Elizabeth Hoban

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2024

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3 Stories

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“A Fine Pickle” by Elizabeth Hoban

Submitted to Contest #268

Isabel wasn't dying after all. When the plus-sign on the test wand leached bright blue, she slumped against the cool porcelain vanity for support, certain her heart would box its way through her ribcage. Something less than the size of a seed was responsible for the vague illnesses which had plagued Isabel the past few weeks. She should’ve been relieved, but panic seized her insides. Isabel jolted when knuckles chattered against the bathroom door. “Who are you? Mariah Carey?” Her sister, Piper, didn’t wait for an answer. ...

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“Degrees of Parenting” by Elizabeth Hoban

Submitted to Contest #262

That last day of July was so hot, even How hot was it? jokes had long since worn out their welcome. When Jack’s wife, Jess, begged for a much-needed weekend respite from their 5-year-old twin boys, with plenty of notice, Jack wholeheartedly agreed. A summer weekend of quality time alone with his sons would be a memorable bonding experience.“C’mon, Jess, how hard can it be?” Jack had said.“This, coming from a man who believes shoving quarters up his nose constitutes entertainment. Good luck.” Jess had laughed and before he knew it, ...

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“You” by Elizabeth Hoban

🏆 Winner of Contest #260

We were death partners before we were friends. The day we met some 30 years ago, I was so pregnant with my first child, I resembled an over-stuffed sausage about to burst its casing. I’d forsaken style weeks earlier when my shoes no longer fit. I couldn’t even reach around my massive torso to shave my legs; limbs sporting enough hair to scrape clean a barbecue grill. You, on the other hand, had just wrapped-up an open-house and strode across my threshold for the first time, like a seasoned runway model. I’ll never forget your chic...

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Contest #260

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