Betha Darling

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2023

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“The Naked Driver” by Betha Darling

Submitted to Contest #213

Breathe in, breathe out. I prepare myself as I receive a chime notification that my rideshare driver has arrived. I linger for a few seconds, debating if I want to do this today. If scattering, one’s mother has one better day than another. Finally, I hear Mom’s voice propelling me forward, and I grab the urn holding her ashes and lock the door behind me when I leave. There’s a slight breeze outside, and I’m glad I wore a light blazer to combat the chill. I reach the rideshare car. It’s a silver Honda, and I hold tight to Mom’s urn. When ...

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“The Scrapbook ” by Betha Darling

I remember the day I met Milo. It was Friday, and I had just left work after having a wonderful week. I love California, I thought.The sky is blue, the clouds a puffy white, and the sun shines brightly through my sunroof, glazing my skin. Everything is perfect except being stuck in traffic for an hour. I'm only fifteen minutes from home when I hear a sound and feel my car slow on one side, almost a wobble. I have a flat tire.I pull to the side of the road, and my suspicion is confirmed when I exit the car and I see my passenger side tire tor...

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Author bio

I'm a follower of Christ, cleverly disguised as a Mom, and a Writer I love to write and am a voracious reader interested in fiction and nonfiction stories. Thank you in advance for your feedback and comments as I weave my way through the vast world of love. I thought I wanted to write romance, but I've come to realize that what truly inspires me are love stories. I find myself drawn to tales of redemption, forgiveness, and second chances. Love is an emotion that transcends all boundaries -- be it generations, race, or age. It manifests in different forms, such as love for our country, friends, and parents (storge, phileo). Love for God is the most powerful force (agape). That's why I've decided to shift my focus from writing about romance (eros), which isn't quite the same as love. Hope you enjoy my upcoming stories! Copyright © 2023 Betha Darling - All Rights Reserved. Using content without written permission is prohibited.