Dakota Dunston

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2024

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“The Virtue” by Dakota Dunston

Submitted to Contest #270

***TW*** gore, blood, m*der, trauma, drugs, abuse They used to tell me patience is a virtue. A virtue that should be practiced every second of every day. From the moment you open your eyes to the moment they close at night. From your first breath to your last wispy draw of air. And by they, I meant the Great Nuns of St.Petersburg’s Chapel. The Chapel is where many people- including myself- drew our first breaths, and even some drew their last; seeking peace with god. This chapel is the same place that I grew up in for eighteen years of ...

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“The Young Mother” by Dakota Dunston

Submitted to Contest #255

**TW** This story contains alcohol abuse, suicide, and mental health issues A young mother stood in her kitchen of her and her son's house. A house she worked her ass off for. All the late night had payed off when she was about to get this little house they call home.  "Mommy" called out a little boy sitting in another room then his mother.  The young women known as "mommy" was spreading peanut butter on some bread to make a pb and j for her little boy. "One second baby. I'm getting your lunch." she said in response.  "mommy"...

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“The Prince” by Dakota Dunston

Submitted to Contest #254

The kings' castle was full of laughter and light. It bounced off the walls and spread the joy of the night. The happiness of the night was contradicting the natural gloomy and goth look of the castle. Hundreds of people dancing, eating, and drinking till their life's content. A beautiful young women stepped out of a carriage with the help of her brother. She wore a dress layered dress, each a descending shade of green. The neckline being heartshaped and a dark green corset looking bodice. Her dark brown hair was twisted into braids that...

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Author bio

As a 15 year old that just loves writing and hopes to write a novel of there own one day I thought I would start here with short story’s. Also any feedback is welcome and appreciated