CJ Sieling

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2024

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“They Have Each Other” by CJ Sieling

Submitted to Contest #264

Staring into the mirror, my only thought was, girl you look so damn good today. My wedding dress, yellow to signify the transition from childhood to adulthood, flowed down around my body, flaring out at the bottom. Dark hair, slightly curled, fell on my bare, olive tone shoulders. A flowered crown with an green base and small yellow flowers, that perfectly matched my dress, seemed to be the final touch that brought it all together. That woman in the mirror was mesmerizing.  “Zaagi!” My best friend snapped me out of my daydream with her ...

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“Secrets and Waffles” by CJ Sieling

Submitted to Contest #263

Secrets are powerful. And nauseating. They weigh you down. Sometimes they are waffle irons pressing on you from every direction with so much force and heat you can’t breathe. Marks imprinted on your life that leave you forever changed and scarred.  My whole life has been a constant barrage of secrets. Unbeknownst to their owners, their deepest treasures of knowledge leak out to me. A steady drip, drip, drip creating my own personal torture method. That is when I am careful. The little kid with his finger plugging the hole in the dam. Wa...

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“Moving On Up” by CJ Sieling

Submitted to Contest #262

Being born in Florida in the late 21st century seemed to be a difficult enough burden for anyone. That didn't seem to be enough for the powers in charge of this world. The first adventure I had in this crazy and broken world was nearly my last.  My well-intentioned parents put me in the best stroller technology had to offer at the time. One-handed fold, dual cup holders, diaper bag slot with fold-out changing tray, and a phone holder with solar panel charging station made it top of the line. It even had a little spot left over for an in...

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Author bio

CJ is passionate about writing fantasy infused with indigenous culture. He currently lives in Minnesota and is a member of the White Earth Indian Reservation.