Josephine Andersen

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

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“An Ordinary Person” by Josephine Andersen

An Ordinary PersonThe excitement was reaching a crescendo. Agatha, the proud owner of the North, South Art Gallery stood at her desk anticipating the moment when she would reach the peak of her career.The crowds were gathering and had started to pour through the gallery entrance. The Wandsworths were there, Elaine and Alan, Elaine, dressed in her Louis Vuitton outfit and clutching a handbag from the same fashion house. On her arm was a Breitling watch and roun...

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“Lord, what fools these mortals be.” by Josephine Andersen

Lord, what fools these mortals be!Carol pushed her hair up and wiped her brow. It was hot in the kitchen and the sweat was beginning to creep down the back of her neck. It was almost lunch time and the staff would be streaming in any minute, all of them eager to find the best seating or space at the counter.“What’s for lunch today Carol?” asked Joseph ,  “anything exciting?”“Today is a day for surprises, and I have made  “Spagh...

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“Flowers” by Josephine Andersen

FlowersAnna locked her front door, got into her van and started up the engine. It was 4 am and dark but she had to get to the flower market early to be in time to choose good quality flowers.The day was overcast with a promise of rain and she huddled into her jacket to keep warm. Her long hair was tucked under a beanie and her jeans a bit ragged at the knees. It was a struggle to look smart when she got up so early. She had not given her appearance attention f...

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“Great Expectations” by Josephine Andersen

Great Expectations “That’s the thing about this city, said Elizabeth, reading from William Epworth’s tour guide, it’s quaint, it’s full of history.  The whole of the surrounding countryside is spectacular. It is the smallest city in the United Kingdom and that alone should be enticement enough. It’s unique and t...

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“You're Strong Enough” by Josephine Andersen

You’re Strong Enough Charlotte was given the calf, all wobbly. Her task was to get it to nurse from the mother as quickly as possible. Not easy but it was vital that the calf drink from the mother within the hour, its chances of survival  otherwise,  would be  poor. Two weeks ago,...

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“Sleep Tight” by Josephine Andersen

Sleep Tight “I’m going back,” Mia said. “Going back, where?” “Back to St Lucia,” said Mia to her sister, Sylvia. “Rather you than me, I recall, it was a traumatic family holiday that year.”

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“Hello Future” by Josephine Andersen

Hello FutureIt all started with a cat’s whisker. They gathered around in the sitting room waiting for it to begin.It was cold and near to freezing outside, the 14th November 1922.“Sit quietly now,” the father said. The mother and three children sat quietly because they were about to hear something for the first time. They all had earphones on and all eyes were on a small wooden box. On the top of the box sat a coil with twists. &nb...

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“Game, Set and Match” by Josephine Andersen

Game, Set and Match Dana looked in the mirror and saw, staring back at her, a 35 year old woman with shoulder length  brown hair, falling around her shoulders, blue eyes and dark sweeping lashes that partially hid a faint, lurking sadness.  Wrinkling her brow, she tugged at the scarf round her neck.

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“The House was Empty” by Josephine Andersen

The House was EmptyThe house was empty. Where could she have gone? Where could she have disappeared to?“Lorna, ring the bell again. Maybe she is out in the back?”“OK Jeff, You go round and have a look and I’ll go inside and see if there are any signs of life, or otherwise!”Lorna pulled the door open and tiptoed in. The hall led into the kitchen. On the table she saw two cups and saucers and a small plate of bi...

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“Mini Goat” by Josephine Andersen

Mini GoatMini for short. Yup! That’s me. I am the partner and owner of a fabulously beautiful girl called Emily. Emily has long blonde hair, sparkling blue eyes, a lovely smile and laugh and is, generally speaking, up to scratch. We have a lot of fun together and she looks after me, keeping me presentable for our performances. All in all I can’t complain.Emily is much admired and needs no introduction to good men. They see her once and that’s it, smitten as they say. The ...

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“Summer Time” by Josephine Andersen

Summer Time It was summer time. The roses were  in bloom, the hydrangeas were  out in all the parks.  In  Kirstenbosch Gardens, through which she jogged at weekends, the dahlias were  showing off their bright pink, yellow and crimson colours. The trees on the mountain were every shade of green, with sunlight picki...

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“Change is a Fine Thing” by Josephine Andersen

Change is a Fine ThingIt was the chance they had been waiting for. It was now or never. Marina looked at Joseph.He had come home from work and taken off his tie and jacket, changing into jeans and a shabby vest. He still made her stomach lurch with delight, just looking at him, even when he was dressed like a hobo.Mending the front door knob now , which had come adrift in the night, he was doing what ...

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“Change the Conversation ” by Josephine Andersen

Change the conversation The  MacNallys  were invited  for Saturday night dinner. They were invited by the Johnsons. This was an invitation to which the McNallys had long been aspiring. “How  nice of them to ask us,” I said to  Henry, “ Now you will have the chance to impress Fra...

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“Looking for Sophie” by Josephine Andersen

Looking for Sophie He had to find her. He had to find her before the tenth of September.  It loomed before him as an impossible task. It was like making an iceberg melt into the Arctic Ocean. “Put an advert in the paper, Anthony.” “Sophie could be a...

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“A Bird in the Hand” by Josephine Andersen

A Bird in the HandWell , you see, it was like this, Danny came over to my house, with this darn bird in a cage. He had to go away, he said.“ Please look after the bird for me, John, his name is Diego, Diggy for short, OK?”“Sure, OK with me. No problem!”Now what do I know about birds? Huh? I took the cage and put it on the kitchen counter. The bird looked at me, tilting its head to one side. The cat jump...

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