Maya Hughes

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2023

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2 Stories

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“Amber Like a Rose” by Maya Hughes

Submitted to Contest #230

February 4, 11:46 a.m. I look up from my book to meet his eyes across the room. He smiles at me, his amber eyes twinkling, as he lifts his hand to give me a little wave. I shut my book and leave the library without saying a word.

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“Shattered Hearts” by Maya Hughes

Submitted to Contest #226

I never cared much for the colour vermilion. It’s an ugly shade, something that my mother would simply adore. I can picture her wearing it to church every Sunday, pretending to be oblivious to all the eyes on her and answering every compliment she receives with a virtuous “this old thing?”. It’s too bold of a colour. I like soft shades of cobalt, pretty periwinkles...

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Author bio

No, I am not the Maya Hughes that writes those Perfect First books.