Rae Beary - Writer on Reedsy Prompts

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The Romcom Instead

Submitted to Contest #301

2009Why do all the most traumatizing memories from adolescence start in a high school cafeteria? It’s like they’re designed to start drama. It was in one of these glorified seventh circles of Hell that I sat across from my best friend, and she asked me a favor.“Please,” Kaya begged from across the lunch table. I sighed into my salad from the new cafeteria salad bar. Our friend Imani wrote a grant to get it installed as part of her community service hours, and I wanted to be supportive—even though it was chicken sandwich and mashed potatoes d...

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How to Spot a Witch (Step 1: Deodorant)

Rae Beary

Submitted to Contest #299

It was a cool, late fall day when we met. The leaves were just beginning to litter the ground in a cascade of yellows, oranges, and browns, crunching under my feet as I walked to the high school’s entrance. It’s still hard to believe that we’re in high school now. Ninth grade. Young adults, young professionals, or whatever other bullshit the principal said to us at orientation.It’s been like a month. I should be used to it by now. The intensive workload, the trauma of changing and showering after gym, and students with easily a foot on me an...

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Author bio

Rae Beary is a writer and educator who thrives on crafting stories that blend emotional depth, witty humor, and rich fantasy worlds. A graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a BFA in Creative Writing, Rae has spent over seven years teaching English Language Arts and writing to teenagers, helping students discover the transformative power of storytelling.
Rae’s young adult novels explore themes of identity, belonging, and LGBTQ+ relationships, creating relatable characters and magical adventures that resonate with readers. With three completed manuscripts, Rae’s writing balances heartfelt connections with the thrill of imaginative worlds.
Currently based in Charlotte, NC, Rae enjoys revisiting nostalgic TV favorites like Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Living Single while dreaming up their next literary project. Rae is passionate about empowering others to find their voice through writing and education.