Jeanne Lejeune

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2019

Stories (7)

7 Stories

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“Touchdown” by Jeanne Lejeune

Submitted to Contest #134

“Strap in, everyone. Touchdown in T-minus 20.”The expedition leader, (what is her name?), floating just below the cockpit’s hatch, spins and surveys the mismatched group of researchers and mercenaries. “Alrightee, you heard the pilot, if any of you’s go flying, you’ve only got yourselves to blame!” Her gaze sweeps around the pod, pausing on you just long enough to wink at your flustered visage, before she swings herself into the remaining seat and straps in.You double-double check your harness, rolling your eyes as Jia smirks at you from her...

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“One step.” by Jeanne Lejeune

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #94

TW: gore One step will lead to another and you will be free from the loop. Free to live the rest of your life. Just walk away.   Cameron ignores his reflection waving from the store windows across the street, opting to focus on the sky instead, watching the scaffolding above the entrance to the cinema with wary intention. Sneaking looks in between nodding along to Felix’s excited commentary on the inconsistencies between the third and fourth installments of…it’s been so long he can’t remember what movie it is. “Look out!” He pulls on ...

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“An Unexpected Treasure Hunt” by Jeanne Lejeune

Submitted to Contest #65

“Torch?” “Check” “Snacks?” “Check.” “Tent?” “Also check.” The two young men perched in front of the gates of the Willowbrook cemetery shake the backpacks settled on the ground between them. The headlights of a passing car briefly illuminate the two. Frayed hoodies and worn boots. “Alright I think we’ve got everything Tim.” Brian grins at his best-friend, gap tooth leaking shadows in the night. Tim nods. The scar stretching around the skin on his throat grinning at Brian in the dim light. A whistling sound coming from his answering grin, ...

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“The Train to Success” by Jeanne Lejeune

Submitted to Contest #47

You may find yourself wishing there were an easier way to gain success and riches. If you feel your resolve is strong and your heart is the pure unwavering kind, here is a simple step-by-step guide to find and board the Train to Success. WARNING: FOLLOWING THE STEPS DETAILED WITHIN CARRIES RISK OF BODILY HARM AND EVEN DEATH. DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK 1)     First you must pack a suitcase. Fill it with symbols of the future you want and the things you are willing to trade for your wish. Pack for the holidays you neve...

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“Fireworks and Wine” by Jeanne Lejeune

Submitted to Contest #22

“Alright, looking at the evidence, this street should be the next target.” Muffled bass thumps down the street from the two parties sparked by the prospect of New Year’s Eve. Outside, a small compact Fiat 500 is parked on the sidewalk, inside it sit two men tensely enjoying cups of coffee; police detective John Taylor and private investigator Shawn Walsh. “Yeah, I know. Every four weeks the Blue Man hits a house a mile down that magic line of yours.” Taylor rolls down the window a crack. “Are you sure this is the right street though? I don’t...

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“Wick's story” by Jeanne Lejeune

Submitted to Contest #19

“Wow Stol, that job really cost you an arm and a leg didn’t it.”The young brunette’s grin was the only thing visible under the blue glow of their visor and globe of bushy hair, as they wave a hand over the shaking man’s bandaged stumps. Stol (pronounced: Stole) looks up at him from his place on the table and gasps through gritted teeth, “Just fix me, Wick.”Wick nods and turns around to pick up the cybernetic arm from the table behind him. Placing it besides Stol, he adjusts the nutrient line inserted into his veins. He turns the valve o...

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“Saved by the rings” by Jeanne Lejeune

Submitted to Contest #16

“You must never pass the mile marker beside the poppy field, or wander under the guarding oaks, otherwise you’ll be caught by the creature in the woods.”This was the typical scary story told to children to stop them from misbehaving. There are many different versions;“Clean your room, or the monster of the forest will get you.”“Be nice to your sister, or the tree man will take you away.”“Never wander off from your parents, or the wood thing will find you.”From a young age, a healthy fear of the forest bordering the town of valae was instille...

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Shortlisted 1 story ⭐️

Contest #94
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