Isla Manning

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2024

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“When It All Falls Apart” by Isla Manning

My hands tremble slightly as I pour water into the coffee machine. I try to focus on the simple task, but my gaze keeps drifting to the large, floor-to-ceiling redwood door. It’s a beautiful entrance to our spacious, modern home. But today, it feels more like an exit, the only way out of this life. I glance at the clock on the microwave. 8:10 AM She’d be down any minute. I have to make a decision, but I am frozen in place. I think about all the days like this one, the countless mornings when I’d wanted to do exactly what I am considering now...

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“Echoes of the Mind” by Isla Manning

Submitted to Contest #267

Trigger Warning: Suicidal thoughts and violence.A shiver runs down my spine as I zip up my jacket. The weather was supposed to be fine; I suppose it took a sudden turn. I stand outside in the middle of who even knows where and try to plan what my next move should be. I don’t know where I am or how to get to where I need to be. A police car had strongly suggested that I stop my journey as there had been too many weather-related accidents, and whilst it was a request and not an order, according to my parents, I was born in the midst of chaos, ...

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Author bio

Hello 👋👋 I'm Isla and I'm 17. I’ve been writing stories for as long as I can remember. When I’m not writing, you’ll find me training in aerials, reading, drumming, working out, or plotting my next idea. I absolutely love horror and all things spooky, although you won't find much horror on this account as I’m not the best at writing horror. I’m quite good at reading and watching it, though. 😅 I’m a pretty mixed bag. On this account, you’ll find a range of different stories from various genres. I have a novel coming very soon called 'Funhouse,' and I’ve started working on my next novel, 'The Retreat of Nightmares'! Note: For some reason, I am much better at writing long stories than short ones. I promise my novels are heaps better than the things I post on here, trust me. Hope you all enjoy what I create! <3