Cora Schlöglhofer

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2023

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3 Stories

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“The Lilybed” by Cora Schlöglhofer

Submitted to Contest #196

In my palm leaf protected spot, I am invisible. It is my ritual to watch the comings and goings of the place as a part of the tapestry. And come and go, they do. The cast of our own little movie, which must have been selected by spinning a bottle of expensive wine, and each round it stopped on a character more puzzling than the last. One individual who certainly has the look of a puzzle, although one that was not assembled correctly, takes up residence in front of the receptionist’s counter. Her with jewels adorned hand is held by her acc...

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“The Stolen Colouring Book” by Cora Schlöglhofer

Submitted to Contest #196

As Heather wakes up from her visit to her son, her coffee machine is gone. This is alright, she had already figured that she would have to sacrifice something bigger. After all, her visit had lasted for a decent time. She checks her stopwatch. 2 hours 17 minutes. She just watched her son walk for the first time, so her coffee machine is a price she is willing to pay.She wipes a stray tear from the corner of her eye. Marlon had just taken his first steps, and when he couldn’t hold himself on his small legs anymore, she caught him in her arms....

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“The invisible Fox of Mount Ash” by Cora Schlöglhofer

Submitted to Contest #195

The clock struck midnight, so naturally, Jonathan was out in the woods. He passed the lake, which at this hour, was a shard of black glass lying on the forest floor. It was completely even, its peace undisturbed. Tonight had been a calm night so far, so probably the lake would be granted another few hours of rest, before animals and fishermen and hikers would wake it in the early morning. Jonathan reached a clearing, which marked the end of his round. “All clear and peaceful in sector B. Over” he informed his colleague Millie. A moment later...

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Author bio

Stereotypical English Literature Student consuming a queastionable amount of caffeeine each day. Grandmotherly hobbies, look of a delinquent child from the 70s. Best friends with my cat.