Jewel May

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2020

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“Trio of Charity” by Jewel May

Submitted to Contest #173

“Ugh, again Bill? How many times are you gonna get arrested this year?” “Annie, come on, just this one last time. You can make it my Christmas present if you gotta.” “Oh, Bill, like I’d get you a present. But you’re right it’s almost Christmas so I will give you something. I’m going to let you learn the lesson of dealing with the consequences of your actions, don’t call me again.” I hung up and threw the phone on the bed, then flopped down myself. God, I hate Christmas, it’s full of greedy people, and selfish users using the spirit for the...

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“Anxiety of the Middle Years” by Jewel May

Submitted to Contest #154

Skirttttttttt the bus's brakes squeaked as they were slammed by the driver. All the kids rocked forward but remained fairly calm. The driver apologized and everyone got off at the last stop. Lizzet walked home that cool, fall afternoon with her best friend Harriet, as she had every other school day for the last 7 years. They had met in first grade and hit it off right away. They spent every summer and every school year, since then, together. 7th grade had just started today and they both were nervous but together they got through it and now ...

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“The Most Confusing Holiday of the year” by Jewel May

Submitted to Contest #73

I woke up at 6:00 am on Christmas Eve 2020. Today marks my first year living on my own, I’m 19. I didn’t have any boyfriends as a kid or teen so I didn’t have anyone to move in with. I woke up early so I could go for a run, despite the holiday I still wanted to continue the day as normal. I turned the alarm off and sat up. I went to youtube on my phone and started playing some workout tunes. I threw the device back down to my bed after I stood. I made my way to the closet and grabbed my shoes from one of the shelves, set up inside. They were...

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I love writing, everything about it. I want to be good enough to be called genius, and not care. Comments are very much appreciated, especially, the critical ones.