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Milja Luomala

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2020

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The perfect apartment

Submitted to Contest #59

The sun flowed beautifully through the large windows. The kitchen countertops were grey marble and the cupboards white. The oak hardwood floor was perfect. The bathroom had a rain shower. It all felt too good to be true. And something in me said it must be. I was really uncertain about us getting this apartment, but Andy was so excited. I had no real reason to be against it, so I said nothing, and we rented it. We signed the contract 2 weeks ago and it was finally time to move in. Andy unlocked the door and we stepped in. I had alm...

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Sparks and lights

Submitted to Contest #58

“Hey babe, I have to tell you a small thing.” Cora said.The sun had set a couple of hours ago. The only things that gave the living room some light were Cora’s pink led lights and the TV.“Sure, go ahead”, I answered and sat up straight on the couch.“You know the party I went to with my friends last weekend?”I nodded.“Well I was talking to this guy, just talking!” She took a deep breath. “And then he leaned in and kissed me. I pushed him away immediately!”I was quiet for a while. Then I asked:“Were you being flirty?”“No!” She looked offended....

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Hard work and its rewards

Submitted to Contest #57

I had a good feeling about this one. All the tests so far had gone as they should. This might be it. As exhausted as I was after the long day of work, I couldn’t wait to tell my husband about my day. He was a biochemist too, but he focused mainly on bacterial diseases. Even if the clock was nearing 11 pm, I knew he would still be up watching breaking bad. “Frank!” I yelled as soon as I stepped in through the front door. “Geez, Lydia, my heart nearly jumped out of my throat!” he screamed in shock. “Sorry!” I yelled back as I took off my c...

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