Jessica Lunn

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2022

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“Uncaged” by Jessica Lunn

Note: This story contains notions of addiction and sexual violence For nearly 20 years I solemnly perched on my twig-like swing, day after changeless day, singing melancholy melodies. My feathered bodice, once vibrant, shiny, and tamed, turned lackluster and disheveled at best. Long ago, I was a young, adventurous, and naive little hatchling. Nothing struck me as dangerous or frightening until a concealed...

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“"Me Too"” by Jessica Lunn

This story mentions different types of abuse, self-harm, and speaks about mental health. “Speak now,” I thought to myself. I took in a deep breath and slowly exhaled, then opened my eyes. I was standing on a small stage with stage lights pointing down on me, encircling my being. My sweaty palms held a microphone. I looked around me, noticing “TEDx Talks” written on the wall to my side, and an audience g...

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“A Child Lost” by Jessica Lunn

Disclaimer: This story is based off a real event and personal experiences of a child drowning. Names have been removed, genders and ages have been changed, some events have been altered, and location has been left out in effort to maintain patient privacy.  Child found floating face down. Bath water still warm. Mother desperately crying while trying to save her child who’s dying...

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“A Series of Unfortunate Events” by Jessica Lunn

It was approximately 9:00 pm when I finally pulled into my driveway after a long day of work and dinner with my coworkers. Today had been a good day. It was nice to go out and to top it off, my project that I had been working on for over five weeks was ready to present. I sat in the car for a few moments holding my keys in hand. As I was thinking about the day’s events, I gazed at the white rabbit’s foot ...

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“Meetup at Pegasus” by Jessica Lunn

Meetup at Pegasus My alarm went off at 0300 am. Begrudgingly, I slowly crawled out of bed and quickly got ready before packing a few last-minute toiletries for my flight. Yet again, I was on my way to another treatment center for my eating disorder, anorexia. This time I would admit to the eating disorder unit at Pegasus Medical Center in New Jersey. This would be my first stay at ...

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