Christie Mack

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2023

Stories (5)

5 Stories

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“The Night of the Fire” by Christie Mack

Submitted to Contest #273

The flames were too bright to be real. For a long moment, all Anyah could do was stare, transfixed by the billowing smoke curling into the sky, spreading like dark fingers clawing at the moon. The old house was supposed to be abandoned, a forgotten relic of the past on the edge of town. With broken windows, vines overtaking its brick walls, and a sagging front porch, the place was always deserted except for them. And yet, there it was, burning. “This wasn’t supposed to happen,” Josh whispered, his eyes wide and locked on the flames. His...

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“The Family Journal” by Christie Mack

Submitted to Contest #273

Lena stood at the cemetery's edge, watching the thin line of mourners scatter, their hushed condolences drifting away on the cold breeze. The ceremony had been short, almost perfunctory, but her father wasn’t the kind of man who drew crowds in life, and his death wasn’t going to change that. Lena barely listened to the murmurs of distant relatives and former colleagues; her mind was elsewhere—on her last conversation with him. It had been six months ago. An argument that had escalated too quickly. Her father, with his stubborn, domineering v...

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“The Man in the Mirror” by Christie Mack

Submitted to Contest #272

Anna had little option when she leased the small, ageing apartment in the Carrington Building. The flat was dated but affordable and conveniently close to her college, which made the creaky floorboards and stained wallpaper bearable. The thin, grey-haired manager with a peculiar, tight-lipped grin reassured Anna of the apartment’s appeal. "It’s peaceful," the manager remarked. "A bit aged but sturdy. Just overlook the quirks. Older buildings have character." Anna didn’t need convincing. She was on a tight budget, trying to escape the dorms w...

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“Love in the City: A Romantic Journey” by Christie Mack

Submitted to Contest #230

The Chance Encounter—Emma and Liam found themselves on a crowded subway platform in the heart of the bustling city on a gloomy afternoon. The station was abuzz with shuffling feet, clanging metal doors, and the rumbling of trains arriving and departing. Raindrops fell rhythmically, creating a soothing symphony on the umbrellas of the hurried commuters. Lost in thought, Emma clutched her red umbrella tightly, trying to shield herself from the downpour. Liam, absorbed in his phone, seemed oblivious to the world around him, his earphones plugge...

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“A Second Chance at Love” by Christie Mack

Submitted to Contest #229

Chapter 1 Home for the Holidays The small town of Willowbrook came into view as Emma's car rolled down the familiar winding road. It had been five long years since she'd left for the big city, chasing her dreams and leaving behind the memories of her hometown. But as the holiday season approached, the pull of home had become too strong to resist. As Emma turned onto Elm Street, the streetlights cast a warm amber glow on the quaint houses lining the road. Willowbrook epitomises a picturesque small town; every corner seemed to hold a memory...

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