BA Eubank

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2021

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“A Dream Unlived” by BA Eubank

Submitted to Contest #154

The air smelled heavily of rain, but the clouds have yet to release their torment. Lightning crackled across the sky as the trees bent with the wind. She sat on the plastic chair on the covered porch and watched the clouds roll on top of each other. The house was finally quiet after the tornados that were her kids were fast asleep. She sat there with the one glass of wine she allowed herself. The trees moaning as the wind lashed at them, ripping off leaves and thrashing them in its macabre dance was the only sound. A sigh started in ...

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“Learning to Stand” by BA Eubank

Submitted to Contest #153

Cassie tried not to wince as she pushed Kaylee on the swing, but the movements sent hot, jabbing pain to her ribs. Her upper arms protested every push. She wanted to lie down and not move until there was no more pain, physically or emotionally. Her thoughts drifted, wondering how her life got so messed up. She used to laugh more, have tons of friends. And then she got pregnant with Kaylee and married Marc. She missed the Marc she knew when they were dating. He was so caring, attentive, and tender. And sometimes he still was, even though...

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“Deva's Last Miracle” by BA Eubank

Submitted to Contest #152

Deva’s Last Miracle “Morning Deva,” my boss Celeste greeted as I walked into the Miracle Room. “Busy today?” Soft beeps mixed with an occasional buzzer resounded in the room. “Eh, not too bad. I’ll take it after last Tuesday.” I nodded. Tuesday was one of the busiest days I remember. I performed over a thousand miracles alone during my shift. I sat at my desk and placed my hand on the palm reader. The screen appeared before me. The left side showed miracles that had succeeded since I last logged off. Thankfully, the right side ...

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Author bio

Trying to squeeze in writing between playing referee and life in general.