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Forest Queen
Witches

Forest Queen

ByManelle May 19, 2015September 7, 2022

A short story by Manelle Oliphant The day started out like any other. I broke my fast in the dim light of dawn and headed into the forest with my…

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Ode to Troll
Monsters

Ode to Troll

ByManelle April 16, 2015September 7, 2022

Here’s my latest “story.” I put story in quotes because with this one it’s more of an implied story told through the image and the underlying context of a poem….

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Goody Alice
Historical | Witches

Goody Alice

ByManelle March 10, 2015September 7, 2022

A Short Story  By Manelle Oliphant Goody Alice’s hate began on a sunny day and grew from there. Over the years she’d stoked it with all the anger and resentment…

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Tea and an Art Thief
Historical | Steampunk

Tea and an Art Thief

ByManelle February 11, 2015September 7, 2022

A Short Story By Manelle Oliphant Tiffanie ran into her father’s office and slammed the door. “Father,” she gulped for breath, “quite by chance I’ve found out the information we need.” Mr….

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Prince Charming’s 5 Proven Techniques for Finding Love
Humor

Prince Charming’s 5 Proven Techniques for Finding Love

ByManelle January 27, 2015September 7, 2022

In my recent story, Cinderella’s Prince, you can read about one Prince Charming’s method for finding love. After I published the story Alabaster mentioned to me Cinderella’s Prince Charming used one of…

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