Charles Stanford

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2021

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“Mamaloshen” by Charles Stanford

Submitted to Contest #239

“Gut oven,” Freddie repeated, the lesson playing through large headphones. Her phone sat in her pocket as a thrift store find warmed in her hands. It was a wooden beauty with cypress branches etched into it for $5.99, plus whatever was inside. Luckily, she knew how to get it open. Freddie knocked on a friend’s door, accidentally cracking her across the head when she answered. Daria Li let out an expletive. “I found something!” She rubbed her forehead. “Good for you.” Freddie held up the box. “A locked thing.” Now Daria was ...

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“Rich, Red” by Charles Stanford

Submitted to Contest #237

A lady had been dropped off today. Despite the reddish hair, blackness was evident in tight coils and a rounded nose. Her dark eyes surveyed the dim household, stepping in gingerly. She marveled at the deep blue walls, lacquered floors, and the faint smell of dried flowers. The absence of a looming presence allowed her to take everything in. Rosa let out a quiet sigh so subtle it sounded like any other breath. This was a girl allowed to be one, a fact emphasized by her travel wear. The polished red shoes especially caught Rosa’s attention. T...

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