Mabel Ortiz

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2019

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“"First Real Love"” by Mabel Ortiz

Submitted to Contest #16

It just took a glance. Turning my eyes toward the long row of students, I noticed this tall, lanky guy that topped over every one's head. To me, everyone was tall since I was only 58 inches or four-ten. But I kept on going. The cafeteria was packed, and, thank God, Greta had secured us a table, and waited there while I shopped for our lunch. We always went "Dutch "and opted for similar menu options. Hamburgers surpassed "mystery"lasagna casserole and salads seemed safer than " soaked" fries.Someone almost knocked down my tray as I ...

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“"On the Wings of Wheels"” by Mabel Ortiz

Submitted to Contest #14

During the golden years of her childhood, when life was bliss and summers eternal, her bicycle became an instrument of transcendence. Of course, there were many, many table games on her closet's shelves, stuffed animals on her bed, miniature doll collections and paint by number crafts in her chest drawers, yet that turquoise-glossy bicycle that Santa Claus had delivered last Christmas was her favorite.After returning home from school, she changed into her play clothes and helped her mom with simple chores like folding tow...

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“Shy Halloweeners” by Mabel Ortiz

Submitted to Contest #13

It seemed like we would not do anything! I told Jenny, "Forget it!!" How could we become trick or treaters without costumes? People would just laugh at us.It was just past seven, and most little kids were returning from their evening exploration of the neighborhood. Their bags were full of candy, cheap candy, but still candy. I really wanted to go scavenger hunting. Tommy did. too. But we simply could not gather ourselves to yell "Trick or treat!" in our regular clothes."It's too late! " Finally, Joe spoke after wiping a tear which he tried ...

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