Marlise Pienaar

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2023

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“The important stuff” by Marlise Pienaar

Submitted to Contest #185

I was standing in front of a storage unit with a ruby-red roller door. Number 87 B. I had a key in one hand and a letter in the other. I read the letter again. It was dated nine years ago. My darling Nina, If you’re reading this, it means I’ve finally moved on. Don’t be sad. I’ve had a long, full life. I left this storage unit and the secrets inside to you, as I know your mother would not handle it very gracefully. It’s strange how one’s offspring can be so different from you, but that you can find a kindred spirit in a grandchild instead....

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“All cried out” by Marlise Pienaar

Submitted to Contest #184

“I quit”, Hannah said, her voice trembling as she slid her hastily written resignation letter across the desk.Her boss sat back in his chair and clasped his hands together over his large belly. He looked at her with pity and something else. Disdain maybe. Hannah looked down at the letter on the desk and just for a moment she doubted whether she was doing the right thing.“Do you have another job offer, Ms Pearce?” He was undressing her with his eyes again. This just made Hannah more resolute to leave this forsaken place.“I have plans,” she re...

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Author bio

Insatiably curious about life, and people, I've always loved reading. More than that, I love learning new things. Recent adventures include cheese-making classes, learning about chillies and sauces, and trying my hand at writing.