Danielle Beatty

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2020

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“This I will never forget” by Danielle Beatty

Submitted to Contest #35

“Ugh!” I grumble. “Tomorrow’s daylight’s saving time! Is this the one where we jump ahead or go back?”“This is the one where we spring forward,” Mary replies over the phone. “Get it spring forward because it’s spring?!”“It’s not funny when you explain,” I reply curtly.“Wow, you really are testy.”“I just want things on track and right now they aren’t.”“I hear you hon. Go to bed early and remember to set your alarm. I don’t want you being late for brunch.”“Fine.”I click off my phone and roll over into my bed. With my head already on my pillow,...

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“Come Together” by Danielle Beatty

Submitted to Contest #34

“What do you want to do tonight?” Mom calls out from the couch. The couch and her seem to be one these days. Her shoulders molding into the sofa’s backrest as her stomach juts in the air and her legs splay out across the cushion. “Movie?” I suggest. “Nah.” I sigh relieved. My brain feels like mush every time I look at a screen after watching so much news and starting at my computer. The thought of fixing my eyes and mind on a movie seems less enticing than doing my taxes right now. “Read,” I offer. “Nope,” she says flipping around on the c...

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