Lyra M Harper (Pen Name)

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2025

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Dream's Locket” by Lyra M Harper (Pen Name)

When I was a child, my mother spoke of those lost to Dream's Locket. Many flitted by there and forgot by morning, but those who remembered, who dreamed deeply enough, risked never making it back. I never truly listened. Golden spotlight shone against the lacquered floor, judges leaning forward in their chairs. A hush fell over the circular auditorium as I bowed, the audience gripping their armrests. Taking my seat at the leather piano bench, I let the music flow freely. A high pitched, repetitive melody lulled over the auditorium...

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“Refuge from the Rain” by Lyra M Harper (Pen Name)

CW: Animal abandonment Wind battered against my fur. Cold bit into my skin, unceasing droplets beating down upon the metal roofs as I walked between houses. Drain pipes clattered and poured miniature waterfalls somewhere, but with the constant pounding of the rain, it was impossible to tell where they were. My mouth had been bone dry all day, despite the rivulets dripping off of my fur. I missed the cat bed at home. My former home. Before my old humans moved out for good, and the new humans decided they didn’t like cats much. I wande...

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“Summertime and Supernovas” by Lyra M Harper (Pen Name)

Submitted to Contest #290

CW: Mentions of divorce I walked through the arched doorway of Espresso Yourself, a high pitched bell signaling my entry. Tan walls filled the small cafe. Circular tables were scattered about with multiple outlets on the walls. Spotlights above the counter stabbed at my vision, reflecting off of the shiny tables. Yet, despite the prime charging stations, no one was here this late in the afternoon. Probably because the food tasted like chalk, and the bitter scent of coffee drenching this place smelled burnt and stale. The only thing worth tr...

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Author bio

Hi! I came up with this pen name on the fly, and it didn't seem to be taken on Google, so here I am! I'm not published, I just enjoy writing. Thanks for reading this!