Claire Broschinsky

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

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“Donovan's Demon” by Claire Broschinsky

Submitted to Contest #51

Living in today’s world necessitates a certain degree of survival. Primarily, it requires navigating a veritable social media maelstrom. One wrong move- a poorly-timed rant or public meltdown of your offspring- and you’re an instant internet sensation or hecatomb on the altar of mass scrutiny. We’ve all seen the drive-thru jerks, the dolts berating a barista or the checkout line clods who undeniably deserve chastising, then there are the thieving pillocks who steal gas station victuals, porch packages, and even family pets. These callous sub...

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“Shifting Gears” by Claire Broschinsky

Submitted to Contest #50

The familiar burn creeps into my quads but I keep pedaling. I shift gears on the uphill and glance over my shoulder, smirking as he noticeably slows in his pursuit. His on-road mountain bike is heavier steel or aluminum where mine is a carbon-framed beauty my parents bought me after my second mini-triathlon. When the road levels off again I stand straight-legged on one pedal and the other to stretch. This gives him just enough time to catch up so I sit and start pedaling again. ”Surrender?” I call over my shoulder. “Never,” he pants and lurc...

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“What Makes a Home” by Claire Broschinsky

Submitted to Contest #50

I haven’t been inside this place in forever. It’s hot and stinky and kinda dark. But it doesn’t matter because it’s my home now, home sweet treehouse. I remember it used to be fun to have my own spot, I think it will be fun again, hopefully. I shove my suitcase into the far corner and pull up the rope ladder, one weather-worn rung at a time. I toss it aside and peer out the window; I seem to have made a clean getaway. Not that anyone will notice I’m gone anyway, I’m pretty much invisible these days. Everything’s changing; everything’s a mess...

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Author bio

Claire Broschinsky is a novice writer, part-time school librarian, and full-time wife and mother. A lover of stories in all mediums (read: books, movies, and out of children's mouths), I'm a deliberate chocoholic, High Fitness addict, and eternal optimist. My greatest joys in life are my faith, my family, and my friends. I love to write, read, binge movies, bake, cook, host gatherings, and generally have a good time.Â