Karalee Ratliff

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2023

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“Peace” by Karalee Ratliff

Submitted to Contest #279

The dismal lighting created a depressing aura. Cobwebs drooped low about the corners of the room. Dust, thick as the field outside the kitchen window, had gathered over the years on the panes which made it difficult to see the weeds and tall grass. Years of neglect and abandonment had taken their toll on this forgotten place. Sophia was determined to find peace amidst the broken hallows of her own, old forgotten home. Painfully, she caressed the hallways. The solemn paces of concern and tenderness, whilst she leaned dependently on her cane....

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“Sunday School” by Karalee Ratliff

Submitted to Contest #250

“Pete, I don’t want to go back to Sunday School. Can you tell mom that I don’t want to go?” “Why don’t you want to go back to Sunday school Andy?" “I just don’t. They are starting to get creepy and gross. I just don’t want to go. You gonna help me or what?” “Andy, I am telling you. There is NO way mom is going to allow you to not go to Sunday school. You are going … you might as well just get used to it. Unless you can tell why and being creepy and gross is not going to work. Mom is going to want to know reasons.” Andy shrugged his shoulders...

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“True Silence is a Blessing” by Karalee Ratliff

Submitted to Contest #238

Nestled deep in the forest beneath the snowcapped mountains of Montana, lay in ruins the remains of six extremely decayed cabins. It had been fifty years since Monica had visited this land. Fifty years since she met the love of her life. Fifty years of wonderful memories. Her children had begged her to not make this trip, due to her health condition, however, knowing in her heart that she would never get another opportunity, Monica opted to disobey the wishes of her children and return to the place that started her life. The area that she fo...

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“Forever Locked” by Karalee Ratliff

Submitted to Contest #234

Warning: Mental health and death The cove like reading inlet was quaintly nestled in the west wall near the woods. The snow covered the grounds and the trees glistened amidst the drizzles of frozen beauty falling from the sky. A fire popped in the adjacent family room creating a harmoniously calming white noise, perfect for the evening. Needing to reflect on his day at work, a practice that he did instinctively every night, Josh prepared his tea and set out his evening clothing. Ever since the accident, Josh found that nightly reflection t...

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