Jasmine Gayle

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2020

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“Like Destiny, Dinah” by Jasmine Gayle

Submitted to Contest #202

It felt like destiny but now it feels like a knife. It still feels like destiny though.  I met her at a party across the way. 19-row homes and a turned corner later, we were in a dining room with pink-peach walls. Dinah’s black glasses and yellow overalls were sitting across from me. She had a smile that showcased her buck teeth and her buzz cut made her seem soft, and approachable. I don’t know if she ever wanted to look soft. “I also got out of a relationship.” We were chatting over the newfound relief, that we had the courage t...

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“One More Macaroon” by Jasmine Gayle

Submitted to Contest #71

  The four ceiling lights singled out the podium. The black squiggly mic sat squarely underneath a woman’s red lipstick. She adjusts her translucent lavender glasses as she clears her throat.    “My father was the baker in the Ruloe family. He wore oven mitts as much as he wore our love. It was his dedication to baking that has birthed this tradition. The Ruloe family that hosts this holiday festival every year, gives a grant award to the bakery winner. A grant of $50,000. The 10th anniversary of the Meyers Township Bakery con...

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Author bio

I'm 28 years old. I love eating good food. I enjoy salsa dancing and the sauce. I like hikes and I'm into astrology, herbal remedies and plant medicine.