Maureen MacLennan

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2020

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“Standing up for herself” by Maureen MacLennan

Submitted to Contest #135

Standing Up for Herself The greasy dark dish water was draining out slowly and while she waited, focused on the usual sounds coming in from the dining room, it was a hot August day so the doors and window were all open. Wiping her hands on a clean cloth nearby she turned to ask the chef if there were any more tasks, it was legitimately the end of her shift but she didn’t want him thinking she was a clock watcher. At his head shaking and quick reminder of the next weeks hours, she said her goodbyes to the servers and prep cooks in the kitc...

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“The Sound of Desolation” by Maureen MacLennan

The Sound of Desolation The sunsets were absolutely amazing here, everyone said it even those that weren’t tourists. Oh, to have tourists again! It had been two long years since the world stopped coming to Powell River. All the local restaurants had closed their doors in response so people in town started co-ops, some grew fruits and vegetables, some had farms where they raised animals for butchering. A town on the ocean with an abundance of lakes as well would always be able to fish, harvest shellfish and seaweed but the locals know ...

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Author bio

Living a retired life on the West Coast of Canada. Married for over 20 years, no kids but lots of great family memories. I worked in social services, and now I'm just reading and writing my stuff, not reports!