Ashley D. Gilyard

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2020

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“Package Delivered” by Ashley D. Gilyard

Submitted to Contest #122

Fifteen years of marriage proved to be tepid rather than loving as the Wrights drifted further apart. The unvarying abuse, the myriad affairs, the wavering health conditions, and let’s not forget, all the children brought situations to a halt upon Alyse’s hospital release. While attempting this chance at restoration and renewal, Alyse finally recognized her breaking point. She was no longer walking around the gr...

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“Memories” by Ashley D. Gilyard

Submitted to Contest #103

July 30, 2023 Gayle opened the box labeled Pictures and Memories and sank into the abysmal puddle of her own making. First thing out of the box was a picture face-down bearing the date July 30, 2022, exactly one year ago today. The picture displays the man Gayle loved and still loves on his wedding day to another bride. A picture of two friends, moments be...

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“Restoration” by Ashley D. Gilyard

Submitted to Contest #88

Densie (Denise Ella-Mae Grayce Dennington Draylig), princess and heir to the Drayligean Throne returned from her quest of locating her parents with no more answers than she learned before she departed the kingdom. With the QUEEN and KING presumed dead, The Oracle vanished for her own protection, and the Princess and Prince ruled Draylig. Princess Densie heard many capture, death, and exile conjectures, but would...

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“A Wright Thanksgiving” by Ashley D. Gilyard

Submitted to Contest #69

Now that the funeral was over, Hope Street’s Annual Fall Festival had ended, and Thanksgiving was around the corner, The Wright Family needed a dose of happiness. Reverend Matthew Wright, Sr., the pastor of Hope Street Baptist Church had just recently married his second wife, Alyse, and desired to acclimate his new wife to the Wright Family customs. Alyse had witnessed some of the Wright's customs as Matthew’s fiancé; however, things have changed, and expectations have expanded now that she was his wife. Alyse was no longer a visitin...

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Author bio

As an author, I specialize in crafting compelling fictional dramas that captivate readers from start to finish. My writing style is creative and imaginative, drawing upon a wealth of experiences and insights to bring characters to life and create gripping plotlines that leave readers on the edge of their seats. Through my writing, I aim to transport readers into different worlds and situations, allowing them to experience the joys, thrills, and challenges of life through the eyes of my characters. Whether you love romance, mystery, adventure, or any other genre, you can trust me to deliver engaging and entertaining stories that you won't be able to put down. I have a BA in English from Jackson State University and an MFA in Creative Writing from Full Sail University. See more from me on adgwrites.com or vocal.media.