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Jamie Swann

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2025

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No More Trash Bags

Jamie Swann

Submitted to Contest #286

“RUBY, get down here. NOW!” No ignoring that bellowing. I mean, Ms. Imogene wasn’t the worst foster parent I’d ever had, and she definitely wouldn’t be the last, but she wasn’t winning any awards. The room I shared with my foster ‘sister’ Jacqui was cramped, the faded floral wallpaper stuck in a bad 80s time warp. I marked my place in the book and set it on the scratched nightstand, stretching as I stood. Rare time alone was gold—Jacqui was off visiting relatives, so I had the room to myself for once. “What does she want now?” I mutter...

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The Day I Weaponized A Landline (Accidentally)

Jamie Swann

Submitted to Contest #285

Mom: “Hello?” 911 Operator: “911, what’s your emergency?” Mom: “27345 Misty Field Lane. I need an ambulance. Please help.” 911 Operator: “I’m sorry, ma’am. Can you repeat that?” Mom: “My daughter is having a seizure. 27345 Misty Field. Please, I need an ambulance now!” 911 Operator: “Ma’am, I need you to calm down. What exactly is happening?” Mom: “My daughter is..” 911 Operator: “Ma’am? Are you there?” Mom: “Hold on. I just dropped the phone on her head. Please hurry!” 911 Operator: “You dropped the phone? On her head? ...

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