Faith Boonstra

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2024

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“On the Wrong Case” by Faith Boonstra

Submitted to Contest #260

"Daniel, I know it's common now for both the man and the woman to share the household chores, but, please, calm down!" Daniel looked back up at the wide-eyed woman interrupting him from sweeping the floor. The motion also made him realize that sweat had been pooling under his own black hair. "Sorry, Heather," he stuttered finally bringing himself to his full height. "It's something that I do. I'm so nervous to be taking this case, and I've inherited the habit of cleaning when I'm nervous from my mother." "You sure it wasn't learned?" Heather...

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“Photos of People” by Faith Boonstra

Submitted to Contest #258

Sammie stared at her photo for a minute before folding it and placing it back in his pocket. Underneath the bandage still wrapped around his head, a dull throb emitted reminding him of the woman's fate. Sammie shook his head and went back to his camera. "At least I didn't have you at the time," he whispered with the hope that no one in the park would hear him. Runners, bikers, couples, and families with strollers walked on the main paved trail behind him. His eyes were turned away from them, as he crouched on the grass next to the stream. S...

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