Eve M. Jackson

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2021

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“Love That Waits” by Eve M. Jackson

Submitted to Contest #81

“We are lucky,” Zeus said, leaning back on the balcony of the marble palace, “we are lucky that we do not hate each other.”  Hera couldn't quite hide her smile. She had hated him - by the Fates, how she had hated him! - but that hate always returned to love after a couple of centuries. His mortal lovers died, for mortals always do, and for a sweet generation or so, he was hers, all hers. Until he found another mortal woman to bless with his presence.  But it was no good to reflect on resentment. “We are lucky indeed.” Hera le...

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“Again” by Eve M. Jackson

Submitted to Contest #80

Nursing a mug of coffee in my hand, I run my tongue over my teeth. I wonder if these dentures would hold up against a punch to the face. The manager of the café frets behind the counter, eyes flicking from the clock, to the large windows, to the television. A presenter’s voice comments that the protest will be turning down this street, that it’s been peaceful so far, but it’s only 10 o’clock, so anything could happen.  I admire them, these youngins. In my time, these coffee-shop windows would have been smashed in with bricks before ...

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A student, a witch, and a writer. I write poetry and fiction, and I'm currently working on a novel.