Mandy S

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2022

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“The Visitor” by Mandy S

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #180

The owl was dead on the balcony. A thick cloud of fog had settled over the estate, and between the drops of rain, Lionel could see the cluster of white and brown feathers being flattened, wet and lifeless, to the marble. His heart beat dully in his chest, what felt like an eternity between thumps.  There was no wind, no gusts or breezes to ruffle the creature’s wings or feathers and create the illusion of life. No, the beautiful barn owl with countless shades of red and brown and white with large, deep black eyes Lionel had come to lo...

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“Thanks Again, Means a Lot” by Mandy S

Submitted to Contest #159

“Thanks again, means a lot.” The hooded man far younger than himself shook Ollie’s hand and stepped back into the car. The exhaust pipe sputtered as he pulled away and left Ollie coughing out long tendrils of dark soot.  He shoved the thick envelope into his back pocket and stuffed his hands in those of his jacket. He spun on one heel and made his way back towards his own Volkswagen, the one that barely started.  For a moment, once he was behind the wheel, he considered using the money to catch up on repairs. The thought quickly ...

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“The Rocking Chair” by Mandy S

Submitted to Contest #153

When the sun shifted low in the sky, not low enough to touch the water but enough to duck under the willow branches, it cast long rays of golden-orange light onto the rotting wooden porch of Herman Wells. His faithful, aging beagle, Charlie, faced into the light, letting it soak into his fur as he snoozed.Herman stroked a wrinkled hand over his companion from his rocking chair, which, like the porch, was old and full of splinters. The old man paid it no mind, though. The red faded blanket protected him well enough as a cushion. The crickets ...

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Shortlisted 1 story ⭐️

Contest #180
The Visitor – read story