Doreen M Atkinson

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2023

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“To Ghost Or Not To Ghost” by Doreen M Atkinson

Submitted to Contest #221

 To Ghost Or Not To Ghost Now Ghastly was a ghost. Trouble is, he didn’t know it. But then, he never was much of a scholar. So, anyway, that’s how this mess all began. It was a perfect night for Halloween. We had the biggest moon you ever saw. Didn’t need any lights at all. Just that big old moon shinin’ down making it look like daylight. Yup, it sure was a perfect night. I was sitting on the bench in the park when I first noticed that the party was underway. Folks all coming out of their houses r...

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“And So It Goes” by Doreen M Atkinson

Submitted to Contest #216

And So It Goes “This has to stop. Look here Martha, we have to do something. No use fiddling about with it. We have to get more of our friends involved. How to start is the question. Do you think many are concerned? You haven’t said a thing. What are you thinking? Why don’t you speak up?” And on and on she went. Poor Martha couldn’t get a word in edgewise. “My Rodney came home with dirt all over the seat of his pants. I was shocked. Shocked I tell you. I just took one look and there it was, all over his new suit pants. Oh, don’t...

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“The Never-Ending Battle” by Doreen M Atkinson

Submitted to Contest #212

Battle of the Somme, 1916 Dear Mary, It’s cold and damp here today. I’m chilled and shivering. I’m dreaming of my favorite chair and a steaming, hot cup of coffee. The comforts of home are foremost in my mind. How I long to hold you and the children in my arms. Thinking and dreaming about all of you keeps me sane. I don’t know how I could survive without these special times. I can close my eyes and see the children playing in the garden or playing in the snow, and our precious little dog, Snappy, chasing around with a favorite toy. How the...

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“Who's There? BOO” by Doreen M Atkinson

Submitted to Contest #210

Who’s There? Boo. Beware. Beware my friends. Beware of life and its many moods. From its highest and brightest peaks to its lowest and darkest depths we are caught. Caught in its eternal web. Caught forever. So, beware. The day was gray and gloomy. The big, dark clouds rushed at each other. They clashed together with a great roar and sent bright bolts of lightening crashing down to earth. The wind whipped around the trees causing them to dip to the ground. The rain splashed hard against the windowpane. ...

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Author bio

I am a natural "story teller." I write and illustrate books for children. I wrote, illustrated and self-published my first book when I retired 32 years ago. It is important to have goals and to be occupied with a stimulating hobby and to perhaps increase your income. Piano lessons are an engaging hobby as well. I enjoy music and learning new skills. Composing is also a fun and challenging occupation. I fill my days with interesting people. Particularly those with similar interests. It's fun to talk about and read about their experience, successes and even failures. Perhaps this short incite will help you to know me better. Cheers