Jacqari Hill

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2023

Stories (6)

6 Stories

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“Blood on the Leaves” by Jacqari Hill

Submitted to Contest #241

Jumping into the big pile of autumn leaves, Ryan felt like a child again. The smell of the damp earth and pinecones lingering in the air surrounded him as he got buried into the colorful piles, and it was enough to evoke the sense of nostalgia and make Ryan reflect. He stood up and stepped out of the pile, dusting himself off from the speckles of dirt that the leaves left on his clothing. "You just couldn't help yourself, hm?" At the sound of his twin's voice, Ryan turned to look at his own reflection. The freckles on his twin's face were bu...

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“Chasing Colors” by Jacqari Hill

Submitted to Contest #239

Jericka didn't notice the slow disappearance of colors on the rug as she cried. This spot had always been a source of comfort, absorbing her tears and offering solace. The soft touch of the rug under her feet never failed to bring her comfort. Its bright colors had the ability to brighten the room, even when there was no light. Jericka's grandmother dedicated herself to hand stitching this exquisite rug, making it a heartfelt housewarming present. She had prayed over it and allowed it to become imbued with the love and warmth of her intenti...

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“With You” by Jacqari Hill

Submitted to Contest #237

Squeaking in excitement, Emily opened up the long-awaited email she had been expecting since she asked for help weeks ago. Clicking profusely on her mouse to make the email full screen, the first thing she saw was a handsome face in the sender’s icon. The name next to it read: Daniel Altman. Blinking away the confusion of finding this Daniel person handsome, she read over the email: Emily,Thank you for reaching out to Onward Technologies. My name is Daniel, and I will be helping you out with the ticket that you submitted to the help desk. Re...

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“The Light in Burning Eggs” by Jacqari Hill

Submitted to Contest #232

She contemplated going back to sleep. She should have. The smell of something burning is what made her toss the covers back and hop out of the bed. “Mom?” Someone was cooking. Her dad didn’t cook, so it had to be her mom. As the smell of smoke became stronger, she lowered her mouth into the crook of her elbow and coughed up a lung. As she rounded the corner, the unmistakable cloud of smoke wafted up from the kitchen. Waving smoke out of the way, she went to see what it possibly could be, and she was greeted with a pan on th...

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“Before Dawn” by Jacqari Hill

Submitted to Contest #224

The darkness was thick, almost tangible, as he slowly opened his eyes. His heart raced with anticipation, and he could feel the adrenaline coursing through his veins. He knew what he had to do, and he couldn't wait for the sun to rise. Slowly, he sat up, taking care not to wake his wife or children. They slept soundly, their soft breaths the only sound in the room. He slipped out of bed, his movements quiet and precise. He dressed in the dark, pulling on his old, worn clothes. He grabbed his hat and coat, checking the pockets for the last ti...

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“ Dial Tone” by Jacqari Hill

Submitted to Contest #221

“Your time is up, Mr. Kyle.” Pursing his lips at the security guard, Jason Kyle held up one finger in a ‘one minute’ gesture as he got ready to end his phone call with his girlfriend. “They’re telling me that my time is up. I just wanted to tell you that I miss you so much, and I love you.” Ann Marie sighed a little on the other line. “I love you too, and don’t worry about me, okay? I’m fine here.” Jason rubbed the center of his chest gently; his heart felt like it was trying to push its way out of his ribcage. He didn’t like this at all....

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Author bio

i write because life's too short for mundane tales