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Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2020
Submitted to Contest #221
There is mention of a dead body in this story, as well as one of the characters slicing her palm with a letter opener. Reader's discretion is advised. Lauryn watches her older sister as she scrambles around the living room, preparing for a long night of junk food and horror movies. She’s a blur of black and pink, her bonnet flapping in the breeze as she zooms by. It’s almost cringey to see her so excited to watch B-rated movies they’ve already seen way too many times. Kris turns off the lights and uses her phone to guid...
“Memorial day is about honoring and remembering those who understood that freedom is not free. May God rest the souls of our fallen brethren. Thank you.” I end my speech with a solemn nod to the applauding crowd. Arlington National Cemetery never felt so alive; the energy was palpable as if the spirits of the dead appreciated the recognition. The Memorial Amphitheater glowed with hundreds of burning candles as the National Symphony Orchestra began to play “America the Beautiful.” The voices of the crowd gre...
Submitted to Contest #65
Maia cups her mug as she stares out the café window, her eyes closed and a content smile on her face as the mid-morning sun warms her skin. The low hum of chatter rises and falls in waves and mixes with the Zen music streaming from hidden speakers. She brings her mug up to her face and takes a deep inhale of her cinnamon coffee. The sweet and woodsy spice compliments the light roasted brew and added milk. The door of the shop slams open, earning a few surprised exclamations. Quick steps approach Maia’s table the chai...
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