Akito Yu

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2019

Stories (6)

6 Stories

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“Bittersweet” by Akito Yu

Submitted to Contest #44

Everything about that day was bittersweet. But bittersweet can mean so many things. Jack grinned, the carefree fourteen-year-old, messed with his tousled brown hair as he waved to Jane from his window in the car. Jane tried hard to force a grin, but only managed a quick wave, before she turned around and faced the house that was once full of life. Full of memories. She remembered everything, the two of them chasing each other in the yard, sitting together in the swing on the strong tree, eating together in patches of gr...

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“As simple as a choice” by Akito Yu

Submitted to Contest #43

Chapter 1. Losing spirit The hot, irritating weather beat my scorching back like a whip. I sweated and groaned as I struggled out of my dark, linen jacket. Why did everything have to be dark at our school? Why did I even get into this school?, I thought as I finally slipped out of my sweaty, sticky uniform. Today’s the last day of school - the day I’ve both been looking forward to, and dreading. My thoughts started to drift off to my sister. My sister just had to get everything. She ...

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“Two Sides of a Story...or Three (Text Messages)” by Akito Yu

Submitted to Contest #34

Alex: "Hey, how's life?"Diane: "Fine."Alex: "Rlly?"Diane: "Fine. No. It's not fine."Alex: "Lol. How come?"Diane: "Because it's boring. I'm home all day. I'm starting to get sick of my family..."Alex: "You okay there?"Diane: "Haha, very funny. I think the real question is, "Have I ever been okay?""Alex: "Lol. What have u been doing lately?"Diane: "Nothing. I'm bored to death. Actually."Alex: "Srsly? U have gotta be kidding me. No way ur bored. Ur never bored!"Dian...

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“Lost and Alone” by Akito Yu

Submitted to Contest #23

"Hey mom, where's my breakfast?", I called out from the kitchen.Mom popped her head out from my brother's room, "I'm sorry honey, I've been cleaning all morning, I didn't have any time to prepare breakfast for you.""Now what am I supposed to do?", I grumbled, rolling my eyes."I'm so sorry honey, you know I love you but your younger brothers are quite a handful", Mom tried for a smile, but I turned around and ignored her."What about my coffee? My morning coffee?"Mom froze and put her hand in her ...

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“The library book” by Akito Yu

Submitted to Contest #20

I love books. I spend hours hiding under my covers, soaking in every word, knowing there isn't possibly a thing that could go wrong. Riding an endless roller coaster, continuous adventure. The one time I can feel completely safe, knowing I am securely strapped to the seat, no matter how thrilling the ride. The insufferable optimist, knowing no matter how bad things can be, they will always get better. There's nothing that can take away that sense of security I had every single time I walked to the library and checked...

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“Lost” by Akito Yu

Submitted to Contest #11

Home. Yes. That is what I had once called this place, the place I now call Hong Kong. The buildings are all too familiar, that comforting, warm, and humid air settling over me like a blanket. Everything is the same. Yet so different. The streets are full of children, with markets scattered everywhere. Clothing stores and food markets cover every inch of the sidewalk. The motorcycles speed past me, as the honking cars rush in front of me, just barely missing my face. The environment, the liveliness, I was once a part of it. I was...

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Author bio

Hello! I'm an aspiring writer, and I hope to learn a lot by getting feedback from other great writers! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCahBqpawRe24Jv5vD4WlT2g https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/387885163/