Dre Spivey

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2021

Stories (2)

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“Saturn” by Dre Spivey

Submitted to Contest #152

Three Years Prior: THEO “Did you know that I’ve always wanted to be a star,” she asked with her head tilted up, a smile on her face. Before I could answer, she stifled out a small laugh before continuing with, “Not a superstar or anything, but a physical star.” She was serious as she spoke, looking away from the stars right into my eyes. “And what led you to this?” I questioned without breaking the contact. Her eyes are the fairest shade of blue, twinkling like the stars; her face peaceful as she contently speaks, “All things full of light...

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“Too Much Familiar Pain” by Dre Spivey

Submitted to Contest #131

(Mental Health, Suicide and Self Harm) Waking up in the morning, going to school, and hearing things about me and my family had been normal for years. My mom who committed suicide, and now with an emotionally absent father; it’s been lonely, but the norm for my little brother and I. Moving to Marfa wasn’t a plan or a choice agreed to, but to get away from the godforsaken town my mother died in wasn’t a second thought. Still, I hated what she had done to us as a family. Dad's grief seemed all encompassing and eternal; EJ’s too young ...

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