Chris Belton

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2023

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“How hard can it be?” by Chris Belton

Submitted to Contest #216

Contains themes of miscarriage. Days after they discharged her from the hospital, she still lay curled in a foetal position, her mind lost within an empty chasm, searching for answers. “Maybe it’s time to think about adoption, Jane?” He broached the subject every time she wept away the heartbreak of another failure. But she wasn’t ready to give up. Test results offered no explanation. Forcing herself back to work, she continued to wrestle with the enigma, turning it over and over inside her head. “How hard can it ...

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“Forgive Me” by Chris Belton

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #211

Forgive Me. “I’m sorry, pet… but we need to get a move on.” Imelda attempted a smile, flinching through clenched teeth, trying not to resist Shirley’s determined effort to wield the rough towel at speed over her fragile skin. “There we are, pet. Now let’s get you dressed and into your chair before they send a search party.” Imelda loved the sound of Shirley’s home cooked voice. It reminded her of her grandmother’s kitchen; the aroma of cinnamon laced apple cake straight from the oven in a world not yet defiled. Ablutions over, Im...

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Author bio

Chris rekindled her love of writing during lockdown. She is currently editing a collection of short stories and working on her first novel.

Shortlisted 1 story ⭐️

Contest #211

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