Lisa Kober

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2021

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“Pennies in a Bowl” by Lisa Kober

Submitted to Contest #278

Pennies in a Bowl The argument began over something minor. It always does. A misplaced receipt or an offhand comment that needs to be corrected. My mother, perched on the edge of the couch, clutched an old Tupperware container filled with pennies, her thin shoulders pulled up like shutters against a storm. Her lips were pursed, and her eyes were watery and sharp. I stood across from her, half-defensive, half-desperate to connect, the space between us filled with invisible barbs."Pennies? You're serious?" I asked, incredulous but already regr...

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“Hear Wave in Miramar” by Lisa Kober

Submitted to Contest #262

The HeatwaveChapter 1: The MeetingAs the mercury soared to an unprecedented high, the radio crackled with a dire announcement: "A severe heatwave advisory is in effect for the next 72 hours. Stay indoors, stay hydrated, and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun."It was the hottest day of the year, and the small coastal town of Miramar shimmered under the oppressive sun, the air rippling like a fevered dream. Emma, who had always reveled in the warmth of summer, was now suffocating under its relentless blaze. She had escaped to her grandmother'...

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