Melissa Hassan

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

Stories (22)

22 Stories

1583 karma pts

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“The Missing Person” by Melissa Hassan

Submitted to Contest #54

Two Years Ago...........Marty peered through the curtain of his bedroom window to make sure he's not being watched. They have moved him to this safe house for his own protection. He was part of the program now. He has been for two weeks.He had been cooped up inside this house for nearly a week. He felt as if he was under house arrest. The Feds had advised him to stay put as stepping out of the house could mean certain death. He has had a restless night. In fact he has been having quite a few restless nights lately. He was getting edgy and pa...

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“Home Again” by Melissa Hassan

Submitted to Contest #54

She looked like a model who had just stepped out straight from the pages of a fashion magazine. Her flaming red hair tied in a bun, glistening in the afternoon sun, red lipstick painted on her luscious lips. Her beautiful blue eyes shaded by a pair of Aviator sun glasses. She wore a custom tailored beige pant suit which accentuated her tall slender figure, complete with nude pumps which made a distinct clicking noise on the pavement as she walked along, attracting attention from passers-by. “I thought I'd never come back here again” Jul...

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“Forever Love” by Melissa Hassan

Submitted to Contest #52

“Today is the day, I say “I do” Tara said to herself as she sat on the window ledge gazing at the unfolding scene outside while sipping her morning coffee, clad in a long white silk robe with curlers in her blonde hair. Her blue eyes alight with anticipation.It was a glorious summer morning complete with clear blue skies, bright sunshine and a gentle breeze. She could hear the sounds of the birds in the trees, as little by little nature came alive.Outside, in her parents spacious and flowery back garden, the wedding planner and her troop wer...

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“A Shattered Heart” by Melissa Hassan

Submitted to Contest #51

It was her thirtieth birthday!Rebecca sat on a red and black tartan blanket spread out on the lush green grass, her long wavy auburn hair blowing in the cool morning breeze.There was an open picnic basket next to her with the contents spread out on one corner of the blanket.There was one half of a chicken sandwich, a bottle of fresh orange juice now half empty, a half a bunch of grapes and her favourite, a scrumptious piece of chocolate cake on a paper plate which was on her lap still untouched.She closed her eyes and lifted her face up...

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“Hot Pink Stilettos ” by Melissa Hassan

Submitted to Contest #51

Monty woke up, startled by the loud beep of his alarm clock. He pounded angrily on it to make it stop buzzing.He sighed and got out of bed reluctantly, still feeling groggy. As he made his way to the bathroom, he stepped on something. He looked down and was shocked to see a pair of stilettos!.A pair of hot pink stilettos!He slowly bent down and picked them up, carefully examining them with his mouth open in wonder. They seemed almost brand new.He threw them on the floor and walked around to the other side of the bed and on the floor was...

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“The Wish” by Melissa Hassan

Submitted to Contest #51

The little girl knelt at the window ledge looking up at the night sky studded with stars.She closed her eyes and made a wish, as she had done before on many a nights, that one day her real mother would come looking for her.She had been left at the entrance to the Church a long time ago, or so she was told by the Nuns who took care of them at the orphanage, after her many pleadings to find out about her birth mother.She sighed and got off the ledge and made her way over to the bed and climbed in, carrying the tattered old teddy bear which was...

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“A Blast from the Past” by Melissa Hassan

Submitted to Contest #50

Kanthi stood in front of the full length mirror of her armoire and adjusted her beautiful powder blue saree which had a thin silver border. She wore a pair of dull silver colour slippers and silver jewellery to match.Her make up was light, with a hint of blush and a light shade of pink lipstick to accentuate her simple features. She decided to wear her hair in a bun complete with a fresh fragrant Araliya flower which she had picked that morning from the garden.She smiled at herself through the mirror pleased with her effort. She wa...

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Author bio

I have always loved reading. I particularly love reading romance novels and the occasional short story. I have always been a shy, quiet and reserved person. Don't talk much.But I have always loved books. They were, in some way an escape for me. Back in school the library was my favourite place. What started my writing frenzy was not a short story but a crazy thought I penned to paper. It was titled "The Holy Family and Social Media/Modern Technology" It was all about "What if social media and modern technology existed during Jesus's time back in first century Palestine?" Anyway, I do hope you enjoy these short stories I have submitted. And I hope to submit more in the future. Please feel free to leave a comment on my stories. It doesn't matter whether the contests are over. I still would like to get your feedback on my old stories. Thank you.😊 The stories I enjoyed writing most was 'Forever Love' and 'Hot Pink Stilletos.'😊 Favourite Authors Enid Blyton (Childhood favourite) Barbara Cartland Sidney Sheldon Jeffrey Archer John Grisham Danielle Steel Jane Austen The Bronte Sisters Favourite TV Shows Dancing with the stars Downton Abbey (absolutely loved it❤) The Tudors (loved it❤) The Crown Victoria The Spanish Princess (loved it❤) A Discovery of Witches Band of Brothers (loved it❤) This is us Th Undoing Bridgerton Favourite Movies The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (read the books) The Hobbit (read the book) The Chronicles of Narnia (read the book) (There are many more. Will not attempt to list them all😊) melissa.hassan75@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/1576945626024436/?ref=share