Kitty Lancaster

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2020

Stories (5)

5 Stories

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“From Staccato to Polyrhythm” by Kitty Lancaster

Submitted to Contest #37

Her heels click a staccato on the asphalt. The wet breeze is crisp, spreading goosebumps along her exposed skin. The sheet of water on the street reflects the lamplight. The moon, intermittently exposed between clouds, hints that the storm is over. The streets are empty and quiet. It’s only a nine block walk from Hillcrest End, where Bridget resides, to Starr’s loft on the corner of 132nd and Bay Avenue. Work was grueling. Starr tries to put herself in Bridget’s shoes; a ninety-two year old woman with arthritis whose family refuses to come v...

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“Teeth and Claws” by Kitty Lancaster

Submitted to Contest #37

Ouch, my head hurts. And my ribs feel sore. Why is the bed so hard? "Wait!" This isn't my bed. Why am I on the ground? I stand up and look around, "Am I in the woods?" I am barefoot, and still have the blanket from my bed.I am completely surrounded by very large trees. It's dark. Dark enough that nothing can be seen beyond the trees. No stars or moon to navigate by. Why am I in a forest? Where is this? The nearest woods to my house is... what, like eighty-five miles or so away? Walking with no idea which direction to go, I head into the tree...

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“Windows” by Kitty Lancaster

Submitted to Contest #36

June 12, 2093This is it! We are finally going! I am already packed and ready to go. We are leaving first thing in the morning! I should be asleep but I can't b/c I am so exited! For years I have been waiting for this! I can't bekieve believe it is actually happening! Gotta go.June 13, 2093It is a really long drive to the termanil terminal. I feel like we have been in the car for three days even though dad says its only been 10 hours. I have already napped 3 times. I am glad I didn't put on make up necause I keep rubbing my eyes. I hate car r...

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“To Love is to Die” by Kitty Lancaster

Submitted to Contest #34

The heat from the fire place feels so warm against her smooth porcelin skin. This is the day she doesn't regret spending so much money purchasing the hammock; not to mention all the difficulties she faced trying to install it in her small country home. The cottage has many windows, which today look like the inside of a waterfall. The curtains are all pulled open because Ammery loves the site of the rain. She has no television, because she is rarely home and when she is, there is no time for T.V. There is no music playing because nothing...

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“Unicorns and Plushy Pajamas” by Kitty Lancaster

Submitted to Contest #33

It isn't a new idea for Ned Peters, sitting on the foot of his bed admiring the tight pants and white unicorn tank top. He bought the outfit three weeks ago in secret with the intention of wearing it the first day of his senior year. Fear overpowered the urge to be himself and he wore his normal baggy jeans and a Doja Cat T. He is popular and loved at school. He is the starter of the basketball team and all the girls swoon over him. Ned is the stereotypical homecoming King, yet has never had a girlfriend. He tells his boys that he finds ...

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Author bio

I am a happily married wife and mother of one. I am a full time student studying Psych at USAO. My two favorite pastimes are reading and writing.