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Marchea Sovde

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2024

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Reality

Submitted to Contest #295

Josie awakens with a start, sweat streaming down her back and face. She is drenched, feeling a deep sense of panic from the disturbing dream she just experienced. But what was the dream about? Oh yes, she was running, and running, and running, but what was she running from? In her dream, she turned to look behind her and saw a man running behind her, quickly closing the gap between them. She ran faster and faster. When she looked again, the hooded man was closer. Josie looks at the clock—five o’clock. She reaches over to shut off the blarin...

5 likes

He's Following Me!

Submitted to Contest #252

He’s Following Me! Lisa looks behind her. He’s still there! Why is he following me? He keeps getting closer and closer! I cannot believe I am out here alone. Why are there not more people on the trail? I never should have let Erika and Monica go back without me. Why was I so stupid! It was a warm, sunny, and clear morning – a perfect day for a hike. Lisa, Erika, and Monica decide they will head out on the Blevins trail. &nbs...

9 likes

Running Late

Submitted to Contest #249

Mindy is already awake when the shrill of the alarm sounds. She has been awake since 4am, anticipating the job interview she will have later this morning. She really, really wants this job. It is a dream job for her. Not only is the job a dream job, but the location is also ideal. If she gets this job, she will no longer have a two hour or longer commute to get to work. This factor is especially important in the winter when there is usually so much snow on the ground. Mindy had watched the weather forecast last night and it predicted that it...

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Paradise Lost

Submitted to Contest #248

Paradise LostMaggie is anxious to move into her new log cabin in the country. She long ago tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, the hordes of people rushing to who knows where with empty yet determined looks in their eyes. In a few hours, she will be there, in her paradise. Thank goodness her grandmother left her an inheritance that most people would envy. With this inheritance money, she bought a log cabin far away from the grit and grime, the gray, and the concrete of the city. Away from the exhaust smells, the blaring horns, and an...

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