Noelle C. Lee

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2021

Stories (21)

21 Stories

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“DING” by Noelle C. Lee

Submitted to Contest #108

That morning. You know, the one that finally comes after a restless night. Hitting a REM state is almost impossible when all that anticipation is running through your veins. All night I tossed but now that it’s the time, the right time to open my eyes, my lids are suddenly heavy and tired. I ask myself, why now when it’s the right time do I feel not ready? I was ready at 3:00am, 4:00am, 5:00am, and now at 6:00am, its finally time, yet now I want to sleep.I jump out of bed to see if anyone else is awake. Kids are sleeping soundly and Michael,...

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“Her Sense of Beauty” by Noelle C. Lee

Submitted to Contest #106

Morning arrives. Sunlight spots a fracture in which it can poke through the blue and white linen curtains. It highlights several bottles of prescribed medications atop a painted white nightstand. A carafe of water within reach, with the flowered glass fitting over the carafe’s top. From my garden, I place freshly picked red roses in a mason jar and tie a red satin ribbon in a bow, around its center. Will she notice? Probably not. All that I do has been for her, but it soothes my discomfort and offers her an opportunity to feel the beaut...

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“The Suit-or ?” by Noelle C. Lee

Submitted to Contest #105

The Suit-or ? Southern Women (SW): I called the police as I was all alone, I’m a single mom you know, and I hid in my closet until I heard some activity outside. The police came in 10 minutes but, they did that thing where they didn’t use their sirens, so I wasn’t sure when they arrived. Carefully, I peeked out my window and thank God they arrived cause the next thing I saw was her husband, I think it was her husband, being wheeled out in one of those black body bags that you see on TV. I knew it, I thought to myself. I knew he was up ...

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“Wacky Wild Bewildering Linda” by Noelle C. Lee

Submitted to Contest #104

Wacky Wild Bewildering Linda My best friend. Yes, maybe an unpopular choice for such but she wormed her way into my heart. At first, Linda just pissed me off causing lots of eye rolling. Her sense of crazy was off-beat and bold. With no shame she would sneak up behind elderly men whose only support to stand upright was a walker, and approach while licking her lips slowly moving her tongue around her mouth as she thrust her arms forward waving her fingers as if to say in a husky voice, come to me. Once the unsuspecting senior felt a pres...

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“The Room” by Noelle C. Lee

Submitted to Contest #103

Caroline had an affinity for dogs and design. Her parents promised her that once they moved, Caroline’s passions would be a priority. These words were intended to convince or offer a quid pro quo as they were moving Caroline, a junior in high school, to another state. The home had property which would allow Caroline to raise her beloved golden retrievers in the rear yard. Additionally, design opportunities were abundant within this classic center hall colonial which sits atop a hill, deep in the woods, where neighbors could not be seen....

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“The Visitor” by Noelle C. Lee

Submitted to Contest #100

Each year our family celebrates the highest of holy days to honor Jewish traditions. As non-observant Jews we have creatively invented our own ways to pay respects to the customs and struggles of the Jewish people. As there are many holidays throughout the year which does call for observance and Synagogue attendance, we select those very few that highlight the most important aspects of Judaism. Going to Temple is rarely or truthfully, never involved. We gather our family and observe with festive, and appropriate culinary foods associated wit...

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Author bio

I have always loved writing. As a young child, I would write stories in my black and white marble notebook. Life brought me into different directions which excluded writing. Now retired from the design profession, I am rediscovering writing and loving every minute of it! Thank you Reedsy Community for all your help and wonderful stories as I relearn and develop my skill.