Kelly Howell

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2024

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4 Stories

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“The Wolf's Lament” by Kelly Howell

Submitted to Contest #277

The wolf lived happily in the woods, feasting on critters, running with his family, and enjoying his kills. But then one day something strange happened in the woods. Creatures on giant beasts came. They hunted in our woods until nearly nothing was left. The creatures cut down swaths of our forest limiting our home and hunting range. These creatures set up tents and started fires. At times the fires became dangerous destroying more of our lands. They did not live in harmony with the woodland. The trees they chopped down became wood homes of v...

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“Shadow Whispers” by Kelly Howell

The wind whipped around her face, taking the loose strand from her braid and plastering it to her cheek. The cold nipped at her uncovered face while the hood of her fur-lined cloak kept her ears warm. Her face was wet from the damp mist that constantly covered this city, and tears dripped down her cheeks. Orange, brown, and yellow leaves scattered the walkways rustling under her feet. She left the temple library before they knew she was missing. She knew why the temple parish had called her to the main hall that day. Her discovery threatened...

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“The Keeper’s Dilemma” by Kelly Howell

Submitted to Contest #273

In Sheila’s 42 years, she’s never had a secret to keep. She’s what some people refer to as a goody-two-shoes. She does everything right, never had a rotten thought about others, and never thought about doing anything wrong to anyone. She’s happy the way she is.“If I tell you something will you promise not to freak out?” her best friend Tory asked.“You shouldn’t start a conversation that way.”“Ok, well, just please don’t tell anyone.”“You know I won’t,” She said as she gave her a reassuring smile.“I think I am polyamory and I have been in aff...

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“Dear Diary, My Dad...” by Kelly Howell

Submitted to Contest #271

Sept. 7, 2023 Dear Diary, Today my dad told my mom and me that we are moving. I have spent 14 years in the same house, city, and neighborhood! Suddenly, my dad wants to spend more time with us as a family. Why? I understand he is getting older and wants a steadier job so he doesn’t have to travel anymore. But why couldn’t he wait four more years? I want to graduate with my friends, the family I choose to hang out with because he’s never around. It’s always about him and what he wants. He doesn’t care what I think. When we move I will be alon...

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