Artemisia Pearl

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2020

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20 Stories

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“The Lass We Found In London” by Artemisia Pearl

Submitted to Contest #59

I couldn't breathe through the burlap sack over my head. It was suffocating me. My arms were tied behind my back and my legs were tied at the ankles. They had forced me to my knees and left me here. I had no way of telling what time it was.After what felt like an eternity, I heard the door open, then shut. Someone with a strong grip cut the rope on my ankles and forced me to my feet. They led me to a different part of the room, and forced me to sit in a chair. Someone took the sack off of my head and the room had one light, and was barely br...

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“The Concept Of Travel” by Artemisia Pearl

Submitted to Contest #57

Earth 47 - 22 years ago "I can't even with you, Kol! How could you not tell me something like that!" Alexa screamed. She was quite angry and turning red. "Alexa, dear, it simply wasn't something you needed to know. My time-traveling powers are my business. not yours." Kol responded, much calmer than Alexa. "YOU CAN ALSO TRAVEL TO DIFFERENT PLANETS AND DIMENSIONS, NIKOLAS!" Alexa raged. Kol was very tired of her behavior. "Are you done? It isn't a big deal, Alexa. I don't see why you think it is." "Kol, you should be able to tell me anythi...

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“An Invitation To My Own Death” by Artemisia Pearl

Submitted to Contest #47

    “Maybelle! Go get the mail! I am expecting a package!” Mom yelled. I shook my head with a groan. I was getting ready for my job interview, and Mom always interrupted my process. I stomped to my bedroom door and slammed it behind me. And like the 28-year-old woman I was, I stomped down the stairs, in annoyance with my mother.      “Stop slamming my doors, Maybelle Louise Eirdis!” Gosh. Mom was in a mood today. I paused in my tracks and screamed, silently. I continued on to the front door. When I struggle...

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“Break The Rules And Be A Rebel” by Artemisia Pearl

Submitted to Contest #44

    It was incredibly hot. My mother had been bringing men over during dinner each night this week. She was trying to find me the perfect man. I had no interest in an arranged marriage. I wanted to marry whoever I wanted, but that was frowned upon. Many women just go along with what society comes up with. However, I am perfectly fine with working on the farm. I don’t need a man, because I never have. Each night before dinner, Jia, my older sister,  my grandmother and mother would dress me up. They bathed me, powdered my f...

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“Say No Words” by Artemisia Pearl

Submitted to Contest #43

14 years ago “Awh. Steph! I think they’re playing! Look!” Kandie said. Steph was her neighbor that lived four houses down. Steph always brought her twin daughters, Allisia and Victoria to play with Kandie’s son, Oliver. Oliver was in the middle. Victoria always played with Oliver. However, Allisia always played by herself. She either did that, or was hanging on to her mother’s side. She was quieter than her sister. She was also taller. Oliver and Victoria always played together nicely. The three children were all three years old. The twins w...

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“To Kidnap Is A Crime” by Artemisia Pearl

Submitted to Contest #42

WillAfter deciding to go with “not Rob” willingly, he tied a rope around each one of our wrists so we would be stuck together. He pushed us through the door and down the stairs. He shoved us into the back of a large van that was very different from his car. He slammed the door on us and we sat there, staring at each other. The van began to move, and we were off to wherever we were going. “Hi.” I say. I really am so stunned that I don’t know what to say. “I’m sorry. My first instincts were right. At first, I was going to cut his ear off ...

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“The Thing About Great Whites...” by Artemisia Pearl

Submitted to Contest #41

The great whites never attack us in Atlantis. They stay in their world and we stay in ours. The fish of the coral leave us alone, as we do they. The sea animals never do us wrong. Until about three weeks ago. It was the eve of the Bejeweling Ceremony. Another girl in my colloquium group was brutally torn apart. I never really knew her. But the Bejeweling Ceremony was postponed, so now it is set to a week from now. Queen Anahita has suspicions that the great whites were up to this one. The merpeople have been extra cautious while in public or...

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“A New Beginning” by Artemisia Pearl

Submitted to Contest #40

Ediva was stressed. She and Nik were planning out a government for their newly given planet. She had already designed and made ‘traditional’ clothing for their meeting with the Intergalactic Council. They had three days to create a presentation for the right to get the people of Earth back. Ediva was thinking of a queendom. Nik didn’t care, so he just went with it. They decided that there on fourth, that the first born daughter of the Monarchy of Earth would be the queen. They were staying in the white house as their temporary ‘palace’ and t...

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“From The Last To The First” by Artemisia Pearl

Submitted to Contest #39

Ediva Fighting for a life. A will to live in this vast, wide empty world. After the apocalypse, I haven’t seen a single soul. They were either taken prisoner by an alien and sent to another planet, or they were killed. When It is a dog eat dog world, you have to be the champion at hide and seek. And I was. I hid and nobody found me. I would’ve thought that more people would try to hide. Or even fight. But no. Nobody saw it coming. I killed a few of the aliens. Saved a few lives. But they were already condemned to die, with the newly found, ...

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“Just A Window Away” by Artemisia Pearl

Submitted to Contest #38

My Stepmom hates when I leave the house. I never understood why. My dad is always on business trips and for the past three months, she hasn’t let me out on the weekends. Unless it is school related. Her daughter is allowed to leave and it isn’t fair. I never have time with my own mom, so I prefer not to go out when I’m with her. She is in the marines, so she is always overseas.  My best friend lives right next door. We have been best friends since we were very young. Our moms are friends. Mrs. Ancil has told me many times that If I need...

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“Never Trust A Stranger Named Rob” by Artemisia Pearl

Submitted to Contest #37

“Oh my gosh! Rob! I found the letter! Her clues paid off!” I exclaimed. A little over a month ago, Rob was a stranger. I thought he was stalking me. But now I know. We are siblings. He is my older brother that I never knew about. My mom died before she could tell us. But now, it’s like we have known each other for years. “Alright. What’s it say?” He asked. I opened the envelope, careful not to break it. I unfolded the paper inside and held it in between us, so we could both read it. My Darlings, If you are reading this letter, I need you to ...

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“The Guy From The Lipstick Aisle” by Artemisia Pearl

Submitted to Contest #37

“I am so sorry. Let me pick that up for you, miss.” He said. He had bumped into me which caused me to drop the lipstick I was looking at. He picked up the lipstick and handed it to me. I looked at the color and I put it back and grabbed a brighter red color. I saw the man out of the corner of my eye. He was just staring at me.  “What? Can I help you?” I asked, putting the lipstick into my cart. He blushed and looked away from me as I stood there, confused. “I was wondering, what kind of lipstick would look good on me?” I was surprised a...

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“I Want To Be Remembered” by Artemisia Pearl

Submitted to Contest #36

August 29, 1358Dear Diary,At first, the plague was slow. Nothing to worry about. Just in Southern England
. But now it is everywhere. My neighbor, Aldith, just contracted it. Her husband, Charles, had died from it; her children were staying away from their parents, in a bedroom. I really hope that I don't catch the plague. I have hardly taken off the cloth that I tie around my face. I change it out once every week, so Mother can wash it. I am terribly scared of the circumstances. I can't sleep at night, for the fear of catching the plague an...

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“A Glimpse Of Tomorrow...” by Artemisia Pearl

Submitted to Contest #35

“Mom. What is the point of Springing Forward?” Kelly asked, setting the microwave clock forward. She was wearing her favorite pajamas; a pair of orange polka-dotted capri pants, and her mom’s old Matchbox 20 t-shirt. She set the time to 11:46. That was an hour and two minutes ahead of the actual time. “Well, you like playing outside and swimming late at night, right?” Said her mom, “Springing Forward is how we get longer days. It’s how we have light so long in summertime.” Kelly nodded her head, in understanding of her mom’s response. “I gue...

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“Out With The 'Unknown'” by Artemisia Pearl

Submitted to Contest #34

Unknown NumberTuesday, January 7・ 7:33 p.m.UN - When did you say that you were available? I need to know ASAP!ME - Who is this? UN - What!? Come on, Kate. It’s me! Stop pretending that you don’t know me.ME - I’m not Kate. My name doesn’t even have a ‘K’ in it.UN - I’m serious, Kate. We Have a missionto complete! If we don’t, we’ll be EXTERMINATED. Exterminated, Kate. UN - If you don’t comply, I will come and get you tomorrow.  ME - Um
 Sorry, but you have the wrong number. I AM NOT KATE!!UN - Yeah, real fun...

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Author bio

I don't have a lot of time to write anymore, as I take lots of college classes, but please enjoy the old stories!