Kami Zim

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2024

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“Behind My House ” by Kami Zim

Submitted to Contest #272

9/5/1986 - Entry log 34Behind my house there is a meadow I dare not venture. The land drapes low, like a dewy blanket of fresh grass, dappled with dazzlingly blue flowers— an exotic tapestry. Thick pine encompasses the borders, locking in any animal that strolls through within eyesight. It’s beautiful. I do not wish to disturb its splendor. I see deer pass by and sometimes I wave. They only stare but I pretend they’re waving back. I never look too long— I can’t. They don’t know I decorate my house with their carcasses. 9/...

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“Lions In The Woods” by Kami Zim

Submitted to Contest #268

“I think there’s lions in these woods,” Ko said.  “Lions, Ko?” Robinson nervously scanned the line of trees. He was sitting on the left tire of their overturned vehicle; desolated in a meadow of tall grass. “What do you mean lions?”  The sun was beginning to set, darkening Ko’s face.  It was impossible to read his eyes, only Ko’s silhouette stood out against the melting sky. A shotgun was strewn around his shoulders, the barrel pointing towards the horizon. Robinson could barely see the glint of Ko’s blade, he was sharpening a...

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Author bio

Like many of you, I love to write. I draw much of my inspiration from the places I've travelled to and grew up in. I'm from California but studying at a University in Illinois. I'm looking for a place to share my stories and read some as well! My favorite books: - The Book Thief - Jaws - Normal People - The Glass Castle