Rae Faolan

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2021

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“Flowers in the Rising Sun” by Rae Faolan

Submitted to Contest #99

I came out of my reverie when a faint voice met me on the wind. I enjoy riding the sea breeze in the land of the rising sun, and although it says nothing to me, I have the impression that the wind here is glad to have a visitor.    I opened my eyes and looked down at the rocky shore to find the source of the song. It was still dark, but my eyes are keen and I was able to make out the figure of a boy far below. He sat poised on a rock, leaning his elbows on his knees. When the sea tried to extend up to him, it only succeed...

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“Perimeter Secure” by Rae Faolan

Submitted to Contest #94

SYSTEM REBOOTING... The woman blinked away the fog of torpor and looked past the AI’s display to examine the lantern-lit face hovering over her. Green eyes scrutinized her under dark eyebrows. The man’s face was all hard lines, even his short black hair looked straight and sharp. He didn’t look like a soldier, but carried a large rifle slung across his back. His jacket and gloves were so worn and faded that she wasn’t sure what their original color had been - some dark Earth tone, like everything he wore save the red scarf wrapped around h...

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“Grape Juice” by Rae Faolan

Submitted to Contest #93

TW:  TW: suicidal ideation With unsteady fingers I pushed the buttons of my vest through their holes and regarded myself in the long bedroom mirror. “It isn’t too much is it?” I asked Tangerine, the sleek orange tabby lounging on my bed. He regarded me through slitted eyes. I’d already removed and tossed the vest aside twice, only to pick it up again moments later.  I’m already on the small side for a man, and I’d lost weight in the hospital. I was afraid I would look like a teenager if I came to the party in anything too casual. C...

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