Cassin Villa-Lobos

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2024

Stories (6)

6 Stories

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“Fantasy Island” by Cassin Villa-Lobos

Submitted to Contest #262

Content Warning: Language, Mature Content "Say I do. I do, I do, I do...." I have to laugh, if I don't I may burst into tears. The universe just had to dig the thorn a little deeper. Here I am, on my honeymoon. Well, what should've been my honeymoon. Now, I suppose, it's just a vacation, a definitely needed vacation. I was left at the altar by my now ex fiancee. He ran off with, you guessed it, my now ex best friend. It was a total cliche, something you only see in a movie, but never actually think it could happen to you. Until it does, exa...

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“Regina” by Cassin Villa-Lobos

Submitted to Contest #261

"It's life's illusions I recall, I really don't know life at all." -Joni Mitchell Regret is a powerful emotion. It can eat you alive, even if it is over the smallest thing. Not having a witty retort to an insult. Not asking that person out. Not saying 'I love you' to the people who matter. I think as a society we could all be saying 'I love you' a little bit more often. Not in a frivolous way, but really saying it to people. Really letting them know how much we think about them in our daily lives. I recently lost someone who was very close t...

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“In Dreams” by Cassin Villa-Lobos

Submitted to Contest #260

(Content Warning: Violence, Crude Language) Henry always chides me when I make a crude joke. He seems to forget that crude jokes are what drew him to me. Of course, he’s not really mad, it’s true, sometimes they are too much for the company we keep. “Sophie!” He says through laughter. “You-you can’t” Henry covers his eyes, losing himself in the double entendre. I know I’ve really got him when he lets out just one, long “AAAAHHH” It’s like he’s screaming, but there’s no trouble to be found. The rest of the dinner table lets out low cho...

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“When Night Falls” by Cassin Villa-Lobos

Submitted to Contest #259

The Merrill House at the end of the lane has always been a problem to the townsfolk of Willow Haven. The town is small, and it rains the majority of the time. Perfect for bundling up in your favorite sweater while you visit the coffee shop. The Merrill house has been an eyesore. It is a dilapidated house that has never been kept up, because people refuse to be caught on the property. Why? That is a great question, and I am here to find the answers.My name is Kit Harland. I am a journalist for the New York Times. I also just happen to be a na...

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“Phoenix Rising” by Cassin Villa-Lobos

Submitted to Contest #258

The smoke burns my eyes as I stare at what is left of my home. The flames are still going, brushing the sky while the firefighters try to put it out. My next door neighbor just wanted a little barbecue, a little fun. Now they are burning more than burgers, a lot more. I don't think someone can ever prepare for something like this. Everyone knows the basics. Stay low, check the door handles, stop, drop, and roll. What people don't tell you about is the absolute panic over losing "trivial" things. Things that you look at everyday. That postcar...

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“Mike and Lisa” by Cassin Villa-Lobos

Submitted to Contest #257

"To be, or not to be, that is the question." "That is really the question now, isn't it?" I sigh despondently. Currently questioning my entire life. "Oh God, Mags, not this again." My buddy Jeff hangs his head in his hands. "We had your existential crisis last night. All night, when we were supposed to be rehearsing lines." We are playing Ophelia and Laertes in our community theatre's production of Hamlet. He turns back to the stage to watch Patrick deliver his lines perfectly. "Or to take arms agains a sea of troubles, and by opposing e...

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Author bio

Hi there! My name is Cassin. I am working my way to being a published author. Reading has always been a place of solace for me. A way to escape the harshness of the world. I am hoping I can help others out there, the way so many have helped me.