Ophelia Ellis

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2021

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“Broom Hair” by Ophelia Ellis

Submitted to Contest #95

(TW: depression, attempted, and mention of suicide)The ends of my hair look like an old broom. My fingers get caught in the tangles in my hair as I run my hand through it. The roots at the top of my hair are slick but as my fingers pull through the knots in my hair locks become dry and split.I should wash my hair-- probably get a haircut too. I move my hand to my teeth. I drag a fingernail across my teeth while the crud gathers under the nail.I’m sure my teeth as well as my hair wouldn’t mind if I brushed them. The mouthwash too wo...

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