Esther Ruth Ezra

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2024

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“Dead Silence” by Esther Ruth Ezra

I can’t tell you how long I’ve been here. Time doesn’t tick for the dead, and in the black silence of the grave, one day seeps into the next, uncounted, unmarked. Sometimes, I imagine the seasons passing above, leaves scattering across the earth in autumn, rain pattering in the spring. But those thoughts are remnants of my old life, a life that slipped away without warning, without any proper ending. It’s strange what you remember when you’re nothing more than a body buried in the ground. The things that seemed so important have faded, and i...

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“Shadows in the Mirror” by Esther Ruth Ezra

The nights were the hardest. The darkness outside wrapped around the house like an unwanted cloak, filling every corner with dread. At first, it was just an unease – a feeling, a flicker, a whisper in the stillness. Now, the fear had grown sharp, like cold hands gripping tightly around her throat, refusing to let her breathe freely. Lucy couldn't sleep. She had stopped trying. Lying awake, she kept her eyes fixed on the door, watching for the shadows she swore were moving just beyond it. Every creak in the house, every shift of the wind thro...

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“Whispers from Beyond” by Esther Ruth Ezra

The old house creaked and groaned like a living entity, its worn wooden floors whispering secrets of generations past. The evening sun dipped below the horizon, casting an amber glow over the peeling wallpaper and antique furniture. The long shadows stretched and shifted, transforming the familiar into the mysterious. I sat curled up on the old armchair, its fabric fraying at the corners, clutching a faded quilt that smelled faintly of lavender. The scent carried a lifetime of memories, each woven with the essence of my grandmother.My grandm...

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Author bio

Esther Ruth Ezra is an aspiring writer with dreams of seeing her stories in print. Passionate about storytelling, she aims to create narratives that resonate deeply with readers, drawing from her own life experiences and the rich tapestry of human emotions. Although she holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting, writing has always been a passion of the heart, a creative outlet that allows her to explore the world through her imagination. Esther’s writing journey began in her young adult days, filled with short stories and poems scribbled in her personal diaries. Over the years, she has honed her craft, finding joy in the written word and a sense of fulfillment in bringing her characters to life. When Esther is not working or crafting stories, she can often be found curled up with a good book. Esther currently resides in a little town, Namatanai, Papua New Guinea where she continues to write, dream, and seek the courage to share her voice with the world.