Candice Preau

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2019

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“If The Clouds Fell From the Sky” by Candice Preau

The beauty pageant is in a few months. There were rumors that the pageant would be cancelled due to the sudden insidious virus taking lives all over the world. Still, hopeful pageant queens have been preparing nonetheless in hopes that we can show the world, especially in menacing times, that women can be as beautiful as they can be triumphant. This community pageant will highlight the accomplishments of all who bring beauty to their environments. There will be a talent portion of the Miss Clear Skies pageant, where I hope to reveal anoth...

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“Super Sista, the San and the Glowing Bush” by Candice Preau

I found myself raptured upon ascending sounds and in the presence of pleading souls. I was surrounded by dancing feet, clapping hands and raised voices. Many stories were being told through rhythmic dance and harmonious song. I took this trip alone. I usually have company on my voyages to my mothers’ and fathers’ land, but this time I traveled solo. I took to clear, inviting skies one Friday after work. I swapped my New York and Company blazer for a violet cape I had stuffed in my work bag. I’d learned to alw...

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I am an ESL teacher and reading tutor who loves to write young adult fantasy fiction, travel and paint.