Irene Duchess

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2022

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“In A Dark Forest” by Irene Duchess

Submitted to Contest #176

Eleven year-old Emma Rosewood stared out the window, searching the dark forest. Only minutes ago she had seen a bright red flash, and was waiting to see it again. Emma wondered what it had been. She knew it was ridiculous, but she couldn’t stop herself from hoping it was magic. It could be, though, right? She was just starting to turn away from the window when she saw another flash—it was in the same spot, this time blue. Emma stared hard out into the dark night again. Nothing. Should I go or stay? Emma frowned, then made her decision. She w...

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You can always edit a bad page. You can never edit a blank page. -Jodi Piccoult 4 Kyranduíl stories: 1. The Southern Library 2. A Bargain for Freedom 3. Ambushed 4. The Hidden Passage