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Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2021
Footsteps echoed through the hallways, bouncing off the imposing stone walls and traveling deeper into the fortress. Tall ornamental windows filtered sunlight and provided glimpses to the empty grass hills outside. Despite the absence of activity, Adrian knew better than to let his guard down. From how his four assigned guards kept their hands on their weapons, they shared his thoughts. Their collective tension strengthened when they opened a pair of heavy wooden doors leading to their destination. Four long wooden tables ran parallel t...
Submitted to Contest #99
Jeffrey snapped his gaze from the diner window to the front entrance. He clasped one hand over his front pocket, and the other crept toward the butter knife next to his unfinished breakfast platter. Any doubts he’d harbored after spotting the green sedan in the parking lot vanished when a familiar priest and college student entered the restaurant. The former carried a backpack over his shoulder while the latter held a notepad. Both of them stood with their backs to the wall and scanned their surroundings. They then spotted Jeffrey and heade...
Submitted to Contest #98
The sound of running water and the crisp breeze brought Marina back to her childhood. She kneeled next to the river, stuck a hand in, and examined its path as far as she could see. Based on its many curves and surface movement, she estimated where the water flowed fastest or slowest. Part of her considered resorting to her backup plan before dismissing the idea. The shallow depth didn’t allow for as much movement as she liked. Plus, she didn’t want to risk a wanderer spotting her. As she studied the river through sight and feel, memories of...
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