Holly Pierce

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2019

Stories (22)

22 Stories

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“Labyrinth” by Holly Pierce

The paper was quickly shoved into my hand, and I pushed it into my pocket. Nobody around me could see it, or the police would seize me. My home was just around the corner, and the moment I walked through the door, I opened the paper. Another flower, this time purple with a blue swirled center. I held it to a light bulb, and the encrypted message appeared. At ten o’ clock tonight, another group will be running away. I am unsure if I have enough courage to go this time, because the last time I tried I almost got caught. And the ...

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“Endless Ocean” by Holly Pierce

The passing of time has no effect on the mind or body whilst embarking on an oceanic voyage. The seconds turn to minutes, minutes to hours, hours to days. The food turns from plentiful to scarce, and filled with weevils. The water from clear and cold to hot and moldy. Maps become useless things as your compass fails to work in the proper manner. And still, you keep rowing. The marks you make on the board of the boat count the passing of days, and they show only a month has passed, but it feels like years. You’re stuck on this boat, ...

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“Pondview, East Carolina” by Holly Pierce

adventure, noun an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous experience or activity I never expected anything exciting to happen to me in the small town of Pondview, East Carolina, but with my luck, it was inevitable. Well, I guess my luck isn’t all bad, considering I didn’t die. An adventure seemed like something anyone would want when they were bored, but this kind of adventure ...

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“Lollipop ” by Holly Pierce

I looked around the grocery store and saw a giant lollipop. It looked super good, and I tugged Mommy’s hand and pointed at the lollipop. All my older sisters had bought them, and I really wanted that lollipop. “Please can I have it? Please?” “Lillie, you know we don’t have enough money for that, and you haven’t had your lunch.” Mommy said. “For after lunch, pretty please?” “Lillie, you are not getting this lollipop unless you buy it with your own money.” “But I don’t have four-nine-nine dollars.”

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“Annoying Homework” by Holly Pierce

Leigh Alvarado startled awake, her dog Willow jumping all over her. The mechanical dog stood stiffly and the robotic voice said, “Homework due today. English essay, five paragraphs. Two more paragraphs must be finished.” Leigh groaned I frustration. She had totally forgotten to do her homework. She twisted in her bed to strap herself down and flipped the gravity switch. Leigh grabbed her homework off the ceiling, and pressed the purple button on her bed. It zoomed to the kitchen, where Leigh slowly lowered herself into her ele...

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“Petit Café” by Holly Pierce

Mason Sarratt took a bite of his muffin, and stared out the window of his grandmother’s café, wishing he could go back home and play basketball. The timer above the oven went off for what felt like the millionth time this morning. Mason turned to glare at the timer above the purple oven. Today, January 12, was his birthday, and he was stuck in the café.The café’s door opened, and he crouched down beneath the counter. If anyone from school saw him in this pink and purple apron, three sizes too small, he would never hear the end of i...

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“Road Trip To Fingoli” by Holly Pierce

I stare out the window, the tall buildings blurring before my tear-streaked face. My anger bubbles inside me, boiling flames licking at my broken heart. The frowning face of my younger sister mimics the discontent within me.The government had promised. We deliver the mutated DNA samples, we earn our freedom. Yet again, we find ourselves moving to a distant, unknown city. Yet again, my heart aches for the comfort of my old home. In my entire life, I have never before loved a place so much as Hawaine.I nervously bounce my robo...

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Author bio

Upvotes, likes, follows, and comments are very much appreciated!! I'm trying to get back on the leaderboard! I'm sorry I keep taking breaks. I don't like to write constantly. I don't think I'll be writing any more, if at all, because of the new fee put in place. However, good luck to everyone entering the competition!! I write a lot of sci-fi stories, and love to add unexpected twists! Thank you to everyone who has followed me! I didn't expect to get 222 followers but it's really awesome! Thank you all so much!! I welcome critique and love to write, read, draw, and run. I live in the US with my family and dog :)