KarLynn Erickson

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2020

Stories (5)

5 Stories

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“I love you, Teri Lynn” by KarLynn Erickson

Submitted to Contest #103

Teri Lynn Miller was 43 years old when her life changed in a most unexpected way after realizing she was catching glimpses of her reflection everywhere she went. And the reflection made her more and more uncomfortable.  Her distorted image first turned up in a reflection of a car window. She saw it out of the corner of her eye and quickly turned toward it. She stopped and starred for longer than a minute. She brushed her wild curls from her forehead and frowned.   Teri Lynn had been a stay-at-home mom. ...

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“The Explosion by KarLynn Erickson” by KarLynn Erickson

Submitted to Contest #102

Alex slowed to 45 MPH as the warning sign suggested. The next sign was green with white block letters stating Clover Ridge Population 234.  “Again, with the small towns. I hate these stupid stories and these dumpy little towns.” He muttered under his breath. “I’ve lived in this state all my life and never heard of Clover Ridge until it came over the news blotter.”   Clover Ridge was only 100 miles from Spring Valley which was an actual city. With over 100,000 people it housed a daily newspaper that Alex wor...

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“Legacies ” by KarLynn Erickson

Submitted to Contest #61

Olivia had been busy since she entered the office at a7am. She had no time for lunch and now that she was on her way home for the day her stomach let her know she was famished.  She turned left on Third Street and pulled into the parking lot of her favorite take out place, The Golden Wok. She loved the fact that she could stop at any number of restaurants in the city at any time and they would be open. She also loved that fact that they delivered!  But not tonight. She was far to hungry to wait for delivery. ...

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“Unplugged” by KarLynn Erickson

Submitted to Contest #58

Ally pulled the van up to the house and let out a disgusted breath. “Every light in that house must be on.” The craftsman style house was what she and her husband Jake had always dreamed about and worked for. They met in college. He was a business major and she was in design school. Neither of them came from money, so they spent time finding joy in things you don’t have to pay for. She loved the house and neighbor hood they chose to raise their family in.  These days though, they had little time to enjoy anything.&nb...

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“Home Coming by KarLynn Erickson” by KarLynn Erickson

Submitted to Contest #53

“Hurry up and grab your bag Joe!” I want to get on the road and we still have to stop and get groceries.” “We can get groceries at Lucy’s general store. You need to stop being so frazzled or your going to ruin your own good time!  Didn’t anyone ever tell you part of the fun is the journey to get there? So, relax I’m ready, let’s go!” “I am just so excited! I haven’t seen Christine face to face in 2 years. I can’t wait to catch up with her!” Jenny exclaimed! “She’s bringing her new boyfriend, right? Do you know anything ab...

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I write for me... I create things, that is my super power!