Ashlyn Oboyle

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2022

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5 Stories

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“Dance to the Sound of a Heartbeat” by Ashlyn Oboyle

Submitted to Contest #249

She was electric. Her feet shuffled in a clumsy glide to the beat of the song, her hands rising to clap along with the singer. The stale beer she had found lodged between two wooden planks sat on the dusty bar, half of it drank and now sloshing around on her empty stomach. I hear the secrets that you keep When you’re talkin’ in your sleepThe speaker was crackling as “Talking In Your Sleep” by The Romantics desperately tried to keep playing. The joy that she felt listening to music was a refreshing change from the hellscape she was trapped in...

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“Blow Out Your Candles, You're 16!” by Ashlyn Oboyle

Submitted to Contest #159

Her hands were shaking as she carded her fingers through his hair. The tears that had been steadily falling down her face had since run dry as if her whole body had been squeezed free of any other tears. Her throat felt sore from the screaming that had been ripped out of her mouth. “Do we have a deal, Cassandra?” The woman in question looked up and narrowed her eyes, a sniffle betraying her furious persona. Cassandra gingerly placed her husband’s head onto the ground as she stood up, “What do you mean? You… you killed him. There is no deal....

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“Cigarettes, Secrets, and Saying Goodbye” by Ashlyn Oboyle

Submitted to Contest #158

Ash steadily fell from the lit cigarette, the man tapping it twice to ensure it was ready to be lit again. “You know,” he began as he looked ahead, “I’ve never smoked before this.” There was a chuckle to his right side as he passed the cig to his female counterpart. “It’s funny, I haven’t either.” She held it steady in her mouth as he pulled out the lighter and lit the cancer stick. They were both silent as she inhaled and immediately began to cough. “What,” she hacked out another rough exhale, “What was your name again?” He smiled and put o...

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“Two Peas in a Messed Up Pod” by Ashlyn Oboyle

Submitted to Contest #157

Every superhero story that you have seen or read about has two distinct roles: the Hero and the Villain. The Hero is viewed as hope, security, loyalty, and love, and stands as a symbol of protection against those that wish to bring harm. The Villain is regarded as evil, tricky, rude, irresponsible, and violent, and creates an environment meant to be hostile for everyone. Yet, the one detail nobody ever considers, is what if there are Heroes and Villains with the opposite qualities? Are they still considered “good” or “evil”, or does it becom...

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“Ten Seconds of Silence” by Ashlyn Oboyle

Submitted to Contest #135

Sweat dripped down his face. 10. His heart banged against his chest in a rapid rhythm. 9. Glancing down, he let out a curse and clenched his shaking hands. 8. Was his mouth dry? Or was he just imagining it? 7. He almost forgot about the countdown that seemed to mock him with every count. 6. The muscles in his neck contracted as he attempted to swallow, the invisible blockage making it near impossible. 5. Eyes flickered from his hand to the blue and red wires. It was so easy. It could be done in a second. 4. The sweat on his palms made the...

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