Marian Baldwin

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2021

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“The Pumpkin Smasher” by Marian Baldwin

Submitted to Contest #113

Toby walked into the kitchen and sat down at the counter where his mother was making pancakes. He ran his fingers through his hair, heaved a big sigh, and dropped his head down onto his folded arms. “Bad night?” asked his mother. Toby answered with a groan. He lifted up his head and put his face in his hands and then spread his fingers apart just enough to see his mother. “Must have been,” his mother said smiling. “I hope you're hungry.” “Maybe I will be when they’re done,” Toby answered rubbing his eyes.  “You better be,...

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“Life Without Light” by Marian Baldwin

Submitted to Contest #92

“Follow me,” said the young woman. She spoke to a middle aged man who stood beside her. He held a small potted plant that looked out of place in the drab colorless house he had just entered. The woman took up a light and led the way down a dim passageway. “It’s been nearly a decade since I saw your Father, Kate,” the man said a trifle awkwardly. He felt strangely unsettled. The whole atmosphere felt eerie and unnatural. “How have you all been?” He asked. “For the most part we’ve been well, Mr. Goodray,” the woman answered in a strained voi...

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I have been creating stories since I was a toddler. I love reading all sorts of books, and doing all sorts of things. Someday I hope to write something that will make an impact on people for good.