Kira McArdle

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2020

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“Chosen” by Kira McArdle

Submitted to Contest #62

The gravel crunched beneath my feet, the sound deafening to my ears. It took everything I had to move one foot in front of the other, knowing that it would not change anything. No matter how many steps I took forward, I knew that my life would continue to stand still. So why, I asked myself. Why did I keep going, when I knew nothing would change? When I knew nothing was going to get better. From the moment I was able to dream about a better world, those dreams were crushed, like the gravel beneath my feet. Shattered into thousands of piece...

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“The Man with the Kind Eyes” by Kira McArdle

Submitted to Contest #61

This can't be real. This can't be how it ends. Staring back at my own reflection, I didn't recognise myself. Nothing could ever be the same again. I could never be the same again. I found myself noticing insignificant things about my complexion, trying to make sense of this situation. My eyes were round and the colour of honey. Staring into my own eyes unsettled me, as it felt as though I was looking at someone else. It felt as though I'd stole these eyes from someone who suited them much better. Honey was sweet, and to be sweet, you have to...

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