Marly Smith

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2021

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“The Healing Game” by Marly Smith

Submitted to Contest #163

I met the devil at a Long Island gas station on a sunny day in December while on patrol. Although much of the events are cloudy, certain things are forever a part of me. My mind functions like a broken record replaying a couple of minutes of the encounter over and over again. His intention was clearly articulated: “I’m gonna fuckin’ kill you!” He tried. He really did. He pulled the trigger. He shot me. He hit me twice. He tried fifteen times. Lucky for me, the devil is a poor shot. Hu...

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“Weathering the Storm” by Marly Smith

Submitted to Contest #118

People are a lot like caterpillars. There are plenty of caterpillars amongst us, but on occasion we get a glimpse of a butterfly…            The wind had changed direction. No longer the soft, warming breeze that blew gently off of the ocean caressing and nurturing me. This wind was angry. It didn’t care if I wasn’t ready for it’s onslaught. The new gust was powerful and merciless and really cold. Really cold.        &...

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“Ask and You Shall Receive” by Marly Smith

Submitted to Contest #116

“Are you ready to give your statement?”“Yes”“Wait one minute, stenographer, are you on the line and are you ready to transcribe?”“I am, thank you.”“Okay, go ahead, officer.” “Thank you.” She took a deep breath, “I realize that this is my fifth impact statement that I am giving to oppose the release of Edward Charles. I get so caught up in how difficult it becomes for me every 18 months to prepare myself to face the possibility of his release, that I have a hard time seeing others and what they do. So, before I start, I do want...

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