Jo .

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2022

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“Peace Lily” by Jo .

Submitted to Contest #163

It was August when they found her, skin pale and lifeless. Her eyes frozen in momentary fear and blood tinting her blonde hair to a disturbing shade of pink. Her death was brutal according to the daily paper, but of course there were no details. Everyone wanted the details; Everyone except me. I didn’t want to think of the strangled screams and pleas of life that she gave, I really didn’t want to think at all.  The first letter came to me in August, bloodstained and torn. Two words written that sent shivers down my spine. Letters conti...

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“I Sold My House” by Jo .

I look around the room at my family and my smile slowly fades at the expressions surrounding me.  “You did what?” My sister says… Well whispers. I clear my throat and clench my fists. I was sure that they would be proud.  “I sold my house.” I say again.  My mom shakes her head and looks up at the sky. I can see her lips moving fast as she prays in Spanish. I wish I could hear what she was saying. Probably something along the lines of “She’s an idiot, Lord forgive her.”  “Why would you do that Mija?”  I lo...

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“Theta” by Jo .

TRIGGER WARNING:THIS STORY CONTAINS THEMES OF MENTAL HEALTH, SEXUAL ABUSE, AND SUICIDE.  “Owen, tell me about her.”I don’t break the eye contact I’ve formed with the fish in the tank; It was red which was her favorite color on Tuesday.   “There are many things I could say.” I mumble. I finally look at the tall woman sitting across from me. The cat-eyed glasses sitting on her nose are outdated and a bright yellow; Her favorite color on Sunday.   “What is your favorite memory?” She tries again. I look back to...

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Author bio

I never really wanted to be a writer. I never really thought I was all that good, but here I am. After hearing from someone that read a work of mine from high school I was convinced to start publishing it somewhere. I don't know if anyone will actually read it, but if so... Enjoy?