Julie Christensen

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2022

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3 Stories

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“Love & Loss” by Julie Christensen

Submitted to Contest #242

It went quiet in the museum, the hundreds of people inside holding their breath, waiting for impact. Pia huddled behind her favorite statue, Reddish, his wings spread out in front of her, providing the illusion of further protection. The ground shook, windows rattled, and thunderous booms filled the air. Pia closed her eyes. Outside the safety of the magical wards, more of their town crumbled. She knew the Dunlors bombed their city out of boredom. "Not much to do tonight," she imagined they'd said. "Let's go drop some fire on those Oals, wat...

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“TW: Miscarriage” by Julie Christensen

Submitted to Contest #241

You've been here before. The waiting. The wondering. The little voice in your head that whispers 'what if..' Last time ended in loss. You never knew you could experience such excitement, swiftly followed by such grief. You resist at first. "I'm not going to think about it," you resolve. "It'll be healthier that way." Four days later you're peeing on sticks. You know implantation doesn't usually occur until six days after ovulating. But maybe you'll see a faint line. You know you're torturing yourself, but you can't st...

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“My Mr. Darcy” by Julie Christensen

Submitted to Contest #177

Monday, 3rd to last day of my trip I wanted this to be like "Love, Actually." Ya know, how Mr. Darcy falls in love with someone and they don't even speak the same language. Go to France, wear cute clothes, jump into a freezing lake to save someone's manuscript, let them see your cute little body, and bada bing bada boom, LOVE. Turns out, it's not that easy. I mean don't get me wrong, I've tried. Sitting in coffee shops, looking cute AF. Twirling my hair in my fingers, making eyes at any attractive man that walks in. A c...

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