Rachel Kroninger

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2023

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“Peanut Butter Cup for Thought” by Rachel Kroninger

Submitted to Contest #228

Fixated on the newly installed vending machine, I twirled my hair around my finger until my scalp started to hurt. Since I wasn’t a fan of nuts, there weren’t many temptations that interfered with my allergy, but there was just something beyond enticing about those chocolate peanut butter cups… Illuminated by an iridescent light bulb and positioned just perfectly to catch anyone’s attention, they were all but begging to be bought. Mocking my very existence and making my mouth water, I struggled to shift my focus elsewhere.  It was a st...

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“Two Last Swigs” by Rachel Kroninger

Submitted to Contest #227

There it stood, at the end of a dilapidated alleyway, silhouetted against a display of flickering, fluorescent lights, like a hidden treasure waiting to be uncovered. The temperature was unforgiving, and the wind relentless, but the shop emitted a warmth like no other. The streets encasing the rest of the city were bustling with holiday chaos, yet amongst it all, that singular street acted as the eye of the storm. Nadia wasn’t quite sure if it was the unique discovery that enticed her or if it was the awaited company that made her travels wo...

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Author bio

Heya, I’m Rachel :)! By day I’m… well- asleep, because I work third shift as a heavy machinery operator... but by night, my creative juices are flowing. I love to cook (but more-so to eat); when I’m not eating, you’ll find me at gym so I can inevitably eat more. Oh, and two phrases I live my life by: “if you can hear yourself, the music isn’t loud enough,” and, “why be normal?¿” I’ve always enjoyed writing poems and fictional pieces throughout my school years, but sadly drifted away from it once “adulting” took over. A recent conversation piqued my interest once again, and I’m now hoping to hone in my skills and quite potentially contribute/publish to the amazing world of creative writing out there. Any feedback, collaborations, and constructive criticism is always appreciated and welcomed. P.S. It’s great to virtually meet you, and I’d love to hear your story that lead you to writing :P!