Mary Tuffin

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2021

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“Hey Jude” by Mary Tuffin

Submitted to Contest #102

"Jude Abney is it?" "Yes." I've heard this question everyday for a month now. 30 job applications and not one has accepted me. "Ha, your name is like that Beetles song. You know which one?" How could I not. "Yes, I know that one quite well." The amount of times people bring it up, I don't think i'll ever forget it. The hiring manager for the bank begins to sing. "Hey Jude, don't make it bad take a sad song and make it better." I give a little nervous laugh and after his fun he comes in close with folded hands. "Now, Jude, tell me about y...

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“The Waiting Room” by Mary Tuffin

Submitted to Contest #96

I’m sitting in a grey scruffy chair that has become flat and hard. It’s old and tethered like the faded floral wallpaper. I begin to get what the sad and old furniture feels like. I’m in an empty waiting room except for a kind woman at the desk, at a beaten pawn shop waiting for some reassurance. Or in other words, money for my wedding ring. I never wanted the divorce but after the suggestion was given by my wife, the idea was evident and reasonable. I had just never seen it before.    The only fresh youthful looking thing in this ...

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Aspiring insightful writer who just wants to share her worthwhile Ideas! ✨Some of my favorite things✨ (not in order, of course) -Jesus (except maybe this one) -piano jazz -cold rainy weather -old books -Italy -Fleetwood Mac -painting -Frank Sinatra -big noses -old dogs -frogs