Chelsey Blankenship

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2022

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“Déjà Vu” by Chelsey Blankenship

Submitted to Contest #152

I can see it now. The fire rated glass doors to the emergency room slide open. Swirling red lights flash in the black night sky. Rattly wheels of a gurney roll onto white linoleum tiles, white sheets are tinged red, pink and black, doused with blood and caked with ash. Melted skin mixed with coagulated blood drips from the patient and leaves a sticky trail down the hallway. Screams curdle my blood. I am not a psychic. I couldn’t predict what you’ll have for breakfast, or who will win the lottery or how many kids you and your husband might h...

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“Déjà Vu” by Chelsey Blankenship

Submitted to Contest #152

I can see it now. The fire rated glass doors to the emergency room slide open. Swirling red lights flash in the black night sky. Rattly wheels of a gurney roll onto white linoleum tiles, white sheets are tinged red, pink and black, doused with blood and caked with ash. Melted skin mixed with coagulated blood drips from the patient and leaves a sticky trail down the hallway. Screams curdle my blood. I am not a psychic. I couldn’t predict what you’ll have for breakfast, or who will win the lottery or how many kids you and your husband might h...

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“Creature in a Shell” by Chelsey Blankenship

Submitted to Contest #150

“The world is your oyster! Try your luck! Buy an oyster, we’ll shuck it for a buck! Will you pick a pearl?” barked the oysterman.            Could it be the world was her oyster? Hayes doubted it. But how bizarre would it be to find out on a summer Sunday in her local farmer’s market? She stepped up and felt oddly hopeful as she peered into the tub of oysters. She willed her intuition to guide her.            A tiny pool of water in ...

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Author bio

Hi! I’m currently living in the U.K. & studying English Literature and creative writing. I’m from the U.S. and am seeking a career change as a writer after a decade in social work. I hope you enjoy my stories!