Betty Jean Ward

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2021

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“Jasmin's House” by Betty Jean Ward

Submitted to Contest #221

Jasmin’s House The house had an eerie feeling as the thunderstorm roared outside. Lightning flashed through the windows as Jasmin walked around. She couldn’t believe her older sister and two younger brothers wanted to sell this place. She loved it here. However, since her mother passed away, they were talking about selling and splitting the profits. She had other ideas, she wanted to stay here. This house has always been her home. “Hello,” she yelled throughout the house. A smashing sound came from the kitche...

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“Happy Retirement” by Betty Jean Ward

Submitted to Contest #120

Happy Retirement Marla flipped through the age worn pages of the family album thinking how each picture told a story. She came across pictures of her dad’s retirement party from June of 1982 at the ‘Knights of Columbus’ hall. The one photo of her dad and mom spoke volumes. She never seen her dad so happy as he grasped her mom around the shoulders pulling her in close. She could see the lines of stress relieved in his huge smile. He had such a good time that night. Seeing his friends from work, dancing the jitterbug with ...

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