Gemma Kovacs

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2022

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3 Stories

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“An empty home” by Gemma Kovacs

Submitted to Contest #258

Today was the day. It was the day that John had been dreading since his husband, Charles, fell ill two years ago. He choked back his pain and took a deep breath. He was being evicted from his home.John stood at the entrance to their shared home, just within the doorway, as he inspected every inch of the walls one last time. In one hand was a suitcase full of his clothes and small items, while in the other was a picture frame containing a photo of the pair on their wedding day several years before.When Charles fell ill, John quit his job and ...

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“Between the pages” by Gemma Kovacs

Submitted to Contest #258

As I arrived at my mother's house, my chest hollowed as her memory filled my mind. It had been a month now since she had passed, and though I had laid her to rest the week before, I still felt numb inside.I know grief takes many forms, but the constant emptiness was exhausting. Father had left when I was an infant, so for years it had just been me and her. Yet now it was just me.I felt the key shake in my hand as I tried to twist it in the lock. I blink away the tears that were forming in the corners of my eyes and try to cast away the memor...

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“Ye Olde Library ” by Gemma Kovacs

Submitted to Contest #142

It was a foggy afternoon in the city. Claire had finished her shift at the convenience store and was making her way back home. Having lived in the city for so long, she had gotten to know all the short cuts and alleyways. She made her way towards one of the alleyways, but instead was greeted by a red sign saying ‘Road works’. Claire huffed, before turning on her heels and walking towards another of the alleywaysShe rarely used this route, as it was longer than her usual walk, but also the roads were cobbled which made them difficult to walk ...

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