Quinn Cain

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2022

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“The Locked Door” by Quinn Cain

Submitted to Contest #130

What is taking him so long? It’s been three hours. Michael is never this late from work. Metal coats my mouth. The inside of my lip is raw from the gnawing. A pit’s where my stomach should be.  I need to call the police. I hurry towards the phone, leaving behind the freshly matted rug where I’ve been pacing. I grab it off the wall, forcing my fingers to hold steady as I dial 911. Ringing… “911, what's your emergency?” The scratchy voice of a middle-aged woman picks up. “Hi! Sorry, my husband is-” “Hello? Is anybody there?” “Yes! Yes ...

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“The Whip” by Quinn Cain

Submitted to Contest #129

The moment I moved to Utah I wanted to rock climb. Growing up I was always a timid, shy kid. The thought of going downhill too fast on my bike, climbing a tree, or buying a pair of Heelies would make my knees weak. I don’t like this part of me. Driving into Utah for the first time as a teenager, I saw something. The mountains. Yes, I’ve seen the mountains before, but I’ve never seen them. The moment I entered the shadow of these pillow-topped giants, I was speechless, overwhelmed by a feeling of insignificance. The intimidation, the delicat...

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Author bio

I'm a sophomore at Brigham Young University majoring in Editing and Publishing. I love the outdoors. I'm an avid rock climber, camper, and hiker who will take any opportunity to spend time with the mountains. I have plans for a historical fiction novel that I hope come to fruition in the next few years.