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                      Prized Myths and Fairy Tales of the MockingOwl Roost

                      Published by The MockingOwls at September 15, 2024
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                      prize winners issue of the MockingOwl Roost

                      prize winners issue of the MockingOwl Roost

                      Welcome to the first prize winners issue of the MockingOwl Roost – the Prized Myths and Fairy Tales of the MockingOwl Roost. This beautiful collection of fairy tale and mythology-based flash fiction, micro-essays, and haiku/tanka sequence pieces come from authors around the world, with intriguing takes on old tales, exciting new myths, and beautiful memories of delving into the world of legends. Enjoy the 8 prize winning pieces and 4 honorable mentions!

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