Rachel Williams

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2021

Stories (6)

6 Stories

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“Out With the Old ” by Rachel Williams

Submitted to Contest #285

I still remember the day that I was unwrapped to be met with such delight and enthusiasm. It was on Christmas morning in 2007, and I, being one of the smallest looking gifts in your stocking, was one of the last to be opened. Then, when it was my time, you ripped open the beautifully wrapped gift packaging with all the finesse a 14-year-old girl could muster when opening presents. You always did love music, so I guess the brash ripping was worth it. Since you always carried music with you, your parents finally scrambled enough money to buy ...

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“An apology and a love letter” by Rachel Williams

Submitted to Contest #278

Dearest Charlie, I came across the love letter you once wrote for me. This might come as something of a surprise to you, but I have kept it safe all these years. If you’d have told me a decade ago that I would have kept this personal reminder of my mistake, then I would have laughed. I am sure I should have burned it, tore it into shreds, or something else just to be rid of this weight I still feel when it comes to you. Truth is, I think of you nearly all the time. I want to know what you’re up to, if you still think Star Wars is the greates...

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“This Body of Mine ” by Rachel Williams

Submitted to Contest #261

cw: this story contains subjects regarding mental health, self harm, eating disorders and body image issues. As someone who hit another major decade last year, the (once) dreaded 30s, there are many aspects of my life that I am grateful for. I could talk for days about the endless support I have received from my now tight knit group of girlfriends who are always at the end of a phone if needed. I could mention the health of my family, the fact that my parents are still with me when so many around me have grieved the loss of a loved one. I c...

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“Rosaline's Role” by Rachel Williams

Submitted to Contest #257

There were a couple of things in Rosaline Dawson’s life that she knew to be true.One, was that she was born to play a role in Romeo and Juliet. Not only did her own name make it seem like fate, but ever since she had joined the drama group at Eastview Academy, she had wanted to begin furthering her talents as an actress. It was her dream to become a star and ‘tread the boards’, as a seasoned actor might say and, what better way to do that than being the star in one of the most iconic plays than the bard himself?The second thing the teen knew...

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“A father, a daughter and the curious case of the secret library” by Rachel Williams

Submitted to Contest #251

When I was a little, I came across a secret library in our home. Before we get to that, maybe I should tell you a little bit about my family. I am an only child who grew up in the rural countryside along with my mother. I say mother because my father never came home when I was around five. He often went away for long periods of time, but he always came back…until one day he didn’t. On the occasions he returned, he would tell me that it was because he was an explorer and he had to go off on a magical quest. Mum was never happy about it, but ...

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“Holding onto the past” by Rachel Williams

Submitted to Contest #244

Marian hadn’t thought about Jenna Lewis for about four decades now. Not until her and Alison were sorting through boxes that were tucked away in the attic of her old childhood home. Her own mother had recently passed away, leaving the countryside cottage in the hands of her children. So, here she was with her own daughter, sifting through old memories that had been laying dormant under lock and key. “It’s like a museum up here”, Alison said as she took stock of the dusty old room and all its belongings. “You’re not wrong”, Marian chuckled so...

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Author bio

Just a wee lass from Scotland who also works as a Journalist. Always inspired by books and learning to explore new worlds through them.