Abby Irwin

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2020

Stories (5)

5 Stories

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“The Small Green Lunchbox ” by Abby Irwin

Submitted to Contest #53

Young, seven year old Marinella watched the droplet slowly slide down the popsicle and onto her hand, where it clung; frozen. Boom! Marinella flinched and whimpered when she heard the distant crash. She looked towards the sound and into the distance where she had last seen her father. “Daddy?” she called into the distance. No answer. - 9 years later - Marinella slid to a stop on the iceberg where she whirled around just in time to be tackled by Jaxon. “No fair!” Marinella cried as her back struck the ground. “You’re not a...

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“That Beauty Just out of Reach ” by Abby Irwin

Submitted to Contest #51

Esther stared up at the stars, tears rolling down her face silently. The smoke from all of the power plants curled into the sky blurring the bright specks of light above her. This had been her life ever since she could remember. All around her people were smiling, laughing with their friends and family. Never noticing the girl in the alley. Always seeing through the girl in the corner. As Esther went through the day in her head she swallowed the pain she felt. That had been her life ever since she could remember. A...

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“In the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time ” by Abby Irwin

Submitted to Contest #48

Mallory plopped into a seat on the bus. She looked over and inwardly groaned, she had picked the spot next to Eddy Davis. Eddy Davis wasn’t mean or anything but he was the nerd. That means he didn’t have any friends and was bullied all the time. Mallory wished she could get up but while she wasn’t exactly what you would call a nice kid she wasn’t mean either so she stayed in her seat next to Eddy. “Hey, Whatcha doin? You tryin to get in my way Mallory Jones?” “No,” Mallory said in a shaky voice. “Are you sure? Caus...

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“The Great Battle Axe of Qiuyue Zhang” by Abby Irwin

Submitted to Contest #44

The explosion rocked the whole building and Hui stooped low to avoid the hanging ceiling. Another explosion came from a long way off. This war had to stop and Hui was determined to be the one to stop it. 7 days later Hui whooped with delight and accomplishment as the metal ladle spun in a circle stopping as it reached the halfway point. It had worked! Hui’s invention had succeeded which might just help them win the underground war. Hui stopped as the ladle spun again and stopped, quivering between the sword and where it was tr...

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“The Coral Lighthouse ” by Abby Irwin

Submitted to Contest #44

Opening the door she stepped in, setting down her luggage with a thud. “Finally, you’re home.” Mae jumped and swirled around as she heard the voice. “I need you to come with me.” “What are you doing in my house?!” Mae yelled at the man in the corner. Normally she would not have yelled but she had just gotten home from an emotionally exhausting business trip. On top of that she was quite done with other people and the annoyances they always seemed to bring to her life. “We need your help” Mae blinked at him dumbfounded.&nb...

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Author bio

Oh Cassian, Oh Cassian. Where does one find you? Oh Cassian, Oh Cassian. The wanderers search for you. Through its center flows a river, Bright and clear. Full to the brim, Yet lacking everything. Beaming of happiness, Yet lacking in joy. Crowded with houses, But homes far and few. Shining and glistening, It sits in the valley. Full of wealth, It lies in wait. Surrounded by mountains, lying imprisoned. Surrounded by unknown, Never venturing far. Oh Cassian, Oh Cassian. What will become of you? Oh Cassian, Oh Cassian. So hollow inside you.