Jane May

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2021

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“Parameters of greed ” by Jane May

Submitted to Contest #105

Should I be grateful or should I be spiteful? I have not made up my mind yet. You have taken my eyes. I never thought that you envied them, that you wanted them for yourself. Your eyes are fine too, I can see the colors so well. The harshness of the afternoon sun, the soothing calm of the tree shades; things I can never perceive on my skin but now the sights trigger a sensation somewhere. I am slower than before, but I do not mind it. I cannot see beyond where the rays of light don’t reach. When I see the lovely paintings on your walls, I wa...

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“The other side” by Jane May

Submitted to Contest #102

The exact date or time when she moved next door I do not know. I never heard any of the noises that accompany the transportation of huge boxes and furniture. I did not hear the voices of excited neighbors welcoming a new tenant. I should have heard, the walls do not block out sound, especially human. She suddenly appeared one morning, by the door while I was spraying the garbage bags with a disinfectant and startled me. The door had been locked for over a year. I lowered my mask and smiled, said hello in a slightly surprised tone. “I am in ...

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Author bio

In awe of the splendor in hidden little blooms, amidst rocks and thorns. Looking for old stories in new lives.