Cecilia Englishby

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2023

Stories (20)

20 Stories

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“The Walls of Utopia” by Cecilia Englishby

Submitted to Contest #208

“I just feel something’s missing.” Xander spoke solemnly, looking at the polished obsidian floor in the middle of the room from the comfort of his neon green armchair. “Since coming to Cloud City, it’s like I’ve lost…focus.” Xander gazed at walls cradling large screens of pristine landscapes; mountains, rivers, forests and lakes, all trying to look serene yet failing to do so in their brightly lit frames. They were in one of the best Green-Rooms Cloud City had to offer, yet it brought him no peace at all.“Same as all of you; I don’t remember...

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“Nutri Inc.- 2183” by Cecilia Englishby

Submitted to Contest #207

His Majesty, King Willforth the Second of Engalsea, Master of the European-Islands, The Grand Regent of the Dependencies, Baron of the Dessert Lands, Lord of the Caribbean North, and Prince and Great Steward of the Unclaimed Empire, sat before the comfort of a roaring fire in the Royal media room; waiting for The Family to finish dinner. He hadn’t turned on the lights, wanting to remain alone as long as possible.Willforth had left them halfway through the third course, too anxious to eat any more. Without ceremony he pushed aside a...

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“The Weighing of the Coward.” by Cecilia Englishby

Submitted to Contest #206

Shiver Kari stood frightened, alone and silent as ever in the center of a dais. Dressed in simplistic black robes reaching down to her ankles, hooding her face from view; not a sound could be heard. The entire world felt devoid of life and she wanted to run, but her body wasn’t responding to her commands. Clouds; a thick shade of grey with the characteristic smell of earth mingling with metal greeted her. She permitted herself a glance at her surroundings. She was standing within the town’s newly built amphitheater; just the latest in Sh...

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“A Familiar’s Disenchantment.” by Cecilia Englishby

Submitted to Contest #205

Bovi felt unsure about his next client. This was odd as he never felt unsure about anything. However; engaging a Dragon’s Familiar felt like being unfaithful. He was after all, considered a friend amongst Dragons; as much as one could be considered such a thing. He was curious though; Familiars were something of a mystery paraded in plain sight. They came in many shapes, often very exotic; and followed some Dragons in droves. Yet, for all their apparent availability, no living creature has ever been able to penetrate the inner workings of...

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“The Interstellar Murder Hobo” by Cecilia Englishby

Submitted to Contest #204

First Trooper Lundrin Morrissey; Constabulary Grid 7H6 of Earth’s Solar Militia ,woke drowsily from what felt like a thick fog tinged green with a mild sense of nausea. He wasn’t uncomfortable, but understood the night was over; and his hangover was coming, slowly creeping into his body from a distance. Hmmm, what did I do last night? I remember the girl Adrian sent… and drinking, so much drinking… He didn’t feel much concern over his lack of memory; it wasn’t his first black-out. Some memories always returned, and there was the foot...

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Author bio

Welcome Reader. 😎 Thank you for checking out my profile. ❤️ I am a South-African born writer, currently living in England. My favourite genres are Fantasy and Sci-Fi, with a deep love for descriptive writing and dark plotlines. I love to surprise my readers, as well as myself. If you like what you've seen so far, and would like some help on your next project, you can contact me via the following email address: - enquiries@qs-p.co.uk For a bit of an insight on our other creations: - Facebook - Quirky Side Publishing. - Instagram - @QS_Publishing - Redbubble - QS-Publishing