Ivy Hayswood

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2021

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“Buried Treasure” by Ivy Hayswood

Submitted to Contest #83

As the water got shallower, I got heavier. It was the one aspect of swimming I had always hated, and it always made me wish I could stay in the water, where grace came easily. Unfortunately, I had yet to grow a tail or gills, and so I had no choice but to fight against gravity and make it to shore. A few steps brought me from the shifting, enveloping suction of the seabed to the firm, solid safety of the shoreline. I dragged myself up the beach, readjusting to a weight I normally did not notice. When I hit dry sand, I collapsed clumsily to...

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“The Perfect Job for a Snow Day” by Ivy Hayswood

Submitted to Contest #77

It snowed last night. Thick, heavy flakes had covered the world in a pristine white blanket that put the duvet on my bed to shame. The blizzard had been far worse than any weather report had predicted, and the country had, as always, been caught totally by surprise. Every news headline echoed the same story – all roads were blocked, all trains were at a standstill, and flights had been grounded. No one was going anywhere. No one should try to travel, except in cases of emergency. The usual drill. But, and they were quick to highlight the gli...

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