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Megan Cianfaglione

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2025

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Life in the Fast Lane

Megan Cianfaglione

Submitted to Contest #299

There’s something about working at a quick lube that feels like being trapped in a sitcom. The characters are there, the drama unfolds, and you’re just trying to get through the shift without another annoying customer or meltdown from a coworker.Take my manager, Greg, for example. He’s got this bipolar energy that shifts on a dime. One minute he's cracking jokes, and the next minute he’s having an existential crisis over a car lining up in the wrong bay. You can never predict it, and sometimes, it’s better to just avoid him altogether.Greg’s...

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Midnight Snack

Megan Cianfaglione

Submitted to Contest #299

A gentle breeze ruffled the curtains in Sammy’s room. Her blue eyes fluttered open as the chill crept over her. Moonlight cast eerie shadows across her room. Something felt off. She slid from under the covers and ran across the icy wood floor to close the window. She peered out into the backyard. Even the pale glow from the moon wasn’t enough to keep the darkness from pressing in on her, watching her. It was too quiet. Her heart raced as she saw something moving. She ran back to bed, pulling the covers over her head. She knew from horror mo...

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Between Hearts, Beyond Words

Megan Cianfaglione

Submitted to Contest #298

Rayna had been working at Ink and Ivy for about a month now. In that time, she had grown closer to Joel. His easygoing, calming nature made it easier for her to relax. Greg, on the other hand, was…Greg. He was flamboyant and loud. He always entered the bookstore as if it were a stage on Broadway. She kept her distance from him after he started calling her doll. She hated it but was too shy and unsure of her voice to tell him to stop. The bell above the front door jingled as the last customer left. Rayna exhaled; it had been a busy day. She ...

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New Roots

Megan Cianfaglione

Submitted to Contest #298

Rayna stripped her loud, red hair back to her natural brown, deleted every social media account, and vanished. Driving in her beat-up sedan across state lines she finally pulled off the road. Down a shallow ditch there was a river flowing by, dark and fast. Rayna reached into her purse, grabbed her phone, and chucked it into the river. This was not fueled by angst—it was survival. Someone had once sworn, they’d find her again. She watched the phone plop into the water sending droplets into the air. A bitter cold wind cut across her face se...

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Author bio

Megan Cianfaglione is a fiction and nonfiction author based in Nashville, Tennessee. With a passion for writing that began in elementary school, when she first earned accolades for her creative stories, she has since honed a unique voice that blends suspense, humor, and keen observations of human experience.
Her work spans across genres, including horror, romance, and real-life narratives, all united by a deep exploration of themes that resonate in day-to-day life. Whether she’s weaving chilling tales that leave readers on edge, or creating heartfelt stories that explore love, loss, and everything in between, Megan's writing is known for its mix of tension and wit, always leaving readers both entertained and reflective.
When she's not writing, Megan draws inspiration from everyday life and the people around her. From unexpected adventures to the nuances of daily life, she finds that her diverse experiences continue to fuel her creativity.