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Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2024
Submitted to Contest #270
TW: The story contains mature themes: Sexual violence, Murder, Mental illness “I poisoned your food.” I pause eating and look up at my husband, William, who by profession is a chef. He cooks our meals everyday, he hates eating out. He doesn’t trust people to make his food for him after his sister poisoned their father. “What do you mean?” I asked confused. “Who are you?”. William looks me in my eyes as he questions me. William and I have been married for 4 years. I walk...
Submitted to Contest #267
TW: This story speaking on themes of mental illness, suicide, physical abuse. While not graphically described it is mentioned. “ ‘Nobody tells you what happens next.’ Is always the first thing you hear when somebody speaks about death. Except it’s not true is it? Everybody tells you how it’s gonna feel, what they went through, the surreal feeling. The numbness, the stages of grief and how they just can’t get over it. But what happens when death is what brings you closure?” “You cannot say that at your fathers funeral”. My words ...
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