Amanda Stogsdill

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2024

Stories (20)

20 Stories

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“no grown ups” by Amanda Stogsdill

No Grown ups by Amanda StogsdillThe lunchroom is crowded and noisy. I dodge around kids fighting over seats, a food fight among the high schoolers, until I spot an empty table in a quiet corner. Finally! Plopping my lunchbox down, I toss my backpack on to the floor beside me. "May I join you?" Lena asks. I nod, she scoots on to the opposite bench."Want to trade?" After swapping our lunches, we get down to business. "We must surprise her before school lets out." I say enthusiastically.Lena nods in agreement, chewing a nectarine. Why Mom packs...

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“house guests” by Amanda Stogsdill

Submitted to Contest #249

Warning This story contains some descriptions of abuseHouse guests by Amanda StogsdillThe rain hammered down, drenching everything. Thunder rumbled and lightning lit up the sky. It was an awful night for anyone to be out, but she had no choice. She was fleeing!Sprinting down the street, shoes sliding in puddles, she only wanted to get as far away from that awful prison as quickly as possible. Battered black case in hand, she prayed she wasn't being pursued. Glancing over her shoulder, she didn't notice the woman until she slammed into h...

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“Bittersweet” by Amanda Stogsdill

Submitted to Contest #245

Warning: This story contains themes of childbirth.BittersweetBy Amanda StogsdillToday's the day! Scrambling out of bed, I rushed to the window. Not a cloud in sight! In my open kitchen with its wide windows, I prepared my Sunrise breakfast—eggs (sunny-side up), orange marmalade toast, and orange juice. Not one to rush, I nibbled; smiling at my good fortune, the eclipse would happen on my day off.Ring, ring. My peaceful meal was interrupted by that unwelcome sound. "Hello.""Sorry to ruin your day off but ..." Dr. Wilson's voice was urgent but...

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“Field Trip” by Amanda Stogsdill

Submitted to Contest #242

Field Trip By Amanda Stogsdill Playground"Okay everyone, listen carefully. We'll meet at the cafe in two hours for lunch. Obey the museum rules, and have fun. Don't forget about your reports. One more thing, is everyone paired up?"Yes, Ms. Jackson.” Thirty kids said, all excited."Very well, you may explore."Squealing and giggling, the sixth graders pushed and shoved their way off the school bus in front of the museum. Two of the last to leave were Courtney and Jasmine. Tapping her cane, Jasmine made her way down the aisle behind Courtney."Th...

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“My Mission” by Amanda Stogsdill

Submitted to Contest #240

My Mission By Amanda Stogsdill First Morning, Beautiful Drawing It is a cloudless, sunny day. I'm at the beach lying on a blanket, which is resting on the gritty sand. The soft breeze is in a playful mood, causing the girl working on me to complain, "My paper won't stop flapping." Eventually, a rock is placed on one of my sides, holding me in place. After finishing their picture, the girl and the other children run off to play. The rock is kicked away, leaving me unprotected on the sand. Wait! Why is the wind picking up? Where is it tak...

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Author bio

Hi, everyone. I've been a reader all my life. Favorite books include, Goosebumps, Redwall, and the Ramona and Fudge series. Now I'm older, I read the classics by Anna Sewell and Francess Hodgson Burnett, and fostering memoirs by Cathy Glass and Maggie Hartley. my contemporary authors are Sharon Draper and Patricia McKissack. I enjoy writing for the weekly prompts. It's fun to read other' work.