Holly Wild

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2023

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“Love Soaked Notes” by Holly Wild

02/21/2023: Test Results Thank you, little one. This morning, I peed on a stick. “It’s early. It’s probably too early. Don’t get your hopes up,” I said to myself as I waited, as I have told myself dozens of times before as I’ve waited, sitting on the lip of the cold, cracked tub, chewing on my nails and bouncing my legs. Today was different though. I felt it the moment I woke up and I felt it as I unwrapped the test with shaking hands (the kind that says “Pregnant” or “Not pregnant” - more expensive than the ones with the pink lines but my g...

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“I Stand Amid the Roar” by Holly Wild

Submitted to Contest #260

First, I was electric. The motorcycle roars beneath me, a living, breathing force that thrums through my entire body. It’s as if I’m not just riding but merging with its raw mechanical energy. Trees blur past in a fiery cascade of reds, oranges, and yellows. The wind fights against me, my helmet shielding my face, while my black curls whip around in the breeze. This is the peak of exhilaration, I think, grinning wildly. If only I could bottle this euphoria and share it with the world. Maybe I’d give the first few bottles away for free, just ...

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“Sight Unseen” by Holly Wild

Submitted to Contest #258

Cecilia often viewed the world through the lens of a camera, believing photographs could capture more mystery and enchantment than reality itself. Even as a small child, she was rarely seen without a camera slung around her neck, her tiny finger poised on the shutter. Her sharp eyes constantly scanned the world around her for an image that needed to be immortalized on film. However, she quickly learned that taking pictures of people could sometimes lead to trouble, especially if they were unaware of being photographed. One sweltering summer ...

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Author bio

I like to pretend I'm all about playing it fast and loose with grammar rules. Truth is, semicolons make me feel like a befuddled baboon; commas have me questioning my life choices, and ellipses... let's just say I sprinkle them around like confetti. Despite it all, rediscovering the awe of storytelling has been an absolute joyride.