Holly Hanlon

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2021

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“A Sentimental Sunrise” by Holly Hanlon

Submitted to Contest #99

“Why did you drag me out here so early?” Matt groans as his sister Brooklyn drags him across the beach, a tight hold on his wrist. She doesn’t even look back at him as she rolls her eyes. “I want to watch the sunrise. Mom or Dad wouldn’t go with me, so I’m taking you.” Brooklyn, although three years younger than the seventeen year old Matt, was an energetic ball of manipulation. Matt was told they were going to walk on the beach town’s main street to look for breakfast, but was quickly ushered to the beach behind their rental house...

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“A Rambunctious Ride” by Holly Hanlon

Submitted to Contest #99

“Have you got everything?” Nick asks the group of three that are sitting on the couch as he walks in. He is mostly ignored besides Ian who glances his way, the other two’s eyes trained on the large flat screen in front of them. Ian smiles at his friend, “Yep, I’ve been packed since yesterday, these two just finished throwing things in their bags.” Nick rolls his eyes before narrowing them at the other two that still haven’t acknowledged his presence. “I’m not letting you guys borrow anything on the road.” He tells them, knowing for...

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“Inconvenience” by Holly Hanlon

Submitted to Contest #98

The sky had been dark for a couple of days now, but the people around town acted as if it was normal. Conrad felt as if it was not. Conrad’s eyes were constantly flicking from the yellow sky to the people sitting on the grass, laughing and listening to music, as if it was a beautiful sunny afternoon. It wasn’t, and he didn’t understand why people weren’t the least bit concerned. It was only two days ago when Conrad was on the soccer field, kicking a ball around with his teammates in one of the most important games of the season.&nb...

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