Billie Wade

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2019

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“The Oath of Confidentiality” by Billie Wade

Submitted to Contest #56

Debra and Gary emerged from the wine section in Lee’s Fine Foods and almost collided with a woman passing by in the main aisle. Debra recognized her and hurried to catch up with her, Gary trailing behind with the cart. “Alice,” Debra called. Alice turned around to see her grinning coworker Debra. Alice smiled and greeted Debra, happy to see her. “I want you to meet my husband, Gary,” Debra said. “I talk about you two all the time and you finally get to meet. Gary, this is the Alice I talk about so much.” Alice reached out her hand to...

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“Marka and Daneen” by Billie Wade

Submitted to Contest #50

The manmade lake at Beech Park rippled as a wind gust passed over it, and brilliant sparkles in the sun created a display of soundless light. Marka Williams sat in the new spring grass at the water’s edge. Another warm gust of wind scattered waves across the murky water. A fish flipped above the water’s surface and disappeared below. Little activity pierced the relative serenity. Marka gritted her teeth and rolled her head from side to side and popped her neck. Would Daneen ever show up? She played the practiced scene in her head once ag...

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Author bio

I am a black lesbian living in the Midwest, United States. I am a writer, journaling class instructor, and journaling coach. Find my writing at www.billiewade.com, www.createwritenow.com, and www.dmpcc.org/billie. I write fiction about strong black women dealing with adversity. I enjoy open-hearted conversations and dialogue on the issues of race relations, spirituality, and personal wellbeing, growth, and transformation, and mental health.