Ali Richardson

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2019

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“Frozen Angel” by Ali Richardson

Submitted to Contest #23

     Bali  The silence draws my eyes open with a snap. The usual buzz of traffic and people is non-existent; the hush frightens my heart more than the banging and clattering of activity.   My shoulder creaks as I sit up in my small bed, the squeaky mattress bringing me solace in the overwhelming silence. Even my sisters are silent, their numerous mouths are open wide, but only the peaceful melody of snores emerge.   The world must be ending, silence is not our city's strong suit and is oftent...

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“I Shine Bright When You Cover My Light” by Ali Richardson

The clock strikes 12 and I know its time. My fingers tremble and shake as I clench the soft covers and pull them higher and higher, slowly exposing my toes and covering my flushed face. A cold draft fills the room and I curl my legs into the blanket, the shiver passing through my body. My eyes track his shadow, my ears perk with each of the swishes of his cloak as I breathe in his warming scent.  "Wake up my dear, I'm here" His melodious voice seduces my hands to release the blanket clutched so tightly in my dark fists. This is the time...

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“Rainbow Fish” by Ali Richardson

Submitted to Contest #7

The bellowing of the creature outside my window wakes me from the pale faces of my dreams. My eyes slide open slowly to a lightening sky, the water around my head swirling silently. The bellow sounds louder now, dragging me to the window across my clothes littered floor. My curtains drift away from my fingertips as I swirl them through the water.  There's a blue whale swimming between the apartment buildings, her powerful tail arching up and down smoothly and elegantly. Following her closely is a single calf, his movements sporadic and ...

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