Lauren Barr

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2021

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“The Duelling Houses of Warwick and Stone” by Lauren Barr

Submitted to Contest #153

“Mother, Mrs. Warwick, I think you both know why we’re all here.” Esmerelda Stone arched her eyebrows. They were very dark and very pointy, and when she arched them, most people became very wary of what might be brewing behind them. Not her mother, though. “You ungrateful upstart! After everything I’ve taught you, everything I’ve done for you, this is how you repay me?” Esmerelda set her teacup in the china saucer and folded her hands in her lap. “You have taught me so much, Mother, but one thing you’ve never been able to teach me is to h...

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“The Lost Art of Listening” by Lauren Barr

Submitted to Contest #152

“Are you sure you want to go out on this trail? We’ve had trouble with bears in the past.” The girl behind the desk peered at me behind her curtain of hair. I patted my overflowing pack. “I’m all set. I hear this peak is the one to climb; the most spectacular views of the valley.” The girl paused, then leaned forward. “It is nice, but a bear attack is no joke. I can point you towards some others trails, with equally nice views. This one passes through a wildflower meadow …” I waved a hand to interrupt her as she brought out trail brochures. ...

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