Beth Connor

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2020

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“The Crossroads” by Beth Connor

The fog was thick, so thick you could taste it—a mix of dirt and decay. It was the kind of night when trouble reared its head. And, trouble was what Detective Dominique “Dom” Dupont found as he approached the misty trailhead. Overhead, the trees seemed to choke on the gloom, their twisted forms swallowed by the encroaching darkness. Neon orange police tape cut through the haze like a streak of bad luck, an electric warni...

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“Lake 40 Challenge” by Beth Connor

The subsequent entries have been transcribed verbatim from a weathered journal discovered just off the Lake 40 trail in (redacted), Washington, USA. It’s contents provide a first-hand account of a series of events in the summer of 2019, detailing the author’s explorations into obscure rituals and the alleged supernatural. The authenticity of the experiences and the identity of the journal’s author remain unknown. Readers are advised to approach with an open mind, recognizing the blurred line between reality and fiction that often accompan...

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“The Relic Keeper” by Beth Connor

As the realms coalesce, I am drawn into an act. It’s not a conscious thought, or a learned ritual—it is… becoming. The floor beneath me vibrates with the memories of eons, and without command, my limbs rise in response. There is no distinction between where I end and where the strings of the universe begin. They twine around my fingers, pulling me into a dance etched into the very fabric of the universe.<...

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“Stardust Dreams” by Beth Connor

There was a time when we were nothing but stardust dreams. It hung suspended for a split second, delicate as a leaf that floated to the ground. Wrapped in the blanket of youth, children in a haze of shared laughter and intertwined fingers. You wore that flannel shirt, and I was lost in an oversized sweater with more holes than fabric, mirroring the ragged edges of a heart too large for the body it was cra...

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Author bio

Copyright © 2023 Beth Connor - All Rights Reserved. Using content without written permission is prohibited. Contact me here: jbethconnor@gmail.com Check out the website: bethconnor.com Longer Works (found wherever books are sold): Prodigy of Flame Micah and the Candles of Time Hollow City Contributions to Anthologies: Whispers in the Mycelium The Golden Gull Beth Connor lives in Pacific Northwest with her husband, two teenagers, and three dogs. She has a passion for the arts and has spent the last 25 years in many roles. She has been telling stories in one way or another since she was a small child. In addition to writing, Beth has been involved in theatre and dance since a young age and made a career in choreography and dance education. She also hosts and contributes to the podcast Crossroads Cantina by writing and narrating short stories. (It features a bunch of Reedsy Prompts Writers!) facebook.com/jbethconnor twitter.com/jbethconnor instagram.com/jbethconnor