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Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2020
Submitted to Contest #105
“Oh my goodness! Oh my goodness!” Peter panted, his tiny heart pumping faster than he could flap his equally tiny wings. “I need to find somewhere to land! But where? WHERE?” He spied a welcoming, white windowsill. Carefully, his six feet touched down on what tasted like a freshly cleaned ledge. He breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly raised his front two feet up and began to tidy himself up as the warmth of the sun shone through the window. “Finally!! I have been needing to clean these grimy things since breakfast!” he mumbled...
Submitted to Contest #104
The tingling sensation in my body felt like a million fireflies dancing up from my feet and into my heart. I reminded myself to breathe. I freaking love being around groups of people. It’s almost like it’s electric. I looked to my friend, Kate, who was finally coming out with me, and smiled. She gave a reflexive smile. I felt like I was beaming with happiness that she had her face out of a book. She is seldom up for going anywhere outside their favorite spots. Sure, I love to just relax with Kate in our oversized hoodies, it was just somethi...
Submitted to Contest #48
“This isn’t something I asked for! I didn’t want it!” he shouted, unable to control the breaking in his voice. This subtle pitch change made him sound weak to his own ears. “What are you talking about?” she replied, yelling through the rain. “This is crazy! Come down and we can talk. I don’t want you to die!” she pleaded, mascara melting down her cheeks. Even now, she was the most beautiful creature he had ever been lucky enough to behold. Sadly, it wasn’t enough today. “I’m sorry” He stepped backward off the bridge- he was e...
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