Kylie Wallis

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

Stories (47)

47 Stories

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“In The Dark” by Kylie Wallis

Submitted to Contest #70

Tessa Mayfair fell for her next door neighbor Zayn Bennet. From the moment she first saw him moving stuff into his new home with his parents, she was hopelessly lost. He was tall and strong, with brown hair and dark blue eyes. She learnt other things about him, as he now attended the same high school, Eastmoore Lake.They had two classes together: Art and English. He enjoyed basketball and quickly became a most valued player on the school team. He was friendly and outgoing. He owned a cute little dog called Ralph and had a much younger brothe...

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“Grey Shade” by Kylie Wallis

Submitted to Contest #68

This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. After seven years together, Ray Mendoza had finally proposed, and Adriana Driscoll said yes without hesitation. Her ring was made of gold and decorated with diamonds and emeralds. A wedding planner was hired, which went a long way in getting things done properly. June 18th was agreed upon. A location had been found and booked in advance.Adriana knew what her final dress choice would be as soon as she saw it; a cream colored strapless gown, with crystals on the bodice and the skirt flow...

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“Far Away” by Kylie Wallis

Submitted to Contest #67

In her five years of being on the ship called Sanctuary, Rowen and her crew had always been busy transporting cargo or passengers. She was able to do the required maintenance mostly by herself and kept the ship flying like a bird.She also paid her people well, with the money they earned. In return they gave her devotion and hard work. Some jobs were more dangerous than others, but never had the crew failed to deliver on what they promised. Over time, they had become like a second family. She would be devastated to lose any one of them.This s...

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“Obsidian” by Kylie Wallis

Submitted to Contest #66

Audrey Lang was alone on Valentine’s Day. Again. Not that it really bothered her. She’d rather enjoyed these past two and a half years of being single. It was a Saturday, so Audrey thought she would go shopping. She had already dressed in jeans and t-shirt.Her ash blonde hair was plaited down her back. She added dangly earrings, some bracelets, and her favorite ballet flats. A quick dusting of powder on her face and balm on her lips and she was good to go. Oh wait, she nearly forgot her sunglasses.While backing out of her driveway, she stopp...

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“Sapphires” by Kylie Wallis

Submitted to Contest #65

Just so we are clear, I hate being the new kid. But my parents don’t really enjoy living in one area for too long. This time was a little different. We have returned to the family manor, located in a small, rather quiet town called Rosewood Valley. It's a place I have never seen before. FYI, my family, and I are also vampires.You may ask how could creatures like us possibly be real? I think it’s safe to tell you. Stories such as the one you’re about to hear, have never been proven as fact, only fiction. Besides, any proof you might try to di...

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“Midnight” by Kylie Wallis

Submitted to Contest #64

Ashlyn Frost was dared to spend Halloween Night inside Baltimore Cove’s resident abandoned house. She also had to bring something out of the place, as proof that she’d actually been there. It was a crazy idea, thought up by her long-time friends. Rumors of hauntings had already been circulating around town.As the well-known sceptic of the group, Ashlyn accepted the challenge straight away. On the evening in question, it was a clear sky and the moon had become full. You could see the stars no matter where you were looking from.Ashlyn and her ...

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“Moon Dust” by Kylie Wallis

Submitted to Contest #63

By the time I stepped outside, the leaves were on fire. I snuck into my house, then went straight to my bedroom, thankful that nobody had paid me much attention. From the window, I watched the gathering of firewood in the courtyard. I pretended not to hear the enthusiastic shouting.A whole different side of my people had revealed itself, the moment those flames began to burn. Embers drifted along through the air. There had been a slight panic when a couple of the planted trees flared up.Turning away, I began to pack a small bag of essentials...

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“Bright Lights” by Kylie Wallis

Submitted to Contest #61

Clarissa Archer and her friends Xander, Tony and Juliet had made a promise when they were sixteen. Regardless of whether they graduated or not, all four of them would attend the 10 year reunion at Meadowvale High. The years may have passed, but their friendship was alive and well. Each had in their own way, found something that they loved to do. They were lucky enough to turn their passions into careers.Clarissa sold her first paintings at a local gallery and commissions suddenly came flying in. She eventually made enough money to live on an...

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“The Red Waves” by Kylie Wallis

Submitted to Contest #60

It all began to go wrong on Friday the 15th of June 2016. At precisely 12 pm, the small town of Ashford Creek was the first to be attacked. From an underground laboratory, a strange mist seeped through a security door that wasn't closed properly. It moved very quickly. People stopped whatever it was they were doing.They watched in disbelief as the redness began to cover everything in its path. Many tried to run, but it was no use. The mist continued onward, carried by the wind. By the time night fell, hundreds of human lives were lost. That ...

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“Before The Fall” by Kylie Wallis

Submitted to Contest #59

Eighteen year old Tamara Grey watched from her window as the neighbors moved in. A family. Their surname was Madden. Old man Raison's house had sold at last. Most of the people currently living in Lakeshore were born there. Tamara's parents grew up across the road from each other. New residents were bound to cause a commotion. The locals would welcome them warmly, so long as they minded their own business.This town, like many others, had a history. The kind of history that had its own share of lies and secrets. But far as anyone knew, there ...

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“Embers” by Kylie Wallis

Submitted to Contest #58

Simone Lewis was brought up by Kurt and Corey, a couple in their mid-thirties. The boys had been together for ten years, before they seriously thought about a child. A mutual friend named Gracie, offered to be a surrogate. The little girl was born on the 7th of July 1990. She had Kurt’s bright blue eyes.It never bothered Simone that she was being raised by men. She lived with two loving and supportive parents. That was more than she could say for some of the kids she knew. Her best friend for example, only had her mother Harley. Neither of t...

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“Elemental Forces” by Kylie Wallis

Submitted to Contest #57

Nicole Morgan really didn't want to be at this party. But Melanie Porter kept on insisting. She gave in and told her friend she'd make an appearance, but only intended to say until just after midnight. So that's how she found herself at Rihanna's house, surrounded by groups of people. Some were familiar faces. She had no idea who the others were or where they could have come from.Nicole stood at the bar with a drink in her hand, all set to toast the New Year. What she really wanted was to be in bed sleeping. But as she knew all too well, nob...

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“Night Fall” by Kylie Wallis

Submitted to Contest #55

"So, Elizabeth, may I ask you a simple question?" "Sure." "Can you keep a secret?" There were fewer people around more able to do so than Elizabeth Crawford. She was fiercely loyal to those she cared for. If a friend, relative, or even a complete stranger, told her something in confidence, nobody would hear her breathe a word of it. Elizabeth had been privy to many secrets, but one in particular would prove to be more important to keep quiet about than anything else she had heard over the years. Let us begin with the story leading up to thi...

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“Faded” by Kylie Wallis

Submitted to Contest #54

Three completely unexpected things happened to Chloe Maddox when she turned twenty-five and it seemed to happen all at once; her younger brother Jayden confessed that he was gay, she found the perfect apartment to rent, and her grandfather told everyone who mattered to him that he had cancer. Sure, it wasn't all good news, but she hoped that everything else in her life from that birthday onwards would end up being more positive than negative...Chloe ran a hand through her new shortcut hair, liking very much how it framed her face. Her friend...

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“Journey” by Kylie Wallis

Submitted to Contest #53

During a fairly warm Sunday morning, Annabelle Rothstine was awake and dressed, scribbling nonsense in her diary. She'd had a rather odd dream last night, but could not quite recall the details of it. Still, there were other things she wrote about. For example; her sister Sabina was turning fifteen at the end of the week and Annabelle wasn't sure what to get her. There was also the prospect of her upcoming move into the dormitories at Herondale Hall University. She had applied for various art and literature classes. Done, at least for the ...

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Author bio

I have been writing bits and pieces on and off for years, but I wasn't confident enough before, to let other people read my work. I sometimes have trouble finishing a story. I usually am okay with what I have written, but sometimes I do change my mind and start things over every now and then. I guess I must be doing something right, with the likes I've been getting. Comments and suggestions are welcome. The fact that people are taking notice of what I post, is still quite amazing to me. I don't comment on all the stories that I like, because I am not always certain about what to say, so please forgive me for that. However, I still appreciate what I end up reading. I can't believe how many stories I've been able to write ever since I joined Reedsy. Looks like it was all just waiting for the opportune moment to come out. I have been inspired recently, to try and combine different short stories into a novel.... we'll see what happens.