Kristen Rebello

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2021

Stories (12)

12 Stories

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“Last Two Standing” by Kristen Rebello

“Oh no you don’t. Don’t you dare use those puppy dog eyes with me, young lady.” “Young lady? You’re two months older than me.” I responded to my dramatic best friend, Julie. Desperately trying to get me to go on our school camping trip was currently at the top of her to-do list. Of course, that was in addition to driving me insane. Two birds, one stone. Taking a seat on my bed, she “You have to come, Kass.” “Okay, okay, I’m going,” I said in frustration, leaving her to believe that I was actually going. The trip was tomorrow morning. T...

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“Trapped” by Kristen Rebello

“Ally, take my hand!” I could hear it all around me. The rocks crumbling in the cave, close to collapse. The hit to my head made it impossible to respond, like there was a lag between my senses and my brain, the fight or flight response dulled. ‘Move!’ I mentally yelled at myself. “Come on, Ally. We don’t have much time.” As if shaking myself out of a trance, my head jerked upward to look at my best friend, Wren. His bright red hair covered his furrowed brows which now masked the fear on his face. He struggled as he reached his hand ou...

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“Just The Way It Is” by Kristen Rebello

“You ready yet?” I yelled at my incredibly slow boyfriend. He stepped out of his bedroom in nothing but his towel, his limp, wet hair dripping on his blue carpet. “Sweetheart, perfection takes time.” He sighed dramatically as I chuckled, biting my lip to cover the blush sneaking onto my cheeks. It’s not like I haven’t seen him naked before, but I still can’t help but blush every time, even after a year. To say he was gifted in the abs department would be a major understatement. At least it’s just a blush now. I remember when I had ...

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“It Started With Him” by Kristen Rebello

As I drove past the revamped town roads on my way back home, I squirmed in my seat, fidgeting with the short black dress I had on. I glanced at my face, in the rearview mirror, layered in makeup. ‘You look like a clown.’ I sighed, shaking my head in disapproval. Whoever had the idea of making our high school reunion a formal get-together is seriously gonna pay. ‘It’s just one day.’ My optimistic mind chimed in. ‘Just one day.’ I took a deep breath as I neared the infamous town diner, Loretta’s. It’s actually made a name for itself - if you...

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“Love Glows Green” by Kristen Rebello

“...be sure to stick around tonight and get ready with your telescopes for the once-in-a-lifetime green comet also known as the C twe-” I groaned as I shut off the radio. I was in no mood to listen to anything right now. Cold, hungry and alone in my tent, I stared ahead at the telescope I borrowed from my dad, that was set up just before the cliff near our campground. If only he’d shown up. Cuddling further into the blanket wrapped around me, I slouched down as I reached for my flask of hot chocolate. Flinching at the touch of the cold m...

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“Dormant Wings” by Kristen Rebello

“Speak now.” Her eyes searched mine for any sign of rejection. “Or forever hold your peace.” She continued with a tight-lipped smile. I looked once again at her black, weathered, and leathery wings. I simply nodded, unable to find the words to speak. I was a little afraid but I was determined. “You don’t understand what you’re giving up. You don’t understand what it’s like to be half alive.” “I understand the terms. I know the consequences. Body, mind, heart - they’re all yours. Whatever it takes.” I sighed softly. I wanted to be...

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“Fairytale Chances” by Kristen Rebello

Submitted to Contest #97

Unbelievably boring as the day was, it wasn’t over yet. The dreaded ringing of the bell indicated the beginning of the next class - gym. The highlight - laps. I don’t think I’ve ever hated a class with such a passion, especially when we had to run laps. The only upside of this frightening, sweat-extracting hour of torture is that I had my tall, blonde and gorgeous bestie, Freya, with me. But of course, being the athlete that she is, this doesn’t phase her. “Window closing! Window closing!” Freya’s high-pitched whisper brought me out of my ...

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“Starstruck” by Kristen Rebello

Submitted to Contest #96

Friends written in the stars; only doomed to fall to Earth. Dear Riley, Do you remember our beginning? It probably wasn’t all that exciting. But it was the start of an amazing story. When enough pressure is exerted on light atoms, a fusion occurs and a star is born. A stellar nebula - I think that’s what they call it. Our friendship didn’t need pressure but was just as extraordinary as a beaming star. No coincidence, just fate. No accident, just destiny. We were just inevitable. “...and finally, group projects. The groups will be ass...

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“Death By Impulse” by Kristen Rebello

Submitted to Contest #95

As the flimsy, black smoke and the ripe, red flames rose from the harsh, poorly structured pyre, I watched as my lifeless body turned to ash. Four people standing by the wooden construction, grief-stricken, stared into the flames expectantly, hopeful that I would return. But they will be disappointed. My spirit form is complete. As much as I wanted it, there’s no going back to them. I’m stuck in this solitary purgatory forever. I’ve never had a family - not by blood at least. Those four girls were the closest thing I’ve had. We had each ...

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“Party For Two” by Kristen Rebello

Submitted to Contest #93

“Yes, a party. You have to come. I’m not taking no for an answer.” “But -” “Nope. You’re coming. No buts. No complaints. No excuses.” I dwelled on the conversation from last week. As I stared back at my reflection in the mirror, I let my thoughts overtake me. At least, I wasn’t completely in the dark. I did have a few people that I knew. After all, this was my home eight years ago. And I could always count on my best friend, Rose, who was the only person I stayed in touch with all these years. Seven schools in eight years and I final...

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“The Fire-Born Prophecy” by Kristen Rebello

Submitted to Contest #92

Freezing. Starving. Tired. The darkness that surrounds me is the one thing scaring me enough to keep me awake. I forced my shivering hand out of my cozy, withdrawn position and banged on the wooden slate above me. This is crazy. They cannot keep me in here. Suddenly, there was a loud ringing in my ears. I pulled my knees in tighter and pushed my hands against my head. ‘Kyle?’ ‘Ally, don’t worry. I heard what they did. I’m coming.’ I heard his voice. ‘Just stay alive.’ I hate it when that happens. Seven billion people in the wor...

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“House of the Night Children” by Kristen Rebello

Submitted to Contest #91

“Meet me. In the library. Tonight.” His mouth struggled to move from the gashes across his face. I stared in horror. The more I looked, the more it seemed to fade away. I inched closer to the library, the events of today fresh on my mind. The dark hallways kept me deep in thought, even though I was only prolonging the torture of my now inquisitive mind. “I will explain everything.” Black smoke shuffled across the room. “Now go.” Tears in his eyes, he fell to the floor bowing. He looked back up at me pleadingly. “Go!” His eyes glowed red. In ...

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Author bio

linktr.ee/kris10rebello Potential genius by birth, but somewhere along the line, the right side of my brain kicked the left side's butt (do brains have butts?) and here we are. Big fan of writing romance and teen fiction, and reading fantasy novels. Not too big on reading, although I do enjoy it sometimes. Tennis player, former football player (oh how I miss it), artist, designer, amateur animator, Disney fanatic and of course, recently self-published author, born in Dubai and currently a junior software engineer in London (yeah, the left side decided to fight back). Author of Operation Jerksville - available on Amazon and Kindle (free on Kindle Unlimited)!