Mary Donahue

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2020

Stories (8)

8 Stories

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“Secret Screams” by Mary Donahue

Submitted to Contest #55

One night I woke up to someone downstairs. I wasn’t to worried considering my best friend Lily lives with me but I decided to check it out just to be sure. I slip down stairs quietly and see my best friend heading out the door. “Mya?” She says as she turns around looking at me. “What are you doing up?” Says Lily. “I could ask you the same thing.” I say while leaning against the post of the stairs. “Just…..going out…” Lily says while stuttering. “ At two in the morning?” I question. “I am going to uhhh…meet a friend!” S...

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“The Outbreak Of 2021” by Mary Donahue

Submitted to Contest #44

It was the summer of 2021 and 4 students were off to Saturday morning detention.Heather ( The popular girl )Steve ( The jock )Nichole (The athletic rule follower )and Thomas ( The wimpy, religious, nerd.)They all headed to their seats and were watching an educational video. Then suddenly the tv turned to the news saying “ There has been a zombie outbreak this is not a joke this is a warning. Everyone shall head to shelter and board up windows. I repeat this is not a joke please stay safe. Everyone got out of their seats and started fighting ...

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“Visiter” by Mary Donahue

Submitted to Contest #43

There once was a little girl named Sophia. When she turned three out of no where her father left her and her mother and never came back. At the time Sophia was too young to understand. Ten years later it was Sophia’s thirteenth birthday and she had big party with about 20 of her friends. They were having a blast when suddenly they all heard a knock at the door. Sophia went to go check who was at the door. When she opened the door there stood a man with brown hair and light blue eyes just like Sophia. Sophia asked who he was and he had n...

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“Unlikely Friendship” by Mary Donahue

Submitted to Contest #43

Once there was a guy named Tony, Tony was a science nerd he loved to do experiments. Toney spent most of his time in a lab near his home. One day his parents decided to move. They had both lost their jobs due to downsizing and they wanted a fresh start. Toney didn’t want to leave. He wasn’t much of an extravert, he liked to be alone and just listen to the sounds of his conscience. Toney didn’t have to many friends but he had one friend who was his best friend. They practically grew up together, their moms had been best friends since collage....

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“The Story Of Buddy” by Mary Donahue

Submitted to Contest #41

Once there was a dog who had been dumped at the side of the road as a puppy. The puppy was just old enough to survive by itself but too tiny to fend for itself. One day a guy named Max who stopped his car to see the dog when he got close to the dog the dog just sat there and began to wag its tail. Max picked up the dog and put it in a box in the front seat. The whole time they were in the car the dog wouldn’t take his eye off max. A little later after thinking of a name Max decided to name him Buddy. Max always ...

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“The Chance” by Mary Donahue

Submitted to Contest #39

It was the summer of 2045 and it had been exactly 502 days since every human on earth had died from a disease that had been unknown by previous generations. Almost all the buildings had been warn down or destroyed. I had been living in a tint on the bare grounds of Oklahoma since it happened. I had a pretty good setup I was not to far from a store so I had all the supplies I needed to survive. The only reason I lived through the disease outrage is because I went into hiding underground for a long period of time.It was a cold and windy night ...

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“The Portal” by Mary Donahue

Submitted to Contest #38

My name is Stacey and my best friend is Kate. We’ve known each other for all our lives, we are both 14. One day we were going to hang out but Kate got stuck at her house cleaning her basement. It was like a rats nest in there no one had been in there in several years.When I got to Kate’s house we started cleaning. As we went down the stairs we noticed something glowing. I went and checked on it I couldn’t believe my eyes it was a portal!! We had no clue where it lead to Kate wanted to go into the portal but I was scared. I finally got the ne...

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“The Stranger” by Mary Donahue

Submitted to Contest #37

One day I was walking down the street of New York and I saw someone who was walking behind me for a long time. I got scared so I went into a store for awhile. After an hour or two I went back outside and there was the strange man still walking behind me. By that time I called the police. I was so freaked out. when the police showed up the man was gone.The man had dark brown hair and looked maybe in his early 50’s. When I got home I sat on my bed until I heard a knock on the door. when I opened the door it was the same man and he asked to com...

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Author bio

My name is Mary Donahue Im in 7th grade I love to skateboard, write, hang with friends, I love to read and watch movies I love the writer Jane Austin and melody Carlson. I go to a private school. I love animals and thats about it I hope everyones doing well during this pandemic and feedback is very appreciated. :)))