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Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2020
Submitted to Contest #64
The branches of the trees creaked and whined as the wind swept across the moor. Twisters of leaves flung wildly about. Upon a hill stood a man gazing absently over the valley. The man’s clothing was ill fitting on his thinning frame. His face was gaunt and his hair fell unkempt. His body trembled with weakness and exhaustion. His once bright blue eyes were now clouded and bleary. It was his first time in the outside world from his manor in as any months. His home had fallen silent. The floor was littered with leaves, dust coated every surfac...
Submitted to Contest #43
The animals of the brush chittered and barked. The growls and yips melded beautifully in their nightly song. The humming of the world was not what rose Nathaira from her sleep. A searing heat surged through her left forearm and ripped along the nerves of her body. Scrambling out of her tent she sought the cool air, even though she knew her efforts would be fruitless. Her breathing was ragged and her pores were tr...
Submitted to Contest #33
Marcy held her head in her hands and wept as more and more of her once golden blonde hair fell to the floor in flecks and clumps. Each snip of the stylist's shear drove her further into despair. Before this, Marcy was the envy of her school. Everyone knew that her hair was her pride and joy. She had invested a small fortune in vitamin shampoos and miracle serums. Each day was a new surprise for others to marvel at. She was almost never seen sitting still without twiddling it in some manner or another. Her vanity was despised by other girls s...
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