Mae Wai Stroshane

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2023

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“A Case of Arthur-itis” by Mae Wai Stroshane

Submitted to Contest #291

My name is Doctor Edgar B. Shallows, Jr. but most people call me Ed. I'm a second-year resident, in other words, two years out of medical school, at Cornwall Medical Center in Boston. We're down in what used to be called the Combat Zone, where hookers and drug dealers once prowled the streets, slummers snuck into the peep shows and sex shops, and guns were as plentiful as cotton candy. You could practically set your watch by the wailing of police sirens. Now it's mostly high-rise luxury condos and equally high-end stores where of us can...

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“Comin’ Round the Mountain ” by Mae Wai Stroshane

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #288

She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain When She Comes The old folk song went round and round in her head as Joanna Fan peered through the wet windshield, the wipers slapping an irritating rhythm that didn't quite fit the music. Rippling sheets of water on the glass made the road nearly invisible as she crept along at barely ten miles per hour.  The day had started out warm and clear, but towards lunchtime, thick gray clouds began to pile up and the heavens opened with big fat drops. Joanna had brought a sandwich and a Thermo...

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Author bio

Welcome to my page! I’m a composer and singer/songwriter living in Boston and recently composed a musical, “Tessie’s Magical Bible Tour,” ( think an Old Testament mashup with “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure.) Music and musicians themselves are among my favorite story topics, with a dash of humor and fantasy. I hope you enjoy my work! .

Shortlisted 1 story ⭐️

Contest #288
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