Mel Abreu

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2025

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“A Galaxy Away” by Mel Abreu

Submitted to Contest #291

The periwinkle sky of dusk slowly changes into the velvety navy night sky. The stars popping out like popcorn kernels subjected to high heat. Staring up at the sky, I pull my sweater closer to me, the evening temperatures dipping into the low forty degree range. My warm breath blows into my cupped hands, keeping my fingertips warm. As the night continues to grow, the temperatures will follow suit in dropping further. I should have brought my gloves, but the call for the last minute star gazing meetup had me flustered and leaving in a hurry. ...

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“The Wrong One ” by Mel Abreu

Submitted to Contest #289

The room is unfamiliar. I don’t know how I got here. Vivi thinks to herself, staring blankly into the empty room. Darkness engulfs her vision, her eyes adjusting to the unfamiliar surroundings. She reaches for her phone, it’s gone. Panic consumes her, bile rises in her throat. Oh no I’m going to be sick she thinks to herself. She tries to regulate her breathing, short quick breaths  coming faster and faster. Her hands fall to her side and hit a solid surface. She feels around. Cold concrete greets her palms. She grounds herself, feel th...

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“Calling Home ” by Mel Abreu

Submitted to Contest #285

Home, a place I haven’t been in more than ten, wait no twelve years. I can’t believe Grammy is gone. The finality of death hits my chest hard, my aching heart beats loudly, the lub-dub, lub-dub, echoes in my ears. The stifling heat makes it hard to breathe. Or is it the sadness that is engulfing me. I walked aimlessly through the kitchen, running my fingers over the yellowing cream color Formica countertop. The chip in the corner opposite the oven and stove still there from when I accidently hit it with my skateboard when I was eight. The ag...

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