Natalie Minaker

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2022

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“Eye of the Beholder” by Natalie Minaker

Submitted to Contest #192

The make-up artist applied the last layer of foundation to Robert’s cheeks. The lighting in Hartmere Town hall was far too harsh for his skin tone, and once the glare of the key lights was factored in, anything less than a rich bronze would leave him looking washed out.The producers had insisted that it was important for the experts on the show to maintain an aesthetically appropriate level of presentation. The guests on the other hand received nothing more than a cursory once-over from the runners before being thrust in front of a camera wi...

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“The Lost Queen” by Natalie Minaker

Submitted to Contest #177

As my Uber crunched to a halt on the driveway, I saw Euphrates House for the first time. It was not visible from the main road, and after cruising for an age through gardens and woodland, I understood why. It would be unfitting for a house of this stature to be situated roadside where familiarity would demote it to nothing more than a motoring landmark. With its marble frescos, looming colonnades and humbling size, Euphrates needed to be glimpsed, admired, and fondly recalled. Anything more felt like theft.It was with a sense of disappointme...

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Author bio

Teacher by profession, writer by passion! Complete amateur and still learning. Constructive criticism welcomed.