Kathryn Parker

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2024

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“The Chips” by Kathryn Parker

Bay Bridges Barbeque chips are her favorite, not just any brand, it has to be that specific brand. As kids, teenagers, and especially adults, Heather had to have these chips. It wasn’t that they were good, but they were also a comfort food for her. Most people had to have coffee or energy drinks to start their days, but Heather had to have a small bag of chips to have a good day. It was one of those things that made her an oddball, but also the person I loved the most. The biggest issue for the last couple of years is finding these chips. He...

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“The Cake” by Kathryn Parker

Jessica sat at the table with her daughter, Janie. Jessica and Janie could have easily been mistaken for sisters as Jessica had taken good care of her skin throughout her fifty years. Both had long honey blonde hair with ice blue eyes and lips other women would kill for, as well as model builds. Janie had some of her father in her, but that was mostly her stubborn attitude.There was still almost a whole chocolate between the two women, with only two slices taken and barely touched. Janie was slowly sipping her lukewarm coffee while Jessica h...

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“When Life Hands You Lemons, Make Lemon Bundt Cake” by Kathryn Parker

Trigger Warnings: Postpartum depression, discord between family members ending in dissolution of parent/child relationship, homophobia, abortion.Author's Note: I am not a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, this does not reflect my own experience, but unfortunately, this is a journey I envisioned for my character. It does end well though. Also, my parents would not disown me for being a part of the community or for any reason. They would welcome any part of my life as long as I am happy and healthy. Sadly, not all parents will do this and they...

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“Last Meal” by Kathryn Parker

Trigger Warning: Spousal abuse, violence, other sensitive themes, alcohol use. Demetri wrapped his fingers around the fork, making himself choke down the burnt food that Stephi was serving. Her cooking had never been world class and no one would accuse her of trying to better herself in the kitchen or… the bedroom. His wife was perfectly content with being mediocre. She was a thin shell of a woman with dirty, stringy brown hair which was always in some kind of bun or ponytail. It hid the pool of grease from only showering when she felt like ...

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“The Wedding” by Kathryn Parker

 Don’t go to the weddingThe note simply said as Winnie Tuck stared at it in disbelief. In five hours, she was supposed to be the maid of honor for her sister, and best friend, Wren. Wren was marrying Winnie’s childhood crush and other best friend, Wesley Pike. The three had known each other for over twenty years and in their younger years had the troublesome trio of Lister St. When they grew into teenagers, Winnie fell in love with Wes, but he only had eyes for Wren. Winnie and Wren were fraternal twins, but couldn’t be more different i...

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“The Ending ” by Kathryn Parker

I haven’t moved or even let out a breath I hadn’t realized I had been holding for what seems like ages. I hang out in this limbo just waiting for you to write, to think of me again. Put your problems aside and pick up the computer. That expensive piece of machinery you bought to “concentrate on your writing”. I keep screaming in your head, keep waiting on your page. But you just keep passing the computer, I see you looking at it like it is dog crap on the sidewalk, see that lust in your eyes when you think your muse has found you again. I kn...

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“The Bus to Galway” by Kathryn Parker

The bus bounced up and down on the country road, each bump causing my stomach to retch. I took a deep breath to calm it down. It drew the attention of the other four people on the bus and the old man, possibly in his late 70s/early 80s  in the seat across from me, offered an antacid. “No, thank you,” I said, staring past him out the window at the beautiful green outside. The tour guide was talking about donkeys or something when the bus started to slow down. Confused murmurs filled the small space and I turned my attention to ...

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“Unexpected” by Kathryn Parker

A knock on her door woke her up from an interesting dream, it was of her setting her soon-to-ex-husband,Matt, on fire. Not an altogether bad dream, she thought bitterly, as she looked out the peephole. Sarah saw a rather handsome older Filipino man with an unusually elongated face, white peppering his black hair and trimmed beard. His charming smile was magnified by the peephole as she was taken aback. “Hi, I’m here to see Matt. My name is Henry,” he said. He must’ve heard her footsteps and assumed she was going to be safe before openin...

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“The Hottest Day” by Kathryn Parker

Trigger Warning: Divorce, Breaking Up, Cancer, Infertility She was dreading walking into the blistering heat, her wide sunglasses already adorned upon her face. It hid her tears from the world, not that anyone would blame her. It wasn’t an everyday thing to end a marriage. Even with the cheating accusations and arguing about whatever little thing they could bring up, Jill still loved Pete. She still viewed him as the guy she met at the bookstore, reading Jane Austen in hopes of striking up a conversation with a particularly pretty cashi...

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“The Coffee” by Kathryn Parker

Trigger Warning: Loss, Grief, Postpartum Depression, Drunk Driving, Death He wipes the counter with his worn dishrag. The atmosphere for his small coffee shop is slow today, giving him time to think. A smile is what he presents, but the turmoil in his mind isn't giving way. What he could do with more money or time, he thinks as he keeps wiping away. If only his boy had more time. He finds himself clutching the rag in anger, balling it in his wrinkled hand, hurting himself a bit. His thoughts are interrupted by a clatter by the door as a...

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Author of Quit and The Road Trip, working on an anthology series right now.