Kathleen Spalding

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2020

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“False Impressions, part 1” by Kathleen Spalding

“Do you have to go?” Balding, soft, looking three times Vicki’s age, Greyson still had an appeal with his shy smile and gentle ways. Cushioned in bed, he held out a long, thin jeweler’s box.Vicki tilted her head with a smile. “Okay, but only for a few minutes.” She sprinted across the hotel suite and jumped back into bed, watching him laugh as he rode the mattress’s bounce. Flipping the box open, she gasped. “I thought it would match your eyes. Here, let me help you.” Cold metal and stone soothed t...

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“Wish Upon a Starfish” by Kathleen Spalding

Submitted to Contest #85

Diane squinted against the afternoon sleet and shoved her last two fifties into the raggedy man’s hand. “Go someplace warm. Please.”His eyes lit up with recognition. “Why, thank you, missy.” His smile revealed fewer teeth since she’d last seen him. How many years had he begged at this corner? “You’re welcome. Now go get warm, okay?” Wheeled suitcase bumping behind her, she walked away at a brisk pace so he wouldn't see her expression crumple. Visions of gallery openings, resplendent with tuxedos an...

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Author bio

Kathleen Spalding always wanted to be a mermaid when she grew up; being born human in Arkansas stacked the odds against it. After living in several states and two continents, she increased her chances by settling near the ocean in Florida. Although she can tell a tale, she has yet to grow one. Her short stories and poems appear in the first five False Key anthologies, various Florida Writers publications, and Amazon Alexa's Tellables’ Box of Chocolates.