Corey Richards

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2025

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“The umbrella” by Corey Richards

Submitted to Contest #288

In the pouring, soaking, sodding rain I stood. Like an absolute lemon. Frozen in place for twenty...thirty minutes until eventually some old lady stopped and prodded me.'Everything alright, love?' she asked with a tone that reminded me of my nan. Warm, concerned.'Huh?' I mumbled, still dazed.'You've been standing there quite a while, since before I popped into the shops.'By 'the shops', she meant the little Tesco Express just behind us. Its bright, white hospital lights bounced off the rain-soaked streets, sparkling across each droplet like ...

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“Wanna brew?” by Corey Richards

Submitted to Contest #287

'D'ya wanna brew?' Really? A brew? A fucking brew. Sounds simple, doesn't it? Go on then, I thought, pour me a cuppa. Let's pretend for a bit. Easy peasy. Grab the mug. The Yorkshire Gold – Dad's favourite, the one he'd insist on having even in hospital. Pour the boiling water, watch the dark swirl rise like a storm. Add the whole milk, because why the hell not. Quell the storm. Stir some sugar. Watch the vortex for a second, or two. Nice. Thanks for the tea. James stared at me, his expression softening as I stood frozen, fingers pressed aga...

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Hopeful writer. Full time marketer/designer. Part time gardener. All time person.