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Madison Taylor

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2021

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New Year, Clean Slate

Submitted to Contest #231

I probably cursed my New Year when I counted down to midnight at 11:32, 12:07, and 3:26. I was too drunk to worry about luck, and my friends and I were only trying to make each of our Uber drivers feel included in the holiday. Regardless of good intentions, I woke up to an alarm announcing “Note to self: this will be the year you get divorced.” There was no question where this plan had initiated. Everyone had discussed New Year’s resolutions the night before at the house party...

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Control

Submitted to Contest #167

*Trigger warning: mental health, suicide attempt There are secrets we never plan to reveal to the world because we are ashamed or scared. There are also secrets so big that we can’t hold them in forever. Some fall into both categories, and each day is a battle between telling a friend and saving our pride. I have been fighting this battle for three years. My secret has never surfaced, despite examinations by doctors and an overwhelming urge to scream that I hear voices. Yes, I hear voices. Yes, I am crazy. No, I’ve never told a soul.&nbs...

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