Greta L

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2021

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Songs down memory lane” by Greta L

Submitted to Contest #119

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” Plato It is almost winter now and cold sea air is invading through small cracks in the window frame. The lights in the attic are dim but the bright moon is shining through the window, illuminating the room. I am wrapping my hands tightly around a cup of peppermint tea and lift it close to my face to warm myself. I close my eyes and calmly inhale the hot steam, allowing its fresh and sharp scent to fill me with serenity. I am lookin...

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“The psychiatrist” by Greta L

Submitted to Contest #116

Trigger warning: Suicide, Losing a loved-one“Joe...”, it alluringly whispered in his ear, “Joe...wake up Joe”.Joe felt blood rushing to his head, heart pounding in his chest, pearls of sweat forming on his forehead. He woke up in trepidation. He must have had this nightmare again. A nightmare that had been haunting him every night now for 10 consecutive days.It was autumn. The rain was plastering against the window and the wind howling through the trees. The day that lied upon him was pressing on his chest. He dragged himself out of the bed ...

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“Message to a Friend” by Greta L

Submitted to Contest #115

TUE AT 20:33Hi Friend, I just wanted to let you know how happy I am that we were at such good terms recently. I know we have had a difficult time, but I feel like we are really getting there. When we are together, I can finally see a future for myself again. I feel strong and ready to take on the world. I finally have a sense of belonging. I am aware that I can be difficult to be around sometimes, but I am so grateful for your friendship and would really like to keep this going as it is.WED AT 18:15I am a bit confused now. Did I say or do so...

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Author bio

PhD student in life sciences from Germany Writing to explore my mind ✍