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Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020
Submitted to Contest #204
Winston flexed his fingers, watching his skin turn white as it pulled taunt over muscle and bone and then reverted back to brown as he relaxed. There was something grounding about knowing his body worked in such a mechanical way. He always did this before a fight.Β The lanky blonde had been asking for it. All he had done was ask a pretty girl at the bar if he could buy her a drink. She had smiled, but then, al...
Submitted to Contest #179
The only Christmas that Cassie ever remembered feeling true, unbridled joy for was when she burned down her first Christmas tree. Seeing the searing orange flames that had charred the left corner of their small living room and incinerated the measly stack of presents beyond recognition was immensely satisfying. Even more satisfying, however, had been the look on her parentβs faces.Β Truly, it was a sigh...
Submitted to Contest #97
Itβs been harder to sleep, recently, I think as I look out my window, fogged up with the opaque blackness of the night. It never used to be this way. I used to be able to fall asleep within minutes, my breath slowing into a steady rhythm and my mind falling silent. Now, each breath I take in the darkness of my room pulls an imaginary string tighter and tighter around my heart. The string is merci...
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