Alaina Wainwright

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2024

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“The Father” by Alaina Wainwright

Submitted to Contest #238

**Trigger Warning**Contains acts of abuse, violence, religious themes, and language... “I’ll just have a glass of water please.”“Is that all you’re having Erin? We’re supposed to be having lunch. They have an amazing-““She’s fasting for our day of prayer tomorrow.”Darius grabbed the menu from Erin and tossed it on the end of the table. “You’re so wonderful. Your guidance has helped me so much.” She looked up at him sheepishly.I was dumbfounded but chose to contain it. “It’s so nice to see you, honey. I don’t think we’ve g...

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I've always been an avid reader. Ray Bradbury, Kurt Vonnegut, George Orwell, Ernest Hemingway, Raymond Carver, and Chuck Klosterman all have their very special place on my bookshelf. I always dreamt of becoming a journalist and short story writer, however I had to find my career in a construction trade. As a painter, I found my work physically satisfying, but my mental and creative desires went unquenched. So, welcome to my attempt at returning to my roots in creative spaces.