Pudge Avery

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2021

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“Not in my way, but in you own way” by Pudge Avery

Katie unwillingly follows her Mom as she heads to the garage. This is what she hates about the upcoming holidays. She was supposed to be at a sleepover but had to cancel because of this. She was always forced to accompany her while her Mom went gaga over buying everyone, literally EVERYONE, presents. From sweaters to mugs to kitchen decorations and anything you can think of. No, Katie does not hate the holidays. She just hates that her Mom spends too much money, time, and energy on other people. Like, they rarely even get anything back. Kati...

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“Life of the Firstborn” by Pudge Avery

Submitted to Contest #103

Lida knew, always knew that she would not stay in that lifeless town she calls home for the past 18 years. She had always dreamed of moving into a better place, a bigger city where she could pursue her ambitions in life. All her life, she had to work harder than any of the other people her age. They were not rich nor poor, but her father's salary was only ever enough to feed the lot of them three times a day and the rest to pay the bills. Her mother lost her job way before she was born. Since then, she spends all her time looking after her f...

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“The Talk We Needed” by Pudge Avery

Submitted to Contest #99

It was half-past two in the morning, and I still can't sleep. I rolled over to the right, and the bunk bed creaked a bit. Six of my classmates were occupying the three bunk beds in our room. I am at the top bunk while my friend, Monica, was on the lower bed, and my friend, Kim, was sleeping on the mattress on the floor next to us. After the last three days' activities, we are all tired to the bone. We had things planned to do on our last night at the camp, but none of it happened. We all just wanted to rest and ready to go home.I, on the oth...

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“Rachel's Vision” by Pudge Avery

Submitted to Contest #98

I am standing at the top of the hill. The air is crisp, just the right weather to go on a night walk. I can see the whole village, quiet and resting. The lights from each house glow like the stars from the heavens. It was all over the place but still picturesque. I haven't been at this spot since I was a kid. I forgot how great the view is from here. I look at the clear night sky. It's been a while since I've seen the stars this bright. It is too mesmerizing, and it feels like it's saying something to me in a language I cannot understand.I j...

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