Hayley Naphen

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2020

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2 Stories

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“Another Day, Another Dollar” by Hayley Naphen

Submitted to Contest #40

“Maisy, I can’t believe you're still here!” I looked up at Tulia, surprised to find her standing in my doorway. Pausing Broad City, I took out my headphones, picked up my laptop, and placed it on my night stand, amazed at how warm my lap felt from my computer’s exhaustion. “It’s really good,” I said with a guilty smile. I held my arms up in front of me, linked my fingers, and arched my back, head dropping. “I know it’s good. But look outside,” she said. I looked out my window, took in the grey skies, the cedar swaying slightly in...

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“A Confluence” by Hayley Naphen

Submitted to Contest #37

“Stay close”, Lyla said sternly. She eyed Gracie knowingly before giving her the nod to jump out of the car. Gracie immediately shot for the path leading into the preserve, but turned her head just before the entrance to make sure her mom was following. “Good girl”, she said, pointing straight ahead to confirm the direction. Gracie’s black and tan legs moved gracefully as she slowed to a trot. This wasn’t their first time walking there, but it wasn’t their usual spot, either. Lyla liked to change up their hikes; she grew bored easily. The...

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