Kay Hamilton

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2022

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Trading a Foot” by Kay Hamilton

The car honked at me, so I hit its hood. “I’m walking here!” The driver stuck his head out the window, “Walk faster, slow poke!” For that, I took a baby step then stopped. I kept doing it in front of him until he drove around me. What a piss ant. People like that are what’s ruining New York. I continued strolling around the neighborhood. After all, it’s my day off. What else am I supposed to do? I went into the gas station, “Yugi, what’s the lottery at?” I went straight for the candy. “Two hundred and thirteen million.” I picked ...

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“Apartment C Four” by Kay Hamilton

Submitted to Contest #148

“Have you settled into your new apartment yet?” “I did yesterday, Mom,” I shut my apartment door with my hands full, “actually One of the neighbors woke me up at midnight making the worst ruckus.” “Did you tell the manager?” I sat the box down, “They probably just moved in, too. I guess I can go introduce myself.” “Yeah and get the juicy gossip.” “Mom, I’m not my sister, but I will keep you updated. I gotta go, Mom. Love you. Bye.” “I love you, too, Benjamin. Bye,” She hung up. I dropped my phone onto the counter, and I took the box to the h...

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“Six Bullets” by Kay Hamilton

Submitted to Contest #147

Session One “Do you know why you're here?” I was ready to jot down notes. “The commissioner told me I need to see you in order to get back on the force. I’m pretty sure you’ve seen it all over the news,” Officer Marcus was all over the couch. “I did see it. A hero- how does that make you feel?” “It was nice to get the award. Being in the lights where all eyes were on me. It was nice to be the center of attention. Holding the trophy felt great.” “The award made you feel great because you deserved it. Now, how did the shooting make y...

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Aspiring writer :)