Edith Boyd

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2019

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2 Stories

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“Driving in Reverse” by Edith Boyd

Submitted to Contest #23

Driving in Reverse At least I was safe and warm, I thought as the smelly heat began to pump through the rooms. As I threw a few logs in the fireplace, I felt as if Drew or one of the kids had been here recently and silently thanked them for letting me light a fire. It was so like my firstborn Andy to chose February for his wedding, although my daughter Zoe hinted there was more to the the story than I knew. That maybe the bride and groom were expecting a little visitor. Andy’s love for Jen lit him up like a Christmas tree and, as a moth...

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“No Time to Lose” by Edith Boyd

Submitted to Contest #22

No Time to Lose When I woke up, I regretted the jello shots I pounded back at Dylan’s New Year’s Eve party. At least I took an Uber before midnight and didn’t drive here. The room seemed very old-fashioned as I started to get my bearings. The framed etchings on the wall across from me were charcoal and a little blurry. As I reached for my i-phone, I figured the hotel had a retro theme for these prices. A mounting feeling of panic overtook me when I couldn’t find my phone. I needed to text Amanda to tell her where I was. I pushed the pi...

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