Megan DeRouin

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2019

Stories (35)

35 Stories

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“Anonymous” by Megan DeRouin

Submitted to Contest #27

AnonymousIt can be said that in times of peace every man is a friend and in times of war every man is a foe. I have always found peace and war to be the dualities of this world. Friends and foes can be found in either. One cannot exist without the other. Men fear war and yearn for peace yet they would not know fear should peace alone exist. Perhaps it is a poor way to live, knowing that destruction is always lurking just outside your serenity, but I can only speak to that which I know.The horns had blown that morning. The enemy was advancing...

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“By Any Other Name” by Megan DeRouin

Submitted to Contest #26

By Any Other Name I sat at the bar nonchalantly stirring my fruity drink as I glanced out of the corner of my eye at the man at the other end of the bar. He was average looking, his watch said he had a good job. The stains on his shirt collar and his nervous habit of rubbing his left ring finger said his wife had just kicked him out. There was something so…sad about him.He would make an easy mark tonight.I stood up suddenly and his head jerked up, I mean he really couldn’t help...

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“The Human Condition” by Megan DeRouin

Submitted to Contest #24

I woke up disoriented, but they told me that would happen. The air felt different, my lungs ached as I drew it into my body and feeling slowly returned to my extremities.I guess it was my turn.I sat up and all the blood rushed to my head, I put my hand on the edge of the stasis pod.Steady Jewel, steady.I flipped my legs out so they dangled about an inch or so above the floor. I scooted forward and tried to stand up. It took a moment for my muscles to remember and for my knees ...

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“Song of Sparrows” by Megan DeRouin

Submitted to Contest #18

Song of Sparrows I danced through the crowd, my hands deftly diving into pocket after pocket pulling forth wallets of all shapes and sizes. When the tourists went left towards the Empire State Building I continued straight. I plugged my earbuds into my ears and stuffed my hands into the pockets of my jacket. Just another New Yorker walking down the street. No one saw me, they weren’t looking.The lock clicked as I closed the door behind me.“That you Kailey?” asked Beth from the ...

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“Through the Leaves They Fall” by Megan DeRouin

Submitted to Contest #16

Through the Leaves They FallMegan DeRouinIf the seven foot high chain-link fence covered in thorny vines as thick as a quarter didn’t dissuade you, then there were the signs. Spaced exactly ten feet apart and hung at a uniform height the NO TRESPASSING’s faded red letters were sure to drive the message home.There were no cameras though, but that was just because when that fifty acre parcel of nothing but overgrown trees became off-limits they hadn’t been invented yet.My family had lived in the town of Stony Brook since before it was even a t...

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Author bio

Hi Everyone, Thank you for stopping by. I confess I am really bad about answering comments, but I do appreciate the time of everyone reading my work. I write for the joy of writing, but life isn't always about following your joy. Sometimes (most times) there isn't enough time in a day, but I love to know what everyone thinks and really enjoy writing for you all here.

Shortlisted 1 story ⭐️

Contest #42

Shadow of a Doubt – read story