Maverie Durham

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2022

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“The Golden Foxes” by Maverie Durham

Submitted to Contest #215

As a Goddess, Asura was alone in her realm. So to do her bidding, she plucked two foxes from the white forest at the base of the mountains. She instilled in them a portion of her own power, turning their blood to ichor and their fur to gold.The two creatures, a densely packed female and swift, nimble male, were outfitted with collars meant to hold scrolls of the Goddess’s messages. Off the pair went, running across the surface of the Earth, spreading the word of Asura. An interaction with these foxes in nature was said to be a visit from the...

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“I Will Never ” by Maverie Durham

Submitted to Contest #155

“Say the word, and we’ll leave.”  My stomach lurches with each bend on the road. Outside the window, the world was black with night. My reflection stares back at me in the glass, and the lights from the dash casts an eerie blue light throughout the vehicle. The weight of the crockpot warmed my lap, and I grip onto the sides to steady myself and prevent it spilling.  “I’ll be okay,” I say. “I’m not sure how many more Christmas’ we’ll have anyway.”  “Great Grandma Charlotte still has years left, and if anyone could get you...

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