Ashley Ferguson

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2021

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“The Picture Frame” by Ashley Ferguson

The Picture Frame The smell of burnt toast, spoilt fruits, and farts somehow fills the room. Micheal stands there grimacing at the state of the place. His initial worry of getting entangled in a murder plot has subsided. He walks into the living room, trying to make sense of things. The darkroom feels like a cage, trapping and destroying his childhood all at once. The sound of things falling to the ground brings him from his daze. “Hello! Dad?” His voice comes out squeakier than he would admit. He nervously toys with his ring waiting for an ...

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“Invincible” by Ashley Ferguson

Submitted to Contest #101

Invincible Each step feels harder than the last. However, she wills her legs on. How dare they fail her at this time? The traitorous wind blows her long brown hair into her face obstructing her vision. Angrily, she brushes the hair back wishing for just a minute of peace or perfection. Perfection, that is exactly what she needs. A minute that is comparable to his touch, to his timid smile telling a thousand tales. Without permission, a single tear falls from her eye as she fights back memories best left untouched. She grits her teeth...

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“Family Dinner” by Ashley Ferguson

Submitted to Contest #100

Family Dinner He looks at me as I look at her and she stares at her plate. When did green beans and white rice become so interesting? The wrinkles on his face deepen as he follows my eyes, black and brown iris collides. Rather than speak she picks up her fork shoving a bunch of green beans into her mouth. “Well, this is awkward!” I say and all eyes shoot up at me. He runs his hand through his dark brown hair emphasizing his frustration at her silence and my smirk. “Anna,” He whispers breathlessly, almost in disbelief. “Anna, look...

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