Eileen Donovan

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2021

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“The First Meeting” by Eileen Donovan

The First Meeting New York City - 1975 “Here we are, miss,” the cab driver said, pulling up in front of Chez Monique. This wasn’t what I expected, Beth thought. In her mind a “Chez” anything connotated dim lights, candles flickering on tables, and waiters in long white aprons drifting noiselessly between tables. Instead, this restaur...

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“A Day of Christmas Baking” by Eileen Donovan

Guess I’ve put this phone call off long enough. Why did my sister decide making a plum pudding for Mom and a fruitcake for Dad would be the perfect way to bring a little holiday spirit and harmony to the family? I happen to enjoy Saturdays by myself sans holiday spirit. Maybe she’ll have to work after all. Nurses’ schedules are always changing. Fingers crossed. Good. The phone’s still ringing. N...

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“A Stanger In My Own City” by Eileen Donovan

If I weren’t standing in front of the Cort Theater in the middle of 48th St., I’d scream. That thought ran through my head every time I came out from a darkened theater into the pinpoints of sunlight that found their way through the surrounding buildings down to the sidewalk. The bus that would take me north to Orange County was leaving in ten minutes. There was no way I coul...

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“A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION THAT BACKFIRED” by Eileen Donovan

A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION THAT BACKFIRED If I weren’t standing in front of the Cort Theater in the middle of 48th St., I’d scream. That thought ran through my head every time I came out from a darkened theater into the pinpoints of sunlight that found their way through the surrounding buildings down to the sidewalk...

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“Life, Death, or Something In-Between” by Eileen Donovan

Eileen Joyce Donovan                                                                                   Word Count: 2,300 words 75 West End Ave Apt P11C New York, NY 10023 edonovan7650@gmail.com 336 528-3648 www.ejdonovan.com

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