Ebony Eve

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2021

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“I Favour Rain” by Ebony Eve

Submitted to Contest #99

If someone were to ask me my preference, I would say I favour rain. Storms are better but far more rare and particular, so I would settle for the rain. It’s the sound; the gentle, rhythmic thrumming like white noise but more subtle. Thunderstorms are deeper, like the predatory sky is growling at the lighting prey it can never catch. I like the story of the chase, the slow purr prowling in the distance and the cataclysmic clap that splits the air; a frustrated cry of failure. I could sit and listen to the same tale every night if only the sky...

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“Say Less” by Ebony Eve

Submitted to Contest #94

Because I said so.  Man those words grated on me. I could feel the indignation churning in my chest, bubbling up into a scream. I held it in for the sake of those around me not privy to my internal turmoil. I ground my teeth together as I made my way across the grounds to where my car was parked, its dull yellow paint tempting me with a chance of brief solace.  Because. I. Said. So.  I bit the words off in my head as I slammed the drivers door behind me and dumped my bag onto the passenger seat. I heard those four words ...

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Trying to share my passion for words with the world and make a life of it. Read more here and help me flourish! https://vocal.media/authors/ebony-thomson