Annette Schmidt

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2021

Stories (5)

5 Stories

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“Trials and Tribulations” by Annette Schmidt

Submitted to Contest #121

“I’ve got great news. They’ve approved us for human trials!” Kellie shrieked. “Are you serious!? When? How?” Sheila asked, ripping her eyes away from her computer screen to see if Kellie was serious this time. “Well, we have to put out some feelers for volunteers so I’m guessing in the next couple of weeks,” Kellie replied, scrolling through her phone’s calendar. “Ugh, that’s our next problem.” Sheila slammed herself against the back of her chair in a wave of defeat, “Who is going to willingly volunteer for this kind of gig? Especial...

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“Love or Life” by Annette Schmidt

Submitted to Contest #98

Kaia pushed her way through the shop’s door, letting it slam behind her as she stuck her hands into her pockets and headed back towards her car.“Kaia, wait up!” Farryn was running up from behind, hands full of shopping bags. “So what’d she say?”“A whole lot of nothing.” Kaia started kicking at the paved sidewalk beneath her. Complete waste of money, she thought to herself.“That bad huh?”“I could get a better reading from a fortune cookie,” Kaia replied.“Well then let’s go,” Farryn looped her arm through Kaia’s and led her towards the eatery ...

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“The Universal Window” by Annette Schmidt

Submitted to Contest #97

“Hey man I got it!” Aaron shouted running across the college courtyard towards Liam who was sitting, slouched under a shady tree.Liam looked up to find Aaron waving a single piece of paper above his head triumphantly. “Yea right, there’s no way that thing is authentic. How much did you pay for it?” Liam replied suspiciously.“It’s real, trust me.” Aaron said curling himself over his legs to catch his breath.“Let me see.” Liam demanded. Aaron thrusted the paper towards his friend before sinking himself onto the cool grass next to Liam.“Ho...

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“Last Night In The Stars” by Annette Schmidt

Submitted to Contest #94

“Dude I can’t believe I had to dare you to grab the codes to this thing.” Darius said as he ran his hand across the top of the instrument panel. “So the Senate is just handing these out now?”“He got it as part of his recent promotion for settling the dispute over on Solilia.” Lez replied unimpressed.Lez’s father had been part of the Senate since he could remember and his family had benefited quite a bit from all the perks, everything from new models to family vacations to flat out cash. Darius’s family on the other hand was part of the commo...

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“When The World Stopped” by Annette Schmidt

Submitted to Contest #93

“This doesn’t make any sense,” Nyla says as she snatched the paper from Calla’s grasp. It was merely moments ago that the two ladies where having a lively conversation that toed the line between cheeky and distasteful, which was their usual preference when it came to indulging in routine gossip. And now their entire world was coming crashing down around them. “I just don’t understand. How, if this is even true, would no one have known. I mean it’s been years – decades even- since the war. There is no way they could have kept a secret like...

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Author bio

I am a wife, mother, and unprofessional writer. My favorite genres include science fiction, adventure, and mystery. In every story I try to create unique perspectives and surprise endings that leave my readers wanting more.