Christina Coltau

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2021

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Flight” by Christina Coltau

Submitted to Contest #85

That’s the thing about this city. It might not be that hard: getting off the plane. Saying goodbye to the stewardess. Walking down a corridor, out into the Arrivals Hall, and seeing you. But this time it was. I open my eyes and look out the window. Once again, I have dreamed of what it would be like to see you. I would stand before you with outstretched arms, and I would know that you are where I belong. I lean forward and pick up the bag of nuts that had fallen. I open it slowly. I will enjoy every single second of this new experience. ...

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“Bell Pepper” by Christina Coltau

Submitted to Contest #84

I am standing in the first aisle of the grocery store. I stare at the wide range of vegetables that I could buy. Normally I would buy a bag of carrots and make something simple for dinner. This time I don’t feel like making the same kind of dinner like I have for the past two days, so my eyes graze the zucchini and the bell peppers. I stand for a moment longer, feeling lazy to move. Eventually I go closer to the box with the bell papers and grab a red one. I decide to take a yellow one as well. I proceed to put them in my cart but after a se...

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“Time goes fast and life flies by” by Christina Coltau

Submitted to Contest #83

I glide through the water effortlessly. I make my way to the water surface fast and I can feel my lungs burning for the need of oxygen. Moving my legs faster and purposefully while I feel the flames in my lungs. One stroke. One movement. And I break through. The cool evening air hits my wet face, and I slow down my movement to catch my breath. No people but me in the ocean and I smile to myself, relishing in the feeling of being the only person awake in the night. The night is silent, and the water seems to be moving slower in the d...

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