Marie Mckenzie

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2022

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“Good as Hell” by Marie Mckenzie

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #158

***Trigger warning: Contains demonic themes***Two cowering figures lie beneath Tom Wescott’s bedsheets - his wife and her lover. I’d whispered in his ear all day, urging him to hurry home, to witness this betrayal. He’d chalked it up to intuition. But it was me, hard at work, tempting another wayward soul.As angry words crowd in Tom’s throat, his lips tremble. Beads of sweat roll down his forehead, past furrowed brows. His eyes are fixed on his wife. One shaky hand points a Glock 34 at her. His finger hovers over the trigger. The wife turns ...

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“A Teddy Bear For Adults” by Marie Mckenzie

Submitted to Contest #156

***Warning: Contains explicit language, mentions suicide/self-harm and substance abuse***I really hate my job. I’m staring at the clock like a jailbird waiting for their cell to finally open, to taste the sweet nectar of freedom. It’s an odd sensation — a cocktail of relief and nauseating anxiety. Today’s the day I stick up for myself. Today’s the day I tell the dragon lady I refuse to work on my day off. She'll listen to me because I'll sound confident, stern, and oh my gosh, here she comes! My back straightens.In she walks w...

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“This is No Ordinary Life” by Marie Mckenzie

Submitted to Contest #155

The Night of The Full MoonThere’s blood everywhere. Blood on my shirt, blood on my bed, blood in my mouth. As I scramble out of bed, I hear a thump. I look down and notice a small solid form underneath the sheet. Reaching down with a shaky hand, I uncover the body. It’s Mr. Whiskers. His eyes are wild with fear, his mouth agape, frozen wide as if his last moments were spent in agony, yowling for help. No. I couldn’t have. A single hot tear rolls down my cheek.It hurts to breathe. I’m panting for air. You don’t have time for this. Mom and Dad...

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Author bio

I am a new writer currently struggling to edit a dark paranormal romance. My favorite genres are romance, thriller, fantasy, and did I mention romance? I’m a dreamy Pisces ♓️ who daydreams both intentionally an unintentionally. Some of my favorite authors are JK Rowling, Gillian Flynn, and Stephanie Meyer. I am dedicated to improving my writing so feel free to give brutally honest, constructive feedback.

Shortlisted 1 story ⭐️

Contest #158
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