Andrea Shaw

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2024

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Code name: Osprey” by Andrea Shaw

Submitted to Contest #290

“Goodbye,” he whispered just before he kissed her dry cracked lips.“I’ll come back for you.”He turned away, pulling the bill of his hat down lower on his forehead and tucking stray hairs up under its sides. The door clicked shut behind him. ***A day earlier:“We have to go… NOW!”“What’s the rush? I don’t have to be to work for another hour.”“You’re not going to work today.” “What are you talking about? Are you feeling, okay? You look a little pale”“No time to talk, our lives are in danger,” he said grabbing her wrist as he pulled he...

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“Lady in Red ” by Andrea Shaw

Submitted to Contest #250

Can I have everyone’s attention, please? The spokesperson said, now standing, as he clinked the side of his water glass. “That’s my cue for the bathroom,” Amaya said to Roberto, her assistant and table mate. “I don’t blame you he said,” as he gave an eye roll. “I need to go and get back before they call me on stage.” Amaya was set to receive an award on behalf of her company for its generous donation and for all the volunteering efforts the employees gave for several of the charity’s campaigns. She liked to give herself a pep talk along with...

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“What are the chances?” by Andrea Shaw

Submitted to Contest #249

Pop! Pfffft! Duh dud duh dud duh dud…My bike begins to wobble and lean to the left, prompting me to quickly put my foot down to keep it from falling over. With sweating hands, I grip the handlebars and steer the bike over to the sidewalk. Upon inspection, I noticed a sizeable nail shining from the middle of the front tire.I pound the bike with my fist, cursing as I look up at the sky, “I don’t have time for this!!”I read the receipt on the bag for the 3rd time:Order Method: OnlineTime placed: 11:03 a.m.Name on Order: Alejandro McCannDelivery...

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Author bio

I am a novice writer with 3 current works in progress.