Hillary Quilico

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2024

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“Brewed in Freedom” by Hillary Quilico

Submitted to Contest #287

Trigger warning: homicide as well as nondescript abuse in the form of physical and sexual. The kettle began its slow, mournful whistle, a sound that filled the silence of the small kitchen. Ana stood by the counter, her hands gripping the edge so tightly her knuckles whitened. The warped wood felt splintered under her fingertips, a small pain she welcomed—anything to drown out the storm brewing inside her. The kitchen smelled faintly of damp earth and charred wood, remnants of a fire long extinguished in the hearth. On the peeling walls, a l...

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“The Fetch Quest: A Tale of Three Dogs” by Hillary Quilico

Submitted to Contest #269

The Great Fetch Quest: A Tale of Three DogsThe afternoon sun hung high in the sky, casting a golden hue over the sprawling backyard. It was the kind of day that felt endless, where the air buzzed with possibility, and the smell of freshly cut grass beckoned adventure. For three determined dogs, this day would be one of legend. Their beloved toy—a tennis ball, worn and muddied from countless games of fetch—had just been thrown into the great unknown by their human. What was once a simple, playful toss had now transformed into something far mo...

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