Lyn Carstone

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2021

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“The Betrayal of Sage” by Lyn Carstone

Submitted to Contest #79

For all of my careful planning, I had never expected this. Never expected the welling up of water in her eyes and the whispered apology as guardsmen poured into the courtyard, their swords all pointed at me, as if I was the greatest threat in the kingdom. They were wrong. It was the man- the so-called prince- they worked for who was the threat. And now the woman who stood across from me. My own daughter. My Sage. She stared at me. What was she thinking? Was she remembering sitting on my lap when she was a little thing, and listening to the s...

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“Summer in Boysenberry Falls: A Raspberry Family Story” by Lyn Carstone

Submitted to Contest #77

Stella Raspberry-Rue braced herself for the sweltering heat that was waiting, ready to assault her, once she stepped outside of the temperature-controlled library. This summer had been one for the history books- each day breaking the previous record for how hot it had been. Even biking the measly distance from her house to the library had left her sweating at nine in the morning. Two hours later, and Stella was dreading even the short distance to Mama Jean’s Cafe. At least next year she would have her driver’s license and she would be able t...

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“The First Time in Forever” by Lyn Carstone

Submitted to Contest #77

Freshly fallen snow sparkled from the first rays of the sun. Rebecca smiled from her spot in the window. It had been many years since she had woken up to a good snow fall. The last few years she and her husband had holidayed in warmer climates and when they had been home, the snow fall had been pitiable. But this morning…this morning was different. The snow had started yesterday and now piled high in perfect white drifts. She shivered as memories of childhood days spent running through the snow, having snowball fights, and building snowmen c...

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“Thirteen Minutes” by Lyn Carstone

Submitted to Contest #75

His new life began with an arched eyebrow. “Well,” the woman drew out the word till it sounded like it had five syllables. She tilted her head to the side. “This is unexpected. Are you alright?” Was he alright? He was on the floor. A comfy floor. One that wasn’t making his back hurt. The ceiling was very nice- creamy with a fancy light hanging in the center of a gold leaf medallion. “I think so?” He said. “Good. Glad to hear that.” The woman bobbed her head. “I’ll just be on my way then.” He sat up. “One thing though…” She paused, ...

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Author bio

Hi, I'm Lyn! My two favorite hobbies are reading and writing (though I hope one day writing becomes more than just a hobby). Favorite music to write to: The Piano Guys & Samuel Kim Music (the latter a youtuber). Favorite Authors: Sarah M. Eden, Ally Carter, Rick Riordan, and Roshani Chokshi.