Althea Keaton

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2020

Stories (5)

5 Stories

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“Drawing a Blank” by Althea Keaton

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #37

“Are you happy?”I look up, startled. The subway car was empty when my girlfriend and I got on. Now there’s someone sitting across from us; I don’t know how I could’ve missed her. I must have nodded off and missed a stop.She’s pretty. Auburn hair cropped at her chin. A smattering of freckles across high cheekbones. Copper eyes, bright, like newly minted pennies. A forlorn smile on her pale lips. I’ve never seen her before, but something (-----) tugs at me. A strange feeling in the back of my mind, like I’m searching for a file that doesn’t ex...

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“A Beautiful Spring” by Althea Keaton

Submitted to Contest #35

The Spring Dance. It’s the ray of light and hope that resurrects the town of Aeronwen after each hard, cruel winter. The Spring Dance is the mark of a new beginning, the turning of a new page. It is, without question, Aviva’s favorite thing about Aeronwen. When Aviva arrives at the Spring Dance, it appears the entire town has already gathered. The tent has been raised, covering nearly half of the town common. Tables line the interior of the tent, laden with a feast worthy of the gods; the townspeople of Aeronwen spend the entire winter prepa...

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“Staying In and Coming Out” by Althea Keaton

Submitted to Contest #34

“Where do you think you’re going?” Em freezes with one hand wrapped around the doorknob and the other wrapped around their skateboard. They glance back over their shoulder, annoyed by the scolding tone in their dad’s voice. It’s only noon. Their curfew isn’t until nine. They aren’t breaking any rules. Em looks down at their skateboard and then at the door, exaggerating the action. “Where do you think, Dad?” He folds his arms over his chest. “Very funny, young lady.” If he notices the way Em suppresses a wince at his words, he doesn’t m...

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“Change of Plans” by Althea Keaton

Submitted to Contest #34

Carly: so i might have done something stupidRaquel: What else is new?Carly: shut up! Carly: anyway it affects our plans for 2niteCarly: as in i’m groundedCarly: and our plans are canceledRaquel: You’re grounded? What are you, twelve?Carly: u kno my stepdadCarly: u kno what he’s likeRaquel: Fair point. So, what did you do to piss him off this time?Carly: NOTHING!Carly: i meanCarly: nothing that badCarly: my real dad wouldn’t careRaquel: Carly. What did you do.Carly: god u sound like my momCarly: i just borrowed his carCarly: for like 20 ...

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“A Magical Moment” by Althea Keaton

Submitted to Contest #33

“So? What do you think?”Taylor knows what she’s supposed to think. The look of expectant, self-satisfied glee in Aggie’s eyes tells her that she’s supposed to think this is the greatest birthday gift she’s ever received. And it is, isn’t it? Her witch girlfriend is offering to cast a spell that will enable Taylor to share in her magic powers for a full day. She’s going to be magic. It’s the kind of thing that ordinary people dream about. So Taylor swallows down the panic rising in her chest and puts on her most convincing imitation of a smil...

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Author bio

Artist. Writer. Maker of comics. Snuggler of cats.

Shortlisted 1 story ⭐️

Contest #37

Drawing a Blank – read story