Liz Dolence

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2019

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“A Proposal” by Liz Dolence

Submitted to Contest #66

“It doesn’t count if you’re already planning your defeat,” John said, annoyed. “Of course it still counts,” Ken insisted. “I’m still going to talk to her, aren’t I?” “But you won’t get anywhere with that attitude.” “How do I know I even want to get somewhere with her?” “Look at her,” John reasoned, “It’s worth a chance. And you are going to be single forever if you are waiting for the perfect person to just stroll into your life. Plus, she’s been giving you ‘come hither’ glances all evening.” “Maybe I don’t have any problem being single...

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“Adventure Club” by Liz Dolence

Submitted to Contest #16

Simon and Peter were the only kids in their neighborhood. They found each other out of necessity more than actual affection for one another. But what started out as a playdate forced by their moms, did eventually grow into a bond with some measure of fondness. By the time they were 8 years old, they were inseparable. In school, they sat next to each other, until the teacher moved them for talking too much. They walked home from school together, ate after school snack together, did school work together, and played together. When they could ma...

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“Field of Vision” by Liz Dolence

Submitted to Contest #16

Normally, the sights and smells of a race setting up would excite me to my very core. However, on this particular day, I am running very very late and I have no time to stop and take in the scene around me. It is a blur as I ran full speed down a hallway that opened to the race track. I can see an official looking around for me, clearly he was about to call me a no show and clear my gate, but I come barrelling in. “I’m here! I’m heeeeeeerrrreeeee,” I yell, drawing the eyes of fellow racers and audience members alike. Luckily, I also draw the...

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