Elizabeth Fenley

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2021

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“The Unseen Four at Mattie's Diner” by Elizabeth Fenley

Submitted to Contest #110

The Unseen Four at Mattie’s Diner “We have long known it would come to this.” “True.” “Why now?” The three paused their conversation, unspoken syllables hanging in the air between them, invisible to Mattie as she walked by to top off coffee at another table, cast them a quick glance reassuring herself they didn’t need refills, and returned to the counter of the diner. Though their ...

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“Tripping Between Dimensions: A Job No One Talks About” by Elizabeth Fenley

Submitted to Contest #109

My new job isn’t exactly my dream job—unless it’s one of those drunk, stoned trippy dreams. It’s surreal, and I can’t tell anyone about it. Kind of like the first rule of Fight Club. The NDA I signed before I knew the details was clear.               I’m an imaginary friend for children in other dimensions, other realities. I know, that sounds like I’m halfway to Cuckoo’s Nest and massive doses of lithium. But it’...

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Author bio

Elizabeth Gatten Fenley taught English and creative writing for 15 years. She has published pieces of flash fiction, micro fiction, and poetry. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in psychology. She worked in leadership development for a large healthcare system, designing and teaching leadership courses. Elizabeth has an adult daughter. She currently works as a nanny, leveraging her experience as mother, teacher, and psychologist. Elizabeth lives in a joyfully Empty Nest in North Carolina with six delightfully boisterous dogs.