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Marina Nugent

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2024

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Workaholic

Submitted to Contest #237

I worked my ass off to get where I am. Standing on a stage in front of hundreds of doctors, CEOs of tech companies and CEOs of hospitals. The spotlight burns into my scalp, but I’m used to the sensation by now. I introduce myself to the crowd and continue on with my presentation. Today I’m in Atlanta, GA presenting and I have another one in Los Angeles, CA next week. Today’s presentation is focused more on the education aspect of my research, as this is a Science in Education Convention. Teachers from all over the country have come here to l...

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Snow

Submitted to Contest #237

It’s morning. My alarm blares through the dark room as I cover my head with my pillow in seek of some solace. The alarm suddenly stops and I’m allowed to breathe again. The pillow is lifted off my head and a familiar hand brushes my messy hair out of my face. “It’s time to wake up” he says. I groan and hide under the covers, hoping if he doesn’t see me, he’ll forget I’m here. The covers are lifted off of me and I’m exposed to the cold air of the room. “Ugh why is it so cold” I mutter as I sit up and reach for the covers once again. His hand ...

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Neurosurgeon

Submitted to Contest #236

The sun pierces through the crack in my dark turquoise curtains and burn holes into my eyelids. I scrunch my eyes and turn to my side, away from the sun. The clock reads 6:35am. I roll out of bed and smack my head into the corner of my bedside table. “Fuck!” I sit up and hold my head in pain but still have go to the hospital. I cover my eyes, laying on the antique wooden floor as I let out an exasperated sigh. I crawl off the floor after my cat comes yelling at my face. “I get it! When are you not hungry?” The automatic food dispenser goes o...

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