Kaitlyn Wadsworth

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2022

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“No Thanks to Our Crazy Family” by Kaitlyn Wadsworth

This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real experiences or people is coincidental and reproduced with mega poetic license. My name is Maria. I am the baby of our family. The first four siblings form the four oldest. Seven years are between me and my next older sister, and fourteen years between me and my oldest sister. I am still attending High School, whereas the others are married.One sister, Katie, used to live in England with her husband. Once she became pregnant, her husband Finn relent...

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“Portrait of a Shrew” by Kaitlyn Wadsworth

Marcus Trent entered the door of the gallery. He mingled with the people while furtively looking for his daughter, Victoria. He spotted her but tried to appear like a viewer of the artwork displayed on the walls.It had been very kind for Uncle Jack and Auntie Ruth to invite him to see Victoria's first exhibition. She had become well known for her fantastic abstract and still-life paintings. Both styles she does equally well. It puzzled him that anyone would choose something from real life and, with lines and splashes of ...

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“Whose Girl?” by Kaitlyn Wadsworth

“Why do you want to see him again? We’ve been going out for six months and now you’ve arranged to meet with your ex? I just don’t get you, Verity. Everything is going so well between us.”Verity twisted in her seat. She had never said anything nice about her ex, Laurence. “He pleaded with me to have dinner with him. Wouldn’t take no for an answer. I told him to meet me at Healthy Cravings, where you work. He doesn’t even know about you. I’ll feel perfectly safe if you are there.”“What about him? If he upsets you, I’ll want to...

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“When Real Life is better than Fiction” by Kaitlyn Wadsworth

When Real Life is Better than Fiction – Loosely based on a true story. Names changed.“Derek, now that we’re alone, I’d like to ask you to the Homecoming Dance,” she said.Derek Rodgers looked furtively behind him even though he doubted another Derek stood there.“You mean me?” He stared at her, one of the prettiest girls in the college.“Of course, I mean you. Rumor has it that you want to go to the Dance.”Derek hung his head, his cheeks pink. ‘Rumor’ – a hyperbole! “I did want to go. B - but you can go wit...

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“A Criminal Act” by Kaitlyn Wadsworth

Her phone rang. Katie grabbed and swiped it. “Hi, this is Katie.” She held it up while continuing to put the dirty dishes in the dishwasher.“Hi Katie. I’m really worried about Edwin. He’s made some new friends. I’ve seen them. Skinheads. They must want something. Dunno what. I’ve told him they’ll get him into a lot of trouble. He left today, very anxious, but he wouldn’t talk about it.”“It’s ok, Paul. I’ve been worried too. He told me he’d met a couple of skinheads and said that people judge them because of how they look. On...

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“Mirror Image Ghost” by Kaitlyn Wadsworth

My first thought about dying was the blast that filled the air at the same instant that I felt a sharp, stinging thud to my chest. I’d been shot by accident.Blackness engulfed me. I remember that. Like Alice, who fell down the rabbit hole or to be in pitch dark while thinking, What is happening to me? Who will look after my son? Then nothing.Gradually, I could see light, first as a glimmer at the end of a tunnel. My legs felt like lead. The light became brighter. A hazy face peered. 

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“The Ill Fated - an episode in the lives of the Soul Shifters.” by Kaitlyn Wadsworth

Katy looked her brother in the eyes, hoping to get a response. After two songs still no glimmer of recognition. Had the amnesia been so severe, or was this Gaby, not the Matthew she believed him to be? She started her third and final song for the evening. The candles’ flames flickered and danced with the firelight that lit up the sitting room.By the water I went walkingLooking for my own true loveI heard his voice call from t...

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“The Young Man Who Couldn't Read Emotions ” by Kaitlyn Wadsworth

Her phone rang. Katie grabbed and swiped it. “Hi, this is Katie.” She held it up to one ear as she put dirty dishes in the dishwasher.“Hi Katie. Look, I’m really worried about Edwin. He’s made some new friends. I’ve seen them. Skinheads. They must want something. Dunno what, but I’m worried sick. He left today, very anxious, but he wouldn’t talk about it.”“It’s ok, Paul. I’ve been worried too. He told me he’d met a couple of skinheads and said that people judge them because of how they look. One had smiled at him, and he now...

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“The Boy Who Couldn't Read Emotions” by Kaitlyn Wadsworth

“Owe, Mum! It hurts, it hurts!” The little boy burst into tears. His mother crouched and hugged him tenderly.For the third time in ten minutes, 5-year-old Edwin held up his hands to his mother, and she shook her head in dismay.“How many times must I tell you to leave the cacti alone.” She commenced pulling the small spines out of his hands. They were with friends at the Botanical Gardens, viewing the cacti and succulent display.This boy had a kamikaze streak. He would obsessively do things repeatedly and no...

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“Her helpful Friend” by Kaitlyn Wadsworth

Warning; mention of domestic violence."Katie! No one wants to hear all that. No one cares about the past. Get a grip. It's up to you to make a decision. You alone. Who cares what others say. You can't let yourself go to pieces over what they think. And there is little point in telling me. I can't advise you what to do."Katie has a wonderful friend, Lynley, who has guided her through many crises. Her advice has always been sound, though sometimes given in such a manner that some others may conclude she won't tolera...

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“Charlie” by Kaitlyn Wadsworth

Warning: mention of cats being put down/killedMy youngest sister Miriam loves animals. One day, she got into huge trouble when my mother innocently opened a box in my sister’s wardrobe, and out jumped . . . a little mouse!Miriam had been given a mouse by one of her school friends and knew my Mum would have a fit if she knew. The little mouse lived secretly in a shoe box in the wardrobe and only came out for playtime after school. My sister gathered food for her mouse surreptitiously. Before the little m...

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“Life Takes Over When You Have Other Plans” by Kaitlyn Wadsworth

(This story has an indirect mention of child abuse) Lynda had brought up three girls. One loved sport, running, art, and calligraphy; the middle daughter loved her friends, reading, sewing clothes, and staying at home; the youngest daughter loved to be at home but attended Art Classes with a lady just down their street. Lynda, as a 6-year-old, attended Jazz-dancing once a week with the da...

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“Who is This Girl?” by Kaitlyn Wadsworth

My boyfriend of five years and I broke up. Laurence and Verity, the fabulous two-some who had stuck it out, finally split.           We originally believed we were meant to be. Opposites attract, but we set ourselves up for World War 3. Laurence was my type; handsome and confident, never a hair out of place. Male perfection. Never will I be taken in again.           The minor things drove me cra...

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“An Unfortunate Birth, a Medieval Tale” by Kaitlyn Wadsworth

(Caution. Mention of someone bleeding in this story)Long, long ago . . . there lived a Lord named Tytus who dwelled in a castle commonly known as Wadeley Keep. He had inherited it from his father-in-law, Lord Roland. On this day, Tytus stood near the bed holding an undersized baby bundled in a soft woolen wrap. The father’s green eyes sparkled in adoration at his son and heir while his wife Soona cuddled their newborn daughter in the comfort of the bed. Red-rimmed eyes and a flushed face made her look unwell.<...

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“A Time for Revenge - Not.” by Kaitlyn Wadsworth

There is always a stage in the lives of family members when the older members pass off the earthly scene and out of our lives. It's a sad time. Whether sudden or after a period of decline, it is always inevitable. The grief family members feel at this time can be varied and complicated. In our family, it has become unpredictable and complex. Our mother is our oldest relative, and we want as much independence for her as possible. It is more challenging than it sounds . . .“What on earth have you said that has made your si...

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I love writing and reading. I can do both in this site. Many thanks, Reedsy. Fantastic stories. Don't think I'll ever win though. I have won prizes for writing short anecdotal clips for a parenting magazine. Writing short stories here is more challenging.