Kim Willoughby

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2020

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“Shooting Stars” by Kim Willoughby

Submitted to Contest #39

“I’ve loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night” GalileoKathy had just seen her children and grandchildren off. They had come to visit for her 75th birthday. She was sitting on the back deck, looking up at the beautiful night sky. Reflecting on the day and life in general. Kathy had always been drawn to the stars and the feeling of how small she was in this vast universe. Rocking in her new chair she had been gifted , contemplating life. Her little sister comes to mind. Sometimes it’s all a blur, a lifetime ago, but it feels like...

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“Magical Memories” by Kim Willoughby

Submitted to Contest #38

Katie turned 50 last year. Most of her life has been about hard work, long hours as a restaurant manager. A job that she got stuck in and hated , but paid the bills and provided for her two sons. Her husband has also worked hard at factories, odd shifts and holidays. Her husband doesn’t like getting out much. He hates crowds and whenever they’ve taken vacations it’s usually nearby, or a few days at a beach. Always an unpleasant drive to wherever, because of navigation. For the most part, Katie has spent most of her life working a...

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“Perfect day for a walk” by Kim Willoughby

Submitted to Contest #37

Frank and Karen just moved here a couple months ago and this weekend they decided to explore the national park and it’s wooded trails with their 6 year old son Tommy. It was such a sunny spring day. The flowers were blooming, the trees so dense all around, birds chirping and just felt like the best day for a hike and a picnic. They’d just finished their sandwiches and had packed their backpacks up and started hitting the trails again. Young Tommy was chasing the most beautiful purple butterfly. Tommy got way ahead of his parents and then he ...

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“Chance Encounters” by Kim Willoughby

Submitted to Contest #37

Today is the day. After staying home with Jess for the first four years of her life and savoring every second of it, we’ve finally decided it’s time I get back to work. I have an interview this morning with a top advertising firm. I’m really looking forward to getting back in the game, it’s the one thing that’s always been a constant success in my life until I met Mark. After years of bad relationships, and lots of therapy, I finally met Mark seven years ago. At 37 I thought I was destined to always be alone. But then it happened and we just...

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