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Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020
Submitted to Contest #65
Music blared from my speaker as I packed up my clothes. I barely heard the knock on my window. I opened it and a tall boy struggled to climb through. He cut right to the chase, putting his lips on mine. I pulled away and smiled, βHi, Liam.β He gave a cheeky grin before kissing my neck. He began to suck on it. βHey, wait a minute. If my parents see a hickey Iβm dead.β He raised his eyebrows before slowly lifting my shirt. He made eye contact with me and I nodded. He continued undressing me. I was in my underwear now. He put his mouth to...
Submitted to Contest #58
Trigger warning: suicide Β I laid in bed, waiting for my alarm to go off, dreading leaving the comfort of my bed. Well, comfort is a strong word for it. I was never really comfortable. Itβs more like less discomfort. It finally rang and I slowly pulled the covers off of myself, put my feet on the floor and stood up. At this point, breakfast never even crossed my mind anymore. Itβs not like I was ever hungry anymore. I was smart enough to force myself to eat one square meal a day, at least. I pulled out a t-shirt and jeans from a pile on...
Submitted to Contest #53
I type out a text slowly. i wish i could touch you hold you in my arms I lock my phone and take a deep breath. After a moment, my phone buzzes and I unlock it, viewing the message. i know. me too. ~~~~~~ It all started in my bed, alone, on my phone. Another night of loneliness and boredom, eased only slightly by Netflix and meaningless conversations with strangers. I reluctantly opened Tinder. I swipe and swipe, until I come upon a profile that piques my interest. Phoebe, 20 6 miles away Her bio read something generic lik...
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