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Katelin Grudzinski

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2022

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Dear Patrick, Love Avery

Katelin Grudzinski

Submitted to Contest #308

March 24, 1999 Dear Patrick, It’s been a few years, hasn’t it? I wasn’t going to write, because I wasn’t sure what to say. But after seeing you in town the other day I was reminded of that last summer together. I think I need to apologize. I hope you are finding happiness wherever you are. Avery May 7, 1999 Dear Patrick, I’m sorry to hear about the divorce. That must be hard. You asked how I’m doing. I went back to school to finish my degree. Art, if you remember. After years of working that printing job, I’ve decided to do something I ac...

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The Way Things Have to Be

Katelin Grudzinski

Submitted to Contest #259

The sun beat down on Indo’s back; hot dust floated around and settled in the air on a slight breeze. The herd of elephants moved slowly, one foot in front of the other. Their destination: the water hole. It had been a long time since Indo had a bath and he was looking forward to the cool water.  A shadow crossed over his head and he peered up into the face of his mother. Her ears flapped a few times and a breeze drifted off of Indo’s face. “It is warm today,” he remarked.  His mother nodded. “We should be at the water hole shortly....

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Boy Hero

Katelin Grudzinski

I am not brave. I have never tried out for a sport, given a speech, watched a horror movie, or flown on a plane. I have three locks on every door of my house and triple check them before I go to sleep each night. I look both ways before I cross the street, and then sprint across the crosswalk as fast as my feet will fly. Yesterday my grandmother called. It took me 45 minutes to work up the willpower to call her back. In high school, my friends all asked girls to prom. I wanted to ask Lindsey Profett to go to the dance with me, but I took too...

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Te Amo, Mi Vida

Katelin Grudzinski

Submitted to Contest #133

The world seems to be a little bit darker nowadays. Even with the aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that filled my childhood home, nothing could fix the void that had overtaken my heart. Everything was chaotic and quiet at the same time. Whispered condolences were shared throughout the afternoon. Distant relatives and friendly strangers patted my arms and gave me bony hugs. “I’m sorry for your loss.” “Let me know what I can do for you.” “They were both wonderful people.” The kitchen constantly poured out the beverages of a rush...

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Brown Eyes

Katelin Grudzinski

Submitted to Contest #131

I pulled my coat closer around me as a frosty breeze ripped through the night. Snowflakes fell from the overcast sky, kissing the ends of my hair and the tip of my nose. It was just like Murray to ask me to meet him in this weather.  I checked my phone, blinking at the bright screen. Murray had said he would meet me outside of La Coupe Rose, our favorite cafe, ten minutes ago. If he made me wait much longer, I would have to break one of the darkened windows and make myself a latte.  “Lil! Lil, I’m so sorry!” Murray rushed aro...

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London Boy

Katelin Grudzinski

Submitted to Contest #128

 My hand shook as I sprinkled another spoonful of sugar into the steaming cup. I went to add another spoonful when Grandmother’s voice stopped me, “Not too much sugar, darling.” “I know Grandmother,” I replied, stuffing the spoon back into the sugar bowl. I placed the teacup on its matching saucer and slowly made my way to the dining room table where Grandmother was sitting. A lace placemat was set before her with a buttered biscuit on a pink plate that matched the cup I brought to her. I set the tea down in front of her plate, caref...

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