Ilse Leen

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2024

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“Gravy” by Ilse Leen

Warning: This story deals with the death of a loved one. When Grandma reached across the table for the gravy, Sadie knew. It was the movement that had triggered the smell. The hand floated across the table like a grappling hook struggling to find purchase. It trembled. Sadie retreated into the chair as far as she could—her chin almost touching her chest in a fairly accurate impression of Jabba the Hutt—to make sure the bony claw would not touch her in any way. A small groan escaped her lips, and Pollock threw her a disapproving look before ...

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“Staring Back At Me” by Ilse Leen

Submitted to Contest #258

When I open the folder, there is only one photo in there. Weird. There should've been hundreds of tiny squares. What happened? My camera didn't display any errors this afternoon. Did I miss it? I was focused on the job, it being my first time and all. Or maybe the memory card was damaged somehow? My equipment became soaked while hanging around that putrid-smelling food cart. Crappity-crap. I really should take some waterproof bags and put more thought into my outfit when I go out next. Or, if, rather. If I ever get another assignment. Crap, ...

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