Isabela Maher

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2021

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“Catching Up” by Isabela Maher

Submitted to Contest #139

“That’s four feet - my baby is getting so tall!” her mother cried as she stepped back from the doorframe. Today was Evelyn’s fifth birthday, and she had been feeling rather grown-up until this moment.  “I’m not a baby,” she declared, her head craned back to meet her mother’s gaze. “You’ll always be my baby,” she responded, trying her best to restrain from smiling. Apparently, she had been unsuccessful because the little girl’s frown deepened even further. “Don’t laugh at me,” Evelyn declared through the angry tears welling in her eye...

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“Waiting on a Miracle” by Isabela Maher

Submitted to Contest #138

Although the sun had tucked itself below the horizon nearly four hours ago, Aurelie refused to let her mind escape into its dreamy abyss. She had gone through the motions of her bedtime routine merely because her parents had expected her to, but she had no intention of shutting her eyes - not for a second.  “The day’s not over. It cant be,” the small girl whispered to her favorite stuffed rabbit.  Her mother had told her that today, March 20th, was the day the doctors said she would meet her new baby sister. She had then gone on ...

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“A Hiding Place” by Isabela Maher

Submitted to Contest #137

Journal Entry 517 Time Remaining: 24:16.02  The Senate moved to launch all nine rescue vessels within the next twelve hours. I will not be on any of them. I could be, of course, but that would require leaving some clueless idiot to acquaint himself with our ever-approaching neighbor. If there is one thing I am sure of, it is that I will not be leaving my life’s work in the hands of an incompetent intern who couldn’t tell the difference between a boson and a fermion if he tried. No. This black hole demands innovation. It demands me - a...

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“Forever Is Far Too Long” by Isabela Maher

Submitted to Contest #135

No matter how often she told herself she was prepared, Aurora’s mind refused to believe it. Today was the day she proved herself to society - to her mother. She would be the thorn in the chancellor’s side no more. After a year of nothing but hushed tones and downcast eyes, Aurora would show everyone aboard the Vindicator just how capable she undoubtedly was. Her initial failure would serve as nothing but motivation. Aurora was ready. “You’re not ready,” Laurent blurted, breaking her focus entirely.  “Really? Now?” Aurora grumbled. Cou...

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“Another Flawless Accident” by Isabela Maher

Submitted to Contest #134

“Where are we going?!” Aella shouted over the near-constant rumbling of thunder.  Rai didn’t answer, although her shout had certainly been loud enough. An echo of her voice still rang in his ears. This girl had never been planet-bound before, and she was his responsibility. His father could not have made that clearer. Glowering and pulling her by the forearm, Rai sprinted towards the stables at full speed. They had served as his go-to hideout for years, whether a storm was barreling down on him or not. Aella was stumbling behind him, s...

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“Toilet Paper & Candy Hearts” by Isabela Maher

Submitted to Contest #133

Valentine’s Day. Mabel would have liked to meet the miserable oaf who came up with it. And who was in charge of those candy hearts, huh? Who thought to themselves, “Hey, you know what we should do? We should make candy that tastes like chalk…and sell it to people who are too love-sick to notice!”  The truck behind her honked. How long had the light been green? Mabel accelerated through the rain - the fat droplets pounding on her windshield getting louder by the second. The same truck was still riding her tail at five over the speed lim...

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“Gone Again” by Isabela Maher

Submitted to Contest #131

“She’s back!” I heard someone whisper excitedly behind my shoulder. That sort of thing seemed to be happening a lot lately - ever since I moved back to my childhood town, actually. I had been living in Anningham for just a few days. It was more than enough to let me know something was up. I turned around in the line so my back faced the deli’s counter. Not one set of eyes was on me, although the feeling deep in my chest said otherwise. I turned back around to look at the beautifully decorated chalkboard menu. “Shhh! She noticed you!” a diffe...

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“Althea's Curse” by Isabela Maher

Submitted to Contest #130

“I just wanted to say thank you,” Dewin sputtered nervously. He was one of Althea’s regulars. It was cute how much meaning could be found behind his eyes. He truly believed in her ability to see the future. Then again, why wouldn’t he? She was part of the ancient family of Araminta, after all.  “Glad I could help, Mr. Dewin. I’ve been meaning to ask, how is your grandmother?” Althea inquired, barely withholding her famously coy smile.  “Fine, as far as I know…why? What did you see?” Dewin replied, growing more anxious by the seco...

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“Obsessively Compulsive” by Isabela Maher

Submitted to Contest #126

It’ll be my new obsession, she thought as she stared through a wall of tears at her cracked, beet-red hands. She was almost surprised she couldn’t see bone already. Isla Brown had been washing her hands exactly fifty times a day for three hundred and sixty-five days. Tomorrow was the beginning of a new year, which meant that unless she wanted to do this for yet another three hundred and sixty-five days, she had to stop tomorrow. Isla decided such a task couldn’t be done without tricking the voices in her head. Starting tomorrow, I will only ...

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“Imposter” by Isabela Maher

Submitted to Contest #121

“I am here today with someone who has done the impossible...someone who has given hope to millions of people throughout the world. Just last week, she defeated unthinkable odds. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know this woman’s name. So, without further ado, let’s give a warm welcome to Dr. Penelope Griffin - the cancer conqueror!” The host’s voice swelled towards the end and she began to sound more like a sports announcer than anything. Less than a second later, I watched myself as I stepped out from the hallway that led to back...

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Author bio

I am just starting out as a writer and would greatly appreciate any feedback you have to give! I also have a sci-fi authors' blog where you can post your own stories and contribute to discussions surrounding the art of storytelling. The link is directly below! https://isabelamaher.wixsite.com/website