Nell Benton

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2023

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2 Stories

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“Dragon Hoard” by Nell Benton

Submitted to Contest #185

The dragon was in a very bad mood. Sparks of indignation, rage, dissatisfaction, and fear flew from her nostrils on a daily basis. She treated herself and everyone around her badly. She had even stopped getting her beautiful claws polished. The once glittery golden claws were black and jagged and did not work very well anymore. The dragon was bored. She was bored with her company, bored with her hoard, and was even starting to be bored with herself. Her jester was at a loss. Juggling baubles stolen from faraway crowns did not interest her an...

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“Unplugged” by Nell Benton

Submitted to Contest #184

Artwork from several generations gazed at Sarah as she sat slumped in an old green wingback chair wondering “what now?” Dusty and neglected, the paintings and needlework patiently waited. They had embodied the feelings, time, styles, and imaginations of their makers. Time long ago had been captured and crystalized in the art. Sarah had once treasured these items. A lavender doily under the lamp had brought her grandmother’s scent and presence into her being and comforted her. Colorful abstract paintings by friends and relatives had energized...

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