Kate Hughes

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2023

Stories (2)

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“Clara and Joshua” by Kate Hughes

Submitted to Contest #224

Clara‘I can’t sleep’ came a voice from the other side of the bed.‘I know darling’ I replied, placing my hand softly on his shoulder. Josh had a big presentation in the morning and had been like this all week. More anxious than usual, restless, and perhaps I was imagining it but quieter in the evenings too.         Tonight, we had tried everything I could come up with to encourage just one night of undisturbed sleep. I’d made our favourite meatballs (which had required two trips to the shop and an ...

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“Cell 3.47” by Kate Hughes

🏆 Winner of Contest #219

Cell 3.47 was situated on the third floor of B wing in Stocken Gate prison, slap bang in the heart of London’s east end. Known as The Gate, the prison had a reputation for being a tough place to do time. The inmates behind the doors at The Gate endured long cold winters in the Victorian slammer that had been condemned many times but had always escaped closure. It was harsh, it was hard, and it was overrun by rats.Paula Pritchard was the sole resident of cell 3.47, but due to the rodent crisis she was rarely alone. All her schemes to see to t...

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Author bio

I’m a meditation teacher from the UK and I really enjoy writing fiction. Before I had my own business I was a full time criminal lawyer and sometimes that comes through in my stories. I love writing as part of my mindfulness practise so I hope you enjoy reading my words.

Winning 1 story 🏆

Contest #219
Cell 3.47 – read story