Andra Patterson

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2022

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“The Final Escape” by Andra Patterson

Submitted to Contest #285

I stand here with a strong look of disdain on my face and a relief of the deep-rooted hatred I’ve concealed all these years dissolving within each molecule of my being. Hatred of this magnitude was capable of starting wars and responsible for the massacres of entire peoples. It was the type of hate that fueled pure rage like throwing barrels of propane on a sparking match.  It controlled my life for many years, even after her absence became permanent, her voice still rang in my ears, everywhere I ventured, I could hear the insults, so I...

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“I'm Sorry...But” by Andra Patterson

Submitted to Contest #282

“I’m sorry, Isaiah, I promise this is the last time,” I said with such confidence and certainty, knowing it wasn’t the least bit true. I looked him dead in his eyes, and lied to him, yet again. “I believe you,” was his gracious answer, with his warm smile, and I knew in my heart that he meant it. I knew that was supposed to mean something, the genuine warmth to him was supposed to be enough to make me hold on. But it just wasn't.  Even after he’s accepted me back time and time again, after the way I’ve hurt him so deeply it’s almost ine...

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“Patient 47” by Andra Patterson

Submitted to Contest #281

“God damnit Florence, the guests will be here in under 5 hours, and the goddamned lights are the wrong color and the fucking chicken is rubbery.”  “I understand ma’am. The proper resolutions are being implemented as we speak. Johnathon is over with the electrician now, adjusting the wiring and ensuring a stronger connection. It appears the cables were at an odd angle, and the pressure was causing a decrease in the power outlet. Once that’s done, they will all be the same even shade of rose gold. As for the chicken, well it was not as fr...

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“Never Escape” by Andra Patterson

Submitted to Contest #221

TRIGGER WARNING: CONTAINS SEXUAL AND PHYSICAL ABUSE My eyes flew wide open so ferociously as the beads of sweat rapidly trickled down my face and neck, my heart still beating faster than it had during my run on the treadmill before bed. Before consciousness has the chance to seep in, I have already sprung from the bed, ran down the hall, and made my way into the bathroom. Unfortunately, I often find myself here in these moments, fully awakening only once the top half of my body is hanging from the 10th-story window, peacefully gazin...

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“The Book of Hidden Truths” by Andra Patterson

Submitted to Contest #199

It was late on the dreary night of September 24th, past eleven o’clock, however likely before midnight. Eliza waited ambiguously, puzzled as to why Amari had wanted to meet down at the old boat dock they inhabited with imaginary scenery as children, furthermore, it was such a peculiar hour for a rendevous. It was far too late to do anything completely and entirely legal, moral, adequate, or something else that isn’t wholly viewed as ‘right’. Nonetheless, Eliza had known Amari to be her best friend for at minimum 20 years, they had only been ...

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“Dimitri” by Andra Patterson

Submitted to Contest #198

Dimitri It was the first day of the new school year, at a new school, in a new town, a brand new me. I was finally away from him and everything that had conspired in my life within the past 4 years would be over. Life would once again be quiet, peaceful, and maybe even normal for the first time in over 10 years. I was born and raised in a small, isolated town in the suburbs of Maine, raised by my loving parents, Dad was a desirably handsome dentist and Mom was a strong and dedicated OB/GYN. I grew up in an upper-middle-class neighborhood, i...

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“The Odahists” by Andra Patterson

Submitted to Contest #189

“When you stop speaking, you stop living. Are we clear you wretched fool?” Perhaps those vile words will never stop spinning in my head, ringing endlessly to remind me of my entrapment and pure torture. Although I mustn’t break the character to which I have been assigned, I’ve become ridiculously talented at speaking of one subject and thinking of an entirely other. Although this may seem terribly easy, and something as familiar as tying your shoes, it has become the biggest ultimatum of life. I am only permitted a short four-hour rest pe...

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“Before Us” by Andra Patterson

Submitted to Contest #169

            It was the night of October 28th, 2016. I was walking home from work late that night around 11 o’clock or so when I saw her. After all these years, to think she was just a black cat following me along the sidewalk that night and I thought nothing of the sort. Just another neighborhood cat walking around, right? Oh, how I was so wrong, I never in a million years could have predicted the events of that night and so on, but first I must take you back to that dreadful night....

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