Leah J. Simmons

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2023

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4 Stories

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“The Tracks of Her Tears” by Leah J. Simmons

Submitted to Contest #287

           A mournful wail rang out in the distance, breaking the cold silence of the early December morning. Her heart gave a tiny leap at the sound. Despite her best efforts not to get her hopes up, she went to the kitchen window and squinted into the darkness, the cup of hot tea she carried steaming the frosty panes. The only thing visible in the landscape was a distant pair of glowing yellow squares that seemed to waver in the frigid air. She wasn’t the only one unable to sleep. She...

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“Let's Get Sirius” by Leah J. Simmons

Submitted to Contest #239

“Hey, Siri. Add Renaldo’s Meat Lover’s Pizza to the shopping list.”            â€śI can do that, Jack.”            â€śHey, Siri. Add Flamin’ Hot Cheetos to the shopping list. Family size bag. And jalapeno ranch dip.”            â€śI can do that, Jack.”            â€śHey, Siri. Add a jumbo bag of Abuelo’s frozen stuffed burritos and s...

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“Murder on My Mind” by Leah J. Simmons

Submitted to Contest #238

      I have one goal, one purpose, one destiny.      Someone has to die. And it’s going to happen today.Events of the past several days have stirred a slumbering malevolence in my soul that I never knew was there. Now, my inner Eldrich Horror has awakened and it desperately needs to feed. Through forced illumination and reflection, my undeniable path is now crystal clear to me. I’m going to kill someone. I’m just not sure who yet. There are so many options, so many unsuspecting tar...

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“A Kiss For Kyra” by Leah J. Simmons

Submitted to Contest #237

How can you have so much love for someone you just met?My daughter, Kyra Jane, finally made her entrance into the world today. I love her so much, I could just die.Everyone tried to tell me what to expect. But they could never have prepared me for a day like today.When you're carrying your first child, all kinds of well-meaning people go out of their way to tell you that you can't possibly imagine the depth of love that will flow through your body when you finally hold your newborn in your arms for the first time."It's like nothing you've ev...

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