Dawn Bravata

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2024

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3 Stories

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“Bold Choice of Lipstick” by Dawn Bravata

Submitted to Contest #260

Patricia looked older than she felt. Wrinkles had replaced smooth flesh. White hair instead of brown tresses. She applied the fire engine red lipstick and blotted it with a single square of toilet paper. It was her power color. And you never knew who you might run into even on a mundane errand. Best to be prepared.The cane was in its resting place by the door. A well-intentioned gift from her niece. But she really didn’t need it. It made her feel old. One slip on an icy patch of sidewalk did not mean that she was frail.She turned away f...

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“Between the Lines” by Dawn Bravata

Submitted to Contest #254

At the end of his sixteenth hour of dancing, Lucas was in desperate need of a pick-me-up. His dance partners had been enthusiastic and cheerful. Volunteers committed to keeping him going for their assigned one-hour dance duty. All in the name of supporting the Vield Hospital for Children.Every year the Vield fundraiser took a different form. This year it was a 24-hour dance marathon because it provided both entertainment for the sponsors and served as a reminder that not everyone enjoyed the health and stamina needed to endure a day and a ni...

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“Faire Play” by Dawn Bravata

Submitted to Contest #254

It was hard to tell the difference between fantasy and reality at Greenbrier. A few things were obviously genuine. The musicians playing quadrilles for guests engaged in the rigors of Regency dancing. The gardeners planting daffodils and tulips in showy displays along the paths where guests strolled and gossiped. And Greenbrier Manor House, which had been built to impress. And to last.Crafted of Indiana limestone, it served as a private boarding school for wealthy Midwesterners seeking a New England elite education closer to home. A private ...

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