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Habiba Altantawy

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2020

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Penelope's Diary

Habiba Altantawy

Submitted to Contest #306

Penelope’s Diary *This story contains sensitive themes including: hints of suicidal intentions, substance abuse, and deteriorating mental health* September 3rd, 2023.Dear diary,Today’s my first day of senior year and I promised to document my journey, no matter how cringey it seems as I write. While high school has been a little rough- okay a lot rough, I am excited to finally enter my last chapter here and I really hope this year is different.I admit that I have never actually tried to ‘fit in’ or whatever, but it’s our last time being in t...

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It’s My Life

Habiba Altantawy

Submitted to Contest #287

“You’re just a child, Ashley, you don’t know what you want.”“Passion fades away, practicality is what matters.”“Just say you don’t want a future.” My parents’ voices flooded my mind, making it impossible to focus on the task at hand; the college application form in front of me. “I can do this,” I think to myself, “I know what I want.” As I press submit, the weight on my shoulders only gets heavier knowing I still have to inform my parents of what I have done. “Deep breaths.” I take one shaky step after the other, heading over to the living r...

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Death and Memories

Habiba Altantawy

Submitted to Contest #285

Death and Memories Beep…beep…beep…So, this is what dying felt like, huh? …Dude, this blows.Zero stars, this is NOT enjoyable. I thought dying was peaceful or at least scary; this is just painful! “Okay, focus!” I forced my barely functioning brain to this, “Who are you? Where are you?” After a moment I can feel my inner voice roll its eyes…somehow- dude I don’t know dying is weird. I don’t remember a thing. “Don’t panic, don’t panic, DON’T PANIC!” My mind screams. Look who’s talking, I am very much not panicking. Am I?Okay, getting off trac...

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I Loved You Over FaceTime

Habiba Altantawy

Submitted to Contest #53

“CAN LIFE GET ANYMORE BORING!?” I shouted at literally nobody, but can you blame me I have been stuck at home doing nothing for the past 5 months and without any form of affection- not that I had any before- so I was already on the verge of exploding for the third time this week because I have no one except my best friend Reilly who is my only source of actual sanity right now. “Okay maybe I should download those hook-up apps or I don’t know what they are called,” I thought to myself then went to get my laptop to ask Reilly before I do any...

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