Donna Sims

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2024

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Let's Chat” by Donna Sims

Submitted to Contest #268

“Here you go! One large extra-shot latte with oat milk, and one medium Americano, no cream.” She set both cups down on the table. “Your avocado toast will be right up.” “Thank you,” they both said in sync. As the server walked away, Emma watched and marveled at her long brown hair and how she looked great in horizontal stripes. The sweater hung below her thin hips, and her long, lean legs jutted out. Emma remembered being that young, that trim. She envied the server’s youth. She would never be that young, or that trim, again...

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“Out of the Fog” by Donna Sims

Submitted to Contest #267

Trigger warning: contains inappropriate under-age relationships I never expected that the one day my mom made me walk to school, I would witness such a scene. Usually, Mom drives me. This morning, she needed to rush into work an hour earlier than expected, and Aunt Susie, my backup, was on vacation. I walked downstairs just as she was leaving. “Oh, honey!” She said. “I was leaving you a note. Sorry, but I need to get to the office before Mrs. Thomas does. She’s expecting the earnings report on her desk before eight a....

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“That's Nuts!” by Donna Sims

Submitted to Contest #266

I wake up groggy and open my eyes to an IV tube dangling above my head. What the hell? I look down at my body. A flimsy white and blue gown is all I’m wearing. I turn my head from side to side noticing the blank walls, and then gaze straight ahead. My eyes need time to focus. Then, the flowery impressionist painting comes into view. I know where I am. Looking down I see the straps. Both arms have soft ties that encircle my wrists. My legs, via the ankles, are tethered to the bed frame. “Hey!” I yell, as I struggle to get free. I ...

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