Audrey Clark

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2023

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“haunting summers lead to forgiving winters” by Audrey Clark

*TW: This story contains descriptions of depression, PTSD, suicidal thoughts, physical injury and a health condition as well as mentioning a car crash* “Let’s go for a quick joy ride. Come on, it’ll be fun!” I open my eyes as a car rushes past me, whipping my recently chopped hair into my face. I clench my hands into fists and blow out a breath as the car, and the memory, fades into the distance.  Not this crap again, I think to myself. This always happens. Just when I was starting to forget it ever happened in the first place. But I’m...

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“Lost in Green Colored Grief” by Audrey Clark

*TW: This story contains descriptions of depression and the process of grief as well as mentions of self harm.*The news of my husband’s death came just after supper. Everyone was huddled in the living room savoring the contentment of each other’s company. Just like every other evening before and how every evening will be after this one.Taffy, the old cat was curled up in my lap when the knock on the door sounded.I scratched the grumpy gray feline behind the ears as Saffron padded over to the entryway and opened the door. “Are you Mrs. W...

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“Licorice Sticks and Church Clothes” by Audrey Clark

“Is there somethin’ I can help ya with there young'un’?” The store clerk said, looking at the young boy over the counter. His country drawl was thicker and more profound after a long, busy day in the store. The clerk smiled kindly at the boy, his gray eyes crinkling at the corners as he braced his rough, calloused hands on the counter he stood behind.  The boy had just entered the small building and it was almost time for the clerk to close the store for the day. The boy shuffled his feet nervously and turned his hopeful blue ...

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Author bio

There isn't much worth noting about me or worth sharing other than I am here due to a passion for writing words on paper and sharing them with others. :) I did recently start a blog though in case anyone would like to check it out! <3 https://whisperedmargins.wordpress.com/