Milea Huckeby

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2021

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“Devil in the Details” by Milea Huckeby

Submitted to Contest #124

Evelyn Pritchard had been slaying demons since she was twelve. Granted, they were in her nightmares, but nightmares can teach you things. If you’re paying attention. *** The nightmares began when she moved to Aspen Valley. In them, a demon possessed the family fireplace, and she - as the youngest child - was tasked with slaying it. She was led to the fireplace, and presented with a set of rusty gardening shears. She raised the shears and slammed them down on the hearth as if she were chopping wood. An iridescent head emerged from t...

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“And the Oscar Goes To...” by Milea Huckeby

Submitted to Contest #123

Prologue It's difficult being the funny guy.  The guy who is always down for a good time, ready to be the life of the party.  "Hey Johnny!  Sing us a song!"  Or, "Hey Johnny! Moon those girls over there!” Or, my personal favorite, “Hey Johnny!  You got the blow?”   I smile.  I laugh.  I perform.  Like a monkey trained to do tricks, or a circus freak. Don't get me wrong - being the life of the party is better than not being invited at all.  In fact, more often than not I enjoy myself.  Bu...

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I am a 16 year public school educator, teaching both English and Theatre. I have a passion for story telling, and I am so excited to have joined this amazing group of like-minded individuals!