Mandy Yates

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2021

Stories (3)

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“Heavenly Rain” by Mandy Yates

Submitted to Contest #112

She always thought there was plenty of time. I don't think any of us realize just how precious time can be. Until it runs out on us. Her story starts before her twentieth birthday. A young, soon to be woman who had her whole life ahead. As typical as it may sound, her story begins with a young man. A man in his mid twenties. She didn't know it at the time but this man would show her the world through his eyes. Ah yes, beautiful, strong yet gentle, mysterious, adventurous blue eyes. The kind of eyes you get lost in. Have you ever met someone...

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“Young Is As Young Does” by Mandy Yates

Submitted to Contest #102

As I sit on the front porch, on a crisp cool autumn day, I'm sipping my nice warm coffee. I start to reflect on years ago. Years of coming of age. I jokingly refer to these memories as my young n dumb moments. Luckily these years were before technology took over our lives. As they are today, with pictures and video on a constant loop. These times in my mind start with a bunch of neighborhood kids being outside. Riding their bikes. Riding skateboards on a home made skateboard ramp. A big boombox with 80s rock blaring. These were good times. H...

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“The Man In The Mirror” by Mandy Yates

Submitted to Contest #101

I know to some, this story will sound crazy. Because it is. But it's also true. It changed my life in a positive way. I was married for 30 years to my best friend and soulmate. In December of 2020 my dear husband passed away suddenly. He was 56 years young. Like many couples, we had plans. Our next chapter. A chapter that didn't end. But it dramatically changed the course of my life. Losing my sweet husband almost destroyed me. But life goes on as we all know. I have two of the best kids on the planet. They are adults. Luckily they still liv...

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Author bio

A mother to two amazing grown children. Who make me remember what's really important in life. I was married to an amazing guy for three decades. When he passed away, he took my heart with him. I love to write. Poems, and short stories. The written emotion can open up so many doors, you'd never even know were closed.