Keri Dyck

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2019

Stories (51)

51 Stories

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“Created To Be” by Keri Dyck

Submitted to Contest #25

Who am I? Who am I when no one is watching? Who am I, really? The question was always there, but this was the only place she would let herself think it. She was deep between a set of bookshelves filled with unread knowledge, under a high ceiling that allowed the imagination to soar, lit by impossibly tall windows and huge chandeliers. She loved it here. Books could make it feel like someone understood. She picked out an unabridged version of the classic Little Women and settled down i...

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“Sweet Little Things” by Keri Dyck

Submitted to Contest #24

Helene had no irises. She had discovered that this morning in the mirror. Sunglasses were her new best friend. Helene didn’t usually go to the mall by herself. There were too many creeps. She didn’t feel safe. Especially now that she looked like a freak. “That will come to 17.49.” “Debit.” She paid, then turned and speed-walked out. All she wanted was to get out of here, back to her car, back home. The parking lot beckoned her to run. “Oof!” She collided wi...

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“Leaving Footprints” by Keri Dyck

Submitted to Contest #23

I love the sound of fresh snow crunching under my feet. The way the cold smells, the way the wind bites my face, the way Rosie (my dog) smiles at me… what is there to not love about taking winter walks? Every time I go, I wonder why I don’t go more often. My foot catches on a disguised root, and I land awkwardly, smashing face first into the wet white stuff. Spitting out snow from my mouth, I scramble back up to my feet. Continuing on! Braving the elements with my valiant tiny ...

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“The Appointed Time” by Keri Dyck

Submitted to Contest #22

“Great job with the play, Keri! You planning on doing one next year too?” I laughed, packing a garbage bag with dropped costumes, broken props, and my narrator’s script, then climbed down the stage steps. “I don’t know, Susan. These kids…” I mimed pulling my hair out of my head. Susan smiled with all her “pastor’s wife” grace. “I thought you did very well.” “Thanks. Where are you going for the countdown tonight?” “We’re planning on going to the Penner...

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“A Perfectly Normal Thought Process” by Keri Dyck

Submitted to Contest #20

I wonder if anyone else thinks like I do.Of course, thought processes are different in every person because of external reasons, such family, age, and gender. “And sometimes I speak.” I laugh at myself in the mirror, sticking my tongue out at my reflection. Girl, you look good today! Some things could be improved. And my eyes are still too small. Don’t get cocky. A knock sounds on the washroom door. “Keri, are you almost done? You’ve been in there for ages already.” Ugh. Can’t he be more patient?Of course not. He is ...

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“Almost an Override” by Keri Dyck

Submitted to Contest #19

“I’d like to price match, those, please.” The woman in front of me pointed at the butter I had just scanned through. I stopped mid-scan on a loaf of bread. It scanned twice. I flinched, hit the void button and scanned it again. Repeated with the butter. Tried the price match, which of course did not go through. Called for an override via the speakers. Accidentally said “Override to lane three, please. Love you bye.” Blushed like mad. Laughed it off to the customer who was impatiently waiting. Explained the delay. Another day in t...

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Author bio

hey :) I'm a Christian who loves to write. If you like my work, consider following my Instagram page @writer_girl_19 for info on my book and for audio versions of a few of my stories! Thanks!