Marian Audrey Sureta

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2021

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“Maniac ” by Marian Audrey Sureta

It's over. Nothing could hurt me anymore. As I looked towards my husband's house, I saw growing flames that I had started. I laugh hysterically loudly, as if our next-door neighbors can't hear me. "What have you done, Evonne?" I saw my spouse pulling up next to the flaming home. He had recently returned from a trip overseas. He shakes his head, like nothing is unfolding in front of him. He drew me into a tight hug and kissed the top of my head roughly. "We need to get out of here as soon as possible before you're charged with arson." I s...

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“The Gibsons Next Door” by Marian Audrey Sureta

Submitted to Contest #101

When the Gibsons moved to their new house, I vividly recall roller skating through the streets as a small youngster. It's a surprise that the sun shined that day or else I'd be staring at the stark gray walls of my bedroom. My mother despised it when I hung up posters of my favorite band. The Gibsons are similar to The Addams Family and the Cullens from Twilight. To put it another way, they don't blend in with the suburban feel. Violet, their teenage daughter, and Ursula, their Rottweiler dog, are their sole children. “Have you heard the n...

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“The Homecoming” by Marian Audrey Sureta

Submitted to Contest #100

"Mutya, how many foreign friends are you travelling with?" my now 58-year-old Filipino mother said. I understand her concerns; this will be my first trip home for Christmas with my friends and boyfriend (whom they've never met).  I've never looked back on my motherland since earning a scholarship to one of the most renowned universities in the United Kingdom. It’ll be weird since my younger sister's spouse was my ex-boyfriend.  “4 persons, including myself,” I said as my phone hung around my neck as I quickly packed, praying we...

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Author bio

22 years old, stuck in the middle of nowhere, yet writing and reading keep me afloat. Thank you for reading my stories; if you have any queries regarding them, please do not hesitate to message me.