Hannah Rose

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2024

Stories (4)

4 Stories

83 karma pts

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“Rough Draft” by Hannah Rose

Submitted to Contest #266

I’m an Aries. Well, technically a Gemini. But actually a Sagittarius. You know what? Forget horoscopes. I was born...once...when the sun was shining. But it was also snowing. Which is a paradox, yes, but stranger things happen, right? 20 or 40 years ago...ok, ok, a solid 31 years ago, classic rock blared from the boom box that my mom had insisted upon lugging into the hospital delivery room. And perhaps in premonition of the chaotic energy I would inflict on the world,  just as AC/DC’s first thunder struck, I came screaming into my fath...

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“Complications” by Hannah Rose

Submitted to Contest #264

It wouldn’t have been that consequential...except there was Rebecca. Rebecca was glowy moonlight in a world that glittered just a little too brightly. She was subtle and kind—the genuine kindness that bubbles up from deep within rather than floating on the surface like slick oil. She read thick books like life was long, and she loved food. Like, she loved food. She had this face when she tasted something particularly exquisite. It was like she’d just jolted awake from a fantastical dream with a new awareness of subconscious possibilitie...

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“Necessity” by Hannah Rose

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #262

Where I live, people always talk about how the summer heat feels. It feels sweltering, blazing, blistering, searing, oppressive, miserable. Some describe it in degrees: hot one today—heat index of 120 degrees—can you believe it? Some people explain it with physiology: it’s so hot out there, your sweat could water the desert. Or: it’s so hot, just looking out the window will give you a sunburn. But when I think of the heat, my native language is frequencies. Days like today sound like cicadas hissing so loudly, your eardrums still ring with i...

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“30 Unread Messages” by Hannah Rose

Submitted to Contest #261

From: Drew VogtTo: Paige MillerSubject: Slay!!!!Received December 13, 2023 No cap, that was the BEST corporatey holiday function I’ve ever been to! Zanksssss for being the best party planning buddy everr!!! Who knew tech nerds had rizz. Lots of us are meeting up for happy hour Friday. You should join us. Bet!Stay classy,Drew VogtSales Representative-From: Carrie PriestlyTo: Paige MillerSubject: Party Planning SaviorReceived December 15, 2023Paiggeeeeeeee!Thank you for basically planning the holiday party all alone! So sorry I had totally for...

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Author bio

I’m just a girl noticing the world and dying to say something about it.

Shortlisted 1 story ⭐️

Contest #262
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