Amber McGinnis

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2024

Stories (6)

6 Stories

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“Under the Moon a Star is Given” by Amber McGinnis

Our Nana tells this story every time a new baby is born within the family as we wait outside her house in the Makire family garden for something magical. A tradition that’s older than our time, she would say, but experienced by us all 4 months, 4 days at the 4th hour after every girl’s birth. “Sit around my children. Let us quiet our voices and listen before it’s time.” Said our Nanna as she took my cousin Lilly from her daughter Loraine.We all sat around her on a paved circle surrounded by the garden that our ancestors grew. Nanna walk...

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“Voices of the Mind Connected by the Heart” by Amber McGinnis

Submitted to Contest #285

I'm not good enough for anyone, no matter what I do. I wasn't even good enough for my mother to keep, which is why she left me at the hospital the day I was born. Not even an hour after they removed me from her stomach and carried me away, she decided that it was the best time to escape. Escape the burden of such a mistake that was me. She didn't even bother to give me a name. I swear, I wish I had never been born. I don't want to be here anymore."No don't leave." a voice said."Who said that?" she asked aloud while looking under and around t...

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“Cursed Tales of the Heart” by Amber McGinnis

Submitted to Contest #285

“Okay, everybody, get together now!" yelled out the assistant while bringing the birthday cake to the conference room."1, 2, 3, Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to Mr. Watkins! Happy Birthday to you!” (Colleges applauded and cheered)“Now make a wish!” Yelled Mrs. Brinkly.The CEO of Watkin Enterprise, Mr. Watkins, turns 35 today. Born of a wealthy family, he made his name stand out among many of the Watkins line. His ethics, skills, and determination created a lane that would put Wall Street to shame. With a net wo...

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“Under the Tree that Once was in my Dreams ” by Amber McGinnis

Submitted to Contest #284

Expecting the sun to rise even while you dreamed with closed eyes was always a realistic expectation. I learned as a child that the Sun doesn't rise when the rooster crows as it it did in my favorite child hood film Rock-a-doodle-doo. The sun has no limitations to a speck of dust on a planet that is but a grain of salt in the vast sea of the universe. Still, I'd like to think that my life would one day hold such a meaning in another life as the sun is to the life of on earth. Wishful thinking I guess. "If you could live in your mind instead ...

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“A kiss of time will tell the truth” by Amber McGinnis

"We've been dating for a month now and NOTHING! What am I doing wrong Bria? I asked my best friend while sulking in dramatic sorrow. "Girl get over yourself. You've only been talking for a month." Bria said annoyingly. "I guess." I said with a sigh before grabbing my purse. "I'll be right back." Bria nodded and I made my way to the bathroom. We were at our weekly hang out bar off the corner of Bisonet. The same bar that I had also met him at. Bria and I were just chilling as usual. We'd only buy one drink and who ever wanted our attention bu...

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“The Christmas Secret” by Amber McGinnis

Submitted to Contest #283

Christmas has found its way back around the 365 day calendar and my family is loosing their fucking mind. If I hear Mariah one more time, I'll become Ursula and she aint getting her voice back. It's bad enough that I'd felt uneasy since being here and decided to hide upstairs in the kids bedroom. "Courtney! Come downstairs! Don't be a Screwge!" mom yelled from the kitchen. The house is filled with relatives from both sides, which includes the ones that only come for a few conversations and 2 bags of to-go plates. The aunt that thinks she's ...

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Author bio

Check out my new ongoing story! Zanalise the Wise. https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/103996/zanalise-the-wise I'm a writer! Crazy right. I've been writing poems for most of my life and stories for about half, or maybe 3/4ths of it. Despite that, this is my first time sharing my work in any competition and I am beyond the moon excited as well as nervous. I take criticism well and would love anyone's output even if you hate it, because despite if you do, I love it. This is why I am able to share my vision willingly. I love allowing words to flow from thought and create a motion picture that can only be viewed by the reader. Its like a premier every time when someone new finds my work and I wait eagerly for the response. I want growth in what I love so that I could turn it into something I can share with the world someday. I might sound like a young dreamer, but I promise I'm a legal adult. Anyway, enjoy and Thanks in advance for allowing me to dream with my eyes open. ;-)