Lauren Eason

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2021

Stories (3)

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“Coming Home” by Lauren Eason

Submitted to Contest #100

“It’s not that bad,” the man drawled with his thick, southern accent. “Not that bad?” The twenty-something male sitting by him pointed at the windows facing the street. It was dark gray outside with slanted rain pelting the glass so hard it rattled inside the little diner. “You young’uns don’t know nothing about no hurricanes,” the man muttered into his coffee. “Darlene! Tell ‘em you all would’ve shut down by now if it was going to be worse than this.” The waitress smirked as she poured the young man’s coffee. She set the pot down on t...

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“The Deal” by Lauren Eason

Submitted to Contest #98

Samuel pushed against his hotel door, trying to keep the mob that had formed out in the hallway from breaking it down. The only thing keeping them out was the thin metal chain that was tearing away from the door frame. Samuel turned and leaned his back into it as he heard the tiny click. Whipping around, he locked the deadbolt and backed away as the banging grew louder. This wasn’t what he had in mind when he made that deal long ago with the strange man in the alley. He just wanted a little luck on his side—to sell his manuscript that he w...

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“The Final Escape” by Lauren Eason

Submitted to Contest #97

“So, the culprit entered through the kitchen window connecting to the fire escape,” the detective said into his recorder. Bending down, he examined the broken glass scattered around the worn wooden floor. The crime scene photographer placed a numbered card near the evidence and flashed a picture. The detective waved for the young man to follow behind him as he walked throughout the small apartment, taking note of any disturbances. A petite woman sat on a floral sofa in the living room nearby, watching them move around her home. It happen...

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Author bio

Hailing from a small town in rural Georgia, Lauren works as a supervisor and trainer to veterinary assistants for an affordable mobile veterinary company. At night, she gallivants as a writer intrigued by dark fantasies and paranormal romance. Her love of animals and writing has led her to not only have cared for thousands of animals over her career but has also inspired her to create her own written world—a world she hopes future readers may enjoy as much as she does.