J.L. (Jesse) DuRona

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2022

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“Study Buddy” by J.L. (Jesse) DuRona

The piercing shrill filled the air, stabbing Meg’s ears like crochet needles. Pressing her palms against her ears, she screamed to the heavens.  “Seriously?! Again?!” She bolted from the couch and ran down the hall, bashing her extended elbow against the wall as she went. She didn’t care—all that mattered was the noise. The white box lay flush against the wall by the front door. Meg quickly flipp...

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“A Walk Down Nature Lane” by J.L. (Jesse) DuRona

Gabby checked her phone again and cursed. There was still no reply. She’d only been gone five minutes—why hadn’t they waited for her? As she whirled around, scanning the area, some shaggy-looking grownup with a backpack bumped her shoulder. “Watch it!” they said harshly as they passed. “You watch it, creep!” is what Gabby wanted to say, but didn’t. For all she knew the guy was crazy and ...

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“Fun News” by J.L. (Jesse) DuRona

Dad’s made his world-famous lasagna tonight, and that means something’s up. He gives me a long stare after setting an extra-big piece on my plate. “You alright, Clay? You look a little green under the gills.” “I’m fine, Pop,” I reply, though I can’t meet his eyes.  He smiles, ruffles my hair, and takes his place at the head of the table. “C’mon, everyone, there’s plenty to go around!” The...

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“From the Ashes” by J.L. (Jesse) DuRona

It took Curt forever to figure out how to pull his TV away from the wall, and the cords were so tight that they kept coming undone as he worked. He cursed and panted, the agony in his back at a solid seven. All this bending and wrenching was a young man’s game, and he hadn’t been a young man for a long time.  “You’re not gonna have a heart attack, are you?” Abra, his daughter, was slumped on the sofa. He...

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“The Flip-Side” by J.L. (Jesse) DuRona

FOOTAGE RECOVERED FROM THE FILES OF EDENCO’S  DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS, DATED 7-23.  Click. A red light reading “ON AIR” glows overhead. A tall man with a green blazer and blonde hair sits at a leather chair, a large set of tan headphones resting atop his head.  “KDLR 103FM’s Leo Green comin’ at you live from the ivo...

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“Six Little Words” by J.L. (Jesse) DuRona

Six Little Words J.L. DuRona “Just take it and walk away.” That’s what he says.  Take it.  Walk away.  In that order. Six little words.  And I do. I take it and walked away. Finn Walters smiles as he slaps “it,” the “object,” into my upturned palm. The clamminess of his sweaty hand li...

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Author bio

I'm a children's writers from Vermont. My middle-grade novel THE BERGE SISTERS TOUR THE NEITHERSWARTH is out now! It's sequel, THE GHOSTS OF WARBLE HALL, releases August 29th, 2023!