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Rebecca Detti

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2023

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Here comes the sun

I’m so excited to watch them come back home after school. They all look so excited and little Olivia is doing so well in her first year of prep school. I love that her uniform just hangs off her tiny frame and the way she screws her nose up before she laughs is truly adorable. And what is she holding today? Oh, my goodness, some sort of award with a star at the top of it? I’m so proud. And Clara is so tall and graceful, just like her mother with that silky raven-colored hair which falls to her waist like a mermaid. She has a beauty which is ...

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How hard you can get hit

Submitted to Contest #214

‘de ne nerrr, de ne nerrr, de ne nerrr, de ne nerrr….’ Rose usually giggled when the Rocky theme tune started on her phone as it was her brother’s favourite film and it made her think of the countless impressions he had done of Sylvester Stallone over the years, mostly with a sweet or olive in his mouth for extra effect. He frequently recited: ‘It ain’t about how hard you hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward’ When she had travelled to Philly for work a few years back, he was insistent she had ...

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New beginnings

Submitted to Contest #213

As Rachel carried the last of her ridiculously heavy boxes containing all her favourite books including a very heavy compendium of the works of Shakespeare, up to the third floor, she let out a sigh as she looked at the horrendous state of her new room. How were landlords allowed to let this sort of rubbish? The tired stained grey carpet, a single bulb dangling from the ceiling and the whiff of mildew coming from somewhere. She couldn’t believe £400 a month didn’t even guarantee you blinds or curtains. What a shocker. Why had she traded the ...

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Letters of joy from girl and boy

Submitted to Contest #212

They continue their dreams,But shall wake soon and hope for letters,And none will hear the postman's knockWithout a quickening of the heart.For who can bear to feel himself forgotten?W.H.Auden, Night MailFlat 20, Via Francesco Crispi, Marsala16 November 1999To my gorgeous Tom Cruise- lookalike boyfriend,I wish I could I could call you and speak to you now. It feels so strange not knowing where you are but hope you are safe and are enjoying your adventure. What an adventure! When you told me you and Ben had planned to cycle down the West Coas...

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Silver Stories

Submitted to Contest #211

‘We have found that connecting the generations through storytelling has huge benefits to both old and young. Take a look at our website silverstories.co.uk to learn more how to get involved.’‘That was Dame Esther Rantzen, DBE and Trustee of the Silver Stories charity speaking about the success of the charity especially during lockdown…over to Sally for a travel update…’Sarah loved listening to her favourite radio presenter every morning. Her joyous tones and naughty innuendo were a light relief to the drudge of everyday life. The recent feat...

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