Cheryl H

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

Stories (8)

8 Stories

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“A Surprise Inheritance” by Cheryl H

Submitted to Contest #72

One day I was on my way to work when my phone rang. I didn’t recognize the number, so I didn’t answer it. A minute later, the phone buzzed. Whomever it was left me a voicemail. I listened to it once I got to my desk.“Ms. Paul, can you please give me a call when you receive this message? My name is Frank Mills. I am a lawyer and was calling because I have some very important news to share with you regarding one of your family members. My number is 222-342-5233. Please call me back when you get the chance. Thanks.”<...

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“Pillar's Power” by Cheryl H

Submitted to Contest #63

By the time I stepped outside, the leaves were on fire! Pillar just stood there, in total shock while I ran to get the water hose to try to put the blaze out. She kept staring at her hands murmuring to herself “What happened? What did I just do?”. Thankfully, one of my neighbors, Patrice, who was also outside walking her dog saw the fire and immediately called the fire department. Within minutes, firefighters arrived on the scene and hosed down the tree in our front yard. I explained to them that I didn’t know exactly how the fire got sta...

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“Another Chance at Love” by Cheryl H

Submitted to Contest #56

“Bethany, I am so excited. I am ready to knock bungee jumping off my bucket list.”“Karen, I can’t say the same. I’m nervous. I’m not the dare devil type like you.”“Girl, I live for it. The adrenaline rush you get from being able to fly free in the air is so amazing.”“I guess. I just hope I have fun and don’t chicken out. By the way, did I tell you that Tom’s friend Mike is coming? I think you two would be perfect for each other.”“Bethany, stop trying to always fix me ...

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“Kayla and Her Many Secrets” by Cheryl H

Submitted to Contest #55

It was the day after Thanksgiving, and I was over to my sister's house spending some time with her and her family. While there, my 5-year-old niece and I decided to have a tea party upstairs in her playroom. She was dressed in her favorite pink princess costume, and I wore a pink, long-sleeve cashmere dress with one of her silver toy crowns sitting on the top of my head. As for party guests, we had 3 of her favorite dolls in attendance sitting around the table: Molly Cabbage Patch, Henry the Tiger, and Gabby Baby Alive. The party was goin...

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“Second Chances - Dreams Do Come True” by Cheryl H

Submitted to Contest #54

My palms are sweaty as if wearing a pair of gloves on a hot summer day. My heart is thumping, and it feels like it’s about to jump out of my chest and run away on its own.I need to do the breathing exercise that my speech pathologist taught me. “Breathe in for 4 seconds. Breathe out for 4. Breathe in for 4 more. Breathe out for 4.” Hmmm, well, that didn’t work. My nerves are still running all over the place.I’m super nervous today, because TODAY is the taping of the 1st episode of th...

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“Grateful” by Cheryl H

Submitted to Contest #53

“Don’t let it melt.”, the crowd shouts at Contestant #2. He looks as though he is ready to quit, and we all can see his popsicle is starting to melt. The one rule of the game: “If your popsicle melts, you are automatically out.”Today is my city’s 4th Annual River Jamboree Popsicle Contest. There are 3 contestants competing, and each one has to eat as many popsicles as they can in 2 minutes. Contestant #2 is on popsicle #15 and starting to crash hard. He finally raises his hands after the first minute to declar...

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“Sparky” by Cheryl H

Submitted to Contest #52

The day was April 10th. It was the first day, this year, that actually felt like spring. I was sitting on my front porch, rocking back and forth in my big, white rocking chair. Though it was raining outside, I was enjoying being out of the house and being able to take in some fresh air. The rain was subtle, mostly light showers which I liked. My Grandma used to say“Poo, the rain is just God’s way of cleaning things off.”I learned to appreciate it because of that.As I sat on ...

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“A Proposal to Forget” by Cheryl H

Submitted to Contest #50

It was the night of our next date. I was wearing a red, tight, body-fitting dress and my red, high heel Louis Vuitton shoes. My hair was neatly pulled up into an up-do, and my makeup was of a natural look with a shade of fire red on the lip. In my hands, I held a small red and black clutch. Before I got up from my vanity to leave, my 4-year old son ran over to me and said "Mom, you look pretty! You look like a princess!" I smiled and gave him the biggest hug ever. Feeling super confident now, I got up, walked downstairs, and then walked o...

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Author bio

I love to write poetry and short stories in my spare time and appreciate any feedback!