Maryann Hammond

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2021

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“The Brightest One There” by Maryann Hammond

Submitted to Contest #83

The whole of my existence reduced to nothing. As I tried to open my eyes, the salt in the water stung them so bad I yelped; that only made things worse. Water rushed into my mouth and I quickly shut it. I tried to swim toward the surface but I didn't know which way to swim. I was so disoriented and lightheaded I felt like I was a feather floating in the wind.A feather floating in the windA feather landed on my nephew's nose as we sat down staring up at the clouds. "Eeekk," he squealed out; "Look Cara, Look." I glanced down at the little...

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“A Love Forgotten” by Maryann Hammond

Submitted to Contest #81

I had finally worked up the courage to ask her. This was my chance to ask her to the dance tomorrow night. Of course, we'd have to assume she hasn't been asked yet; and considering she is the prettiest and most popular girl in school, i highly doubt it. she was right in front of me as she walked home from school. I wasn't following her; rather, we've lived across the street from each other for the past six years. I've always liked her, and today was finally a great chance to show her my feelings. I ran up beside her and was about to open my ...

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