Falyn Owens

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2020

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“Human Nature” by Falyn Owens

Submitted to Contest #154

Who am I? This afternoon I assume the identity of a girl who has not yet graduated into womanhood, but rather stands on the cusp of not quite girl, but not yet considered adult enough in a world demanding permanent titles. This frozen shell of a girl remains stagnant and isolated within her mortal body at the bottom of a dirt-encrusted boat. The sound of waves lapping against the metal underside soothes the dull, demanding ache within my chest. Today I reflect on a girl whose curiosity dwells on the thought of purpose in all thi...

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“The Meeting” by Falyn Owens

Submitted to Contest #32

I waited in a chair beside the roaring fireplace, mug firmly clasped between my frozen hands. The flames did little to heat my shivering body. Despite our frequent meetings, I’d never truly gotten used to Vernal’s visits. The ghastly paleness of her skin made her red eyes bulge in a way I’d never seen; the stench of her rot reminded me of a worm’s innards. She was not the sister I remembered her to be. Her skin did not glow with the same light. Her laugh did not warm my heart any longer, but rather sent it thundering in fear. I grew to under...

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Book lover. Archery coach. Aspiring writer. Animal lover. Cheese Enthusiast. Sleep aficionado.