Anna Tishchenko

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2021

Stories (48)

48 Stories

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“The Family Tree” by Anna Tishchenko

Submitted to Contest #90

I sat in the back yard, resting my head against Old Biddy. This was Great Grandpa’s tree back when he was alive, and we always thought of her as his tree.  Great Grandpa was a feisty old man that passed away when I was 9. To be honest he always kind of scared me but when he took me to the old tree and told me her story, it became of my brightest memories.                “When I planted Old Biddy” he would begin ‘she was already as tall as my head. I rescued her...

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“Wave Barer” by Anna Tishchenko

Submitted to Contest #90

The sun was rising over the horizon, bathing everything on the beach in an eerie glow. Arlena and I picked our way across the littered sand to the water's edge. Arlena took out her long silver tube and pointed it towards the water. This was all part of the ritual. Next she would sigh and tut over whatever it was that she saw out there. She would then fold up the instrument and place it back into the ceremonial satchel. She made a circle in the sand, drawing it lovingly with the carved wand. This is the part where she always sends me away. I ...

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“Terminal Ferry ” by Anna Tishchenko

Submitted to Contest #90

The first thing to hit you when you step onto the train is the smell. The Sky train has its perks but the smell are not among them. Depending on the car, your buffet of aromas can include anything from B.O and foot fungus, all the way to sour milk and disinfectant. It is not the most pleasant of smells to be sure, but I have come to appreciate the breaths of fresh air awaiting those that have made the journey in the iron serpent. Today is different. Instead of taking the usual route to work or to the grocery store, today I am heading for the...

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Author bio

Until recently I couldn't finish a story to save my life. The idea of sharing those unfinished works was akin to a root canal while sky diving. In other words this is really hard for me. I set myself a challenge to finish one story a day and so far so good. This site has been a god send and I am so grateful. To those of you that read my stories, thank you.