Aakanksha D

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2021

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“Secrets in the Snow” by Aakanksha D

Submitted to Contest #103

“Are you sure it’s a great idea? Me accompanying you to the top of the mountain?” Smriti asked Neha, forcing her blue boots through the calf-length layer of snow.“Of course!” Neha walked ahead of her. ”You know how much I love mountains. Plus, it’s an excellent opportunity for you to face your fear."Smriti glared at her red overalls and her black bottom. Though Neha was her best friend, she hated her sometimes. Another lecture on facing the fear-nonsense. “Right now? On your honeymoon?”She giggled. “So what? Wherever you go, I go. Remember o...

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“A Quiet Angel” by Aakanksha D

Submitted to Contest #96

“Happy anniversary, babe.” I caressed the top of the tombstone before I extended my fingers to stop the trail of water streaming down my eyes. Was it the tears or the rain that pelted all around me? I hardly cared about it or my black dress, now soiled. I knelt on the wet grass, edging closer to the grave to put the red roses. It was as if déjà vu greeted me. Two months ago, I was in this very spot- standing all alone, wailing on the loss of my hubby, thinking about the future that looked as bleak as the clouds above. Only the rains, God and...

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“The Emerald Ring” by Aakanksha D

Submitted to Contest #92

It was a moonless night in Egypt, and nothing but the dancing light of the flashlight illuminated the narrow, unlighted tunnel ahead. Sara unbuttoned the top two buttons of her polo t-shirt and took out the asthma inhaler, sucking a deep breath in. She slid her back down the wall, trying to stretch her legs, but her feet touching the base of the other wall. “This place is damn claustrophobic.” “Of course it will be.” Mark lighted Sara’s face with his flashlight, making her green eyes twinkle like the emerald ring. “We are after all in the ba...

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