Ellen Oh

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2021

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“Tea For Two” by Ellen Oh

Submitted to Contest #128

That day started out like any other: Birdie poured hot water in a mug and stared out the window while her tea steeped. It was Cinnamon & Cardamom. It smelled warm and fuzzy, the way fleece feels. Tasted good too. We shared.    Birdie was a little off balance that day. I’m not totally sure why. She was just… off. She dropped the teabag in the trash and began the crossword. It was only Tuesday, so it should be a snap - and with no googling! But for some reason, she kept rereading the clues, and none of them made any sense. E...

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“The Psych Shack” by Ellen Oh

Submitted to Contest #127

Aislyn and Ella followed a meandering path back to the RV. The glow of whiskey lingered in their bellies making them smile as they counted the bills they’d brought in that day. “It’s too easy,” Ella shouted. Then quieter, “It should be harder. I’d feel bad except I know they leave happier than when they walked in.”    Aislyn agreed, “We have to give the people what they want! I wonder if they know they all come looking for the same thing.”    “Probably. I don’t know. Maybe not. Everybody’s the star of their own ...

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Author bio

50-something, mother of three (almost grown) girls. I always wanted to be a writer, now I want to write.