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Fantasy
Christina Nordlander

My Horse

There are fifteen days to go until Mum takes me to the stables to meet my horse. I have already got past the first stage:

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All Stories
Graciela Sills

Sick

I was six credits short of graduation when I got the Virus-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named. At first I thought I could tough it out– a mild cough was

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Poetry
Jason Benskin

Whispers Embraced by Twilight

In the realm of twilight where dreams intertwine, A whispering shadow, a cryptic sign, Neither fully awake nor bound by sleep’s grasp, Where the enigmas

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Poetry
Jason Benskin

Echoes of the Cellar’s Heart

Within the depths of the cellar, concealed in darkness, Resides a desolate heart, plagued by the encroaching shadows. Formerly lively, formerly ignited with the fervor

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Fiction
Jason Benskin

The Divide 

In a world divided by an enormous canyon known as the Great Divide, two lands lay on either side, each vastly different from the other.

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At Simily, we believe in the power of a good story. That’s why we created a social publishing platform designed for creative writers to share their work, build an audience, and get paid. We are here to support writers improving their craft, grow a library of amazing stories, and foster a community for fiction lovers.

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Thanks for your interest in becoming a Simily Writer. We’re so glad you’re here! Simily has a simple application process for new writers. If you’re serious about creative writing, you’ll fit in here; if you want to get to know other people who love it and you are eager to get your writing out into the world, we can’t wait to hear your story. We are committed to supporting writers who want a place that feels like home. 

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