Cynthia Helton

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2020

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“The Fractured Obelisk” by Cynthia Helton

Submitted to Contest #130

THE FRACTURED OBELISK                Back in my grandpa’s day, all the coal was taken out of the mountains by men covered in black dust and sweat, extracted with picks and volatile sticks of dynamite. Sometimes the mountain took the men instead. But there were always more men who came along and took more, and the mountain never seemed to run dry. Sure, they would hit a thin vein here or there, but there was always more coal “in them hills”, as Grand...

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“LISTEN CAREFULLY” by Cynthia Helton

Submitted to Contest #127

    “You really should stop now.” That niggling voice is back in my head but I can’t walk away yet. Working as a psychic has never been more lucrative and I am really good at the game. Do I feel guilty about what I do? Sure, but I like being able to pay off my debts more. Today, I have two appointments lined up for the morning and one house call in the afternoon. Which means by three, my day will be done and my checking account will be a thousand dollars richer. Not too shabby for four hours of w...

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Author bio

The author of "Cousins" lives in Western Kentucky and is owned by 6 six cats and a turtle. She enjoys writing, although she wishes she had more time to do more. While working on two more novels, she also enjoys short story writing, reading and watching Shark Week.