Marina Nugent

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2024

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“Workaholic” by Marina Nugent

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” by Marina Nugent

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 expos...

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“Neurosurgeon” by Marina Nugent

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 of...

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Author bio

Creative writing has always been an escape from reality throughout my life. From early elementary school I would write stories of heroes who go through horrific trauma but make it to be successful to push myself through my own trauma and mental illness. Now, I mostly write poems and research papers but I'm trying to get back into my creative writing :) Hope you enjoy and join me on my journey!