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Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2023
Submitted to Contest #203
In the heart of a charming seaside town, a colorful carnival took residence. It was a place of laughter, twinkling lights, and joyous melodies. Families flocked to the carousel, where painted horses pranced in circles, suspended on a whirl of enchantment.On a sunny afternoon, amidst the delighted laughter of children and the comforting scent of popcorn, a young girl named Emily found herself captivated by the carousel's whimsical allure. Her eyes sparkled with innocence as she approached the ticket booth."Can I ride the carousel, please?" sh...
In the quiet solitude of a small town, a young girl named Lily grew up with a heavy burden upon her shoulders. Her childhood was marred by the presence of an abusive mother, whose heart had turned cold and indifferent towards her eldest daughter with each passing year. The once tender love she held for Lily had withered away, replaced by anger and resentment.Lily's world was shattered at the age of six when her mother forced them to uproot their lives and move to a large farm house that belonged to her grandmother. The new surroundings were ...
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