Kelly Alaniz

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2020

Stories (5)

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“CELLPHONES” by Kelly Alaniz

Submitted to Contest #105

Kelly Alaniz #254 Gaining perspective 7/30/21 CELL PHONES In today's world of electronic devices cellphones are a must and most people own one. As a matter of fact, I have owned several. Each one had its own unique capabilities, as well as, a personality just for that extra special touch. Have you ever noticed any personal quirks about your cell phone? God knows I have given my phone the benefit of the doubt. After all the phones of today are said to be "smart phones" right? In addition, these phones are mini computers when h...

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“That's the thing about this city” by Kelly Alaniz

Submitted to Contest #85

Kelly Alaniz3/17/21#234City Living"THAT'S THE THING ABOUT THIS CITY. " That's the thing about this city; it is not a city rather, it's a town on the northern coast of California. The name of it is Eureka because, years ago gold was discovered in some of the creeks and rivers that are abundant here. Not so much anymore though, and Eureka has undergone many changes over the last century. Some good, some bad but, for the most part Eureka is a fairly nice place to live. There are a l...

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“The Pond” by Kelly Alaniz

Submitted to Contest #77

Kelly Alaniz Contest 226 Snow Day 1/19/21 The Pond. The snow had finally let up after almost three solid days and it was deeper than usual. The windows were fogged up and I had to wipe a circle so that I could see outside. Ice sickles hung from the edge of the roof and the trees looked like someone had sprinkled their branches heavily with too much powdered sugar. Some of the branches were bent downward under the weight of the snow on them. Some looked as though they might snap off under their heavy load. I loved sitting in the window se...

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“Childish Behaviour” by Kelly Alaniz

Submitted to Contest #69

Kelly Alaniz 11/27/2020 Prompt # 69 Childish Behavior. I've always been amazed at the fact there is one rotten apple in every family. In mine, it is my older sister. I will call her "Mona" because she always has something to complain and moan about in addition to acting very childish. I'm not kidding. My sister could find something to complain about if someone handed her a golden bag with a million dollars in it. She would have a tantrum because there might not be enough coins in it. But, she's always been a moaner as far back as I...

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“Broken Dreams” by Kelly Alaniz

Submitted to Contest #68

Kelly Alaniz Short Story 13 November 2020 Broken Dreams This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. Instead, it turned into a nightmare of broken dreams. Everything was ready, all the planning, the flowers were ordered and delivered, the chairs were decorated and in place, and the torches were ready to be lit. Everyone was assembled on the beach Everything the couple had waited for, worked for, and hoped for was about to come true. The bride was getting dressed and the groom was fretting over his tie. The knot had t...

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Author bio

Hello all, my name is Kelly. Im 64 years of age, happily married, and I live on the pacific coast of California where the redwood trees grow. Hobbies are gardening. Cooking, Geology, plant science, and i am an artist. I have 2 small dogs and 1 husband. We are both disabled and spend a lot if time at the beach and surrounding redwood forests nearby as both my husband and I are into photography.