Addison Smits

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2020

Stories (6)

6 Stories

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“The World's A Snowflake” by Addison Smits

Submitted to Contest #77

I stare blankly into the computer screen, and I can see my reflection peering back at me. I try to focus my eyes on the text, on the numbers, but I can’t seem to keep my mind straight. It’s been a long week, for sure, and I forgot to grab my coffee this morning. I find myself zoning out and jumping quickly between reality and a world of fantasy. I grab my mouse and can finally read the words on the screen. It’s the same thing as it always is. The same thing every day, all day long. I do not enjoy my job, but I have no choice at this point. I...

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“Friendly Fire” by Addison Smits

Submitted to Contest #75

I’m standing at my post, gun slung across my back. Its a little past midnight, and the stars glow overhead. The other guard and I stand at the entrance of the base. We are waiting on a carriage to come. We were not told who was inside, how many of them there are, or what they are doing inside our walls, but we do not have the right to object orders. Snow begins to fall, but its normal for up in the North. It is considered unusual for us to not have snow in a twenty-four hour period, and concerning. The Emperor gets all his power from the col...

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“Friend Or Foe” by Addison Smits

Submitted to Contest #68

It had been twenty-four years since she’d last seen it, but the place looked the exact same. Jane stood in shock as she examined its cobblestone walls and clear river. The garden was still green and full of life. Colorful flowers dot the green ground. Vines hung and dug into the crevices of the wall. The big tree stuck in the middle was just as big as it was all that time ago. She looked into the water and saw her blond hair and blue eyes. Her freckles were also visible, anlong with the earings her mother had given her. The red stripes on he...

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“You Wouldn’t Understand” by Addison Smits

Submitted to Contest #68

The alarms start going off and I fling my head around quickly to see if anyone sees me. I can’t see anyone right now, but I start to load my bags faster. They will be here soon. I should’ve brought more than two bags, but it’s too late now. I pick them up and make a move for the exit when I hear them. The sirens, the lights, flashing red and blue. Of course they’re here. I knew I wouldn’t have much time, and now look what’s happened. I’ve gotta for another way out.The squealing of the megaphone outside can just barely be heard above the alar...

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“No Solid Evidence” by Addison Smits

Submitted to Contest #67

“We need to dispatch a group of police and paramedics to 7394, Rover Street. There has been a report of gunshots inside the residence. I repeat-” I go put on my jacket and my belt, hat and boots. I hop in the passenger side of my police cruiser, and my coworker gets in the driver side. We pull out of the station and turn on the lights and sirens. We follow another car through the streets. My adrenaline is going nuts, but I force myself to stay calm. It is currently 1:32 in the morning, so there aren’t many cars on the road anyways, but the o...

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“Neds Flying Lie” by Addison Smits

Submitted to Contest #57

It was about eleven at night when the Mills family heard a loud bang that came from the kitchen. Diana got out of bed to see what was going on. When she turned the corner to the kitchen, she saw her younger brother, Quinn, sitting at the table. His brown hair was covering his face, which was on the counter. His hands were in fists sitting on the table beside his head. He was breathing hard and fast. She didn't even need to ask to know he was frustrated. She decided to get them both some water, and went to the fridge to get some. On the...

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Author bio

I am a student who stumbled in this writing haven during quarantine. I just wish to throw some pieces of writing onto this site and see what happens. Any support and advice is appreciated. I may even read your piece as well. I hope you and your family stay safe and keep writing!