Christian Banna

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2024

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“Newly baked Christmas cookies” by Christian Banna

Submitted to Contest #283

I rushed through the front door, to the smell of fir and burning candles. I almost dropped the jar of cabbage, which of course was at the top of the oh-so-eco-friendly paper bag, whose handles immediately dissolved when they came into contact with the slightest bit of hand sweat. "NIEL, I NEED A HAND." I yelled at my husband as I slammed the door behind me, with a backwards kick. Niel came out into the kitchen just in time to grab the bag before it slipped out of my arms. "I asked you if you needed my help before you ...

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“The Bell” by Christian Banna

Submitted to Contest #271

Tears stream down to the corners of her mouth as she talks, but I’m not listening. I haven’t been awake for more than a few hours, maybe only minutes, and I don’t remember falling asleep in a hospital room. There’s a lot I don’t remember. My name, for instance. The nurse almost pokes her own eye out with those fake nails as she wipes away a tear. When she wipes the ones that had gathered around her mouth, it smears her makeup, revealing the faint moustache she’d tried to hide. It rings a bell somewhere in the back of my mind. A strange wave ...

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“Trashy Todd´s Treasure” by Christian Banna

Submitted to Contest #268

CW: This story contains references to substance abuse, mental health issues, and suicide.Hey there, Stan, My Man. Happy New Year and all that. Hopefully not too happy though, considering...Anyway, that intro only works if you find this book after you've come back to campus.(IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY FOUND THIS BOOK BEFORE LEAVING FOR CHRISTMAS VACATION, DON'T READ ANY FURTHER. GO TO PAGE 110.)BTW, if you hadn’t already guessed, it’s Todd.Okay, so now that that's out of the way, let me tell you why I made this book specifically for you, My Man, Sta...

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