Listy H

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2023

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“Too High Too Fast” by Listy H

Submitted to Contest #218

It began as a vibration, which became a rattle. Loose objects clattered to the floor. "What is it?" she asked, sliding her fingers against the dirty touch screen. "A panel is loose on the hull," said Arlo, snapping switches. "Is it important?" asked Nathan from behind them. "I'd say so." She was on her feet then, tripping over a helmet and slipping ...

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“Dihydrogen Monoxide” by Listy H

Submitted to Contest #210

"Dihydrogen monoxide?"Zane reached for his refreshment cartridge. "The entire planet. Well, almost. Huge oceans of it.""And the inhabitants live in the oceans?""Inhabitants?" Zane turned to look at his friend in the dim light of the relaxation center. "You have never seen a planet inhabited like this one. Oceans, land masses, atmosphere...everywhere!" he waved his tentacle around his head. "Billions of inhabitants. Animal and vegetation. And get this. The planet tilts--"...

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“The Bear and the Fox” by Listy H

Lily stormed through the door and threw her bag upon the table. "It's not fair! I was only trying to help!" "What happened?" asked Grandmama. "Remember how Jen was so nice and helped me with that homework I forgot? Well, today was clean up day so I decided I would clean her tote too, so she wouldn't have to, and I accidentally threw out her favorite pencil. I didn't even see it! I promised...

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“Lucky” by Listy H

Submitted to Contest #187

If I knew what it was, I would say so, and deal with it accordingly, wouldn't I? Tooth and bone, he's stupid. Lovely, but stupid. He asks me if it's an antelope and I tell him with absolute certainty that it is not an antelope.  He is lucky he gives us gorgeous cubs, is all I'm saying. It is finally sunny after days of rain, and the paths are already starting to dry and the...

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Author bio

A writer living on the sultry South Atlantic coast. I love science fiction and fantasy, and enjoy stories that can surprise and amuse.