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Marguerite Diggens

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2023

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The Clock smith's Wake up Call

Submitted to Contest #230

“The movements are deranged,” I utter, as I look in astonishment at the faces which surround me, their hands pointing to twelve. It is noon, but not a sound, not a chime, not a bell, not even a tick-tock. Perplexed, I look across the room at my dog, Ben. He is still sleeping. Feeling unsteady I flop down into my old leather chair. I close my eyes. Upon opening them, I see myself asleep in my chair. My heart pounds, chest tightens, and mouth dries. Maybe I am dead. I try to shout, and a bark comes out. I sound just like my dog, Ben. I look si...

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Awakening a Star

Submitted to Contest #227

I awake with a fright as I hit the side of my box.                                                                                  “Careful y...

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