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Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2020
Submitted to Contest #63
"By the time I stepped outside, the leaves were on fire ". Or so it seemed that way because of the autumn sun shining on them. The sun would always shine on the leafs a certain way giving them a look as if they were on fire. The entire street block on both sides had trees that looked like they were on fire. I think I would be completely devastated if I had to move from this place. This was the most beautiful part of Maine in my opinion, and all the tourist that came thought so as well. I always loved walking to my best friend Naythans house ...
Your the chosen one. I have heard that from my gypsy group ever since I could remember. I would always ask the same old question. "Chosen for what?". The response would always be the same you will know when you become of age. Even our Bandolier the oldest and wisest among us would not tell me. I figured it was just a stupid superstition and never gave it much thought. Well I would soon be 18 at 12:00 midnight tonight. So our gypsy camp was just a bustle of energy getting ready for the celebration tonight. I was putting on my outfit when I he...
I love writing and reading short stories especially horror/ fantasy.
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