Laura Haffenden

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2024

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“The storm ” by Laura Haffenden

Submitted to Contest #235

John sat at the worn oak table, the warmth from the stove against his back as he ate his eggs and drank his strong, black coffee. This little cabin wasn’t anything fancy but it was a palace to John, his sanctuary in a world that was full of stress and people just a bit too quick to throw you to the wolves. The wind began to whistle outside, rattling the single pane windows and groaning inside the chimney. He got up and stoked the fire, which swirled and Jumped as the wind harassed it. He topped up his coffee. He usually took a walk outside m...

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“The last stop” by Laura Haffenden

Submitted to Contest #234

Nigel, in his blue corduroy trousers and grey waterproof, climbed aboard the 214b from Coventry central. The warm air of the buses heating a welcome reprieve from the chilled October morning. “All day ticket please” The young bus driver granted his wish and the ticket was printed out for him. He perused the available seats and chose one half way back. Not too close to the front, not too close to the back with a lovely view of the City hustle and bustle. It was Nigel’s intention to ride the bus all the way to the end of the line and then all ...

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“Two little blue lines.” by Laura Haffenden

Submitted to Contest #232

sensitive topic - baby loss The first sign came to her in the clouds. She laid in the hospital bed bereft with grief as she recovered from her miscarriage. She stared out the window rather than look back into the rest of the hospital ward at the other mothers with the same grief stricken faces, and there in the clouds was a baby, the outline of a baby like you would see in an ultrasound scan picture. The moment she saw it a wave of peace came across her, she knew her baby was safe somewhere beyond here. She was filled with hope that a lo...

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