Esther West

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2021

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“HOME” by Esther West

Submitted to Contest #102

I let my bag drop down to the ground and tie Bobby's leash to the park bench; it's quiet, so I might have a couple of hours to myself. It seems OK here. All set, I'm lying on the grass in a happy daze. The sun is warm on my face, and I stare up at the clouds to make of them what I can; a cat, a tortoise. or is that more like a shark? I start to giggle; I remember this game. The drugs are starting to work again. I close my eyes and begin to transport myself back in time.Here I am once again, still lying on the grass, still in a happy daze, bu...

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“Maybe Tomorrow” by Esther West

Submitted to Contest #100

Lara placed the two plates carefully on the table, took a long, deep breath and straightened her dress."Matt!" she called up the stairs, "It's ready." The bounding of Matt's footsteps echoed down the stairs and into the hallway below, and suddenly with a wave of realisation, Lara felt her chest tightening and her heart racing. She began to silently panic at the thought of keeping this dinner down; she already felt so sick."Thanks, Lara, looks lovely", he mumbled as they both shuffled into their seats.The table was laid to perfection, ju...

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