Melanie B. Gaston

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2024

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“The Death of a Bachelor” by Melanie B. Gaston

Nope. Absolutely not. No way. No, gracias. It was all John could think about. One moment he was happily single and with no responsibilities, and then he met her. This had to be some weird reality. It started when he was at the bar one day. He didn't enjoy bars, but some days he decided to go with a couple of coworkers after work to wind off. He was off work, and he decided to get a nice cold beer. The construction business was rewarding but very tiring. Then,...

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“The Business Proposal” by Melanie B. Gaston

Submitted to Contest #254

Finding a husband was such a dull task. Elizabeth was bored of the ton and their boring social life. Dance, eat, mingle, repeat. Her only job was finding a husband. Compared to women of lower classes, she was privileged to never lift a finger for physical work. Her hands were not calloused, and her skin was soft. But she did not feel free. She did not have a voice. She depended on the men in her life to make the life-changing decisions for her. Hence, why the task of finding a husband was dull, she was shown prospects...

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“The Quiet Playground” by Melanie B. Gaston

It was a quiet place, I had to admit. Just a bench in the nearby park, in a corner where no one would go to and wouldn't bother us. The only sounds I could hear were the singing of the birds and the ruffling of leaves. The little girl beside me balanced her feet over the ground, her toes barely touching it. “You have to return home, you know.” She spoke. “I know, but it's peaceful here.” “It's too quiet.” She argued. “Didn't you like the quiet?” I asked her. “Yes, but not too quiet....

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Author bio

Coffee addict, bookworm, looking to rent a castle for dramatic effect... but I'm broke. Don’t judge my search history. I’m a writer. Check out my blog! https://melanieberriosgaston.substack.com/