Alida Askill

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2020

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“The Unwanted Job ” by Alida Askill

Submitted to Contest #58

I was staring up at the ceiling. My mind was going in all sorts of directions. I turned my head down again because my neck was starting to hurt. I looked at the man in front of me, the one that just gave me my job interview. I didn't know what to do. He didn't say anything for the longest time after he asked me my last question. My hands were starting to get sweaty because of how hot it was in this very gross building. “Thank you for coming in today. Well, I will get back with you as soon as I can.” I looked at the pers...

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“The Boyfriend” by Alida Askill

Submitted to Contest #56

“So are you ready to meet my boyfriend.” It's been two years since my best friend, Rosanna had an actual boyfriend. She and I were going out tonight with my boyfriend to go on a double date. “Yes,” I yelled back to her. I slowly walked down our apartment stairs, with Rosanna and Renir waiting by the door. “So who's driving?” I said to both of them. Ren came to kiss me on the cheek before we walked out of our apartment. On the way to the restaurant, Rosanna talked about her boyfriend. She never said a name ...

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“Ember Ten ” by Alida Askill

Submitted to Contest #55

Can you keep a secret? I'll tell you what exactly happened to me, on the worst day of my life. But only if you can keep a secret. The day started like any other. I slowly crawled out of my twin bed, didn't even think about making it, pulled on a nice tank top and a gray pair of shorts. I had a go pee real bad but my sister was in the bathroom. I'll just wait. I walked across my bedroom and got the pair of socks that I wore yesterday. They have ankle socks and have Pirates of the Caribbean on them. That's my favorite series. ...

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