Arleen Mariotti

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2019

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“Candlelight” by Arleen Mariotti

Submitted to Contest #88

Candlelight by A. Mariotti Once upon a time, Lucas, a traveler, and his dog, Max, decided to wander off the well-defined trail in the Enchanted Forest. After walking for many minutes through high grass and thicket, they came upon a clearing, where Lucas spied a beautiful maiden picking flowers. “Hello,” he said as he took off his cap. Max laid down in rest. She looked up. “You are a stranger here.” “Indeed. What gave me away?” he said and thought she had the loveliest eyes he had ever seen. “Your clothes. We do not wear such bright c...

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“Countdown” by Arleen Mariotti

Submitted to Contest #22

Another year over. When I was a kid, Christmas couldn’t get here fast enough. Time dragged. Now, it seems everything is in high-speed, especially my birthdays. And now another new year. What will this year bring? More gray hair, more wrinkles, more nightly bathroom trips. Margaret asked me yesterday what I was doing for New Year’s Eve. I’ve learned not to go out on that day. Too many crazy drunks on the road. I gave her my annual response, “I’m going to my cousin’s house. She lives down the street, so I won’t have to drive far.”I’ve been giv...

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