A. Speaks

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

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“Goodnight Ben” by A. Speaks

Submitted to Contest #104

“Are you coming tonight?” “No.” ten bucks that there’s an issue with that. One dirty look later, I was on my way. I never understood why people needed a reason beyond simple rejection, but at least Ben spared me the interrogation. As someone who has always been reserved and at peace in my own space, I am no stranger to people with more intrusive personality traits. I find it so funny that the reason ‘I just want to be by myself’ warrants questioning of mental well being almost immediately. I mean I understand checking in on a fri...

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“It's Too Loud In Here” by A. Speaks

Submitted to Contest #50

You seem to know exactly what I need. I never feel the need to question you because I’ve grown to know, that you know me. I wish that's what I was here to tell you but regardless I’m certain that’s what you're going to hear. Our conversations grow one-sided and yet you tell your friends we talk so often. “Why did you approach me?” “You were so quiet, peaceful looking.” That’s what you said when I asked you anyway. Seeing you now, hearing you today, I can’t say I agree. I’ve always been quiet, that has never changed, that is not t...

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