Alana Bates

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2020

Stories (3)

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“The werewolf in suburbia” by Alana Bates

Submitted to Contest #65

Anna winced as the removal men bashed her 8 ring gas range into the front door frame of her new house. They also threw her boxes of rare Northern Soul vinyl onto the wooden floor without a care in the world. A little bit of rage ignited inside of her and she had to put a cardigan on to hide the stiff grey hairs which were standing up on her arms. Anger was a 'no no' for her. The angrier she grew, the more 'the change' exerted itself over her body. She had to be in control. She left them to it, deciding it was better not to see what they were...

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“The Curse of the Nightcoma” by Alana Bates

Submitted to Contest #63

By the time I stepped outside the leaves were on fire, glowing like red embers in the twilight of the sinking sun. A chill breeze caught my collar and whipped it up around my chin, and I pulled my coat closer to keep out the bite of the wind. A carriage rumbled past me and splashed a muddy puddle of water up the front of my trousers. I brushed it off with my hand and then crossed over the dirty road and made my way to the cemetery. The wrought iron gates stood slightly open. As dusk crept down the dark places within began to look lonely an...

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“Space Dogs and Cabbages” by Alana Bates

Submitted to Contest #61

Our car pulled into Aunt Juno's road. Dad tutted and grumbled under his breath. Mum turned round to me and the baby. "Now kids, we won't be too long, okay? You just behave yourself and I'm sure you'll have a great time with Juno" Dad grimaced. We got out of the car. I made sure I remembered my bag which had all my essential items in it. We followed Mum up the little path to the door of the house, and I hid behind her skirt as she rang the doorbell. The door was flung open immediately and there stood the massive Juno, taller than my Dad, wear...

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