Melinda Madrigal

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2020

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“The Secret Ingredient To Baking” by Melinda Madrigal

Submitted to Contest #100

My mother always use to tell me the secret Ingredient to baking is to use magic. I never understood what she meant by using magic to bake, that is until she told me what the magic is.Baking with my mother has always been the greatest joy of my life, and it still is as an adult. I continue the tradition of baking with my daughter Emily.My fondest memory I have of baking with my mother is during the holiday season. I would wake up early on Christmas Eve, join my mother in the kitchen, and we bake together.My mother would lay out all the ingred...

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“Summer Vacation Summer Road Trip” by Melinda Madrigal

Submitted to Contest #99

Finally, it's summer vacation. You don't know how long I've been waiting for this day to come. Two months of fun and sun.Tomorrow me Aaliyah and my two best friends Clara and Reagan are going on an adventure of a life time. A once in a life time trip. We are going cross country from New York to California by train.I'm so excited to go. I've been talking about going on this trip since forever and now the day is finally here.Right now, I'm preparing my bags for the trip. I'm only taking one duffel bag and my camera. I'm going to document this ...

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“The Festival of Lights” by Melinda Madrigal

Submitted to Contest #98

The Festival of Lights has been a tradition in my family for generations. It's a tradition that began a hundred years ago when the first lights when up during the beginning of the fall season and lasts all the way to spring. The Festival of Lights is an annual tradition in which my family lights up our house and the entire town of Cape Royal with rows upon rows of light. This year it is my turn to light up the town, but this tradition is not without controversy. My mother and half the town believes the Festival of Lights began as a way t...

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“A Window into Another Realm(The Magic Window)” by Melinda Madrigal

Submitted to Contest #97

The Magic Window offers those who enter a place of wonder, magic and adventure. An escape from reality, a place to be whoever you wish to be. There is one thing about the magic window that everyone must know before they enter, The magic window is a secret, for those who enter the magic window the greatest responsibility is to tell no one about the magic. Charlotte is an ordinary girl who dreams of life where anything is possible. Where she can escape her life and be whoever she wishes to be. One day while walking home from school Charl...

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“A Stranger Comes To Town” by Melinda Madrigal

Submitted to Contest #96

Oceanside is your typical everyday average town. Small shops line Main Street, people out and about. Kids running around playing, tourists coming to Oceanside for a dream vacation. What can you ask for in a town that is ranked No.1 in tourists destination?A mysterious stranger coming to Oceanside can ruin everything, and that's what happened. Early in the afternoon a mysterious man walked into Oceanside cafe. Nobody knew who this man was not even the mayor, and the mayor knows everyone. We all asked around to see if anyone knew who this man ...

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“GRACIE'S CHOICE” by Melinda Madrigal

Submitted to Contest #95

The choices we make define us and make us into the people we are. These choices whether they are good or bad will live with us for the rest of our lives. This is true for me. Last year I had a choice to make, a choice that nearly broke me into pieces. This choice was the first ever life changing decision I ever made, and I believe it was the right choice for me. Last Year I come from a family where I don't get to make my own choices. My parents make the choices for me. I always hated that. I never got to do anything I liked, everything I...

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“IZZY'S DARE” by Melinda Madrigal

Submitted to Contest #94

I dare you are the words you fear, those words certainly don't put fear into me. I was dared to go into the most haunted place in America. I accepted the dare and now I stand in front of Bailey mansion.The day beforeGlenn Bay is said to be the most haunted town in America and the place I call home. When people hear about Glenn Bay they think about ghosts, demons and witches, but to me this is all crazy talk.I live in Glenn Bay my entire life and I never encountered any ghosts, demons or witches, but that's not to say there aren't any stories...

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“Zoey Lost at the Carnival” by Melinda Madrigal

Submitted to Contest #93

The carnival is the biggest most spectacular attraction for River Falls. Anyone who is anyone loves the carnival, the young and old. An annual event that brings in lots of entertainment and fun. The day of the carnival has arrived. The entire town of river falls has gathered on Main Street waiting to see the carnival trucks arrive. The kids are jumping up and down excitedly as they see the carnival trucks. Zoey is one of those children who is excite to see the carnival. She loves everything about the carnival, but Zoey's favorite thing a...

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“Mysterious Blackout” by Melinda Madrigal

Submitted to Contest #92

The blackout occurred at 7 pm, in an instance the entire city of New York went dark. Eight million people are left in the dark with no power. The city is at a standstill, people are rushing to get home in the darkness that is New York. Cops have been called to quell the crowds that have begun to form. Liam and his two younger brothers Noah and Ethan are caught up in the crowd that is forming in Time Square. Liam tells his brothers to walk in the opposite direction away from the crowds. He tells them to hurry. Noah and Ethan begin to run,...

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“The Magic of the Library” by Melinda Madrigal

Submitted to Contest #91

Annie is ten years old the first time she goes to the library. When Annie enters the library she sees a place of wonder, magic and adventure. Annie bounces up and down with excitement. She can't wait to get start on reading the books. Annie goes to the children's section of the library and sets her sights on the fairy tales. Annie loves reading fairy tales. Her favorite is Cinderella. Annie picks up the book, finds a cozy spot in the corner of the library sits down and begins to read. Annie goes to the library every single day and does t...

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“Consequences” by Melinda Madrigal

Submitted to Contest #90

The effects of climate change and the resulting consequences are a direct result of the human race inability to protect their home. It's been ten years since the climate apocalypse devastated humanity and turned earth into a wasteland. No more oceans. No more plants. No more animals. No more blue skies. Lucy watched the effects climate change had on the planet and knew the results would be catastrophic, but nobody believed her. Everyone took science for granted, believing that scientists would have the answers to their problems. This was...

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“Big Dreams: A Leap of Faith” by Melinda Madrigal

Submitted to Contest #89

Taking Chances, change has never been in Avery's vocabulary, but on this day April 9th 2021 Avery received the best news of her life. Avery got accepted into the New York City Ballet. Avery's mom Suzie reads her acceptance letter: "Miss Avery Collins it is with great pleasure and honor to formally invite you to join the New York City Ballet. We hope to see you soon" Avery, her parents and brother are all jumping for joy accept Avery. In all the excitement Avery sneaks out of her house and goes to her favorite place the lake. Ever sinc...

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“Sophia and the Kingdom of the Fairies” by Melinda Madrigal

Submitted to Contest #88

Once upon a time in the land of humans lived a young lady name Sophia who loved fairy tales and one day wished to travel to a magical land known as the kingdom of the fairies.The kingdom of the fairies is a magical land deep in the realm of lights. The fairies are the protectors of all that is good and magical. The kingdom as it is called is protected by the fairy dust and all those who enter the kingdom are enchanted by the fairies. Those who are not enchanted are not welcomed into the kingdom.Sophia who lives in the land of the humans is f...

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“Echo vs The Fairies” by Melinda Madrigal

Submitted to Contest #87

Echo with blue black hair and eyes that sparkle is the littlest of the pixies and prankster of the pixie family. Echo loves to prank the unsuspecting pixie and fairy. The pranks Echo has pulled off have been memorable including those on their cousins the fairies, earning her the nickname mischievous little one. Echo loves to go fairyland to prank her cousins. Echo would shut all the lights off in fairyland and deem the land broken. Echo would take the fairy wands and hide them and watch as the fairies go crazy looking for them, and her fav...

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“Emerald and the Woodland Creatures” by Melinda Madrigal

Submitted to Contest #86

Deep in the forest in a little cottage lived a fair lady with golden hair , green eyes and a name that means a gem. Emerald is her name. She loves the forest and all the creatures that live their including the one with glowing eyes and sharp fangs. Owls, foxes, deers, squirrels, bears, birds, rabbits, moose and raccoons live happily in the forest with Emerald, all but one. The unhappiest of the creatures is one they call wolf. He among them is feared through out the forest. Emerald is not afraid of the wolf. She loves all creatures, but ...

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I love to write stories. My favorite genres to write is science fiction and historical fiction.