Kara Heisler

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2021

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“A Storyteller” by Kara Heisler

Submitted to Contest #258

ClickThe satisfying sound of the shutter opening and closing never ceased to bring a thin smile to my lips. My finger released the button and I lowered the camera, my eyes still stuck on the focus of the picture. Ahead of me was the culprit who had captured the attention of both my eyes and my camera. A puppeteer whose delicate fingers fluttered around, bringing the wooden figure to life. The woman led the puppet all across the stage, dancing and posing while she narrated a classic story of a prince saving a princess from a tall tower p...

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“A Request in C-Sharp Minor” by Kara Heisler

Submitted to Contest #206

Warning: Death and Supernatural ElementsMilo gulped, eyes fixated on a single point in the dark corner of his room. He blinked aggressively and rubbed his eyes with his tiny fists, hoping he was hallucinating. In all truth, the nature of what Milo saw was nothing new. But the shape of the horror in front of him was far too personal. Moonlight streamed in through a small window near Milo’s head, providing cold, distant illumination. The puppy shaped night light which should have been providing a comforting orange glow, was as dark as the...

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“A New Journey” by Kara Heisler

Submitted to Contest #118

Warning: Graphic depictions of violence “Faster!” Ash screamed, holding tight to Levi’s jacket. He shoved the older boy forwards, nearly causing him to trip over a fallen tree. The intense growls and shrieks ringing through the thick forest spurred Ash on to sprint even faster. He leapt over roots and dodged the low-hanging branches weighed down by ice covered orange and yellow leaves. All while keeping the other boy in his view. Ash wrenched his thoughts away from visible blood trickling down his friend's back. They would deal wit...

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Author bio

A college student who enjoys creative writing in her free time.