Kimberly Santiago

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2022

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3 Stories

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“Alfred” by Kimberly Santiago

(Trigger warning: This story contains a brief mention of the death of a family member, due to drunk driving. This story does not condone, nor support, drunk driving.)“Speak now.”“Hello,” the android replies, its voice near-human sounding and clear, “My name is Alfred. How can I be of service?”I exhale a long sigh as I inspect this android. Alfred, huh? What an old name. What were the android creators at DroidTech thinking? And what was my mother thinking?Today is my sev...

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“The Metal Merry-go-round” by Kimberly Santiago

Submitted to Contest #155

TW: This story contains acts of bullying. It also contains mild violence (dragging someone around, pushing someone, etc.) You were only five and and a half when Olivia first bullied you that sunny Friday afternoon. She snuck around the playground, looking all around for you. For reasons we all have yet to fully understand, no one else mattered to that little girl but you. When she finally found y...

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“Princess in the Woods” by Kimberly Santiago

Submitted to Contest #148

Once upon a time, deep within the woods, there lived two princesses. One of them, Marie Heatherton, was a pretty eighteen-year-old girl, with long strawberry blonde hair that reached just past her lower back, and big brown eyes.  She wanted to experience a bit of independence before settling down with a prince from a nearby town, so her father decided to build her a mini castle about two or three miles away, dee...

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Author bio

I'm working towards becoming a published author and creative writer. I wish to help others explore and better understand the importance and joys of reading and writing. I write poetry and short stories! Please check out my e-portfolio to view my writing: https://sites.google.com/view/kimberlye-portfolio/home