Erin Dydek

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2022

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“Beneath a Current of Sea and Stars” by Erin Dydek

I must be losing my mind–but I'd rather lose it than lose her. She was just so different from me–two hearts traveling in divergent directions could not find a rhythm as one. Yet, now I found myself gripping the shirt collar of the man in front of me, desperately begging for a chance to rescue Lynn. I had to find her, no matter what method it took. "Sir! Please remove your hands from my shirt!" "Sir? No one calls me that. I'm Doctor Carl Jenkins! And I don't care if you call security. Call the president for all I care! I'm going to be on th...

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“It's a Wonderland Life” by Erin Dydek

Submitted to Contest #182

"Ugh, why do I keep screwing everything up!" "Allison, you don't keep screwing everything up." "Yes, I do! I gave Mrs. Johnson an allergen-filled sandwich, awkwardly invited a cashier to my trading card group, and embarrassed myself in front of Spencer Greenfield." "The Spencer Greenfield?" asked Mom.  "Of course, the Spencer Greenfield. Who else?" "Oh, it's not as bad as you're making it seem. I'm sure–," said Mom, but Allison was already halfway out the door. Allison's footsteps echoed on the sidewalk as she stormed off to her f...

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Author bio

I'm a stay-at-home mom who loves to read books, write reviews, and support indie authors. My husband and I lead a speculative fiction writers group and I hope to someday publish a book of my own. For now I'm content to write short stories, reviews, and anything to improve my skills.