Joana Sério

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2023

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“Why am i still here?” by Joana Sério

"I am fed up!" And as if that wasn't enough, Arthur added, "I am so fed up with all of this!" These are indeed very pertinent statements made by Arthur. How can someone with Arthur's life utter such atrocities? And this, so close to those who wish him the best in the world and care for him with all their hearts. What could Arthur be fed up with? He is an extremely successful man, with a dream career, a well-lived life in many places, and acquaintances with the most diverse people. The result of his intense work allows him to do what most c...

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“A Forgettable Christmas” by Joana Sério

Submitted to Contest #229

Luz does the best she can with her life and the choices she's made. She doesn't quite agree when it's said that there are no regrets because she does regret. She laments some of the choices she's made and regrets letting certain people into her life. She knows that those she regrets allowing into her life came with the purpose of teaching her something, and honestly, after some disagreements and painful episodes, she always comes to the same conclusion: "I like myself more and more every time."She never denied vanity in herself and always ow...

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“"Get out of my kitchen!"” by Joana Sério

Submitted to Contest #228

"Why don't you make your own soups instead of buying pre-made ones from the supermarket?" I asked Nuno at the time."Because they're so good, not expensive, and it's enough for me." he replied."Yes, I agree they're good, but soup is such a special and personal food that should be made by us or by those who take care of us and love us. Soup is an act of love." I told him, trying to convince him to make his own soups. But I quickly realized that I had to start making his soups. It's not much trouble, and I know what goes into the soups. I feel ...

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Author bio

Born in Faro Portugal, I've called Lisbon, London, and Colombo Sri Lanka home. Soon, Phnom Penh Cambodia awaits. My love for writing began when my mother shared her first book's manuscript on a particularly gloomy day. Since then, I've been penning my own tales, capturing life's moments one word at a time.