Jarleene Almenas

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2023

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“Desiderium” by Jarleene Almenas

Submitted to Contest #189

It was so terribly cold. Snow was falling, and it was almost dark. In a parallel universe, she would be going through her closet for her most ornate pieces of clothing. Sequins. Glitter. Beads. Gold. Silver. Black. Red, if she was feeling particularly bold and her new college friends hyped her up enough. Her closet would be a warzone of discarded tops and dresses; that one too tight, the other too big, a hand-me-down from her mother whose hobby was picking out beautiful things even if she had no need for them. Tags hanging from skirts and sl...

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“Pasta Carbonara” by Jarleene Almenas

Submitted to Contest #186

“One tablespoon of black pepper.” “That can’t be right.” “Is that too much? A tablespoon can’t be that... OK, that’s a lot of pepper.” “It says one teaspoon. Check the recipe.” “I think I did need my glasses. Should I pour the rest back, then?” “Why don’t you take over the pancetta? The spaghetti should be almost done too.” “This smells amazing, doesn’t it?” “Yes.” “Just like Italy, right?” “Yep.” “Remember the night we first had this? That little hole-in-the-wall place with the broken lightbulb above the entrance. We walked in and everyone ...

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Author bio

I'm a newspaper editor dipping my toes back into fiction. I have always loved reading and writing, and I am excited to be making it a priority again. All feedback is appreciated!