Rachel Ives

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2021

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“Herbal Tea” by Rachel Ives

Submitted to Contest #287

The sound of the kettle rose to a crescendo blocking out every other sound for several seconds. Then with a click it switched itself off and calm returned to the immaculate kitchen. Melodie popped a teabag into her favourite “World’s Greatest Mom” mug and watched the steaming stream of water with mounting excitement as she poured it in. She smiled at the name on the box, “Wonder Woman - Find your inner strength!” It was part of a set of novelty teas she had received as a present from her great aunt. She had become quite addicted to the citru...

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“Date Night” by Rachel Ives

Submitted to Contest #237

Henry hardly recognised himself as he looked in the mirror. He was a confirmed bachelor of course. Everybody said so. He said so himself on frequent occasions. It was the easiest way to avoid going on blind dates suggested by well-meaning busybodies. “Confirmed bachelor” was apparently an accepted way to be, a line in the sand that people were reluctant to overstep, leastways no-one seemed to argue with it. No-one that is except Brenda.He supposed he was lucky to have met her. A year ago now, and so much in his life had changed – thanks to B...

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