Kristina Lushey

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2024

Stories (7)

7 Stories

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“Consequences” by Kristina Lushey

Submitted to Contest #249

Angelina was smug. She was certain she was the right fit for the job. The job description touched on every skill she knew she possessed and excelled in. The job description read, “We are seeking an innovative marketing manager to promote our company’s brand and services. You will need experience in marketing strategies and the ability to identify new business leads. Along with a degree in marketing, you will have superb leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities.”“Wow, Angelina, you’ve got this one in the bag.” The simi...

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“Reckless” by Kristina Lushey

Submitted to Contest #246

“Nancy Docherty, there is no way on earth you are going to the fair in that ridiculous outfit.” I’d whipped my brother Sean’s flat cap and scarf from his wardrobe, and wore a plain black blouse and black pants, with a trench coat over the top to finish off the outfit.I spoke with unwavering confidence, my eyes gleaming with resolve. “Just because it is a man’s cap mammy, doesn’t mean I can’t wear it. It looks grand.”Aware that she was wasting her breath, she sighed and said no more. I was an active child, often playing football with the loca...

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“Death by Selfie” by Kristina Lushey

Submitted to Contest #244

The blue and white Wedgwood patterned bone china plate, a present from their wedding list, span in a circular motion, similar to a UFO crossing your line of sight, as it whizzed through the kitchen window, and smashed into a thousand shimmering shards of glass into the garden beyond. Natasha screamed and ran into the front room, wailing and sobbing.She heard her husband of three years stomping around the kitchen, complaining about the mess which he’d just created. Natasha was terrified the neighbours would hear the commotion. She projected a...

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“First Contact” by Kristina Lushey

Submitted to Contest #243

Space is infinite, at least that is what we are always told. In the words of Star Trek “Space, the final frontier.” As I looked up to the sky above, a small smile danced around the corners of my mouth. Are we truly alone, or are there other beings in other worlds looking up at their stars in the sky and wondering the same thing?I was interested in the stars ever since I was old enough to stand on the big base telescope my dad had, and look at the constellations together, such as, Orion (The Hunter), the Great Bear (Ursa Major), and of course...

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“The Chance Meeting” by Kristina Lushey

Submitted to Contest #242

Clack, clack, clack went my high heels on the polished marble floor of the Prado Museum. I wore a short skirt with a crop top, and received many 'piropos' (catcalls), on my way into the museum. It wasn’t my intention to attract attention, I just dressed the way I liked to dress.The vibrant streets of Madrid pulsed with life, filled with people and colourful buildings. It was my first solo trip to Spain, but although Madrid is a vast city, everyone was so friendly, I never felt alone. In fact, I felt very much at home. My schoolgirl Spanish i...

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“Isolation Breeds Appreciation” by Kristina Lushey

Submitted to Contest #240

Rory couldn’t believe the spectacular view of the sea as he gazed downwards from the gantry at the top of the lighthouse. The different hues of blue and green of the sea crashing against the jagged rocks 161 feet below him were spectacular. From the towering height of the lighthouse, he marvelled at the untamed splendour of the rugged coastline.“God, I love nature,” he said to himself. He watched as a group of seagulls flew past, noisily squawking to each other as they dive bombed the lighthouse. They were huge! He breathed in the salty sea ...

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“The Road to Nowhere” by Kristina Lushey

Submitted to Contest #239

Travis looked ahead and saw a never-ending road that was brown and burned from the sun. He tried to put a positive spin on his journey. This road was endless because eternity has no end either. At least, that’s what he imagined. This was a spiritual journey. He looked down at his feet. He was wearing size 8 brown cowboy boots. Nothing special, but he felt his toes tingling, and when he looked down again, his fee...

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Author bio

I've developed a passion for writing, but am fairly inexperienced, so relish the opportunity to try and write some short stories in different styles. I am in the process of writing a debut novel, so the more practice I get the better :) I live in the UK with a husband and two husky dogs which dominate my life (rather than the husband) lol.