodestar Gazette

by

CJ Coop

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Nov 1, 2024

Frightful Finale Friday

Some secrets should never be unearthed.

In a moonlit cornfield, Nora and Jack stand before a tall scarecrow casting long, ominous shadows. The scarecrow’s tattered burlap face appears to grin eerily, and Nora looks on with a mix of curiosity and fear as the shadows around them fade, seemingly pulled toward the scarecrow.

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Lodestar Gazette

by

CJ Coop

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Oct 31, 2024

Thinning Veil Thursday

When darkness stirs, strange voices beckon

“A tense moment as Mara and Thomas stand at the edge of a misty forest, their expressions revealing fear and curiosity. Shrouded figures in dark cloaks appear in the shadows, one extending a skeletal hand toward the pair, creating an eerie, suspenseful atmosphere in the dim, foggy light.”

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Lodestar Gazette

by

Steve Dalton

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Oct 30, 2024

Thinning Veil Thursday

The Log Cabin on the Lake

A view of the fall colors from a log cabin on Moosehead Lake in Greenville, Maine.

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Lodestar Gazette

by

Richard Dee

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Oct 30, 2024

Keep off the Grass.

Heed the warning.

Tourists look at a miniature village, with buildings, trees and tiny people.

In

Lodestar Gazette

by

CJ Coop

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Oct 30, 2024

Wicked Wish Wednesday

Facing the darkness, she once sowed

An old woman named Griselda stands in a foggy midnight forest, holding a flickering lantern that casts soft, eerie light across her determined face. Facing her, a hooded figure steps from the shadows, his glinting eyes visible under his cloak. The atmosphere is dense with tension, as whispers seem to rise from the fog, recalling promises and forgotten debts. Griselda’s expression reflects defiance and fear, emphasizing her resilience against the looming figure amidst the haunting fog.