Claire Brocksopp

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2021

Stories (2)

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“A Dessert To Die For ” by Claire Brocksopp

Submitted to Contest #273

5th May 2014I can’t tell you how pleased I am that it’s Monday. I have spent the entire weekend hiding inside myself turning down so many delicious opportunities. I have a problem and I know this. The trouble is knowing it and actually doing something about it are two entirely separate things. I sometimes think back and try to picture where it started and when it suddenly got out of hand but if I’m being honest there’s no specific time frame that stands out, I just know it’s been going on for far too long now and no one has a clue. At least,...

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“A Fresh Yellow Morning ” by Claire Brocksopp

Submitted to Contest #86

I took a seat, perching carefully next to a bald man in sunglasses. I could feel the early morning dew from the bench seeping its way through my jeans but I didn't really care too much. My focus was solely on my surroundings. The sky was clear and the air was fresh, burning against my cheeks and stinging my eyes. With each blink against the crisp morning came a new tear drop, trickling slowly down my cheek. Ironic really, that I was in the one place where crying was welcomed, yet the only tears present were created by the weather. I stared d...

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Author bio

I’m a full time accounts assistant with a head full of ideas rather than numbers. I used to write a lot until there was never enough time in the day and I am looking to get back into it and to hit my goal of writing a novel. However, my main focus is bettering my writings skills and I would love to hear any of your feedback or constructive criticism to help me!