Luella Schmidt

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2021

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“Project D2” by Luella Schmidt

Submitted to Contest #107

In the end, they had to steal Project D2 and let me tell you why. It was the single most effective operation ever run in American history and they wouldn’t be here without it. It would have all but destroyed their power.Robert Knightly was the creator and the lead researcher on Project D2. He stares down at us every morning from his place of honor on the sweeping expanse of our entranceway, the only painting adorning the otherwise cheerless office vestibule. Robert Knightly was a big man in his early 50s, with dark skin,...

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“My First Purse” by Luella Schmidt

Submitted to Contest #103

I had just finished a chapter when Hani walked in the room. Hani was my favorite LPN. She always greeted us with a smile, seemed happy to chat with me, and she had a lyrical south African accent that I loved.“How are you doing today?” Hani boomed at Mom. One of my many annoyances was that every person who worked here raised their voice with every interaction, even though there was nothing wrong with Mom’s hearing. Occupational habit, I imagine. Mom gazed at her and smiled, but didn’t answer. She rarely talked anymore.&nb...

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Author bio

I am a writer, primarily of fiction and essays. I love storytelling! Prior to that, I founded and ran the accounting and human resources firm, Fine Point Consulting, in Madison, WI, where I told stories about numbers, hung out with the coolest coworkers, and helped small businesses flourish.