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Kayla Marie

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2020

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Wicked Child

Kayla Marie

Submitted to Contest #311

That night, I dreamt I was walking barefoot down a dirt road. The sun was just starting to go down, and I thought it was odd that I couldn’t hear any birds or the usual noises one would hear at that time of day. I could only hear the sound of my feet on the cool damp earth. Suddenly, I found myself standing in the middle of a marsh. I don’t remember ever reaching the end of the trail. A gnat lands on my arm. I swat it away. Then another one appears, and another. Soon an army of gnats is swarming me. The buzzing fills my ears and grows increa...

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Special Pets

Kayla Marie

Submitted to Contest #187

Every day, people walk into my cat shelter. Most of them visit in hopes of finding a furry companion to adopt and take home. Others show up asking to volunteer so they can spend time with the adorable little furballs. These people adore my cats so much that they never want to leave. and some of them never will. Every now and then a woman who I find absolutely fascinating walks in. Whether it’s because of her hair, her eyes, or the way she walks and talks. There is something about her that draws me in, and I refuse to let her leave. It’...

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Supper

Kayla Marie

Submitted to Contest #156

“Don’t you remember?!”  She took some potatoes out the bag and slowly started cutting them into thin slices. “I told you to be home by five so you can help me make supper!”  “Sorry mom” I walked in the kitchen and placed the jar of goblin eyes on the table. “I went to get snacks with my friends afterschool and lost track of time.” “Never mind - at least you’re home now. Go downstairs and get the human from the dungeon so we can cook it.”  “Ok, I’ll be right back.” I popped one more goblin eye into my mouth before leavi...

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