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Elizabeth Sayer

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2021

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By the Riverside

Submitted to Contest #76

The dawn bled sure and true into the paling sky that lay above the boy leaning over the calm river. Rains had not yet begun to come in earnest and thus the water of the river was lazy in the dewy morning air. He did not know that I was watching him from my position just behind an old willow that curtained the bank of the river. He never saw me. But I saw him. And I loved him. I have loved him ever since I first laid eyes on him.  The boy does not do anything during his visits, simply stares into the water. I must admit that I have n...

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Married Life

Submitted to Contest #76

“Honey, I’m home!” “Good evening, my darling.” “You look as though you haven’t moved since I left for the office.” “Ah, but how good is doing absolutely nothing, my dear.” “Yes, doing nothing is superb but we can’t all be that free.” “Yes... someone has to do the work.” “And do it I shall.” “Indeed, dearest.” “Speaking of work, that reminds me, I must tell you of the day I had. It is truly a strange tale.” “Why don’t I pour a glass of wine for the both of us, this story needs proper accompaniment.” “Yes, a swell idea. You...

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