Ellen D

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2020

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“Beloved” by Ellen D

Submitted to Contest #50

Oliver almost backed out of dinner that night, but James had been unusually forceful and insistent upon his presence. Of course, Oliver relented. They both knew he couldn’t deny James anything for long anyway; it was at the very core of their relationship.It had been a particularly hot day in July, but the evening was pleasant. A slight breeze had set in and the sun painted the sky in ethereal hues of orange and red. A few fragile clouds dotted the horizon, but none dared threaten the city below with rain. The restaurant was beautiful, ...

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“An Approximation of Perfection ” by Ellen D

Submitted to Contest #47

You close your eyes, forehead pressed against the glass window. The steady hum of rain felt amplified this way, and you swear you could feel it in your bones. You inhale, hold your breath, and exhale. Inhale, hold, and exhale. Repeat. And repeat. And repeat. How long have you been standing at the kitchenette sliding door, outside of which lay the small patch of sandy paradise? “Cheer up,” a voice from behind you chuckles, placing a comforting hand on your shoulder. It gives a gentle squeeze. “We can always come again next year.”You...

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Author bio

Struggling to find a balance between the real world and the dream world.