Ellie Northrop

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2024

Stories (5)

5 Stories

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“Cracked Under Pressure” by Ellie Northrop

Submitted to Contest #263

I could hear the footsteps as my father climbed up the stairs. Each step was like thunder clapping, echoing across the house. Following each step was a drunken groan from the owner of the footsteps.If I focused hard enough, the smell of liquor could reach my nostrils from where I lay. I twitched my nose in disgust as cold shivers ran down my spine. Fear and anticipation were filling in the pit of my stomach as I waited.'Drunken bastard.' I thought, watching my bedroom door closely.There was no lock on my bedroom door. My father got rid of it...

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“She's Going To Be Okay, Right?” by Ellie Northrop

Submitted to Contest #255

'She's going to be okay, right?' That question has been echoing in my mind as I stared numbly into the hospital room. Doctors and nurses are hovering over my mother as she struggles to breathe. They unbutton her blouse and stick adhesive pads to see her heartbeat. The ambient noise is drowning in my ears as I struggle to comprehend what is happening. 'She was fine just an hour ago.' I thought as I pressed my back against the wall. Slowly, I slide down the wall and sit on the hard linoleum floor. My lower lip quivers as tears peak at the corn...

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“What is Cancer?” by Ellie Northrop

Submitted to Contest #250

"Five red shells," counts Julie as she carefully places five tiny sea shells in front of her. "Twelve round rocks," she continues, revealing a dozen perfectly round rocks. "Six pebbles!" she finishes with a big grin.The six-year-old counts her collection of nice objects, making sure that nothing has been lost in the move. Her treasure chest is full of the prettiest items Julie has discovered. Each one is separated into columns to keep them in piles.Julie has been told that she is special compared to other kids. Something ...

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“Virulent: Journey to Okron” by Ellie Northrop

Submitted to Contest #247

Journal Entry 7: September 21st, 2132 It has taken two years, but my team finally reached the dwarf planet Okron. Just as the Company had described: the air was breathable, water drinkable, and the land appeared habitable. Now, it is up to my team to create a colony to prepare for future generations. We landed our ship, the Virulent, in a large valley surrounded by mountain ridges. The valley provides plenty of protection from unknown predators lurking about. Also, it supplies acres of land perfect for agriculture. There isn't any water...

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“Maria and the Old Man ” by Ellie Northrop

Submitted to Contest #246

"How much higher can you go?" asked the old man. "Until I make a full circle!" Maria yelled over the roar of the wind in her ears. With each kick of her legs, Maria swings higher and higher on the swing. She can't get enough of the wind that hits her face and whips her hair around. Maria can't fight the smile on her face. The playground is surprisingly empty on a Friday afternoon. The skies are cloudy and grey, and a thick fog surrounds it like a barrier that protects those inside. Maria started to slow down, feeling an ache in her legs. Eac...

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Author bio

I am a wildlife conservation major Love to cosplay and work with animals Hope to have one of my books on the shelves!