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Eleanor Frances Arcaro

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2023

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THE FANTASY BOOK

Eleanor Frances Arcaro

Submitted to Contest #299

Lauren waits in her therapist’s office. She picks up a magazine and leafs through it without reading the pages. She looks up and sees the receptionist watching her. Lauren smiles.“You can go in now, Lauren. Doctor Anders is ready for you.”“Thanks.”Lauren enters the doctor’s office and sits on the couch. “Lauren, last time we spoke, you said nothing has worked so far. Why do you think that is?" said the doctor. “I don’t know. It sounds like I’m not trying, but I have done all the meditation exercises.” “Lauren, have you thought about getting...

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Singing with Confidence

Eleanor Frances Arcaro

Submitted to Contest #276

I always wanted to sing. It had been my dream since I was seven years old. I used to listen to the cantors at Mass and longed to be one of them. When asked what I wanted to do when I got older, I'd say, "I want to perform for God." However, I was shy and uncomfortable with people. Whenever I'd sing in front of people, my nerves took over, my legs would shake, my heart pound, and I felt like passing out.I tried to gain confidence, but living in a dysfunctional family made that impossible. Certain family members scolded and treated me harshly ...

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Jerry Gets a Surprise

Eleanor Frances Arcaro

Submitted to Contest #271

The old dog lay on the front porch, his favorite place. He enjoyed watching everything going on in the neighborhood. He was a fixture on the street, and everyone knew his name. He was a Flat-Coated Retriever with smooth, sleek fur that people loved to slide their hands over. He lived with the Petrillo family. They were a family of seven: two parents and five children with loads of aunts, uncles, and cousins. He loved his human family, but things were changing now— everyone seemed too busy with their schedules to spend time with him. Tod...

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The South Sea Pearl

Eleanor Frances Arcaro

Submitted to Contest #269

(This story contains domestic violence)Janice opened the door and walked inside the mansion as she had done for the past ten months. She never thought her first in-home nursing job would be at such a luxurious place. Having just graduated nursing school, Janice was grateful for the ease of this job and her good-natured patient, Delia Lindstrom. Delia was in her eighties and had built a successful business. She only retired due to her health. Although the cancer was progressing, Delia was always in good spirits, and Janice enjoyed their chats...

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