Kayla Pater

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2022

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“The Performance” by Kayla Pater

Submitted to Contest #234

“We have all the time in the world.” She sniffled at Charlie’s words, wiping a stray tear from her cheek with her sleeve. Her classical violin, a gift from her mother, sat beside her on the bed, discarded in a fit of defeat. The bow was still held tight in her palm, making her pale skin even paler. She would’ve broken the bow, if not for Charlie’s soft hands prying it from her fingers. “Al...

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“Towards the Light” by Kayla Pater

Submitted to Contest #232

The wooden oars rubbed against his palms roughly, making him wonder if he would walk away from this expedition with a few splinters in his hand. His fishing gear sat behind him, swaying as the row boat moved forward, every stroke through the water bringing him closer to what was his goal. Well, what he hoped would be his goal. The direction that was his destination was purely guesswork based on tides and currents in this...

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“The Hike” by Kayla Pater

Submitted to Contest #192

Clarissa had always found that hiking brought her freedom. Like the wind that rushed through her hair, or the water bubbling in the streams, she found that she could always move, never having to stop for anything or anyone. Her thoughts, her angry, restless thoughts, couldn’t hurt her when the sun was shining on her, when her feet moved along the pine covered path with ease. Words spoken to her, words spoken in the past,...

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Author bio

A young writer who wants to share her words, one letter at a time! I love Young Adult fiction but am exploring other genres bit by bit! I'm always open to advice on how to improve!