Emily Lozano

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2023

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“The Red Line” by Emily Lozano

Submitted to Contest #230

TW: Child abuse The Red Line The little girl on the Red Line train is crying as silently as an 8 year old, with years of practice, can. What had been screeches a moment before have been slapped down to mewling noises and sniffles. That slap having been delivered by her mother. The other riders scattered throughout the car ignore this weeping girl, as is polite. How a person raises their child is none of our business. This is covered in the unspoken contract of public transportation. Roxie generally complies with these terms but on oc...

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“Honey” by Emily Lozano

Submitted to Contest #228

HONEY By Emily Lozano Today, I’m going to my grandmother Rosa’s funeral for the 5th time. As I lay in bed with my little dog Rico, I think over the choices I’ve made in my life. Death makes you do things like that. I think about my grandmother’s life, too. She was fierce, funny, joyful, and wise in the way only years of experience can make you. She gave advice, “as required from grandmothers,” but always ended it with a gentle “Bueno, everyone makes their own choices. Do what makes you happy and brings you peace.” She was my rock whe...

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