Mary Rogers

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2020

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“Times” by Mary Rogers

Submitted to Contest #47

You are feeling nervous. Seated in front of the computer, you feel your body stiff. Can't write. You stand up from your seat and walk along your room. It is getting smaller and smaller. You can't breath. Feel your legs tremble. A weight on your chest. Cough helps a bit, but not enough. You think you're having a heart attack and go back to your chair. You know there's no one at home; no one can help you now. You can’t reach your phone. Would you have time to call 911? Does anyone can fight death if she comes to get you? The screen is twinklin...

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“OPTIONS” by Mary Rogers

Submitted to Contest #23

The day I first saw the fox was the one after our arrival. His eyes caught my brain and the only thing I thought, from that moment on, was to get a common language so he could guide me through this new world I was choosing. It was a beautiful animal and seeing him made me think about Celtic stories of strategy, cleverness and wisdom. It was a sign.I’ve always hated summer. Warm days take my energy away, so now in my forties I decided it is time to move. It was December when we got to our new home with my husband Alan, my wife Claire (y...

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Author bio

I am a Chilean writer and journalist. I write in Spanish. This is a challenge for me.