Angela Murphy

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2024

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“In Perdition, Seeking Absolution” by Angela Murphy

Submitted to Contest #268

WARNING:THE FOLLOWING TRUE STORY CONTAINS SENSITIVE SUBJECTS.Alcoholism, Politics, Pornography, Abuse, Suicide, and Exorcism.-----------------------------------------------Jay and Sylvia had been married for thirty-seven years. Their marriage had been filled with love, romance, travel, and children. In November, one month before their upcoming anniversary, changes in Jay created a life that Sylvia was unprepared for or even thought was possible.The children were grown and even though they had each come back into the home, at least one time, ...

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“Glimpse of Strength” by Angela Murphy

Submitted to Contest #267

Glimpse of StrengthBy Angela Murphy Omer was locked in an incessant rhythm. By now he had done the same motions, so many times, he didn’t even notice. They had no value, other than distraction, for either of them. He sponged her forehead and rinsed out the cloth, while he deliberated between what he could do here, or going to get help, before it was too late. His mind and body were entwined in a rhythmic trance. The solution was simple because there was nothing he could do but leave her alone and go get the doctor. Once again she repeated, “...

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Author bio

Nonfiction is my genre. I love to write about my past, my American Indian ancestry, and the history of the lands of Arkansas. I believe every story can be told and written as if it is being narrated. I am always searching for the answers to life’s problems and mysteries in song lyrics and music is the binding tie. Look for my upcoming (in the editing phase, now) book called “Halfway to Heaven: Caroline’s Story”.