Marilyn Briant

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2022

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“Saving Grace” by Marilyn Briant

Submitted to Contest #155

“Swings and roundabouts innit?” Jennie answered, raising her eyebrows, pulling her lips back in a wry smile. I looked at her, taking in the spiky, pink hair and unbelievably tight jeggings. How did she get those things on! I didn’t respond. But I thought about what she’d said. Perhaps she was surprised I’d even asked the question. Couldn’t understand why I thought it was strange she’d joined the Fallen Angels. Thought I knew it was obvious that becoming one of them wasn’t any worse than trying to stay safe in that neighbourhood, or living ...

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“The Bond Between Twins” by Marilyn Briant

Submitted to Contest #154

THE BOND BETWEEN TWINS “We’re running out of time,” Detective Inspector Willis shouted into his phone, “I need a team here now!” He gazes at the small, stiff body on the stained mattress. Reaches out, gently moving aside long, dirty, blond hair. Bruising on her neck, redness in and around her large blue expressionless eyes. Strangulation? He will have to wait for the coroner’s confirmation on that. She looks about twelve years old. He hates that. Never could deal with the emotions that come with seeing a dead child. He swallows hard, ...

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