Ashanti Dixon

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2020

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“Just Like Riding A Bike” by Ashanti Dixon

Submitted to Contest #46

I started writing when I was twelve years old. My church, Bethesda Baptist, hosted an annual Easter Sunday program, and that year I was asked to write a short poem about Jesus Christ. I wasn't thrilled about the idea, but because my great Aunt Laura was the first Lady of the church I didn't have a choice. I fretted for days, unsure about what I would write. My Grandmother suggested I consult the good book for inspiration, since the subject was the Messiah. That led me to research scriptures in the King James Bible and The Living Bible, wh...

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“I Wish I Wasn't Black” by Ashanti Dixon

Submitted to Contest #45

Although Cordell was already awake, he waited on his alarm clock to buzz anyways. Once it did, he leaned over the nightstand, turned off the alarm and sighed. He stared blankly at the ceiling and said. “Well Cordell, another day another quarter. I wish I wasn’t Black, then I would make more money.” Falling out of bed literally tangled in his sheets, Cordell hit his face on the hardwood floor splitting his lip. He yelled as he wiped the blood on his pajama shirt. "Wow another great day." Cordell made his way to the closet and removed his ...

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“End of the Line” by Ashanti Dixon

Submitted to Contest #44

"Goodbye old friend." Lionel said. "I'll see you again soon.""Goodbye Silver Lion." Trevor responded. Lionel held back his tears as he squeezed the trigger and shot his best friend in the back of the head. He always knew it would come to this, because in this business having a friend meant having a liability. Painlessly, the Walther PPK delivered its retribution without remorse and without regret. That's when he realized the cold steel was an extension of himself.One month earlier... Lionel sat up from his ice bath feeling rejuvenated in bod...

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“The Last Day of School” by Ashanti Dixon

It was the last day of sixth grade at Landry Elementary school and excitement was in the air. The students shared their plans for summer break, ate snacks and signed each others yearbooks. The teachers bid their heartfelt last farewells, but you could sense they were anxious to begin their vacations too. The kids couldn't keep still as they awaited the final bell that signified summer had officially begun. And just like that, fifty-six students were freed into the township of Kenosha County. Because the township was so small there was no bus...

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Author bio

I just love to write