Catherine Northrup

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2020

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“Shopping Spree” by Catherine Northrup

Submitted to Contest #32

Vale was bustling as the morning market opened and merchants began hawking their wares. Sunlight gleamed off of finely gilt chalices and other vessels at a goldsmith’s stall. Farmers set out fresh produce across the way from the shoemaker arranging an appealing display. Next to the shoemaker a tailor draped woven fabrics for perusal. Down a nearby street just off the market square, the scent of fresh baked bread and sizzling meats filled the air. Strolling along with the morning crowd of shoppers, Altan was getting his ear talked off, all th...

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“The Boy on the Lake” by Catherine Northrup

Submitted to Contest #30

“I had that dream again last night—you know, the one I told you about when we were kids.” “What, the one about the giant spiders? Or the one about driving through a mall being chased by a serial killer?” “Not those!” She gave her friend a none-too-gentle smack in the shoulder. From the way Dani was smiling, she knew the other girl was being obtuse on purpose. Sometimes she wondered why they were still friends when all Dani did was tease her. “Oh, I know!” Dani exclaimed with the look of someone having an epiphany. “It’s the one with your sec...

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Author bio

A casual writer who has too many ideas and spends way too much time on elaborate world building to focus on actual writing.