Michele Stigers

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2020

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“Tea time in Boston” by Michele Stigers

Submitted to Contest #128

 Tea Time in Boston  “Just another day in Boston.” David said himself.”  The same people walking by, same old stores and taverns.  Nothing ever changed.  He let out a sigh as he watched the soldiers patrol the streets.  He stood outside his house for a moment and watched a bit longer.  He was greeted by his wife as soon as he entered. “What’s wrong dear? You look sad.” “Anna, I hate the way it looks out there. People every where look so miserable.  Come to the new world they...

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“Light to dark over come ” by Michele Stigers

Submitted to Contest #92

Sarah loved waking to bright sunny days. She couldn’t wait to go outside just to see the blue sky and green grass. Her favorite time of day was at noon. That was when it was all light and no shadows.  Every morning she could hear the birds chirping. Seemed like everything was fresh and clean for the day.  She felt if the day didn’t start this way it was very sad indeed. The worse thing that could happen would be if the sun was blocked out forever.  Her normal routine after she woke was to call to her dog, Dolly.  ...

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“Joy ride” by Michele Stigers

Submitted to Contest #87

Joy Ride Loki was having fun flying around the globe. It gave him much glee watching the people’s reaction as they looked up at him. Once in while he would he would breathe out fire and watch them run for cover. It made him chuckle.  Soon there were post on the internet about the fierce dragon. Photos began to pop up of a green and black dragon. Eventually the military got wind of the stories. Colonel Rhodes was handed a message from headquarters telling him to take action dealing with the dragon.  He finished reading and b...

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“Bell Ringer” by Michele Stigers

Submitted to Contest #65

Back in the day a person would sit in the graveyard and watch a bell that was attached to a rope that was in the coffin with the dead. Just in case they were accidentally buried alive.  If so the person in the coffin would ring the bell. This alert the person above and he would get help to unearth the wrongly buried person thus graveyard shift and dead ringer.  Bell Ringer “What are we doing here in the grave yard?” We are here because you are on grave yard duty, Gretchen.  “I know, but why?  Why did...

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“My favorite place when I was a child” by Michele Stigers

Submitted to Contest #51

I entered the park and for a while I just stood on the side walk. It was unbelievable to me that was here again after so many years.  I had not been here since I was a little kid. Place sure looks different when you are older and taller.  I walked down Main Street and took in the sights. This time I understood what the words in the windows meant. I stood and watched the kids approach the characters. It brought back memories of when I did that. It made me laugh.  I walked further into the park made a turn into one of th...

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“Who murdered Rufus?” by Michele Stigers

Submitted to Contest #42

Narrator reveals a secret at the end of storyWho killed Rufus?Rufus is dead. He was shot with a .38 revolver. Who shot him? There’s a long list of suspects. Mary his wife, Donna his daughter, Joe, his son, Ginger, his mistress, George his best friend, Gary, Donna’s husband, Libby, Joes wife, or someone else. Me, I’m Dennis, the detective on the case. Rufus, a wealthy businessman, 65 years old and very distinguished. He and his wife Mary lived in a mansion in Bel Aire. It is lined by fruit trees that consisted of peach trees an...

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“Tabatha’s journey” by Michele Stigers

Submitted to Contest #41

PromptAn animal who goes on a journeyTabatha’s Journey Tabatha walked into the house and roamed around. There wasn’t anyone home, just her. Seemed like a nice place to stay. She walked into the bedroom and made herself comfortable on the bed. A snooze seemed like a good idea. An hour later she opened her eyes and looked up at the person who most likely lived there. She stood and smiled. Certainly this person would think she was adorable. “Who are you and how did you get into my house?”Tabatha, stared at her not under...

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“Death of a husband” by Michele Stigers

Submitted to Contest #40

Promp: turning to a friend in a time of need. Title: Death of a Husband Preamble Marriage When Shelly married Gordon, it was because she wanted a wedding and he was the first one to propose to her. No, really, that’s why. Why did he marry her? Probably because she reminded him of his ex-wife. Even though he would deny that. So they got married. A bed of roses it wasn’t. Although there were more ups than downs it just seemed like the other way around. Both got diabetes, but it seemed harder on...

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“The stars shone bright” by Michele Stigers

Submitted to Contest #39

The stars shone brightIt was a beautiful summer night. Doris couldn’t resist going outside to do some star gazing. As she looked up she was glad she remembered her astronomy and could name the consolations. While she stood there a gentle breeze ruffled her cotton dress. It was too short for a woman her age. She didn’t care, she didn’t pay attention to those magazines that told women how to look. One of her neighbors, Stan, saw her, walked over and stood next to her. “What ya looking at Doris?”“Just the stars Stan. Ar...

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Author bio

I am retired and live in Illinois. I have two dogs and six cats. One of my cats is Tabatha and she is often trying to get outside. I enjoy writing, knitting, sewing, going to the movies and watching t.v.