Jennifer Abrahamsen

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2024

Stories (5)

5 Stories

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“Answering the Call” by Jennifer Abrahamsen

Submitted to Contest #288

Answering the Call “Nope!” Samuel slammed the door shut and narrowed his eyes at it. It had only been open for seconds, yet a dusting of snow glistened on the stone floor of the small entryway. He turned toward the fire, blazing in the hearth, as the flakes morphed into small puddles. Samuel considered the overstuffed chair before the fireplace. He could curl up with his book. The fairies would be there after the storm. There was no need to rush. It only...

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“No One Needs Rosalie” by Jennifer Abrahamsen

Submitted to Contest #286

No One Needs Rosalie“Just forget it.” Rosalie said. “It’s not important.” Rosalie’s husband furrowed his brow and contemplated his reply. He decided the best reply would be to make none. “Don’t you have anything to say? It’s your fault they’re not coming. The least you could do would be to say something.” &nb...

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“Get On Your Glad Rags” by Jennifer Abrahamsen

Submitted to Contest #285

Get On Your Glad RagsTaylor blinked her eyes, trying to reconcile the previous moment with the one she was currently experiencing. Minutes ago, she had been staring at the computer screen before her, trying to hold her eyes open, but now she was on a bustling city street. Taylor looked down at herself to check for decency. She had been in her favorite flannel pajama bottoms and a bright pink hoodie when she’d last checked. Thankfully, she was in a dress...

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“The Aftermath” by Jennifer Abrahamsen

Submitted to Contest #284

With what felt like the last of my strength, I heaved the remnants of my front door out of the way and stepped out onto what should have been my front porch, but was now a pile of rubble. The sun blinded me after being in darkness for so many hours. I felt no pain as I enjoyed the feeling of being alive and free from the debris that rained down upon me early this morning when my own home tried to kill me. I turned to look at the tomb from which I had jus...

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“The Vigil” by Jennifer Abrahamsen

Submitted to Contest #282

We purge the land of those seeking to destroy,Our weapons beside us, ready to deploy.The darkness pulls, ever trying to entice,But we stand firm; faith through sacrifice.We will muster to war and defeat the last,And we await The One to emerge from the past.Out of the darkness and into the light,Give us the strength to sit vigil tonight. Moxi raised her head from the pommel of her sword and looked up at the stone façade of the ancient ruins from her position on a single, bent knee. She felt warm, despite the darkness. Moxi turned toward Fion...

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Author bio

I am a math teacher...but I've always loved to write.