Rachel Belville

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2023

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Murder, She Said” by Rachel Belville

Submitted to Contest #204

An ache rides up my tailbone with my thighs yearning to be rid of this horse. Not that Sally isn’t a good mare, but riding for hours on end is like a corset for the whole body. “Ahh, see there, Miss Jones?” Austin points to the town filled with horses, cowboys, and the same dust that had powdered my black gloves on our journey. “I see, Mr. Wilder. I do hope you’re ready for another rude welcome,” I say with a mischievous grin. He tilts his hat at me. “Yes, ma’am.” We reach the posts as I gratefully hop down from my horse and pat the ...

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“My Unlikely Roommate” by Rachel Belville

Submitted to Contest #202

I close my car door with an echoing ‘creak’ as I sling the thick strap of my backpack over my shoulder and make my way across the parking lot. The apartment buildings all look the same – old brick, brown balconies, and coated with a skunk-like odor of burnt leaves that grant both a headache and a high.  I probably should’ve checked the place out first instead of accepting their offer over the phone, but I’m desperate and it beats living out of my car any longer. Plus, talk about luck finding the only available room within a ...

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“The Ringer” by Rachel Belville

Submitted to Contest #180

“Congratulations, you’re in luck!” Fredrick suddenly appears behind me with a slap to my back. The new batch of flour I just made coughs from the bag and sprays me with its powder. Luck. As if that were a real thing. I’ve learned to leave Fredrick to his wild attempts of a better life, always in and out of jobs while trying to drag me along with him. Truth be told, my ‘so-called’ luck couldn’t be worse. Granting him this moment of appeasement, I carefully set down the bag and foll...

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Author bio

I’m a newly published author and as I’m working on my next book, I’d like to gain more experience by challenging myself. I’ve been married for almost 9 years, I love playing with my kids, playing Dungeons and Dragons, reading, and not to state the obvious
but I love to write!