Alexis W.

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2022

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Learning” by Alexis W.

Submitted to Contest #131

Quincy’s volcano will win. Because his is made with tempera paint powder and tonic water; the new kid Eric’s just has regular water and food coloring. Quincy’s volcano will be bubblier and redder and it’ll win.He’s sure of that as he watches the sixth grade science fair judges enter the gym with their arms full of ribbons and certificates.And they walk to Eric’s poster board and pass him the gold medal. His parents pat him on the back and smile for the camera.Then the judges make their...

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“The Dragon Hunter’s Keeper” by Alexis W.

Submitted to Contest #129

The Ice Wyrms moved up-mountain during every summer season, retreating into caves left frozen for centuries while the spring frost in the lowlands melted. The Stalkers followed, tracking the scaled flocks to the northernmost points of treacherous mountains. But the Stalkers were only human - albeit slightly magic - so they were forced to take breaks on their treks. As the Ice Wyrms continued to hike upwards, following the instinctual embedded paths in the snow, the Stalkers found shelter at my inn. ...

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“A Sunday Morning at Rosy Ruby's” by Alexis W.

Submitted to Contest #127

Extra large eggs for 77 cents a dozen and just over a dollar for that new instant coffee stuff he’d been so razzed about. Col scratched it off her list as she pulled a can from the shelf, deciding to save her improved omelet recipe for another morning. She sighed, eyeing the eggs as she passed the stacks of brown cartons. It was his Sunday off, after all. On the only day of the week he didn’t have to go into the office, she could surprise him with something he wanted. As she pushed the cart towards the TV DINNERS aisle at the front of the...

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Author bio

Aspiring literary agent and author working on my first novel - an #ownvoices sapphic fantasy of 100k words! My favorite book of all time is Samantha Shannon's Priory of the Orange Tree. Other things I hold near to my heart are animals (especially reptiles, horses, and cats), matcha lattes with oat milk - paired with an almond croissant, and really gay cartoons like Arcane: League of Legends, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and The Owl House. I'm about to graduate with an English Creative Writing BA and a minor in Media Studies! Hoping to gain a professional Publishing certificate as well!