Kerry Batchelder

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2022

Stories (2)

2 Stories

53 karma pts

?

“A Cold, Dark, Frightful Night” by Kerry Batchelder

Submitted to Contest #189

This story contains descriptive content that some may find disturbing.A Dark, Cold Frightful NightIt was so terribly cold. Snow was falling, and it was almost dark. My hands hurt, and my feet were growing more numb by the moment. I crawled further into the cave, leaning back against its hard rock wall. Thinking it must have been a den, I hoped a bear would not make its presence known.I wore only a thin coat and a lightweight scarf. My gloves were thin and somewhat threadbare from use. I wore shoes, as I had blown off the thought of...

0 comments 0
Read story

“I'll Wait For You” by Kerry Batchelder

Submitted to Contest #186

I’ll Wait For You “Hello, Lillian. I’m surprised you called today.” “My darling, you don’t think I would have forgotten our date, do you?” “With your given track record, I would.” “That hurts Anthony.” “It was meant to hurt Lillian.” “I am not a pawn to be pushed around.” “What have I done, Anthony?” “You know I love you.” “I do, Lillian, which is why I put up with your childish behavior.” “Childish?” “Yes, childish and idiotic. What other pathetic loser allows his lover to leave him seated in a five-star restaurant, holding the bill?” “It...

0 comments 0
Read story

Author bio

I enjoy conversing with fellow authors, seeing their work in progress and sharing ideas. There is always something new to learn and Reedsy Prompts provide a challenging, fun way of learning new techniques.