Ayra Siddiqi

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2020

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“Norton (by a 10 yr old aspiring writer)” by Ayra Siddiqi

“Umm,” said Norton. “Yeah, I need a new laptop dad,” “No Norton, you’re too small you’ll butt in random websites!” said Mr. Bill (Norton’s dad). “First off, I’m fifteen, ok, second of all, I promise I’ll not butt in random websites”, “Shut up, Norton. Your mother will kill me she said to go and fetch some bread from the shop,” he said crossly. “Fine dad…,” murmured Norton. “Decide it yourself,” “Urgh!” growled Mr. Bill. “Fine, fine relax dad,” said Norton calmly. “OUT!” Norton hurried out of the room before Mr. Bill could say another word. H...

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“Faith and Hope Make a Waiting Man” by Ayra Siddiqi

Submitted to Contest #42

“I promise I’ll be back.”Norton’s grip on his father’s shoulders tightened. His own shoulders seemed to sag under the weight of those words. Would he really be back? Could he even dare to hope that he would?Mr. Reed sat there, his eyes blinking in monotony. It took a few more seconds for the words to fully register. Mr. Reed was old. He was seventy-odd years old. The skin of his hands was translucent. His blue-green veins were prominent. As clearly visible as his sky blue eyes. Fading but intent. And where everything else had withered, the i...

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