Perri Stewart

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2024

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“Money Cant Buy Happiness” by Perri Stewart

The alarm trilled with its high-pitched tone, and Nathanial slammed his hand down to stop it. Another early morning, another day filled with meetings, numbers, and briefcases. He moved through the motions—quick coffee, a rushed kiss on Victoria's cheek as she wrestled the kids into their shoes. He barely noticed their laughter, their questions. He was already thinking about the promotion.Nathanial Brooks was an investment bank manager, a man who had clawed his way to the top. He had it all—a good wife, two beautiful children, a promising car...

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“Lightening's Wake” by Perri Stewart

Submitted to Contest #267

I didn't understand the saying 'life flashing before your eyes' until today. I thought it was melodramatic nonsense to give a story or film more edge. I was wrong. The storm was one of the worst in our towns history, and I was stupid enough to be driving in it. This storm felt different, malevolent. The wind was cold, chaotic and untamed, every blast of wind carrying the weight of the storm. I'd just finished my shift and was driving home, the rain lashed down in sheets, blurring the world beyond my windshield. Like with all my problems, i t...

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Just a nurse, using writing as a way to express myself and be creative đź’–