Michael Balliew

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2024

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“The Dinner” by Michael Balliew

Submitted to Contest #259

My mother could be heard frantically moving about the kitchen, her quiet sobs almost muffled by the sounds of cabinet doors slamming and pots and pans clattering together. Leona, my sister, and myself sat caddy corner with each other at the end of our long dining room table. Her face was buried in a teddy bear that had most definitely seen better days. At the other end of the table sat our father, sweat beginning to bead on his forehead. He was still wearing the clothes he’d worn when he’d gone on a supply run early this morning. “Dad...

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“Crossroads” by Michael Balliew

Submitted to Contest #255

TW: Death and disappearances Mia parked her car off the edge of a dirt road. She was nervous, having spent the whole drive here desperately trying to convince herself to just turn around and head back home, but her desire..no her need was greater than her fear. "I'm here now anyways," she said, shaking the thoughts from her head. Turning off the vehicle, Mia gathered a bag from the passenger seat and stepped out into the cool November night. She had a bit of a walk ahead of her. This wasn't someplace she was supposed to be perse, and while t...

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