Lily Autumn West

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2023

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“A Survivable Sacrifice” by Lily Autumn West

Submitted to Contest #211

By the time his back starts to ache and his knees creak louder than his armour, a hero is expected to die in battle. It’s the polite thing to do. If he doesn’t, he risks his legend being forgotten, diminished by memories of a doddering geriatric warrior. A smart few ride off into the mists or risk a survivable sacrifice when they feel the effects of old ago. But heroes of legend always die before their time. Well, nearly always. Agatha Fillpot mused these things as she tapped her cane along the dirt path that meandered through the villa...

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“The Assistant's Revenge” by Lily Autumn West

Submitted to Contest #207

“How do you do it?” “A magician never reveals his secrets,” was all he would say. And then he told bald-faced lies.  --- “Ladies and Gentlemen,” Presto’s arms opened wide to encompass every spectator in the theatre. His smile sparkled, and his handlebar moustache shone with glittering wax. Everything was in the details. There were no cheap seats when your audience was composed of keen-eyed elves. Presto Falsbottum rubbed his hands together and launched into a long story, while his stagehands and assistant wheeled two heavy looking b...

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“A Good Death” by Lily Autumn West

Submitted to Contest #206

A Good Death Trigger Warning: Assisted Suicide, corporate assassination If you are what you do, then Nova was death. Or at least death’s delivery girl. She worked for a multinational firm that offered complete deathcare solutions to wealthy clients. For an exorbitant fee (with a suite of legacy upsells that included pet-rehoming and manuscript publication), the company took care of a client’s dying wishes. They promised certainty about death and legacy. Everything was taken care of. This included guaranteed inheritance to the chosen heir...

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Author bio

Lily Autumn West is a Canadian mirthsmith and story consultant. When she's not duelling with Italian rapiers, playing D&D or triapsing off on an artistic side quest, she writes satirical fantasy. Learn about writing, fantasy, and creativity along with Lily at https://lilyautumnwest.substack.com