Alena Richards

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2022

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“Hell Hath No Strength Like a Woman Scorned” by Alena Richards

Submitted to Contest #146

[Content warning: Strong language, alcohol use] She stood outside her apartment door, hesitating to go inside. It was a Friday evening and she was all dressed up. Why not pop down to the pub down the road? No, she told herself, and put her key in the door. She was angry, and angry Elise made stupid decisions. Better to stay inside until she calmed down. Another Tinder date, another night ...

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“Lost in the Renaissance” by Alena Richards

Submitted to Contest #145

Every year, the dress would appear on her bed one afternoon. She was at the age when she measured time in seasons and school days, so she was never sure exactly when this would happen. But she knew it was always after school started and before the weather cooled and the leaves turned red and gold. She’d been waiting all summer for it. Finally, she came home from school one afternoon to find the dress laying on her bed. It was sheer and dusty pink, with frills at the bottom and long flowy sleeves. A deeper pink velvet vest went...

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