Megan Maclaine

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2020

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“Lightning on the Lake ” by Megan Maclaine

Submitted to Contest #235

A drop of rain soaked into Erin’s cheek. It had been three weeks to the day since she’d stood, garbed in black beneath the beating sun, watching Henry’s family lower him into the ground. Not another drop had fallen since.  But now, thick, charcoal clouds pushed nearer as she tied her shoes, eyes flashing to the ring that had barely had time to make an indent. Her chest tightened. Was it more rain that dripped from her face to the still-hot pavement? Or was she crying again?   Thunder cracked in the distance. ...

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“Seeking Refuge” by Megan Maclaine

Submitted to Contest #85

The city would be her refuge. It was a big one, with plenty of hiding places. North of Buffalo, south of nowhere. Always posing as New York or Boston. Or a small town in Illinois.   She flew there with her spark, giving him the window seat, to seek refuge from the same-old, same-old. The constant, burning heat at family picnics. The old trees that always dripped moss onto her grandmother’s rocking chair and her ...

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Author bio

Hey, I'm Megan, a writer, editor, and writing teacher from Florida. I'm here to practice and *hopefully* improve my short stories. I appreciate any and all constructive feedback ^.^. Can't wait to read your stories! And thanks for reading mine. ~About Me~ (in no particular order) INFJ 4w5 Ravenclaw Little sister Cat mom (Milo + Sunny) Plant mom (too many) Exercise fanatic Published author Writer-in-Residence Writing coach and editor