Lila Gustafson

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2024

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“Operation Crimson Dawn” by Lila Gustafson

“Major Carter, The Middle East is teetering on the edge of war. You and your squad have been tasked with infiltrating the remote desert compound of the Crimson Dawn faction to retrieve a deadly bioweapon that could cause catastrophic casualties. You will also be tasked with dismantling the Crimson Dawn’s leadership. First Sergeant Jones will be your second in command, and here are the rest of your soldiers.” The Chief Warrant explains, handing me a file of profiles. “You are excused.”  “Yes, Sir.” I automatically recite before walking t...

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“The Light In The Alley” by Lila Gustafson

" Orderly lines, people!" Says the burly man with the whip. " Keep in line!" I walk with stiff limbs to work, making wood toys. My long, dark brown hair is twisted into a skin-tight bun, held together with bobby pins. I try to rub the puffiness from my eyes without the burly man seeing. I let my skinny arm fall to my side limply. In the distance, I see a bright light shining from the other side of an alleyway. My natural-- and forbidden -- curiosity wakes up with the rest of me and starts to drift toward it. My mind also drifts from reality ...

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Author bio

I'm Lila, I am 13 years old and a lover of all things rodeo. I love to write and travel alongside my family. Please leave a comment after reading my stories!