Brooke Hazelip

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2021

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“The Less” by Brooke Hazelip

Submitted to Contest #77

Marvin’s mother had begged him not to go. His father hadn’t even emerged from his sleeping quarters to see his son off. As he stood surrounded by gut-biting cold and snow, he wondered if they had been correct in their apprehension over his journey. So much snow.No white flakes had fallen since his arrival, but they covered his surroundings; a shroud of murderous purity. Small stretches of the landscape lay bare, but even these areas offered no reprieve from the encroaching chill of death. And he would die if he remained in this place much lo...

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“Sailing Away” by Brooke Hazelip

Submitted to Contest #76

“He’s not coming,” Anna said, blowing a large pink bubble and popping it with finality.“He’ll be here,” Kayla said. Her eyes scoured the horizon in search of the white sail with the faded blue line cutting across its center. “He promised.”Anna kicked at the sand while her stringy brown hair blew around her face. She smacked at the gum in her mouth and readied it for another bubble.“Don’t blow another one. Your hair will tangle and then Mama will make me get it out,” Kayla said.Anna rolled her eyes and returned to her chewing. “How much longe...

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Author bio

Writer, reader, and artist from Alabama. Mother to two human children and a plethora of the furred, feathered, and reptilian variety. Wife of an incredibly supportive man. I'm open to all honest feedback :)