Lily Finch

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2022

Stories (23)

23 Stories

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“The Inheritance Rumour” by Lily Finch

<<Content of parricide>>She despised her father more than anything else on the globe as she sat with horrific disappointment as a sea of torment raged inside. She stood and listened to him speak the words that brutally and cruelly crushed Midge’s hopes and dreams. Actual animosity. His vile words pierced her like daggers to the heart, slicing and dicing each letter in the word "teacher." “Staying home, raising kids, and having a family is your adult womanly role now. It’s bet...

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“'87-'88 Diary Entries” by Lily Finch

These were the diary entries of a famous, sweet, university-bound, all-round athlete with straight A’s who enjoyed life. Until her foundation was rocked and more than she could bear. It then became more like a taking stock catalogue of her last movements alongside Carlos before her death by suicide. August 13, 1987Today I flew from Detroit to Miami and then from Miami to San Jose, Costa Rica. I met many people on the plane from Miami to Costa Rica on Sansa Air. Drinking and smokin...

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“The Tragedy of Fleaopia” by Lily Finch

“Shit! Something just bit me. Ooh, it’s itchy too. What the hell?”“That’s enough, Dale. Out you go to the Principal’s office. Now!”At that moment, as Dale sat outside the Principal’s office, he felt pinched and killed a flea as evidence. But what was happening with the rest of the fleas that were obviously all over George? He wondered. And then he let his mind wander…....They jumped aboard, all excited to come together on their new host. George was an unlikely candidate...

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“Sculpting Class and Him” by Lily Finch

Most people who milled about were unsure what the class might be like. As they were all there because they required it. One more elective to satisfy first-year obligations regarding course selections.Everyone except for the Professor was in agreement. The course would not significantly affect her GPA.Unbelievably, in walks the Teaching Assistant; he points to the blocks of marble and some wet plaster and says, "Okay, class! Pop quiz."****Someone said He was t...

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“An Outlier and a Bully” by Lily Finch

An Outlier and A BullyMagic works in mysterious ways. Bringing students and staff together into an overall feeling of wellness over the tone of the school was a challenge. When it occurs, this wellness has been known to run within the school OR to be menacing to the school. Either way, the after-effects affected the school community overall. In the case of Darryl, Lonny, Mr. Benwell, the grade three teacher, Ms. Goodwin, the grade one teacher and Mr. Basheera, all from Northwood Elementary School i...

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“Brain Juicing” by Lily Finch

"Brain Juicing" by Thomas Goround and Lily FinchMost days, Tim had his head down in his cereal and barely acknowledged his parents at the breakfast table. Typically rambling on about Mammas and the Pappas songs, Carly Simon songs, or James Taylor songs. But today, he was fully engaged and vested in the conversation, willing to partake in commentary regarding his field trip. Bouncing down the stairs full of today's field trip. Since it translated into no classes and the ability to sleep with his eye...

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“Outside the Box & the Relationship” by Lily Finch

She was the kind of teacher that only came along once in a lifetime, at least for the Bella Bella Community School kids. The rest of any other part about the classroom or the other teachers, nah, not so much.While the other teachers didn't appear to care much for her teaching ways, the kids ate her time like candy each day she taught. She stretched their minds to the brink and back like slinkies toppling down from the top stair daily.Knowing slinkies wouldn't work from the bottom of the stair. The ...

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“The God of Health and Knowledge with Jane” by Lily Finch

Jane lay on her bed thinking about her Physical Education and Health class, the assignment due in two days when they had that class again. I am not the fittest and need to have excellent eating habits. If only a God of Health and Knowledge existed and could change my body into the epitome of health. Imparting all the knowledge I seek. How easy my life would be, and this assignment would write itself. BOING! My best guess was the being in front of me had to result from my wishful thinking. Could...

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“TAKEN (Adapted Version of I’m Free by The Who)” by Lily Finch

It’s the story of Arafa. Her people knew she was knowledgeable from the time she was in the womb so the legend goes. Her parents would vow to name her Arafa which is an African name meaning knowledgeable. She is born to her mother while in captivity on a plantation in the deep south of the United States. Her mother and father were split up through auction and her mother almost immediate...

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“Orchestrating Fate Just like Designing Women” by Lily Finch

Can you believe some people? What does this girl stop at? Anything? Is the sky the limit? What can she look forward to now? Her successes contribute to a well-rounded life like Family Ties or The Jeffersons. Sophie requires more. Like the bats in the belfry, her grand piano sits most of the time quietly now she’s long since moved on to bigger fish to fry. Being a professional pianist at t...

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“Dane meets Dane” by Lily Finch

Reedsy judges or whomever it may concern: please give me time to edit, so please don’t approve too quickly.Dane's capsule opened at 6:00 a.m., just like every other day of his hectic life. Today, on the other hand, he felt bagged. It couldn't have been from smoking the sticks. Could it be the case? He had gone nowhere recently, and his dream log had recorded nothing but darkness. When the phone rang, he debated whether to get up. He was on the verge of starting to feel like a man."Is that you, Dane?...

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“The Cost of True Happiness” by Lily Finch

The Cost of True HappinessJumping through a portal to pure bliss. Date week, when all bets were off as lust enveloped her body and took over her daydreams, comprised of Brian's tender caresses and kisses along the nape of her neck, were all she could think about. Lips on tits, lips on lips tasting one another and various other combinations of other that were just as luscious in sexual pleasures that were hot and heavy. Afterward, they would discuss how, lately, her husband has been feeling out of b...

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“Fame and Fortune OR Love?” by Lily Finch

Cha Cha Loco played as the dancers danced to that Latin beat. Everyone in the hall was up and on their feet. The music was part and parcel of this weeks theme. Nobody wanted to stop as skirts ruffled while boys twirled their dolls with terrific spins only then to drag them back into their arms holding them closely. The music surging through them so they danced as one. The tension in the air overwhelmingly...

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“Know That I Know” by Lily Finch

I'm sorry, but I couldn't keep my promise to my mother. You see, Jasmine needs the medal more than I do in her life right now. I wonder if that would work on my parents? Anyway I know the thoughts of today are reneging those words I had just stated to mom so clearly at the beginning of the season for figure skating this year.I promise to perform to the best of my ability and to cherish each moment, keeping myself first and foremost in my mind." I swore I'd never do anything else to my mother when I began fig...

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“On the Spot” by Lily Finch

Being put on the spot is awkward. What's even worse is that when people ask about your achievements and want you to recognize them and take credit for them. Some people, like me, clam up.I was taught growing up that when you talk about yourself, you are bragging, and bragging is terrible. As a result, I don't give myself credit for my solid achievements. Recognizing who I am and how I fit against why I live is a quagmire sometimes. It is almost difficult to shake off what you have embedded into your upbringing, ultimatel...

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Author bio

Buried my neighbour today. One of the saddest days of my life to date. Hate being so close to others sometimes. That's why "If Standing Was Flying" By Stephen Day from The "Shapes I'm In" Album. Is so dear to me. TODAY: In 1593, Christopher Marlowe dies in a tavern brawl. Lily recommends: If Not Now (Then When?) [feat. Durand Jones] The Bamboos, Durand Jones "Party City" by Sir Woman album of the same name. "If Standing Was Flying" By Stephen Day from The "Shapes I'm In" Album. Give it a listen; it'll brighten your day! Make sure you listen to every lyric until the end. " Be My Lady" by Trombone Shorty from the album Trombone Shorty Say That to Say This. "Hey, Lily, what does LF6 stand for?" asks Jackie Paper. But he came no more. "Well, I'm glad you asked. LF are my initials, but 6 means various things to me. That's why I choose to use it." "You need six pallbearers for your funeral procession." "Pythagoreans acknowledge six as the first perfect number." "Number six is a symbol of completeness." "Number six is a symbol of beauty and high ideals." "Plus, the number six is another number when flipped upside down is another number." "Few numbers can do that!" LF6.