Madison Barlow

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2022

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“Martha Garden holds parties” by Madison Barlow

I'm standing in the kitchen gripping a glass of water. My palms are getting sweaty, and I stare at the wall, my face solemn and still. I bite the inside of my cheeks, and I feel every little bit of my body tingling. It's stupid, it's stupid. Maybe if I had just gone to Martha Garden's party, I wouldn't be standing in my kitchen like a deer in the headlights. Maybe if I was wearing my collared green sweatshirt instead of the striped turtleneck that choked me. Maybe if I had made eggs for breakfast instead of a bagel. "Mari," my siste...

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“no one tells black cats” by Madison Barlow

Submitted to Contest #169

I'm walking down the street when I see a black cat. I'm walking slowly, gently, kicking my feet along, and there it is. A feline, with its shiny coat, small paws, and glistening yellow tinted eyes. I've promised myself I wouldn't go down this street. I have no where to be. No one is expecting me. It's getting colder as the autumn wind picks up, so I grab at my fur coat and huddle closer into my own body. I'm walking down the street as to ignore the thoughts that seem to strangle me when I'm sitting in my apartment, bored out of my skull. E...

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Author bio

hey all! my pronouns are (she/her) :) my name is Madison, but you can call me Maddie. I am 18 years old and from Canada. I've loved writing and reading since a young age, and am obsessed with abstract ideas and poetic writing. I write for myself, and with no fear. I write passionately. and it'll always be this way! I'm so excited to be on reedsyprompts. so much love for anyone who's willing to take a look at my work :)