Kathleen Jessup

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2023

Stories (2)

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“Cheers to Resolutions” by Kathleen Jessup

Submitted to Contest #231

As far as last year’s resolutions went, there was never a truer intention of fulfilling the unattainable dream. Yet, by mid-January, those intentions had all but flown out the window. I kicked myself; I should have known setting such things would only lead to misery. It’s just a diligently practiced act, consistently attended from one year to another, anyway. I settle amongst the pillows on the couch, glass of wine in one hand, Doritos in the other. Comfort food for the soul, I call it. But I knew it would be my undoing, dismissively brush...

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“Merry Second Chances” by Kathleen Jessup

Submitted to Contest #229

Pulling up to my parents’ home after five years away is exciting and daunting. I take one last look in the rear-vision mirror, fixing my lip gloss, before leaving the car’s icy air-conditioning. There’s no doubt about it; it’s Summer in North Queensland, Australia. A wave of heat engulfs me, armpits crying in response. More sweat beads on my forehead while simultaneously trickling down my spine, pooling at the top of my underwear. It’s one reason I moved abroad, preferring the sun to kiss my skin for three months of the year, rather than t...

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Author bio

I've been wanting to dabble in writing fiction for a while now, finally biting the bullet and putting pen to paper in mid-2023. Finally, I've built up the courage to share my amateur craft with the world. Please be gentle with my writing, while I learn from those far more experienced than myself.