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Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2021
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 see...
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 startle...
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.
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 to...
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