E Shouse

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2020

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Alone and Waiting” by E Shouse

Submitted to Contest #72

There were always many things that needed attention around an old house.She was a widow, and all this was new to her.She learned that things that had been replaced or repaired long ago needed ministering to again. Hot water heaters, garage door openers, and things of this sort all had finite life spans. These issues could be handled, at a price. One had to research appropriate repair or replacement experts, make contacts, and deal with the representatives that were sent out. Then the work itself, if it commenced, had to be paid for.And ...

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“Here Today” by E Shouse

Submitted to Contest #69

Everyone has heard the expression, "Here today, gone tomorrow."Well, when my grandmother died, this was the first time I could really relate to this.Grandma was one of the healthiest people I ever knew  She was the only athletic-type person in our whole family. Also, she was also the only thin-type person in our whole family. All the rest of us would rather sit and read a book or something, not run on an exercise machine down in the basement.So when Grandpa called that Saturday morning it was surreal. I answered the phone on t...

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“Why It's So Pretty” by E Shouse

Submitted to Contest #68

"The sun doesn't really rise, honey," he explains. "It's actually the earth moving that makes it show out there on the horizon."I know the earth moves, and the sun stays in one place. I am an intelligent person with a high school education and two years of community college.Still, the term sunrise exists. When I say "watch the sunrise," I'm just using a figure of speech. You shouldn't have to watch every word you say.I just sit and sip my coffee and nod. I have a lot to do today.He continues, "So as the sun's light comes up, the little thing...

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Author bio

E. Shouse started writing as a stringer reporter for local newspapers. Occasionally a story just seems to be there, wanting to be written.