A M

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2021

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“In Sickness and in Health” by A M

Submitted to Contest #77

This was a bad idea. They should not be out here in the cold. Holland knew better than to let her talk him into this, but he was finding it harder and harder to deny her. In Marylynn’s state, all it would take was one misstep on a spot of frozen pavement and wham! It would be weeks of stagnant living, rehabilitation, and even more of the constant medical appointments that already seemed to fill their days. Or worse. Holland and Marylynn shuffled through the park, taking their time to avoid the growing piles of snow that gathered like dust on...

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“Wednesday night.” by A M

Submitted to Contest #76

Content warning: abuse The steady flashing of the police lights are etched into her vision, burning like the after-glow of a sunset through her closed lids. Elena could still feel the bite of the paramedic’s ice pack on her raw skin, could still hear the doubt in the police officer’s question as he asked her if she was sure she felt comfortable sleeping at home.    It had been hours since the cops had left. Elena lay in bed, listening to the rhythmic sound of her sons’ breathing as they slept in the makeshift cot on the floor. They...

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