Elda Orozco

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2024

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“The Witch, The Auditor, and The $5 Crime” by Elda Orozco

Submitted to Contest #280

“Did you hear about the new guy at work?” “Yeah, everyone’s been talking about him. What’s his name again? Evan?” “No, it’s Emmet. Or Edgar. Something with an E. Anyway, I think he’s… odd.” “Odd, how?” “He doesn’t blink.” “Come on, everyone blinks.” “Not him. I’m serious. I sat beside him during the town hall yesterday, and he just stared. Eyes wide open the whole time.” “Maybe he’s focused? Or has a condition. You’re being judgmental.” “It’s not just the blinking thing. He doesn’t make any sound while typing.” “No sound? Okay, that’s a litt...

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“The Three-Way Curse” by Elda Orozco

Submitted to Contest #279

The moment I walked into the room, all conversation stopped. A hundred eyes turned toward me as if I’d crashed a funeral in a clown suit. “It’s you again!” said a man in a tattered suit, clutching his chest as if he were about to faint. I froze, gripping the doorknob like it was my lifeline. “Me, sorry? I was looking for my fiancé, John. Have you seen him?” I stammered. That’s when a woman in a ballgown, half-eaten by moths, wagged a finger at me. “Don’t play coy, ghosty!” she snapped. “Just cross over already. You’re causing a draught.” ...

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Author bio

I was born and raised in Mexico, I craft stories with a dash of wit, a sprinkle of absurdity, and a wholehearted belief that life’s chaos is best faced with humor. Writing is my favorite way to explore the world's quirks—where the ridiculous meets the meaning, and even the most serious moments deserve a well-timed punchline.