Marianne Holman

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2024

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“There Is Always A Plan B” by Marianne Holman

Submitted to Contest #240

CONTENT WARNING: This story alludes to domestic violence and potential self harm.The neon yellow paper skitters along the park path, dodging people, their pets, anything along its way. Her EarPods serenade her. Lost in the sounds of a favorite song, the last verses of Eleanor Rigby, it catches her eye. Without a conscience thought, she sings in tune, “All the lonely paper, where has it all come from?”She knows about loneliness too well to suit her. She fools the world that she has her stuff together as she carries her Hermes bag, looking chi...

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“Meet Up On Aisle Six, Please.” by Marianne Holman

Submitted to Contest #237

She took her eyes off the road long enough to see the dashboard clock, then cursed at herself for her lack of planning. It is Valentine’s Day, five-thirty in the evening, and she is fighting rush hour traffic to get home. Adding to the stress is a blinding snowstorm. Bumper to bumper traffic mixed with slippery precipitation makes her wish for the calming effect of the Cabernet that waits for her. Only after she stops at the store to buy the wine and a greeting card for her husband. She tells herself she cannot walk into the house holdi...

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