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M.E. Austin

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2025

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SOME SORT OF A DREAM

M.E. Austin

SOME SORT OF DREAM? This is a story about Amy. A story only Amy, can tell. So right off the bat she will tell you that she has issues. Yes. I said it, and I know it. Issues. I-S-S U-E-SIssues…Fuck. That word.The issues. The reasons. The be-causes. Be-cause…Of Amy.Because of what she normally does.She causes a lot of effect. Amy is a creature of habit. I think that this is what defines her. Along with a lot of other things, too. Other things being mixed in between and around some major issues. Issues that lead her back to the old beginning....

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A RETREAT

M.E. Austin

A RETREAT She went out back for a little bit to clean up around the strawberry plants because they are just now, turning green. She thinks. When she stepped out into the sunshine it burned her eyes and blinded her for a quick moment… I’m not sick of it. I’m, tired of it. I’m tired of me. I’m tired of what surrounds me. So I did what I thought would help. Lol. I took a nap. For tomorrow will be a different day. Because today is going to start early. They have a Yoga class that begins at 9am sharp. She missed Thursday. She...

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FALL BACK

M.E. Austin

Submitted to Contest #308

FALL BACK Pierson’s family has a time share in Lake Havasu, so Logan went with for a small vacation. Good for him! Spread your wings some more. Have a blast. Speaking of wings…. I’m ready to fly. Almost. I need to make an appointment with my therapist first. I haven’t been there in months. I think I would like a new, someone to talk to. A, no judgment, judge. If those exist. Lol. Maybe. She doesn’t really want help. She wants the information which will help her with what she’s looking for. The sound of silence. If that exists.Nope... ...

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SNAP, CRACKLE AND POP

M.E. Austin

Submitted to Contest #307

Snap, Crackle and Pop This is a bit of an affect that is spinning into an, effect. It’s a roller coaster that is up and down and all over, the place(s). It’s all about the letters.I talked to Candy today about the picture box for Jenny. There were quite a few scattered pics. Jennifer’s side of the family, that is partially mine too. Like pics of grandma and grandpa. My grandfather liked photography. There are a lot of negatives. They are separated in different envelopes marked with the place and date. My grandparents traveled after my grandf...

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WHY TODAY?

M.E. Austin

Submitted to Contest #306

WHY TODAY? Today… It’s cold this morning. I’m going back to bed once Logan leaves for work. I am ready to crawl into my heated blanket. In, June. Crazy. To whom it may concern: At five o’clock today Amy has an appointment with Sharron Rossi for a check-up. Just to see how she is doing. This is how she is doing… She is playing the game. Trying to stay ahead. Or at least keep on an even track. It won’t sneak up behind her that way. Hopefully.She is much better at it than before. Before she just wanted to quit. (Amy is super good at quitti...

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FACEBOOK

M.E. Austin

Submitted to Contest #305

FACEBOOKI went with my heart. My old heart. I chose to play Tyreek Hill instead of Jamison Williams. Dumb move. I bet against Detroit. I went for a Miami guy. No more. I’m so sorry Detroit. I hope Montgomery and Williams do wonderful. Even though…Even though it’s my quarterback that is playing against the Lion’s. And when it comes to Mr. Mack Martin, he plays Jason. He is going to beat Jason. He has Lamar Jackson playing. Points.Points, points.Now…Robby…We will see. It’s been up and down.So have the guys. I think we are going to lose.Somebod...

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I AM NOT A QUITTER

M.E. Austin

Submitted to Contest #305

I AM NOT A QUITTERHello.Amy saw Logan off to work, and then she went back into bed for a few more hours..I slept some earlier. I have no idea what time it was when I went into the bedroom. I don’t even remember going into the bedroom. But I woke up there, at 12 midnight. Wide awake. It’s cold and snowing. It’s going to be an awful week, weather wise. Low, temps with snow and ice. Windchills will be unbearable (for some). That is why Amy is not going to make any plans. Besides Monday.And Tuesday.Lol.Dentist and Dr. Suess. Easy, appointments. ...

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SOME KIND OF LETTER

M.E. Austin

Submitted to Contest #304

Some kind of letter Her next step is to figure out how to write a query letter.And then write one. This is going to be not-simple. When she asked Jason for his help, he rolled his eyes and told her that she should just put it away. Maybe she should.Does she throw it in?Nope.She’ll figure something out. Right now though, she is going to sit here and drink coffee until Jason gets up. He goes to work soon. He’s gonna be upset that she is still not sleeping.She tried.When she re-filled her pill cases, she stuck a melatonin in the PM side with ho...

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A Deadline

M.E. Austin

Submitted to Contest #304

A Deadline Are you ready to share my story with the world? You need to be. I’m coming in with a vengeance. This is about a time in my life that shows my growth, my reflections, my family, and my determination to follow a plan. A plan to convince everyone that I am not crazy. This is the story that’s going to prove it. It needs to prove it. Because if I have to stay in this trailer for one more year, who knows what will happen. Amy has lived in Michigan twenty-nine years, and this is the first time, she’s ever felt like this. Is this a s...

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THE POOL

M.E. Austin

Submitted to Contest #302

THE POOL She is thinking back… 19-89. She was living in California. It was the exact day she found out about Earl. A year after her father died It was late at night… I don’t know what time it was. But it was dark where she was at. In fact, there were four of them there. Amy, her mom, Rick, and the guy who lived next door. His name, I don’t remember. Amy remembers waking up with this kid sleeping next to her. Uncomfortable. When she woke him up to go home, Rick and her mother were sleeping on the couch. That’s when it hit her. It was just...

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The Trip of Her Life

M.E. Austin

THE TRIP OF HER LIFE Only one more stop and they were off. Again. Yay. Not the kind of yay that a person of any age thinks when they hear that one word either. Or the kind of yay, that a person of any age blurts out when they enter an area that is going to be amazing and fun.Or the kind of yay that a person of any age feels because they cannot wait to go someplace, they have never been to before. Or a place you never would have thought of going to until three months prior. Nope. Not that kind of yay, at all. Complete opposite, as a matter o...

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The Trip

M.E. Austin

The Trip It took Amy forever, to be ready for this trip. It’s been two years, and she still feels empty inside. She needs to come up with a plan. A plan for when she has nothing more to do. Amy has been living in a world that she has wanted to escape from, since the very, beginning. They quickly left the hotel somewhere in North Carolina. Quite quickly as a matter of fact. With traveling to different places, comes different foods. And those different foods from different places gave Amy a different problem. Every window that could open was...

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To Whom it May Concern PART 5

M.E. Austin

Submitted to Contest #299

TWIMC-5 Amy needs to clean under the feeders. She also needs to clean the porch. Get rid of a rug or two. And move the grill to the other side of the porch. Hi. I need to talk to you. I wish you were here, so much. I need you here. I’m glad that I’m here. I don’t have to go back. I don’t want to go back. I could easily say that I don’t care. But I do. I don’t understand. I wish he would be honest. He’s, too close to home. But not. Right now as of this moment, I really have no desire for a relationship. Why?? Because Amy has always been...

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The Reason

M.E. Austin

THE REASONTodayGood morning.7:41 AM.Happy Saturday.A new day.It’s going to be a beautiful day. Bright-bright sunshine. The warmest it’s been all year. Fifty, seven. She’ll take that. Tomorrow it will be fifty-nine. And Monday it will be sixty, six. Soon. This is a weekend to clean up the yard with fresh chips and dirt. The dog poop, goose poop, and also the leaves that have gathered on the driveway. It will be done and clean by Sunday evening. But first, there are some things that need to be done beforehand. Such as get propane for the grill...

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to Whom it May Concern: PART FOUR

M.E. Austin

Submitted to Contest #298

TWIMC...FOUR Today is a new start.To new beginnings.Hello.24-27.9:52 to go. 31-34.We are going to lose.We lost.Too, too bad, Detroit. Sorry boys. All of you.Ok.It’s sad.But it’s over. Onto a new year in many ways, but one..Trevor called me this morning to wish me happy birthday. And to say that he couldn’t come over because of some reason or another. Birthdays are getting old. She would rather be at home. He’s still planning on taking her to the golfing range on Sunday. She told Logan and Megan that and asked them if they wanted to go also...

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