M.K. Hendri

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2021

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Baroque” by M.K. Hendri

Submitted to Contest #108

The townspeople don’t know what it means when I say I brought my painting to life. They think I'm eccentric, aloof, adrift; but the truth is I did it so I could stay alive. The price of life is not just a monetary one - oh no. There’s a spiritual cost too. Two weeks ago I was sitting at this exact spot on the river, and I knew I wasn’t alone. Every day since I’ve been consumed with finding it. My brush was hardened from a long day of painting, and the afternoon sun wasn’t getting any kinder. An exaggerated breath was my admission of ...

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“The Truth About Waiting” by M.K. Hendri

Submitted to Contest #106

Heavy clouds looked ready to shed their weight against the window; the rain is a familiar arrival this time of year - though not equally welcome for all. As I watched the lane outside bustle with a rush of people from a coffeehouse window, an aroma filled with black tea leaves and honey pressed its sweetness to my nose. I hugged my thumbs into my mug to feel its radiant heat, kindly giving some strength to my shaking hands. The blackened sky shot all around me; violent bolts were on their way soon. My eyes were high along the...

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“A Little Sleep” by M.K. Hendri

Submitted to Contest #84

She threw herself in front of her bedroom door and glared, “I don’t need a babysitter to go to the store”. “Kira, It’s been over a year, and your brother is tired.” Jordan pleaded. Not this time. That sunshine smile always found a way to break her down, but not today. She knew Jordan was on a tight schedule, and if she could battle here for just ten minutes, she'd have to leave without her. Kira pouted in the passenger seat as Jordan turned into the parking lot of the store eight minutes later. “Why haven’t I ...

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Author bio

INFP. Weekend Existentialist. Diogenes Stan.