Kara Stevens

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2020

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“Pets of Peace and Work” by Kara Stevens

Submitted to Contest #38

“Oscar, move!” He sits on my keyboard like I haven’t said anything. The little turd, as cute as he is, begins to bother me. When he sees my agitation, he begins to purr.I can’t stay mad at the kitty. He’s around six years old, and still delights in destroying the most recent chapter I created in my book. “Okay,” I say to him with a smile, “you may be right. I need to put something different in there.” At the kind words, he rubs his face on my hand, marking me with a little saliva, saying I am his. That’s when my service dog approaches. She w...

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“Loving Myself Enough to Leave” by Kara Stevens

Submitted to Contest #28

Broken heart-- I’ve had it more than once in my life. The days and weeks and years run together, causing a stream in my mind to cycle like a whirlpool. They never stopped, until I met my love. It was unexpected. I had run through the same cycles, which I had learned over the years, beginning by force. My ex never loved me; he used me like he did. But I was never me, except when I talked to myself like I was insane. The me I was forced to be did not know what to do, only what to fear. Though I never felt that fear until...

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Author bio

I'm a veteran with mental issues, and that's what brings me to write. It's helpful, and that's what matters to me. I'm enjoying the competitions, so I think I'll keep writing. :)