Karen Meyers

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2025

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“KYMS” by Karen Meyers

Submitted to Contest #289

This story addresses alcohol dependence.KYMSMy husband’s uncle was a novelist with a day job in the British Civil Service. He taught me to write KYMS on my notes at the beginning of every meeting. KeepYour Mouth Shut. What an invaluable tip.This story began the night I joined Indivisible. You’ve gotta do something and they were at least trying. Laurel Center’s chapter of Indivisible was founded during the winter of 2017, by people who had gone on the Women’s March.I didn’t go, though I made pink hats for a couple of friends. The charter left...

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“Summary Trials” by Karen Meyers

Submitted to Contest #288

This story addresses alcohol abuse and LGBTQ issues.Summary TrialsByKaren MeyersOn the afternoon of August third, 2023, two days after I moved to my current address, I took a break from setting things up and went outside to feel the summer breeze on my skin. My neighbors' shrubs block my view of the uphill sidewalk until pedestrians are about twenty feet away. So, I heard a woman weeping before she walked into my sight and collapsed.I went over and spoke to her, but she was out. She was young, teenager slender, with waist length hair, d...

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