L M

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2020

Stories (9)

9 Stories

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“Creation of the Cookie” by L M

Submitted to Contest #71

My friends and I all stood around the kitchen table, eyes wide in astonishment at the amount of ingredients laying on the table, not knowing where to start. Three giant bags of chocolate chips, a baker's bag of flour, carton of eggs, baking soda, heaps of butter, and so on. It cluttered the long counter, leaving no room for bowls or tools. We continued to stare, and I laughed aloud. “So, guys, where do we start?” I asked, turning to my friends, Taylor, Lucas, Noah, and Harper. “I literally have no idea,” Taylor said, her ow...

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“Better to Lie” by L M

Submitted to Contest #68

I clasped the stranger’s hands over the wooden table, and I sat across from him. His face fell immediately, no longer smiling. Most people reacted the same way when I didn't pull out the crystal ball, the tarot cards, or try to read their palms. I have never been one for gimmicks. I was the modern day prophet sent to this Earth to shed the light and show the truth. Such people did not experiment with schemes and tricks. I did not lie.His chubby hands were hot and sweaty in mine. His excitement dimmed, as he realized his visit to the psychic ...

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“The Ring of Realms” by L M

Edith thought of it often. It found her in her dreams at night. The Ring of Realms, an object to guide people to portals into other worlds. It occupied her mind every day, relentlessly. It was all she thought about, and all she ventured for. She first heard about the Ring of Realms from the witch on the harbor, before she was executed. She didn’t intend to talk to the so-called witch, but she had anyways. The witch stood murmuring on the harbor, standing on the cobble road. She was the most peculiar sight, long tangled hair, and ...

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“The Walls” by L M

Submitted to Contest #66

One of us commited the crime. One of us did not. One of us will be banished from the Safe Zone, while one of us, will live. We are the entertainment of tonight’s live show, with deadly consequences. Except, it’s not really up to us to decide who lives. It’s up to the community. Using the evidence brought against us tonight, one of us will be deemed guilty, while the other liberated. A case of mystery and betrayal. They won’t listen to either of us. Murder has always been considered the worst crime to commit throughout history, but mor...

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“The Regretted Promise” by L M

Submitted to Contest #65

I made a mistake. A really big mistake. A promise I regret. I made an innocent promise, that I had no way of knowing would come back to haunt me later. To say Alice and I were best friends is an understatement. We were inseparable. We were practically sisters, from two different worlds. It began in second grade, when she transferred schools. I still remember what she looked like that day, a skinny toothpick, knobbly joints, ripped jeans, and a dingy flannel shirt. She had knotted, brown, short hair. But still, she wore a sneaky, sw...

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“The Hitchhiker” by L M

Submitted to Contest #64

The road was slick, and the sky was dark. The perfect combination for a car accident. Still, the young, reckless John went at full speed, desperate to get to where they were going on time. He didn’t bother with stupid things like saftey precautions, or seatbelts. Those were for losers, and overprotective parents. He was neither of those things. John never understood how risky the game of life was, and it could all be taken away in a flash. No, instead he lived only for the moment and carved a path for his own adventures in the small town of ...

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“Chasing a Dream” by L M

Submitted to Contest #64

This is the big day. Lei has been preparing for this day her whole life. But, she still has so far to go, this is just one step closer to her dream. Today, she goes to the elite ballet school in New York City. Thrilled, she spent every waking hour practicing in any way possible for ballet, preparing for this day. Sitting in the dining room, she munches on the avocado toast. When will she sit in this room again, eating breakfast? How long will it be until she can return to her home in Hawai'i? She worries about all the adjustments she wi...

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“Imposter” by L M

Submitted to Contest #63

The mysterious young woman ambled into the quaint coffee shop, shades and a wavy balayage bob framed her face. Something about her commanded attention, yet she also blended in with the crowd of others nearby. The woman wore a beige trench coat dress and black leggings underneath, high heeled boots, and a watch. This was clearly a woman of business. Patiently, she waited in the line to order and finally relax in the coffee shop. An array of book shelves, tables and chairs, autumn decorations, the view of sunset colored leaves outside the wind...

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“A Capsule of Hope” by L M

Submitted to Contest #62

Cassidy: Today’s newspaper article from the New York Times, a letter to the future, and a picture of my best friend and I at the lake on a camping trip. It is a random list of items all enclosed in a used glass jelly jar, and a cardboard shoebox surrounding the objects. There is no rhyme or reason to the objects that are tucked away inside the jar, just last-minute thoughts thrown together trying to be cohesive. The summer is here, and there is nothing to do, but I must keep busy otherwise I will be given a list of chores by my mother. So f...

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Author bio

Hey there! I love reading and writing. I love getting notifications and comments! I love getting feedback and critique. I am always looking to become a better writer. Some of my hobbies: Beekeeping Ballet Reading Writing My favorite books and recommendations (In no particular order): Arc of a Scythe Series Renegade trilogy Caraval Series We Were Liars Harry Potter I love talking about books and giving and getting recommendations! Laiba made this form it's a petition for a private messaging option on Reedsy. (it’s just one question, ‘yes’ or ‘no’) - I found this from Aerin Rebecca https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGEgBDuYXFAQS2QlIGNCNDflgmG8SFnqM6ysTl1BK5-WI35g/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&gxids=7628