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Kirstie Baker-Slater

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2025

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The Dilemma

Shortlisted for Contest #287 ⭐️

Tea or coffee?Such a simple decision, yet it presses inside Jane, snatching her breath with the crush of its breadth. She watches the early morning sunlight creep weakly to the kitchen window, pale and watery, just enough of it slithered under the blinds to illuminate the vastness of Matthew’s absence.At least he went quickly. She has lost count of the number of people that have said this to her in the last two weeks, well-worn but well-meant words of comfort. A sorrowful smile teases Jane’s mouthcorners for the briefest of moments and then ...

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