PJ Aitken

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2021

Stories (49)

49 Stories

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“Yes! NO! Yes!” by PJ Aitken

Submitted to Contest #95

“I'm not indecisive! I just don’t know what I want!”  Beth’s friends burst out laughing trying to drown their guffaws within the contents of their cocktails. They’d known each other for nearly 20 years, since primary school, so the idea their friend would not tie herself in knots over the smallest decision was borderline science fiction.   “Bee, some people are determined and focused and know what they want at every possible turn… and some are not,” smirked Jess, Beth’s bestest and most longest suffering of...

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“Family Getaway” by PJ Aitken

Submitted to Contest #95

“WHY ARE YOU BEING LIKE THIS, MUM?? WE NEED TO TURN AROUND!!!”  “Isabelle, please don’t shout! Your father is trying to drive!”  “YEAH! Away from where we should be looking! I can’t believe you’ve decided to give up. Is this how you treat all members of this family?”  “Of course not! We just need to head home and can look again in the morning”  “He could be dead by then!”  “Don’t be silly! He’s very resourceful. I’m sure he’s found somewhere warm for the night.”  “How do you kn...

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“My Truth” by PJ Aitken

Submitted to Contest #95

Mental. Health.  Mental? Health!  YAY MENTAL HEALTH! WOO HOO!  I’ve never liked the term “Mental health”. It makes you sound like you’re a bit bonkers and that’s not what I’m looking for in the playground. I guess they find mindfulness too much of a mouthful. It seems to be the buzzword of the moment in the same way it used to be the “Floss” or the “Macarena”. Soon enough people will move onto the next craze whilst my pain and anxiety will remain and I will cope with it as best I can.  Celebrities are everywhere...

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“The Dog House” by PJ Aitken

Submitted to Contest #95

“Mollie, STAY!!”  Mollie froze in front of the living room door trying to decide if she wanted to listen to her owner or not. She knew what she should do, go through the conservatory door and lay in her cosy dog bed, but she didn’t want to. It was her beloved Olivia’s 8th birthday party and she wanted to celebrate with everyone else who wasn’t furry and cute. She was sure that’s what Olivia wanted as well based on her face as she followed her Mum into the living room. Mollie needed a plan to unfreeze from her current position in th...

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Author bio

An aspiring loon who is enjoying writing a large portfolio of fantastic future bestsellers. First children’s book available to buy now here https://pjaitken.uk/the-run Second book on the way in 2024