Cori Osterman

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2021

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“R.E.M” by Cori Osterman

Submitted to Contest #105

Rem sat patiently in the waiting room on the hard folding chair, thinking only about what was going to happen next. “Number 71,” a voice echoed over the loudspeakers on all walls of the room. “Number 71, your services are needed through the yellow door.” Looking down at the index card given to her not so long ago, Rem recognized the large 71 printed on each side. Her eyes surveyed the room, which now seemed much larger than it had originally, and found a yellow door to her left. She stood and made her way down a row of chairs identical to...

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“Kia” by Cori Osterman

Submitted to Contest #104

“Are you coming tonight?” Justin turned around to see that his question was pointless. Kia was wearing her headphones with her back turned, looking for a book on the shelf. “Hey!” He waved at her. His second attempt not working, he walked over to face her. She gasped, “Don’t sneak up on me like that!” Justin rolled his eyes slightly and put his hands on her shoulders, “I’m sorry I startled you, but we were in the middle of a conversation in case you don’t remember.” Kia took off her headphones but continued to look through her bookshelf...

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“Toys & Braids” by Cori Osterman

Submitted to Contest #103

Maria slumped over the edge of her stiff bed, letting her long brown braids fall on either side of her face, almost touching to floor. Actually, the cool floor seemed more welcoming than the standard-issue bed. So, Maria let the rest of her body follow the braids onto the ground. The crack that was emitted from her lower back was both painful and relieving. Yet another justification of her need for a real bed. Turning to her side, she looked at the collection of items accumulated over her 15 years of life. Choosing a magic eight ball from ...

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“Studio Self” by Cori Osterman

Submitted to Contest #101

Liam pulled his arm away when Caroline tried leading him into the room. “I don’t think I’m ready yet,” he muttered. “This will not help my confidence like you think it will.” Caroline sighed and sat down on the cold hallway floor. She motioned for him to sit across from her, lightly nudging his feet and legs with hers until they both sat with outstretched legs. The bottoms of their bare feet almost touching. “Do you regret choosing me to work with?” Liam asked shyly. “I'm sorry it's too late to find someone who’s not afraid to look himsel...

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