Donovan Santos

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2024

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2 Stories

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“Witch of Elmsburry” by Donovan Santos

Submitted to Contest #275

Wearing another person's skin feels like donning a cheap, wet track suit- somehow sticky and scratchy all at once. But, beauty like this demands sacrifice, and it's always worth it in the end. I make my way to school on foot, taking my time, hoping a brisk autumn walk will make me more comfortable in this new skin.I took care to notice how warm this town felt even in fall. Charming mom-and-pop shops strewn down the street adorning different colors and themes. Bikes and balls scattered across front yards waiting for the return of children, wh...

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“So you want to be a cop?” by Donovan Santos

Submitted to Contest #264

I wake up feeling blessed to experience so many beautiful moments; my girlfriend still asleep beside me, a delicious breakfast, the blue hue that covers the city just before sunrise, a lovely conversation with a barista at the coffee shop I’m a regular at and listening to my favorite jams on the bus to work. But it's after this vitalizing morning routine is where I start to feel like a side character in my own story. As an IT specialist, I definitely have it made, working in an air-conditioned building with one hour lunch breaks beats diggin...

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