Alyssa Quintero

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2022

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“World's Best Mom” by Alyssa Quintero

Submitted to Contest #147

The pride lit her sleepy face as she grabbed something from beneath her bed and placed it in my hands.  “Happy Mother’s Day!”  I removed the gift from the coloring pages she had wrapped it in. Just a plain white mug the day before, now read World’s Best Mom. “Do you like it? I borrowed a sharpie, is that ok? “ I smiled and snuggled her onto my lap. It wasn’t that I didn’t like the gift, it’s just that this day always brings too many emotions. The award should feel like sweet reassurance but instead felt like ...

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Writing was my first real love, I figure it's time I finally pursue it.