Grace Bell

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2024

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“Karma” by Grace Bell

Submitted to Contest #268

The chirping of the birds and steady thrum of the ax was all I heard as I rhythmically swung it down, chopping the firewood into small pieces. It was a beautiful morning, the cool, brisk air brushing my face as I focused on the menial task, the constant motion almost therapy to me. I lived a life of solitude, save for my short trips into the fishing villages set up along the lake. My small house was built on the opposite side of the riverbank, away from civilization; not ideal, but I realized that the older I got the less tolerance I had for...

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“Apex Predator ” by Grace Bell

Submitted to Contest #267

I opened my eyes to an upside-down steering wheel looking back at me, broken glass from the shattered windshield encrusting the inside of the car like glittering stars. I could feel my short hair barely brushing the ceiling down below me, my seat belt digging into my collarbone, the only thing keeping me from smashing into the inside ceiling of the car. I was hanging, upside down, in the driver’s seat of my crashed SUV.The darkness of nighttime made it hard for me to get my bearings, so I resorted to fumbling with my hands for the latch...

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Author bio

Aspiring author, pursuing an English bachelor's degree. Feel free to give me feedback or criticism!