Estelle Bookwalter

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2020

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“Dancing Blues” by Estelle Bookwalter

Submitted to Contest #59

You seem disoriented.  It can’t really be helped, what you just went through is pretty shocking. Although, to be honest, it’s actually a minor occurrence in the grand scheme of things. After all, life is life, and it just keeps going. There’s only that minor pause between mortal and after. Ah, you’re still confused. Death, my friend. Sorry, but you’ve died.  No, wait, there’s nothing to be sorry about. It happens to everyone, and it’s not like it’s all that big of a deal; everyone you know will be here eventually, and it’s not a te...

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“Living Legend” by Estelle Bookwalter

Submitted to Contest #58

There was a legend in the land. In the beginning it was spoken highly of- the noble sacrifice of a family in order to protect the innocent people in the world. A story told in hushed, respectful tones to children around the fireplace, so that they too would know and pass down the tale.  But, like many respected traditions that the elders passed down, the full weight was never able to make an impact on the children. Every generation the heavy legend seemed lighter and lighter, until it was regarded as no more than a children’s tale. A c...

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“Bouquet of Lies” by Estelle Bookwalter

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #48

Oliver always smiled. He always smiled, and he never said a word. He sat there with his grin lighting up the room and his eyes sweeping over the other people inside, listening to conversations whether or not they were directed towards him, and silently smiled. Amaranth had always found it a bit disconcerting. She had never spoken to him, personally, but she had seen. His desk was in her direct line of sight after all, so she was able to clearly see everything he did. And one thing he had never done was stop smiling, at least while at school....

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Shortlisted 1 story ⭐️

Contest #48
Bouquet of Lies – read story