Beth Connor

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2020

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Knock on Wood” by Beth Connor

Submitted to Contest #252

I am not a supernova. There’s no blazing trail of stardust left in my wake. I am not flashy or bright, and attracting attention isn’t my style. I am slow and steady, like the ticking of a clock, quietly biding my time. My name is Ben, and this is my story. As a background character in my own life, I often drift through the days unnoticed, content with the quiet routines and small, unremarkable moments. There is solace in simplicity and comfort in the predictability, even if it isn’t always fulfilling. I own a small bookstore in a quiet town ...

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“Come Away” by Beth Connor

Submitted to Contest #250

Under the ashen sky, a congregation gathered around a tiny grave. Lilies were placed on the broken ground, marked by a white headstone. The air, thick with the scent of wet earth, carried whispers that fluttered like butterfly wings—murmurs of a life barely begun.  Finn stood apart, his small hands clenched at his sides, staring at the soft mound of soil that covered his sister. His parents, faces pale, clung to each other, their grief a silent fortress. Beside them, Gran’s eyes were fixed down, her shawl drawn tight against the creepin...

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“Stardust Dreams” by Beth Connor

Submitted to Contest #214

There was a time when we were nothing but stardust dreams. It hung suspended for a split second, delicate as a leaf that floated to the ground. Wrapped in the blanket of youth, children in a haze of shared laughter and intertwined fingers. You wore that flannel shirt, and I was lost in an oversized sweater with more holes than fabric, mirroring the ragged edges of a heart too large for the body it was cra...

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Author bio

Copyright © 2024 Beth Connor - All Rights Reserved. Using content without written permission is prohibited. Contact me here: jbethconnor@gmail.com Check out the website: bethconnor.com Longer Works (found wherever books are sold): Secrets of Misthaven Light Bridging the Heart The Curse at White Pines Bridge of Blood and Thorn Prodigy of Flame Micah and the Candles of Time Hollow City Contributions to Anthologies: Whispers in the Mycelium The Golden Gull Beth Connor lives in Pacific Northwest with her husband, two teenagers, and three dogs. She has a passion for the arts and has spent the last 25 years in many roles. She has been telling stories in one way or another since she was a small child. In addition to writing, Beth has been involved in theatre and dance since a young age and made a career in choreography and dance education. She also hosts and contributes to the podcast Crossroads Cantina by writing and narrating short stories. (It features a bunch of Reedsy Prompts Writers!) facebook.com/jbethconnor twitter.com/jbethconnor instagram.com/jbethconnor