Kathy McGinnis

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2020

Stories (7)

7 Stories

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“Welcome Home” by Kathy McGinnis

Submitted to Contest #53

Slowly exiting the kitchen’s back door onto the deck, Emma relished the coldness of the red Popsicle and the burst of flavor that filled her mouth.  With the temperature in the high eighties, the Popsicle was melting almost before she could eat it. She was thankful that she had thought to put her auburn hair up in a high ponytail to keep it off her neck. It was her 16th birthday and her foster family had went off to town to celebrate since the family had unpacked their last box from their big move to Montana from Virginia...

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“Birthday Surprise” by Kathy McGinnis

Submitted to Contest #52

As the curly, blond, young-looking teenager stood outside the antique shop, she was trying to see if there was anything she could afford to buy her Mom for her birthday. It was almost dinnertime and she knew she needed to find something quick so she could catch the next bus home. Several items stood out, including a pretty bracelet of twisted gold and silver as well as a heart within a heart necklace. She craned to try to see the price tags, but they weren’t visible from outside. She doubted she had enough to purchase the...

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“The Mission” by Kathy McGinnis

Submitted to Contest #51

Looking through the enormous telescope, brought the stars up close and felt more intimate to Braelynn than just staring up at them from the roof of her home. It wasn’t long now. Her life was changing in massive waves lately. She’d been selected from birth for this destiny and she was not one to shirk her responsibilities and try to escape it as others had before. Her family raved over her bravery in the face of adversity and her adventurous spirit.   Brae puttered around the observatory for a while before retiri...

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“Carpe Diem” by Kathy McGinnis

Submitted to Contest #49

Jody found the station unusually crowded for this time of the evening. She hated traveling alone but had no choice today. Her parents were unable to check out the college several hours away with her and she couldn’t reschedule since they were able to fit her in at the last minute. She was dressed up in a travel suit and carried a bag to be able to freshen up and change for the ride back home. As she sat down on one of the least occupied benches, she noticed an older woman alone at a bench.   “Do you mind if I si...

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“Would You Rather...” by Kathy McGinnis

Submitted to Contest #48

Myles and Jessica Whitaker wander around the small comic book store, gazing through the different styles and types. Realizing it is dim in the room, Myles realizes the huge window at the front is tinted. ‘It probably protects the comics from the sun,’ he thinks. As he thumbs through the comic casings, he smiles a the irony of the situation. He and his twin sister, Jessica don’t even own a comic book. One of their close friends suggested getting one yesterday for their 21st birthday, which just so happens to be today....

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“Reborn” by Kathy McGinnis

Submitted to Contest #48

Rayna Riverton had steam rolling off her forehead; she was that mad. Not seeing straight, she did what no one in her position should ever do...drove somewhere. It’s not like she had much choice. She had to either leave or cause a scene, which she wouldn’t give them the satisfaction of. She’d been called into the boss’s office and been told that they were having to ‘let you go’. She had seniority working at this location for years. He messed up before she left and admitted that they just couldn’t afford it. ...

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“My Wish” by Kathy McGinnis

Submitted to Contest #47

You take a look around and realize what a beautiful day it is. There’s some clouds so it isn’t too hot or sunny. It’s the perfect day for a swim out at the lake or just a hike through the woods. May just have to do that, you think. As you walk down toward the mailbox, you’re thinking about who you could invite and what kind of food you’re planning on bringing. You have a good list in your head going in the short time before you get there. You open the mailbox and realize that it’s been a few days since you’d che...

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Author bio

I've been writing on and off since 9th grade when I read a horrible book and thought "Even I could do better than this." LOL. I haven't written in years and hope to get better. Thanks!