Rachel Liddell

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2023

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“Unveiled ” by Rachel Liddell

Submitted to Contest #288

“The sky has caught up, Baba.” Adonis muttered. The words shook a little in his throat as he tried to choke down a lump and hold back his tears. His father, not even taking a second to glance over his shoulder , just kept rowing the caique as fast as his sore arms would pump. The light skiff skimmed quickly over the ocean’s surface. The only sound came from his father’s grunts and the oars slap...

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“Never Alone” by Rachel Liddell

Submitted to Contest #185

The silken lining of the threadbare coat slid over his arm for the millionth time. Baring his weight on the cane, he shuffled over to the wooden dresser in the corner of the musty room. Papers draped over its edges as if they were decorative doilies. Books collected dust and used tea cups sat in their saucers, remnants of dried tea staining the delicate china cup bottoms. He reached a shaky hand towards the mother of pearl knobs and pulled open the top right-hand drawer of the carven dresser. Fumbling only slightly with a linen handkerchie...

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