Mariel Renaud

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2021

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4 Stories

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“The Confessions of Marla Grimsbane, Witch Extraordinaire” by Mariel Renaud

Submitted to Contest #275

Attention all you witchy wannabes and potion-loving punks! I'm about to let you in on a little secret about the world of witchcraft that those Hollywood hocus pocus flicks just can't seem to get right. You see, being a bona fide, flying licence-carrying witch is not all fun and games, black cats, and spooky spells.Or, well… not only that. And I should know - I'm Marla Grimsbane, professional witch, hex expert, and veteran potion-spiller extraordinaire. Now, I know what you're thinking: "But Marla, those movies make witchcraft look so cool an...

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“The Curious Case of Emma Dreadmore” by Mariel Renaud

Submitted to Contest #274

In the small town of Rustleville, where the scent of fresh-baked pies drifted over white-picket fences and even squirrels seemed polite, lived a woman named Emma Dreadmore. Emma was not an adventurer, nor was she someone you’d find in the thick of a crowd. She was, however, an expert in the art of being terribly afraid. And, coincidentally, she had a heart as big as her fears. Emma’s fear list was substantial, laminated, and tucked safely into her handbag: heights, public speaking, automatic car washes, mayonnaise (yes, mayonnaise – don’t as...

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“The Day the Lawn Gnome Came to Life” by Mariel Renaud

Submitted to Contest #274

Once upon an uneventful Tuesday in the perpetually sleepy town of Burton Bay, something so bizarre, so utterly extraordinary happened that it would forever alter the town’s claim to fame. Burton Bay, until that day, was best known for its annual pie-eating contest, where grandmas and kids alike faced off in battle, wielding whipped cream and cherry filling. But this Tuesday, something far wilder than a pie-eating contest was afoot. It all began in the front garden of one Trixie Quibble, Burton Bay’s most dedicated gardener. Known for her pre...

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“Journal of a Cake Addict ” by Mariel Renaud

Submitted to Contest #273

Journal of a Cake Addict October 1st – Day 1 of Cake Control Dear Diary,I’ve done it. I’ve decided to face my addiction head-on. I, Geraldine Butterworth, have a confession to make. It’s not what you’re thinking—I’m not addicted to something normal like coffee, Netflix, or online shopping. No, my confession, dear Diary, is far more scandalous. Brace yourself.I am a cake scoffer!Cake, glorious cake, in all its sugar-laden, frosting-covered, spongy perfection. Yes, you read that correctly. I indulge in the delicious, fluffy, frosting-drenched...

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Author bio

I am an avid reader with a passion for everything from classic literature to modern thrillers, always been fascinated by the way words can transport readers to entirely new worlds. Now, as a beginner writer, I am taking my first steps into crafting my own narratives. With a love for character-driven plots and a knack for finding beauty every day, I am excited to share my voice with the world. When I am not writing, you can find me curled up with a good book, dreaming up my next story idea.