Mara Rouge

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2023

Stories (20)

20 Stories

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“Downpour Dining” by Mara Rouge

Submitted to Contest #218

We were set for a night of delicious food and impeccable service. It was our monthly girls’ night out and my turn to select the restaurant and making all the arrangements. I had read so many good reviews about Cassis, the talk of the town. It was a new French restaurant that had just opened. I thought it would be the ideal place for us to catch up, outside work. The location was not ideal for either one of us: it was on another side of town, but we all eagerly wanted to go. The reservation was surprisingly easy, for a new restaurant...

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“Brewtiful Moments” by Mara Rouge

Submitted to Contest #216

“A tall blond for Lily!” “Coming!” I was just putting down my bag when I heard Jamie call me. As I walk back to the counter, I see a woman getting my order. I guess she did not realize it was for me. “Excuse me—" I say to her. “This one is mine.” “Oh, I am sorry. I thought this was my order. I did not hear him call anyone.” “No, I am pretty sure he called Lily. Me!” I say pointing to my chest. “Err, the tall blond is for her,” Jamie says from distance, while processing a customer’s payment. “Thanks, Jamie! Aww, I love the tul...

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“Fortune's Deceit” by Mara Rouge

Submitted to Contest #215

“Hold on a second, Marsha.” Peter’s conversation was suddenly interrupted by a series of knocks coming from behind his closed door. “Come in!” As he turns around to check who it might be, Peter immediately recognizes a familiar face. It is Brad, his friend but also the Head of HR in the company. He gestures with a raised index, to indicate that it will just take him a short moment to end the call. “Marsha, I am so sorry, but we will have to continue this talk later. I’ll call you back.” Then, turning to his visitor, “Good to see ...

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“Will I be ok?” by Mara Rouge

Submitted to Contest #213

“You’ll be okay, I promise!” These words may sound so cliché for some people, but for me, they are comforting. They were the last words my mom had said to me when we last each other at the airport. She was about to board her plane to go back home. It was a rainy afternoon, and we feared her flight might get canceled. I was secretly wishing it would. I was reminded again of those words when I found a letter from her. I had stored it away in my trunk—my go-to place for all things that I want to preserve and decide much later what to do...

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“Thirteen” by Mara Rouge

Submitted to Contest #212

Dear diary, I am counting the days until my birthday party on Saturday. I am so excited. I can’t wait! Since it will be on my actual birthday, I thought I would invite twelve friends. Grandma being her superstitious self, she told mom that I should have less people come over. She thinks something bad might happen. I don’t agree. Today, during recess, I double checked who was coming. Everyone said yes. Even Alex, who lives far from us. She said her mom is a terrible driver and might need the directions to my house in case they get lost...

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Author bio

Mara Rouge is an aspiring novelist and short story writer. Under this pseudonym, she aims to capture her experiences living on five continents and to imbue beloved folk stories from her childhood with her unique perspective. In her writing, Mara she tends to puts her own spin on traditional tales and folklore, crafting stories that are both fresh and familiar.