Julie Norman

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2024

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4 Stories

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“Santa's Little Un-Helper” by Julie Norman

Submitted to Contest #281

You ever felt like the people you associated with didn’t understand you? Like they desperately wanted to know your likes, quirks, personality, but they just… didn’t? Yeah, I get that a lot. This morning of mornings, though, was pretty special. You see, I had just finished my usual morning routine of a scalding hot bath, a steaming mug of joe, and a quick breakfast of smoked bacon and eggs. I took one step out of my room, ready to enjoy another day of fun in the sun, when on my doorstep I saw… Wait for it… A gift. Yes, a gift. A small box che...

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“Lifeless” by Julie Norman

Submitted to Contest #279

The bell was ringing again. It did so every night, at the exact same time. On and on it rang out, disrupting the still, silent air. Red slowly turned his empty, emotionless gaze towards the tower in the distance. Something inside him urged him to move, to make his way across the field. He needed to explore the source of the noise, even if he didn’t understand why. And really he didn’t. He never would, even though he made this trek every single night. His legs began to carry him towards the tower. As he stumbled along, he became vaguely awar...

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“Friction” by Julie Norman

Submitted to Contest #272

(TW: Physical violence) I love watching them squirm. The way their bodies convulse, writhing in agony as they try to find a way to escape the torment, only to realize that there is no way out. When they finally give in to the inevitable; their fate sealed. It’s ugly, but it’s fascinating. I watch intently as the mouse thrashes and flails within the terrarium, unable to defend itself against the wasps assailing it. They cover the rodent, stinging and biting and devouring the creature. Tiny beads of crimson ooze from the mouse’s body, puddling...

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“Avarice” by Julie Norman

Submitted to Contest #268

“Surprise!” Grinning like a maniac, Jake popped the little jewelry case open, and inside was a shining silver bracelet, encrusted with diamonds all along the band. Cassandra gasped, clamping a hand over her mouth. “Jake, its beautiful!” She exclaimed, taking the bracelet from its cradle and fastening it onto her wrist. “Oh, wow. I just can’t… Hang on a second. How much did this piece cost?” Her husband’s grin grew even wider. “That’s the second surprise.” He produced a small slip of paper from his pocket and shoved it into her hands. Cassand...

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