Charlie Stradiotto

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2022

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“The Ghost of Riverston Cottage” by Charlie Stradiotto

 The night ended with a bitter dinner of knifes and forks clicking against plates, along with a serve of silence. The evening is clouded, as usual, with the silver-grey sky occasionally peeking through the clouds. Not a glimpse of sun at all. I decide to draw the evening tonight outside my bedroom window. I drag the patterned green lounge chair from the end of my bed to the window, where I sit with my sketchpad and pencil. I draw the swift lines with one stroke. After years of practice, my hand is as steady as anything. I try to igno...

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“Abuela's Tamales ” by Charlie Stradiotto

The streets are crowded. This is the first time I have been in my Abuela's food stall at night time. It is really busy. The streets are lit with glowing pink and yellow lanterns, and people bustle by, hoping to buy and eat some of my Abuela's famous tamales before she sells out for the night. My family's little food stall, the Especia de la Calle is crowded with people. My Mama is making the filling for the tamales in a large frying pan over an open flame, mixing the shredded chicken, beans, red chilli and pork with a large spoon...

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Author bio

I am a young writer who is planning on writing a novel. I have been writing since I was around three years old, and I would love to become an author someday! I would love some tips from the people on this website as I love reading the comments on the short stories I write. Feel free to express, comments or feedback! 💜