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Muskaan K

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2020

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It's Cold Out

Muskaan K

The most comforting thing about moving to San Francisco is the knowledge that the weather will always be consistent. The most depressing thing about moving to San Francisco is the knowledge that the weather will be dreary and foggy, consistently. In the three weeks since I’ve been here I’ve watched in sadness as my SoCal tan has faded, the swimsuit lines that I have grown accustomed to have all but disappeared. For the first time in my life my brown skin looks ashy, dull, as opposed to having the sun kissed glow that I have grown so fond of....

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Just Listen

Muskaan K

Submitted to Contest #75

There was something inherently awkward about the silence. At first, of course. By now it was a welcome companion to Dr. Jaime. She understood how to navigate the silence, how to let it sit just long enough before breaking it. It was a tool that every counselor, well, every good counselor, learned to wield deftly. And Dr. Jaime was the best. Deepi started to squirm in her armchair as she felt the silence taking over the room. It was only session 3, Dr. Jaime thought. The silence was still new to Deepi. It would take time for its purpo...

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Describe in Detail, Please

Muskaan K

Submitted to Contest #75

“Can you describe what you were wearing that night?” The words echoed in the chamber a moment, followed by a few exasperated sighs from the prosecution’s side. Was there a more antiquated question? Surely the defense was knowledgeable enough to predict the onslaught of accusations that would follow this question. Or perhaps the defense was more deft than initially thought to be. Perhaps there was something else they were trying to prove by asking the question. At least that’s what Adam thought, pondering what traditionally male clo...

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