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Death and the Tuna Baguette. Top Story - September 2023. Content Warning.
This story was written in response to a prompt by L.C. Schäfer in their story "Moonlighting": I've decided, in tribute, to keep the picture theme food motivated as it seemed to lend itself to what happens to poor Death in my story.
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By Alex H Mittelman 2 years ago in Fiction
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By Cecilia Lender2 years ago in Fiction
How Did Loki End up Gifting Thor's Hammer?
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By Darlington Sunday2 years ago in Fiction
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By Atugwu Racheal2 years ago in Fiction
Boombox
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By Loyiso Mahambehlala2 years ago in Fiction
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In a tranquil, idyllic village nestled between rolling hills and a shimmering lake, there lived a young woman named Lily. Lily was a curious and introspective soul, known throughout the village for her deep connection to the natural world and her fascination with the mysteries of the cosmos. Among the many celestial wonders that intrigued her, the moon held a special place in her heart.
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