Michelle Kenerly

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2024

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“Alienation” by Michelle Kenerly

Submitted to Contest #287

I pause at the door, uncertain whether to knock or turn to leave. A wolf howls in the distance. I startle at the sound, and the wind's icy fingers clasp around me, a cold vice, making the decision for me. I’ll stay and see this through. I wait for an answer, glancing at my watch. I have exactly three hours left. Finally, the door opens, and I’m shocked by the shell of a woman I see before me.“Hello, David.”“Marianna.”“Come in, I'll make us some tea.”I say nothing and don’t move an inch, but then I follow her to the small table. I hate this w...

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“Claire's Ring” by Michelle Kenerly

Submitted to Contest #269

At the kitchen table, a small black box sat atop the papers. The man sat waiting. Claire walked to the fridge to get the oat milk and the mug on the towel. She watched as the Keurig gurgled, and she could smell maple pecan. She turned and walked to the table. Her eyes immediately shot to the box and then down to the floor. "I can't." No response. "I'm ready to go." No response. "I'm trapped."The man stared at the box. "Why?"The man stared at the box."What do you expect me to do?""Open it."Claire picked up the box; her hands tr...

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