Ellie Francis

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2020

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“Sunday Morning” by Ellie Francis

Submitted to Contest #72

Sundays were Anna’s favourite day of the week. That Sunday, the last Sunday before everything changed, she woke early, in Jamie’s bed. She stretched, yawning, and his eyes fluttered open. They made love, slowly and lazily, soft touches and quiet murmurs. Around eleven they got up. Jamie disappeared into the bathroom, while Anna went to the kitchen. As usual, she found coffee waiting for her; black and strong, exactly the way she liked it. Jamie shared his flat with his brother Martin, and Martin was an early riser, even on a Sund...

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“Bitter Flavours” by Ellie Francis

Submitted to Contest #71

Vanessa carefully placed her cookies inside the cellophane bag, then printed the ingredients clearly on the label. Chocolate and chili. Not a flavour she would choose for herself, but that was what her recipient in the Christmas cookie exchange, Tom, had requested. The strong taste would hopefully hide any deficiencies in her baking.Vanessa wrote Tom’s name on the other side of the label, and threaded it onto a length of shiny red ribbon. She tied the ribbon around the neck of the bag, sealing it securely, and then placed it in the larg...

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