Maria Ruban

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2022

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“A Lot of Talking for a Short Flight” by Maria Ruban

Submitted to Contest #186

“First time flying, huh?”“That obvious?”“Well, not at first. As soon as the plane took off and during the emergency safety drill, you started fidgeting. I kind of had a feeling.”“I’m usually a calm person. I don’t know why I’m so nervous.”“This is probably my 100th time flying, so I’m an old pro.”“I sat next to the right person. You can help distract me.”“I’m a good listener and a good talker. I can talk, or you can talk, the whole trip if you want. Since I get special seating, usually nobody sits next to me. I'm glad I have someone to talk ...

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“All I Wanted To Do Was Check My Emails” by Maria Ruban

Submitted to Contest #150

"How was your day today, Walter?" Henry asks me. I'm tired, I think to myself. Tired. I worked an extremely long day today, on my feet all day and only a 15 minute lunch break. That would explain the grumbling noises in my stomach. I'm extremely hungry as well. Hungry and very,very tired. I'm really not in the mood to talk to Henry tonight. All I wanted to do was check my emails. That's the only reason why I turned on my computer. To check my emails. I should have just changed into something comfortable, sat on the couch while I fill...

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