Miley Seliquini

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2021

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Once I Was Eleven Years Old” by Miley Seliquini

When I think back to that autumn, it’s not the terrible incidents that unfolded that first come to mind. No, as strangely as it sounds, what I remember before all else is the way the leaves so crisply crunched beneath our sneakers, how the dogs awaited our return home, perched on the sofa and barking through the open window, the way my youngest sister laughed when I told her the stories of her infanthood. Only after that first wave of memories do I begin to recall the most prominent events of my childhood. I was eleven, going on twelve, jus...

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“Library Time” by Miley Seliquini

Jill had never wanted to be a criminal. She was a straight-A student, a loyal friend, a behaving daughter. Still, her path had led her to an unfortunate life of crime. How tragic. “Would you shut up? I’m eleven, in a library. Not a murderer in some crappy motel room. You should be glad for that, too, because you’d be my first victim if I was.” “Alright, alright! Such aggressiveness.” Despite being in sixth grade, Jill had already developed the mannerisms of a war-hardened veteran, somebody with nothing left to lose- “Oh, how I wish I cou...

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“Going Away Present” by Miley Seliquini

Submitted to Contest #90

The train bumped and jostled as it went along the tracks. There was hardly any room for luggage, amidst all the passengers, so Liza held her bag to her chest. Her little brother, Toby, sat next to her, his suitcase underneath his rear, giving him the extra height needed to see out the window. “When will we be out of the city?” He asked, little legs swinging above the floor. “When will we get there?” Liza laughed, ruffling his hair. “Soon, I promise.” She wasn’t too sure, but as this was their last ride to the country she had to assume they...

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Author bio

14-year-old author wannabe. You can't edit a blank page they say, but I can sure try.