Elizabeth Schomburg

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2020

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“Romeo and Juliet” by Elizabeth Schomburg

Submitted to Contest #257

I have not been here before. It does not look how it does in my dreams. It does not feel how I imagined it to. Then again, I haven’t felt many things how I imagine I am supposed to for weeks. I thought I would feel things more deeply. I thought everything would hurt, and it did. But you didn’t tell me how quickly my pain would succumb to numbness. You didn’t tell me how easy it is there in the ether. You told me you would see me again. You told me you would see me again. You’re not far now, I’m sure. I’ve walked nearly the entire length of ...

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“Couch-Deep Roots” by Elizabeth Schomburg

Submitted to Contest #197

Rich people always seem to think the best kind of couches are the leather ones with those knobby tufts, or the ones with electric recliners in every seat and cupholders and cell phone chargers in between; the ones with the contoured seats that make you feel like you’re getting ready to launch into space or something. But they’re wrong. I can tell you right now, the best kind of couch is one with a deep seat and two long cushions, none of that three cushion business. Two long cushions, at least 80 inches total, and a high back. Nothing ru...

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Recently learned that every author I admire has a degree in English or creative writing. Will I Ever Stack Up :')