Katie Ingold

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2021

Stories (20)

20 Stories

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“The Train Ride” by Katie Ingold

Submitted to Contest #90

A squeal woke me with a jolt. I ducked down, waiting for the explosion. Only the digital voice overhead announcing the next terminal number reminded me where I was. It took two deep breaths to calm my racing heart. Another to clear my vision. One more to focus. The train. I was on the train headed west. Two more stops and I could get off. The cooling system couldn’t keep up with the overcrowding, and the heat became oppressive. Sweaty bodies pressed together, and the stench made me huddle further down in my seat. I drew my hoodie over m...

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“A Cup of Coffee” by Katie Ingold

Submitted to Contest #89

I clasped his withered hand in mine as we rocked on our porch in a gentle rhythm. The grandkids ran around the yard, chasing each other or playing football. Their parents set up tables and chairs and brought out trays laden with food. We watched it all from our usual spot. “We’ve had a good life, haven’t we, Jacob?” He mumbled a few incoherent words, but I knew what he said. He slowly brought my hand to his lips and placed a soft kiss there. A few wisps of grey hair escaped the bun at his neck and tickled the back of my hand. “We have our ...

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“Love's Sacrifice” by Katie Ingold

Submitted to Contest #88

Darkness wrapped its familiar cloak around me as I hurried from the stables. My steps faltered when I reached the castle steps. Two of Lucinda’s men waited by the door; their dark scowls promising retribution to any who tried to enter. “What is the meaning of this?” As the prince, I and outranked them whether or not they believed it. “The queen wants to see you in her chambers.” What was Lucinda up to now? Wasn’t it enough she murdered my father? Every day my wariness grew, for I knew not whether I would meet the same fate. I ...

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“The Enchanted Gift” by Katie Ingold

Submitted to Contest #86

**Please note: Words are intentionally interchanged depending on the character such as you/ye as a distinction in dialect and upbringing**Twinkling throughout the trees lit up the sooty night as I headed home. The bright glow as if a hundred fairies perched upon the branches. Perhaps they came from their dwellings to play with spring nigh. I shall leave thimbles of milk out in thanks for their guidance upon the path.A streak of furred brown raced across my path, looking for its burrow. I searched the trail for what pursued him. A red fox jum...

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“Gentle Waves of Love” by Katie Ingold

Submitted to Contest #83

Some adult content The gentle sway of the waves pushed me further inland as I floated along the surface of the water. My nerves threatened to overtake me the closer I got. Why did I hesitate? We’d met many times before. Since the day I found him floating on debris of his wrecked vessel, I couldn’t stay away. At first, I hid beneath the water and watched him walk along the pale sand, looking out towards me as if he searched for something. When he discovered the rocky coastline further down the beach, he would sit upon a c...

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Author bio

I read and write LGBTQ romance. Each story I submit in response to a prompt will have these two things: romance, and a happy ever after. I believe in soul mates and insta-love. Some of my stories will be sweet, others dark and some will have adult content. That's just the way I like it.🏳️‍🌈