Jamie McAllister

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2019

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3 Stories

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“The Cake-Eater's Ice” by Jamie McAllister

Submitted to Contest #22

“5…4…3…”Jemma’s voice mingled with the crowd as they watched the ball in Times Square slowly drop, ready to welcome in the New Year. She turned to face her roommate, Susan, who seemed to be struggling to stay upright.“2…1! Happy New Year!” Jemma yelled and clinked glass with Susan before she took another sip of champagne from her glass. Susan downed the rest of her champagne in one gulp and grabbed the nearest male and planted a sloppy kiss on him. Jemma turned away to leave them to it. All around her, people were kissing and hug...

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“POTHOLE DINNER” by Jamie McAllister

Submitted to Contest #15

It was another bustling, brisk Manhattan morning. The sun was shining brightly, but its limited warmth was unable to penetrate the shadows thrown by the high rises lining the streets. Sarah shivered as a gust of wind swept down the street and she pulled her scarf closer around her neck. She loved fall in Manhattan but was not a fan of the frigid wind that often accompanied it. She stopped outside the doors of her office building and pulled her shoulder bag around so she could reach inside. She pulled out a simple pair of brown heels an...

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“Halloween Honeymoon” by Jamie McAllister

Submitted to Contest #13

The wind whistled shrilly as the deep blue sedan wound up the dark two-lane highway. Lofty trees towered over the road on both sides, the last vestiges of their crimson, yellow, and orange leaves swirling to the ground in the wind. Dark clouds rolled and spun in the twilight sky, thunder cracking in the distance. The young couple inside the sedan seemed oblivious to the impending storm around them, holding hands and throwing sappy glances at each other on a dangerously frequent basis. Thomas suddenly snatched his hand away ...

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