Kayla Preston

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2023

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Sydney: The Sun Goddess” by Kayla Preston

Here I am laying out on the green grass, birds chirping in a tree, a chipmunk stuffing their cheeks with peanuts, and a grey squirrel running across the top of a wooden fence. The sun shines on my stomach, serving me like the goddess I am. The refreshing breeze is warm on my dark grey fur and it lulls me to sleep. Then I hear metal clanging inside the apartment. My green eyes open wide, running to the screen door, and meowing to be let in. Humans call it a ‘meow’, but I am actually saying much more than that.M...

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“The Water and The Flame” by Kayla Preston

(TW: Fire, Pushing, Death)The gym teacher blows the whistle and four students dive into the swimming pool, racing to the other side. Then the next four are up, but only three stand on the diving board. “Where is Ren?” the gym teacher asks in concern.Ren’s face turns red, and he is unsteady. He looks at the pool and steps back. “You cannot make me do this!” he saysSadie pats him on the back gently. “You can do it! I will help you if you need it.” Ren stares into Sadie’s turquoise eyes and he calms...

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“Dancer by Kayla Preston ” by Kayla Preston

Maya was born with clubfoot, her feet crooked with little hope of straightening. However, there were people in her life who refused to give up on her. Doctors worked around the clock trying to help the best they could. They wrapped her tiny feet in casts, then switched over to braces. No one thought she would walk, dance, run or skip, but she was about to prove everyone wrong.Her grandmother puts Maya in her crib. “Someday, you will become a beautiful dancer!” A shooting star zooms across the sky as if the heavens hear t...

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Author bio

I am a beginner writer. I'm not very good, but I enjoy writing stories. I hope to improve. Writing is the best way to express myself. I love when music helps me to create scenes of all emotion.