Carter Swallow

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2021

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“Future Self” by Carter Swallow

Submitted to Contest #146

Trigger warning: depression and suicidal themes (in past) “Where are those scissors?” I mumble to myself, digging through my closet in a last-ditch effort. I have a particular pair that I like to use. It’s been with me since middle school, hence why I’m so attached to it. I’m making a last-minute gift out of paper for my friend’s birthday party. The corner of my eye catches a slender black notebook. Oh, wow. I haven’t touched that thing in years. It was the notebook I used to carry everywhere with me while I was in and out of psych wards...

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“Together” by Carter Swallow

CW: miscarriage “We have plenty of time,” he reassured her.“You sure?” she asked, absentmindedly checking her gun again. The chamber clicked into place, and she stuck it in the waistband of her pants.“Wouldn’t miss it for the world.”She gave a huff of laughter. “That’s a bit literal.”He climbed over rubble, remnants of a once proudly standing skyscraper. Since the arrival of the Colossals, mankind’s greatest accomplishments were reduced to crumbling memories of their glory days, when all seemed normal with the world.When the world wasn’t an ...

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Author bio

they/them Just an engineering student with a writing hobby. I feel that I am good enough now to publicly post stuff without crippling anxiety. I am very open to constructive feedback and criticism! (but please don't be hurtful, I'm pretty self-conscious about this hobby and just want to get better >_< )