Elizabeth Hawkes

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2020

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“The Hue of Betrayl” by Elizabeth Hawkes

Submitted to Contest #80

He gleefully squealed with laughter as he dodged away from the wave which launched his way. Cars continued to rip through puddles alongside the pavement paying no attention to the furrowed brows of passer-by’s. The swastikas flying high were impolitely ruffled as vehicles sped past them. Together, two boys charged through the scornful streets. They raced with such vigour that their afflictions seemed to dwindle behind, unable to keep pace with such proud autonomy. One raced ahead of the other, carving a path of vivacity through the fast grey...

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“What does it mean when you see a white dove?” by Elizabeth Hawkes

Submitted to Contest #73

‘It’s a dove,’ He condescended to inform me, ‘you know… peace, unity and happiness all of that.’ I sat in silence. I wasn’t all that sure that that’s what doves represented at all. And what if the doves simply did not want to represent anything? What then? Can doves not simply just be doves if they so, please? He snapped at me then. Daydreaming was a habit of mine for which we did not share fondness. He had certainly made that much clear when ensuring that he kept me and my wandering soul far enough away so that not even the most advent...

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“In Pursuit of Freedom” by Elizabeth Hawkes

Submitted to Contest #32

Hues of purple and gold danced across his vision, melting across the bar. He found it fittingly majestic. Warming candlelight reflected off of oak wood, casting a pool of amber-like an apprehensive spotlight. He glanced around. Hands found their way nervously to his hair. He flinched at the metallic taste of blood as he chewed his lip restlessly. Leg bouncing. Stool wobbling. Eyes, flicking back and forth like a cornered animal. Frantic thoughts jostled around his mind, all screaming over one another, voices interweaving and collectively dro...

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