Sarah Danaher
Bio
I enjoy writing for fun. I like to write for several genres including fantasy, poetry, and dystopian, but I am open to trying other genres too. It has been a source of stress relief from my busy life.
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Dragon's Breath
Zorb checked the calculations on the dash as his ship zoomed through space. His controls went crazy as he entered the meteor field. Lightning appeared out of nowhere, striking the fragile ship. As the crew hit the ground, the instruments flickered as they dove into an odd planet. Its fields were green and lacked any bases. The strange planet seemed simple, and yet Zorb still kept his guard. The land was empty until a small creature, ridden by a new species, appeared. Zorb walked out of the opening wearing his galactic translator.
By Sarah Danaher2 days ago in Fiction
Sudoku
The form of entertainment called puzzles is both complex and remarkably simple. They retain their appeal and relevance from history to the present day. They come in a wide range of formats and types, from traditional jigsaw puzzles to various logic games available across books and electronic media. Throughout all of history, puzzles have engaged individuals across generations and endured from early societies to the modern era. Among these, Sudoku has been one of my personal favorites since childhood. Although some may find Sudoku intimidating, I am drawn to the logical process of ruling out possibilities. The simple rules focus on the puzzle's logical nature. Once they are discovered, the primary goal is to resist the wanting to keep solving. The goal of the game of Sudoku is to find a single correct answer through logical deduction. This puzzle’s lasting allure stems from its ability to combine a simple design with complex logical reasoning. Thus, this guide will analyze how Sudoku’s structure and logic exemplify the challenging appeal and cognitive benefits of puzzles, both as timeless entertainment and as tools for developing logical reasoning. The rows, columns, and squares create a game of deduced answers in the grid to achieve final conquest.
By Sarah Danaher18 days ago in Fiction
The Christmas Tree Search
The smell of pine always reminds me of winter and brings back so many memories. Lately, my parents have stopped getting real Christmas trees. This season has been less enjoyable, too. I miss the adventure of finding the biggest, tallest tree that would fit in our house. I miss how the scent would fill every room. Picking out a tree was one of my favorite Christmas traditions since I was little, and I hope to do it again as an adult. Unfortunately, real trees became too expensive, so my parents switched to a fake one. Even so, I still wish for a real tree and that magical pine smell.
By Sarah Danaher2 months ago in Humans
The Lost Room
The wall felt smooth as Alex ran his hands along it. The room was not as it should have been, and yet nothing seemed out of place. The bookshelves were dusty, but no lever on any of them. It was said that the lady of the manor would disappear, and no one could find her spot. It was said that she hid some valuable items from her own family for safety. Yet Alex looked around the ornate room with the plaster ceiling and vibrant wallpaper. It was an old house that no one seemed to find the secret room. Alex looked at the beauty of the room, and yet it lay empty for so long. The walls were smooth, and there was no secret opening. It was a mystery that so many failed to find. The room was a puzzle box that Alex was going to test. The puzzle was the entrance point, and there was no indication yet.
By Sarah Danaher2 months ago in Fiction