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Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2022
A scream sounded from the house. The housekeeper, Rebecca, ran out screaming, her light brown hair shining in the sun. She flew down the hill and into her car. Rebecca drove to the Olive Tree Horse Races. She ran into Rin Hanmore's box and shouted "Mr. Hanmore has been murdered!"***The girl stood by the body that laid on the floor, blood spilling from his cracked skull. Her tears that she had tried to hold back spilled onto the wrench that now dripped with blood.Tip Tip Ti...
Jordan watched as Norad licked his small paws. The gray Russian Blue* cat also stared at Jordan maliciously. It had only been 20 minutes since Eve had left for a trip with her parents, and Jordan wouldn't believe had to watch this evil animal. Jordan had never liked cats. They are evil and rude and not energetic. Nothing like dogs, who are very energetic and sympathetic. And this cat was worse. Norad was ...
"Lily, tell me a story!" Taya said as she jumped into her bed.Lily, being the older sister, stared at Taya for a second. She always asked this. Her rambunctious sister always wanted some kind of story. "Are you going to go to bed?" Lily asked, raising an eyebrow at Taya. She giggled and said "I promise. I will sleep...after I tell the story to Mr. Honey!" and Taya reached for her stuffed bear. Lily smiled and shook her head.Now, Lily thought What story? She looked around the pink room,...
Tengan stared up at Wheeler Peak, one of the highest mountains in New Mexico. Her backpack was already pulling her backward, making her waddle around like a penguin. She hadn’t agreed to this. She only said yes because Laura was traveling to texas, and she wouldn’t be able to hang out with her this summer. " Teng, are you ready? " Papa asked her, with his flashing smile and upward eyebrows. His face was staring at her with expectation. And Tengan slowly nodded. He nodded back and continued to stare up at ...
About this story: This story is set in the 1920s, right before the great depression. The characters are Jerome, Mira, Harris, Patty, and Lynn. The are all twenty and quite irresponsible. Please take note that none of this has happened. " Jerome, hurry up! We will be late to the date! " Mira yells across the room. I trudge across the living room, tired and a mess. My suit is wrinkled and my hair is ungelled, while Mira's golden flapper dress and feather headband is in place. Her medium blonde hair is in tight cur...
Just some things about this story: The prompt says that the story is supposed to be SET at a work party. This story more touches Richard's path to the party instead of the party itself." Welcome, coworkers! Welcome to the holiday party! I am Lai Yanmei, the host of the party! Feel free to have drinks and snacks and have fun! " a voice said into a microphone.Richard looked around the room. Some Christmas Party this was. The only festivities were a red tablecloth stuffed with cookies, cupcakes, c...
A long time ago, in a small village around France, there was a girl named Oceane. She lived in a small apartment building in the poorer part of town. Oceane loved her plants and her birds. Her parents, on the other hand, did not. Her mother was allergic to Oceane’s favorite plant, and her father shot birds. So, they lived in Paris, and visited once a year. Oceane did not like this very much, but she accepted it. One day, while Oceane was out, her favorite bird, Soleil, flew to her room and perched on the daisy plant...
" You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me. " C.S. Lewis
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