Jane Sefc

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2021

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“The Eerie Haunting” by Jane Sefc

Submitted to Contest #217

Dylan walked down the street, his school bag weighing him down with the inevitable homework. He went over the list in his head, wondering if he’d have time to watch a film tonight. He wanted to go home and flunk the bag in the corner without doing anything, but he was trying to get into a good college in two years, and not doing his homework wasn’t an option. His nine-year-old brother Brett skipped along beside him, whistling tunelessly. Nothing rattled or worried Brett. The world was his playground; his life was one big game, and if homewo...

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“Midnight Countdown” by Jane Sefc

Submitted to Contest #214

Sixteen-year-old Dylan stirred in his sleep, burying his head under his pillow. He wanted to sleep, but a relentless noise kept creeping into his dreams and disrupting them. Suddenly, a burst of laughter woke him with a start. He sat up and looked around. His room was dark, and his two younger brothers were fast asleep in their beds. Confused, he blinked in the darkness, unsure if the laughter was part of his dream. Another burst of laughter reached his ears, sounding remarkably like his parents were having a party. He picked up his alarm c...

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For more short stories, check out my website https://janesefc.com/