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VSS Fantasy April writing prompts 2026:

Write a VSS (Very Short Story) in whatever style you prefer.

Use the prompt.

Get creative!

All tenses/compounds allowed.

Share wherever you like.

Use the #vssfantasy hashtag.

Like and Share fellow Author's posts.

A red background, probably of a blurry sunset

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You saw an Empathy Test as simply a test of Charm, unaware that the Prime determination would be what you do, not how it looked
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A Coach & player

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Selected athlete
A Coach training them with zeal
Goal Prosperity
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A bride & groom hold hands with rings showing

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A vision of love
Expressed in a Vow
Two words to Unify
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The room fell quiet. Tannamir, the current head of the council of Aludim, looked around the chamber before his gaze settled on Bill. “It is a boon to us that our younglings William and Ar’Thyl returned to us safe and sound. And with them, news of another unknown Aludim pair has reached us, the Light is not done with its wonders yet.” He turned to pick up something. “Mrs. Arrevez, welcome to our city. It seems your visit was foretold, someone calling themselves the Oracle has sent a message concerning your son, Paolo. I invite you up here to see for yourself.” He indicated for Anita to join him. Tannamir unfurled the parchment so she could read. She read, tears in her eyes, before summarizing it aloud. “It says Paolo and Temozin have been sent on a quest. To traverse forgotten realms and help fulfill a prophesy. It says that they are safe and are expected to return by the end of next week.” “That’s wonderful news!” Bill’s mom said. Suddenly a sharp sound rang out. Through the awnings covering the large openings around the upper chamber they saw streaks on the shield – like lightning. Anthony ran to a console and read aloud. “Someone tried detonating an explosive, but our shields made it explode before it could harm us. Who’d want to attack us, now?” It wasn’t long after before another hit jolted them. “It appears your systems isn’t reading international news.” Antin said, “Mrs. Arrevez told us that Bolivia is angry with us for destroying their ancient sites.” Tannamir blinked, “but we helped stop the Dreth, it was them that were destroying the site.” It seems they chose a less humorous critique of the situation, Ar’Thyl interjected. “We haven’t had time to start engaging in international relations since we raised the city.” Elijah said, “it’s only a few of us – and you Edroth. Not exactly a diplomacy core.” “Excuse me,” Bill’s mom said. “How long can those shields keep them out if they keep at it?” Anthony smiled. “The shields will hold. We’re not scr…

WIP: Bill & Ar’Thyl
Part 68
Chapter 10

It’s not nice to ruin someone’s moment like that!

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The tavern is packed with those who'll make a #wager for the winner of tonight's arm-wrestling throwdown. I hope they are choosing me but it isn't likely. I'm new in town and I look scrawny but looks can be deceiving. On the inside I'm half god. I will win.

A couple sitting together watching the sunset

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L loving you brings
I Immense Delight
M mostly how my
I instinctive
T Trust is rewarded
L lasting
E emotions freely
S spoken without
S shyness
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To #wager with someone
That you could #spellbind them
To become someone else
Like a #character from a movie
Or a favourite show

But what would you bet?
To be treated to #gelato
If you manage the feat?

You light #incense
Imagine the power
A dream

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VIII.

"Care to make a #wager?"

The rogue grinned and sat in front of the dealer. "Sure. What's the house bet?"

The slender elf gestured to a pile of gold on the table.

The rogue nodded, then took out the same amount, then doubled it.

"Confident, aren't we?"

"Bring it."

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"What are the #chances that they'll take the bait?"

The rogue rolled his eyes. "All they want it gold. Just appeal to their greed and let that take care of the rest."

The paladin sighed. It went against all of his strict morality...but sometimes you had to fight on their own turf.

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Entering the big hall of the council Bill noticed the rafters were completely full. Incense was wafting through the air, and it seemed everyone was here. He glanced back at Anita, who seemed spellbound as she looked around at all the assembled Edroth. “William!!!” His mother shouted when she saw him, she came running and wrapped him in a tight hug, “Don’t you ever disappear like that again young man! We’ve been going crazy here searching for you! Where have you been?” “Mom, meet Anita Arrevez, Mrs. Arrevez, meet my mom Anita Nielsen, mom, she’s looking for her missing son as well.” Bill slipped out of his mother's grasp, aware enough of her character to wager that she’ll switch into supporter mode at once. “Oh, my dear woman! How horrendous! How long had he been missing?” his mom was true to form. “It’s nice to see you back safe loverboy!” Tori gave Bill a hug too, “Elijah and Nick told us you were all right, but it was hard to believe – you just disappeared into some weird textural membrane.” “I suspect you or Ar’Thyl have unlocked a new ability, did any of you feel anything?” Elijah asked. No, neither of us registered what happened. There were so much going on, we were both full of Light and desperate, so I guess you could possibly be right Elijah. Ar’Thyl had found a seat behind the innermost circle of seats. Elijah patted Bill on the shoulder. “We’ll research more once we find out what’s going on.” “What is going on? And why do I feel the incense smells of strawberry gelato?” Elijah laughed, “some of the Edroth have discovered incense. They are working through them methodically trying to find the most pleasing scents. All of our eyes are watering.” Tannamir held a stick aloft and thumped it twice on the floor. «Now then, as wonderful as it is to see our younglings returned to us safely, we have a guest and an explanation if needed.” Antin came to sit next to Bill, behind them Nyx and Ar’Thyl leaned on the support beams ready to follow the procee…

WIP: Bill & Ar’Thyl
Part 67
Chapter 10

Well, the Edroth are enjoying new things at least!

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The first door mocks me with its elaborate detailing and brilliant shine. An appearance suggesting that behind it is something important and beautiful. The second door is mute and mild, soft with its intention. I have to take a #chance. Door one or door two?

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They run together as long and as far as they can. Unable to go any further they collapse, dropping down onto the grass. Landing on a hill down they roll, over and over until they come to a stop in a swatch of #clover that smells far too good to leave behind.

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I watch my young daughter and a few other kids playing tag. Maddie is laughing and happy. Glancing down at the #talisman held tightly in my hand I am reminded that it is my job to make sure she reaches of age then embraces her destiny. She will end the War.

Freedom starts at the foot of my bed. It could just as well start at the other end of the world. The raven flies through the room and lands on the head of my prison made from blankets, and pillows. This foul fowl is staring at my eyes as if they were precious pieces of jewellery to steal. Her enchanting voice echoes through the cave not found on any map, alluding to what once was love, when she calls me 'honey' with aculeate aggressions. Cold mornings still sting. A seasonal sensuality that matches the sharp intake of poisoned honey she forces down my throat, every day. Enough to make my intestines scream, but not enough to end this torture. I hear sand crunch beneath her steps, as she circles in on me. Something shiny flashes in the candlelight. If I only was strong enough to move. Instead, her merciless retribution slowly washes over me, each steady wave carrying me closer to my grave. I have no idea if there will ever bee a chance to get out of this. My eyes wander to the empty suitcase to my left. Probably not alive. Her athamé cuts through the skin on my chest like a quill that scratches over paper. I can't even scream, any more, as my blood starts flowing onto the sheets. Just like my tears. My gaze turns to the tiny floret growing inside a dark nook above me. I don't know how it can survive here. It might be the last thing I'll ever see. I shouldn't have forced myself on her, that night...

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Freedom starts at the foot of my bed.
It could just as well start at the other end of the world.

The raven flies through the room and lands on the head of my prison made from blankets, and pillows. This...

1/7

2/7

...foul fowl is staring at my eyes as if they were precious pieces of jewellery to steal.

Her enchanting voice echoes through the cave not found on any map, alluding to what once was love, when she calls me 'honey' with aculeate aggressions. Cold mornings still sting. A seasonal sensuality...

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...that matches the sharp intake of poisoned honey she forces down my throat, every day. Enough to make my intestines scream, but not enough to end this torture.

I hear sand crunch beneath her steps, as she circles in on me. Something shiny flashes in the candlelight. If I only was strong...

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...enough to move. Instead, her merciless retribution slowly washes over me, each steady wave carrying me closer to my grave.

I have no idea if there will ever bee a chance to get out of this. My eyes wander to the empty suitcase to my left. Probably not alive.

Her athamé cuts through the...

5/7

...skin on my chest like a quill that scratches over paper. I can't even scream, any more, as my blood starts flowing onto the sheets. Just like my tears. My gaze turns to the tiny floret growing inside a dark nook above me. I don't know how it can survive here. It might be the last thing...

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... I'll ever see.

I shouldn't have forced myself on her, that night...

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By chance, she sat beside me on the train where the windows blurred with rain. It took a while for her to turn from the scenery, but when we began talking every word we spoke felt like a thread the world had been waiting to weave.
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I found a four-leaf clover pressed between the pages of my grandmother’s old missalette, and it seemed to glow faintly, as if still remembering the wish she’d made.
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My grand #jewlery, was nowhere to be found when we emptied the house. We suspect someone took their #chance when cleaning after the fire they had a couple of years ago.

Probably thought the law was imaginary principles at best.

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Walking through the portal, he took one glance back to see a massive military vehicle rolling into the avenue of the dead. He turned to his Aludim and said silently: Shit, this was our only chance to escape! This military would try to stop us, capture us or worse! Ar’Thyl, who was just behind them, lifted his head to see more clearly. These government hold to imaginary principles of what it means to protect the land. These humans seem like massive idiots, Nyx added, or simply fowl agents of chaos. “Fowl agents? You mean foul!” Antin laughed. Nyx just looked at him. Anita had stopped as soon as she’d stepped through, her hand clutching the jewelry that hung around her neck. “Wow!” She turned to Bill and Antin, “Thank you for letting me see this!” “Hey hey! Welcome back guys! We’ve been worried! Come tell us.,. Who’s this now?” Anthony had come out from the parliament, pleased to see them “This is Anita Arrevez, she’s looking for her son.” Bill said. “Her son?” Anthony said, confused. Anita went to shake Anthony’s hand. “My son, Paolo. These two say he’s what they are, Aludim? To an Edroth, like that one,” she said, pointing to Nyx, “but golden.” “Anita Arrevez eh?” Anthony said, “pleasure. But this is fortunate – we just received a parchment addressed to ‘Anita Arrevez,’ so we were expecting someone Spanish or Mexican – not a Viking!” Anita laughed, “I’m from Britain, but I took my husbands name when we married and moved to Mexico.” She looked him in the eye, “does the parchment say anything about my son?” “We haven’t opened it, it just appeared in the council room a few minutes ago, I was on the way to the office to try to find you online.” He looked at Bill and Ar’Thyl “we also need to talk with the two of you, get an account of your story.” “But there is something more important,” Bill interjected. “The governments of the region are getting antsy. If Antin hadn’t come to pick us up, the military might have captured us!” Anthony looked horrified.…

WIP: Bill & Ar’Thyl
Part 66
Chapter 10

Return to Al’Edos among political upheaval. Mysteries awaits.

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As our representative at the meeting of minds, she'll pray for the protection of #providence. She does need it. Ideas are paramount and consideration of our Goddess's expectations are necessary. She's stronger than I am. I'd fear the Goddess. But not her.

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The request is offered up along with a significant sacrifice of some of our most precious resources. It's a #gambit most wouldn't dare do. Especially not so early in the game. I understand, however, even if I don't agree. Success will come to us another way.

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It is #serendipity that we find ourselves here. Having put everything into the fight I was lost when there seemed to be no way out. Nothing I could do. Then, there it was. The chance of a lifetime offered up when a healer asked me to join her party of four.

Idea:
A charm maker who can stitch good fortune into clothing, but each thread shortens their own lifespan.

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