[English is not my first language]
This is a short story to participate in the 'Beyond the Bali Sky' event in July 2024. The kite festival of Bali, Indonesia inspires the event.
I chose the story prompt: "As you head to the festival, your kite gets torn at the last minute. You panic and try to find a way to repair it, only to discover someone approaching you for help."
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Theme: Friendship and Unity, Cultural Immersion and Respect, and Overcoming Challenges through Determination and Teamwork.
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Cultural Fiction.
Description:
When Jenny Watkins lands in Bali for the vacation of a lifetime, she and her friends Freya and Victoria find themselves amid an unexpected adventure. Amidst Bali's vibrant colors and rich traditions, they enter a kite-making competition and encounter Ketut, a local kite master. When their beautifully crafted dragon kite catches the attention of a great sky spirit, they embark on a quest filled with riddles, ancient prophecies, and natural wonders. Their journey leads them to discover hidden truths and unlock the secrets of the skies, forging unbreakable bonds and embracing the island's magic.
📌"The sky's secrets are revealed to those who dare to dream and soar beyond the ordinary."📌
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Date Publish: Wednesday, 24 July 2024.
Cover: Canva & Pinterest
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RANK 🏆:
#36 - Bali [Sunday, 04 August 2024]
Saving the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, catapults Jessica Red into a sea of magic, jewel heists, and world-saving adventure.
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After years of watching pirates fighting with the king's navy off the coast of Harvest Island, Jessica Red saves the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, and the two become fast friends. Little does she know, Ruben Kirk is only the first of three rookie pirates she'll meet during a whirlwind of sea-faring adventures - but when Jessica learns the corrupt King Mordred has plans to destroy her island home, can she convince them to help her save it?
("The Rookie Pirates" is Book 1 in "The Adventures of Jessica Red" trilogy.)
[[word count: 300,000-350,000 words]]