Ann Parker Burgess

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2020

Stories (5)

5 Stories

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“Lost and Found” by Ann Parker Burgess

Submitted to Contest #29

The March family gathered at their parent’s home. This was more than just a reunion. They were about to meet their brother for the first time. He was the oldest of the siblings and had disappeared at the age of four. After months of searching, authorities had given up. His mother and father never gave up hope, but dead ends thwarted their efforts to continue. It had even been suggested they declare him dead. They refused.Now twenty-five years later, he had been found. The wonders of the internet and two younger siblings’ tenacity to find the...

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“Blossoms of the Heart” by Ann Parker Burgess

Submitted to Contest #29

You could only describe Beth Hairston as alluring. Her dad called her Snow White after the 1937 cartoon classic because of her black hair and ivory complexion. The first quality you would take notice of was her bright, azure eyes. Tall, her shapely, long limbs carried her with grace. She ran with the most favored cliques who included the cheerleaders and the stars of the basket and football teams. When she turned fifteen, her father allowed her to date. Several, male students asked out, but the dates never ...

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“The Wisdom Tooth Wedding” by Ann Parker Burgess

Submitted to Contest #28

Your wedding day is supposed to be magical, romantic and the most memorable day of your life. You are excited and can’t sleep the night before. You and your bridesmaids sit up all night talking. Every bride wants it to be perfect, right? Nothing can go wrong.For my friend, things were working out perfect. The wedding date was set. We had gone together to pick out her wedding dress. Oh, it was beautiful and she couldn’t have looked more beautiful wearing it. I helped her with invitations and picking out the wedding cake. She and the groom met...

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“Uno, Dos, Tres, BOOM!” by Ann Parker Burgess

Submitted to Contest #27

It was a quiet Sunday afternoon in the city. The temperature was warm for the winter season, but according to the ground hog, spring would arrive early. Vendors had parked along sidewalks through the park selling everything from balloons to ice cream. Children ran and played as their parents watched with smiles. Everyone was enjoying the day.The peace was suddenly disturbed by police arriving on the scene urging everyone to leave the park immediately. Some didn’t want to leave, but the officers said they would have to so park keepers ne...

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“The Violinst” by Ann Parker Burgess

Submitted to Contest #26

The old man sat in the corner of a nursing home. He often felt forgotten. The rocking chair he sat in was still. The violin case on his lap was closed. Its leather covering was worn with age. His wrinkled hand gently rubbed the weathered case making small circles as his calloused fingers caressed each crack. His eyes moved to the young man sitting in a chair facing him. He remembered when he was young. It didn’t seem so long ago. His eyes crinkled as he smiled. “I still have all my teeth,” he said. The young man chuckled. “I do too.” He plac...

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Author bio

I am A nn Parker Burgess. I live in the state of Mississippi in the United States. I am retired and live with my husband of 44 years. I began to write as a child and the passion never died. I have published work on Amazon and Smashwords. Not living on profits yet. You can read more about me and find links to my published work at: annparkerburgess.com