Amanda Fox

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2021

Stories (19)

19 Stories

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“Stomach Scorpions” by Amanda Fox

“One extra hot orange juice and espresso.” “Ew?” “I’m glad you said that, because it’s actually for me. Here’s your latte.” “Thanks. So what do you do for a living? Ugh, sorry. Lame first date question.” “That’s alright. I’m a firefighter.” “Explains your weird mustache.” “It also explains why I’m so handsome.”

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“The Chosen One” by Amanda Fox

“We’re running out of time.  You gotta help me, Hallie.” Gary has me cornered in my kitchen, his eyes wild.  For the first time since I can remember, Gary isn’t drunk.  This concerns me more than anything else at the moment. “Help you how?” I step backwards so I’m closer to my knife rack.  Just in case he gets closer.  I don’t like to be touched. “Everyone expects me to fix...

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“Are You Ready?” by Amanda Fox

Age 8“Welcome back, Child,” the old gods whispered through the leaves.Maddie flopped into the grass just short of the forest’s tree line and held her arms out with a grin.  The trees were impossibly tall, towering over her and casting their shade over the village. At their bases, the shadows condensed themselves into a tiny kitten that bounded into Maddie’s open arms.“Hi, friends,” Maddie cooed, rubbing her cheek against the kitten’s cool darkn...

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“The Battle for B'Droom” by Amanda Fox

The morning dawned cold and bright over the valley. As the sun crested over the western hill, it illuminated a lone knight, the formidable and intimidating Sir Mason, on horseback, his red and gold bear crest stark against the cloudless skies. The bear knight’s soldiers emerged behind him, the sun to their backs, creating one solid silhouette of impending warfare.Gallant and beloved Sir Noah, on the eastern hill, blinked against the rising sun. His army stood at his back, silently menacing, an...

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“Cheri, Set Scent to Lavender” by Amanda Fox

Abby woke up nauseated.She flung off the heavy blankets and ran to the bathroom, barely kneeling in front of the Cheri-integrated SmartJohn toilet in time. Abby hated throwing up; it made her feel like she was still in grade school. She hadn’t thrown up in years, not since her wedding night with Parker when they both had too much to drink. After cleaning up, Abby needed to use the toilet for other things. As she sat, she realized the auto-set morning peppermint scent from her SmartAr...

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“A Dare from Susie McAlister” by Amanda Fox

The officer shoves me into the back seat of the police car while I’m still screaming and my pants are wet and my hands are cuffed and oh god Susie is going to tell everyone what happened and my parents are going to be so mad and - FREEZE FRAME I bet you’re wondering how I ended up in this situation.  It all started with an innocent Truth or Dare game just a few hours ago.  Let’s rewind.

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“Complete and Utter Despair” by Amanda Fox

I’m alone. I’m so terribly alone, and it’s dark in the apartment. The blackout curtains are drawn tightly to block out the aggressive summer sun. The overhead light is on, but it does nothing to cut through the darkness that is, I recognize, mostly in my own mind. There are times when the loneliness is so overwhelming that I can’t help but cry. This is one of those times, and a soft whine ...

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“Undetectable” by Amanda Fox

Content warning: murder, death I watch with morbid interest as the man dies.  The Queen is watching, too, though I can’t see her right now.  That’s by design, of course.  We must endeavor to keep our experiments a secret and our connection to one another more secret still. The poison is an overwhelming success this time and works exactly as intended.  The wretched man dies quickly and quie...

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“The Spouse Summoning Hat” by Amanda Fox

“Put on the Hat, Macy.” I sighed heavily and gave one last puppy dog stare at my parents.  My mom didn’t look even a little bit chagrined as she plopped the giant purple sombrero unceremoniously on my head. “Can’t we stop with this stupid hat?” My face burned with embarrassment, and I hadn’t even set foot outside of the house. My mother gasped.  “It’s a family tradition!”

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“A Stranger Enters the Salty Kraken” by Amanda Fox

I had just finished my second pint of ale when the stranger walked into the tavern. Let me rephrase that.  The stranger literally kicked in the door to the tavern which was an immediately unpopular move, but no one wanted to say anything because this particular stranger was easily a head taller than anyone else in the room and oh Gods the muscles on him were bigger around than the stool I was sitting on.<...

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“The Librarian” by Amanda Fox

I lock the doors and turn off the main lights to the newest addition of the city's public library system after a successful first day.  The rows of shelves are now illuminated only by the soft glow of the emergency lights.  My librarian training kicks in, and I check the shadows for peering eyes or subtle movements. But this library isn’t haunted.  It doesn’t have any secrets.  It’s just a perfectly ordin...

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“Lottie for Mayor” by Amanda Fox

“And without further ado, I’d like to get straight to the heart of today’s press conference.  Lottie the Fainting Goat is throwing her name into the ring for Jasper City Mayor in this year’s elections!” That was my cue.  I stiffened my limbs inside the heavy goat costume and flopped onto my side to the gathered crowd’s thunderous applause. Tucker French, the CEO of Thrill Burger, smiled do...

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“100 Years” by Amanda Fox

1907 The smoke forced her outside.  As she gasped for air, an unsolicited hand rested on her lower back to steady her.  Henrietta flinched and spun away to face Thomas. “Mr. Ambrewster,” she choked out.  “What are you doing here at this hour?” Henrietta heard the fire brigade’s bells growing louder as they neared her burning house.  Her mind cleared. “Alice!...

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“Roma, Child of Mars” by Amanda Fox

In June, when she first arrived, walking the length of the room took almost thirty seconds.By July, Roma was able to walk the length in just ten seconds at a leisurely pace. Gravity was a bitch, she’d decided early on. The most basic movements proved much harder for her on Earth. Her body eventually adjusted to the increased gravity, but maintaining balance and simply moving were exhausting.The scientists, who Roma regarded as little more than captors, visited almost every day to run thei...

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“Captain's Rest” by Amanda Fox

His head shatters the water’s surface. The water is unfathomably cold, and it seeps into his body like the fangs of death scraping at his bones.  The fall from the ship was too quick for him to take in a proper breath.  Ben gasps for air to quell his screaming lungs and the rising panic in his heart. Waves sweep over him as he struggles to right himself and gain his bearings.  He orients h...

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Author bio

US-based writer for fun. Unrelated full-time job. Chaotic good. thefoxae.com

Shortlisted 3 stories ⭐️

Contest #87
Lottie for Mayor – read story
Contest #81
Chicken Cacciatore with a Side of Memory – read story
Contest #78
Murder at Ex-Ir Con – read story