Becky Mathes

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2024

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“The Devil Inside Her” by Becky Mathes

Submitted to Contest #252

3:28 a.m. - June 23, 2022 There was a knock at the door. Did they find her? The knock was purposeful and swift but felt hesitant as if the person on the other side was hoping not to wake up the house's occupant. Regan wasn't sleeping. She hadn't slept in the 3 days and 13 hours Lindsey was missing. 10:04 a.m. - June 19, 2022 "Don’t touch it. You can do this. You don’t need it anymore." Lindsey was curled in the corner of the room. Her back against the wall, knees folded up to her chin, slowly rocking b...

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“E.A.P.” by Becky Mathes

Submitted to Contest #251

As the wind whipped across the sand, stirring up bits and pieces of broken seashells, the waves crashed against the rocks in the distance. But there was another sound – a strange sound. It wasn’t necessarily strange, but it was strange for my location. It was a sound I’d heard before, but not on a remote Massachusetts beach. It was the sound of pages turning very rapidly in a book. Almost as if someone was looking for something in it.  It was early. The sun was barely starting to peak over the water’s edge. I knew I was likely the only ...

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Author bio

I’ve recently discovered writing as a passion. I’m still honing my skills and welcome any feedback, suggestions, and advice. Thank you for taking the time to read my stories!