Annabelle Al-sabeh

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2021

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“As you wish” by Annabelle Al-sabeh

“Niel set a date with Ms. Cavendish on the 17th,” a humanoid robot enters the bedroom. “As you wish, professor,” the humanoid nods. The professor turns to examine Niel as the curious robot stares back. “Preferably now, Niel,” the professor asserts. The robot places its mechanical hand on a nearby wall. A holographic tablet materializes mere inches apart from the wall. “You and Ms. Cavendish seem to be getting along rather well lately,” the robot mentions while punching in the requested date. The professor rummages through his modern closet, ...

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“A simple shadow ( Trigger warning: Attempted suicide)” by Annabelle Al-sabeh

Submitted to Contest #92

It's dark, but I'm not afraid. It's cold and bitter, yet I feel at home. I can hear a piano gently playing in the background as if someone was tapping the keys ever so softly. I hate it here. It feels lonely. I feel alone. There is something in my hand. It's heavy and oddly shaped. My eyes are closed, but I have no will to open them. The piano is still performing. I don't think it will stop. It makes me feel a bit safer, but this object in my hand is more fighting. I'm beginning to feel scared but ready for something. Why am I ready? What ...

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“I'm human...” by Annabelle Al-sabeh

Submitted to Contest #82

I'm beautiful. I am elegant. From head to toe, I'm perfect. My friends would agree with me. They keep explaining to me how I'm flawless. People try and become me, but they can't. I've become their mission, their goal. Those foolish humans torture themselves trying the impossible. People think I'm an android because I can do the unimaginable. I can lift a weight heavier than concrete. I can break metal with my bare hands. People don't understand me when I tell them, but when I show them, they are in awe. I like to toy with them sometimes. I...

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“Tears” by Annabelle Al-sabeh

Submitted to Contest #80

It was a Friday afternoon, and little Billy was tidying up his room. His mother wandered in and said, "Billy come down for supper" little Billy listened and marched right downstairs. His father remaining patiently at the dinner table. Little Billy sat next to his father, eagerly waiting for his meal. As his mother walked in holding a steaming tray in her hands, Little Billy got up and kissed his mother on her cheek in excitement. His father smiled, and his mother chuckled. The three all enjoyed a pleasant supper, but something interrupted th...

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