Ariga Arkian

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2019

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“If I Knew You Better” by Ariga Arkian

Submitted to Contest #22

He was standing there, all in a gentleman position, with a black suit. I really wanted to go to him and say hi (and of course, introduce myself), but I didn’t have the courage. I had never been shy before, except for this time. I was feeling stupid and ugly. Why wouldn’t I? he was so gorgeous and happy, and a real businessman. How did I know? Well, I had my own research. He was Becca’s husband’s best friend’s friend. I know you don’t know him at all, I reminded myself. Who car...

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“Emma, the stranger” by Ariga Arkian

Submitted to Contest #21

The doorbell rang. The family was decorating the tree. They looked at each other.-Bella, can you open the door, please?Said the mother of the family.Bella, the seventeen-year-old daughter, opened the entrance door. A lady with pure white hair was standing there, her back to the door.-Hello?Said Bella.The old woman turned around.-Oh hi. Is this… Jean's family’s house?-It is.Replied Bella and looked at the woman hesitantly.-Oh, my name is Emma.She reached her hand toward Bella Jean.They shook hands.-Who was at the door, Bella?Called father fro...

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“Heaven is under mothers' feet” by Ariga Arkian

Submitted to Contest #20

She didn't want to get up, but she had too. All the dishes were piled up since last night. No one had touched them. She folded up her long sleeves and turn the warm water on. The warmness of the water was tickling her acing hands. She had washed her older daughter’s knitwear sweaters by hand yesterday. The water was becoming too hot when the kettle started boiling. She turned off the oven. The youngest entered: Hey mom.-Hey sweety. Sleep well?-Ah not bad, like usual.She was washing the pile of dishes in the sink.-Mom. Let them be there. let’...

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