Mae Lynn Wallace

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2021

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“The Lily Conundrum, Part One: The Plan” by Mae Lynn Wallace

Submitted to Contest #186

“Thank you so much for coming, Porcupine.” “Absolutely, Fiona! I don’t often get called in to consult on Awakenings. It’s fascinating, really. Fox shared updates occasionally, but it’s been a while since we spoke.” “Yes, he mentioned you two had spoken about it when he recommended that we bring you in. He’s been working so hard to make his presence felt. But, unfortunately, Lily has not got the slightest clue yet.” “So she hasn’t noticed the foxes at all? Fox rarely uses a light touch, it’s hard to imagine his work going unnoticed.” ...

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“Happy Birthday, Evan” by Mae Lynn Wallace

Submitted to Contest #181

*Sensitive Content Warning: This story contains references to an infant death caused by medical negligence. There are no graphic accounts or details included.*Today is my dead nephew’s birthday.Some years this day only hits in the respect that I worry about how my sister, Tara, is doing. In the years when she’s doing especially badly, it breaks my heart for her. But today I had the revelation that I’ve spent so long worrying about how she is dealing with it that I may have displaced my own grief out of concern for hers, which is so much vast...

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“Okay” by Mae Lynn Wallace

Submitted to Contest #172

I hold my breath in the moments between clicking “End Meeting for All” and the browser closing, keeping my face frozen and hopefully giving the air of confidence and being unfazed.The discussion did not go well. Our partners at the state agency are unimpressed with our efforts to resolve the glitch that’s causing their enrollees to receive multiple erroneous letters and text messages alerting them of a change in their benefits. The program manager ended the meeting with a threat to end our contract if it’s not taken care of within the week.&...

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