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Sean King
@seanking
Bio
Sean is the pen name of 35 chimpanzees with typewriters.
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Sean's Stories
Oreo’s Rumpus Room
"NO!" I screamed, my fingernails digging deep into my clenched fists. "GET AWAY! GET AWAY FROM HIM!" The man stepped back, startled. "He doesn't belong here, kid." "HE BELONGS WITH ME!" With that, I stormed out of the room, Oreo tagging close behind me.
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How (Not) To Get A Man
It’s been a long time, but I’m back again.
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Cottagecore in Bangalore
The goldfields have always impressed me, I stood there atop a small hill right across a small cottage where me, my brother and my mother lived, I stood there for a good while marveling at the flowers' innocent beauty.
The adventure of a louse
Susana didn't know where she was, she could only see twisted and soft columns as if they were... Hair? Suddenly, a finger appeared as if it was a storm and it hit her head. Susana looked at her hands; it was a louse!
Path To A Healthy Mind
The first thing I saw when I woke up were towering skyscrapers atop futuristic buildings. I was confused as could be - who am I? Where is this? It turns out I had no previous memory, not even of my name. Then I noticed the gigantic billboard in front of me - 'follow the path'.
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Lost Clown
So It’s about midnight. You’re in bed, lying next to someone who you once loved more than anyone else. But well, I guess we all know that fire is gone. And you’re still lost an alone. Most exciting thing for you, is the 9 to 5 that you truly hate. That just must be sad!
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The Crow King
I watched the sky as masses of crows circled around me in the sky.As quickly as it started, it stopped. I looked around to see if anyone had seen it. The same old forest and the same old dirt path. I sighed. No one here. I continued down the path, unbeknownst to what was upon me.
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Finding hope
I woke up feel the ache of the loss of my mate. I wasn’t sure how it happened but I knew something wasn’t right. He was right there next to me but I looked over and he wasn’t there anymore. I got out of bed and went down the hall and out the door to find him outside.
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The Furry Frog's Fury
I held the shield as close to my chest as possible, and my sword stretching out towards the emperor. His face was barely scratched by the men before me, were they weak? I didn't care, I had to kill this man, who knew what he was to do if I did not end his rule.
A Somewhat Sleepless Night
Rydel the elf sat on his makeshift bed and tossed and turned in his attempt to fall sleep. “Go to bed, Rydel.” Herein grumbled, half awake.
Yakkity Yak
"Ladies and gentlemen, we are not here to entertain you. We will not banter or strut or preen or flirt. We will do one thing and one thing only. We will rearrange your brains via your eardrums. One, two, three, four!" Then a wall of sound crashed onto the crowd.
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A Quick Break and Quicker Death
A.E.T's heart had been broken once more. Her head felt like it was going to explode while her heart fell into millions of small shattered pieces. As she sits in her bed, hopelessly typing this, she wonders if she will ever find someone that won't betray her and love her.
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Quest For the Forgotten Duck Poop
I wanted to see duck poop but instead I got impaled by a rhino's horn as I was walking down the Savannah. I instantly died, but could see my body underneath me in an out-of-body experience. The rhino shook my dead body with its horn and threw my corpse into the river. It floated.
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Who’s On Lunch Duty
The office break room was more crowded than usual. Molly sidestepped the group of colleagues standing around the water cooler and made her way to the fridge. She searched the fridge for her leftovers in vain. “Hey! Who ate my pasta!” Molly shouted accusingly.
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Fly to Die for a Fond MEPhone: Part III
When we answered that call, we were in this place with a phone named Meadow. She was the phone upriaimfdjslaOhjJn8/7– Booting MeadowOS.….
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The Blood Moon
After months of hiding, I'm back in the Hollow. I can sense that Quinn has been here. I can smell it. A figure appears out of nowhere, questioning me with a southern accent. A vampire. "What do you want?" He asked me after I told him I was looking for Quinn. "Help." I stared.
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Tiny Baby Pony Gambit
Oskar just decided to stay on his friend’s house without asking him. He took his laptop, power on the TV and started writing. Suddenly he heard a big noise on the attic. He quickly went to take a look and he could heard the laughter of a baby.…
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Life’s a Beach
When the email came, it was brief and blunt. "I have left the keys at the house," it read, "One beneath the turtle potted plant and the other under the mat. If you fail to find them, may I recommend nearest Four Seasons?" There was no signature line.
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Little Robot Puppy & the Secret Pickle Colony
The robopup was a cute little robot puppy that had a big head and a tiny body. It cuddled along its owner's leg, panting and licking the leg. It was ready to follow its owner on a grand adventure! It waited. And waited. And waited. Then it realized its owner was dead.
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Hope
“Father?” The child asked, “Why do stars die?” It was past midnight as the boy and his father walked alone in the garden surrounding their cottage between Little Peak and East Peak. “I guess the simple answer is that they are too tired to carry on” the father answered smiling.
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The Gift
The Alien Cadet burst into the room with pouring sweat on his face. “Sir we found something that was attached to the strange object we found in space!” He said wiping his forehead with a rag. “Well then what is it?” The commander asked. The cadet held out a strange golden disc
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Santa and the case of the missing tree
Twas three days till holiday cheer ought to fill the homes of Montblanc villagers. Last year the holiday tree had mysteriously disappeared on Christmas Eve, leading to a long list of draconian restrictions: no early decorations, store music, or candy canes for sale.
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The Challenge of Love
"Any man who wants to court me," said Anežka Szabová, "must 1st brush the teeth of Golgoraz the three-headed, nineteen-eyed, seven-tailed, triple-stomached, poison-breathing dragon of the Great Rozsutec Mountain." Martin Balog grabbed a toothbrush & toothpaste & said, "I'm game."
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Bonaroodoopalooza: Part III
I got a sweet new Galaxy phone, with a glittery purple case. It’s got an app that cycles through colors in synch with a beat. I made the beat on my Acid808 app, also on this phone. Hook it up to a projector and sound system and I will rock the house. I’ll be the brightest star.
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Bonaroodoodoopalooza: Part II
I’m the freshest spiral galaxy in this quadrant. I’m clouded in purple gases, I sparkle with newborn stars, and a pulsar at my heart flashes in time to the rhythm of the cosmos. The only problem is I have no one to talk to. I’m amazingly lonely.
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A sturgeon reborn: Part II
As the legendary Phoenix Witch, I traveled across the land, seeking to help those in need with my spells, my flames, and my ocean powers. However, one day I met another witch named Sam. She grew angel wings and told me that she was the Angel Witch, and that she was to defeat me.
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The Secret Weapons’ Archive
Part 38: “The Tofu of Doom” Gerald sat on the hood of his ‘67 GTO and chewed his gum. “I say there, my compadres,” he said. “What say we go to the Asian store and purchase some tofu. I have a serious jones for it.” Little did they know that the store only sold expired tofu, which
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Neptune's Hidden Thief & the Very Distracting Painting
Planet Neptune. A gas giant filled to the brim with gas. Not a single solid landmass to stand on, besides the core. No one would expect a single living thing to be there. That's why it's the perfect hiding spot for a thief like me. I'm a space thief hiding in Neptune. Neat stuff.
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Bonarooboodoobitydoodoopalooza
I’m ready for the festival. I have a purple tracksuit and a silver tank top. I have fresh new silver sneaks. And I have a bucket hat that cycles through colors in time with the music. Everyone is a star at the festival, but I’m going to shine very brightly!
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Death and Tartar
It's not fair, it's not fair! Why did it have to be him? Sweat droplets come from off my face as I raise my hand, I'll take my friend's spot. The grin off of Deo's face resonates pure evil. "Very well, Geovoni your saved... for now" Geo looks at me in horror as the guards pick me
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