C N Dakus

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2022

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“Trying to Help” by C N Dakus

Submitted to Contest #140

“Sweetie.” I heard her say, just barely. “Sweetie, get up, you’re going to be late!” My eyes flew open and I bolted upright in bed, tossing the covers off myself. My mother was standing in the doorway, fully dressed for the day. Wondering how I could have overslept, I looked over at my clock.  “Mom.” I said softly, trying to keep my voice cool, but unintentionally filling it with ice instead. “It is 4:30 in the morning. I don’t have to be up for another two hours.” “Is it really only 4:30?” She asked with her mouth agape. “Yes, Moth...

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“Dawn Day” by C N Dakus

Submitted to Contest #138

Micah laid out his surface suit. It was in near perfect condition, having been worn only a few times by its previous owner, and only once by Micah in the days leading up to today. Like most kids his age, he only had one surface suit. It was specifically for the sunrise, and offered only moderate protection against the rays of the sun. It wasn’t often that he went up to the surface, and the last time he went he hadn’t needed to protect himself from any radiation at all. Today would be different though, because today was Dawn Day. Today, Micah...

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I'm doing this for fun, but also so that I can improve! Everyone loves a complement, but constructive criticism would mean the world to me, as it will help me become better in the future!