Ricky Mae Sutphen

“Escaping the Monotony” by Ricky Mae Sutphen

“Emma! I need that paperwork for XX client in my office for approval today!” my superior, Jona, shouted while passing by my desk. Pushing my chair away from my desk, I ran-walk towards where Jona is heading. This lady has so big strides I can’t keep up. “Hey…Miss Jona.” I put my hand up when she looked at me. “Wait. Let me catch my breath for a little bit.” Wiping the tiny beads that formed on my forehead, I straightened by posture. “Whoa. There. So…as I was saying regarding that paperwork. You told me it isn’t needed until this Friday ...

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“Half-blood Salvino” by Ricky Mae Sutphen

Submitted to Contest #68

The sunrise shone a glorious florid orange on the horizon. The warmest hue upon a rainbow that brings gentle passion to those who see it. Reminding people of a new day that will allow them to start a new.  For Tanis and Laura, the sunrise meant another day of torment for both of them. Currently seated on the lush green grass at the palace garden. Both watching the golden petals stretch and illuminate in the blue sky. Tanis looked at Laura, who was currently admiring the view in front of her and saw the same blue color on his wife’s ...

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“Level Up” by Ricky Mae Sutphen

Submitted to Contest #63

By the time I stepped outside, the leaves were on fire. Autumn foliage is evident wherever you look, and I got tired from the view. I fixed the strap of my bag and started walking to God knows where.  I just walked and walked without a destination in mind.  “Fire!” A woman shouted while pointing at something. I stopped in my tracks and saw that a house is on fire. My eyes widened from the sight. I hurriedly took my phone out to call the firetruck but stopped because a ray of Golden light shot up to the sky. “What the hell i...

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“Journal” by Ricky Mae Sutphen

Submitted to Contest #62

The sound of the keyboard can be heard in Peter’s entire room, indicating that he’s busy typing something on his laptop. He has been doing this since he turned 21. He writes down everything that he had done for the whole day, literally everything.  Some of his friends laugh at him for writing a journal every day. Little do they know Peter himself hates it, but he has to for him to know what happened yesterday. The first second of his birthday changed his life entirely. It is midnight, and the date is October 30, 2019. A minute more ...

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“Teddy” by Ricky Mae Sutphen

Submitted to Contest #61

Lira looked around the store and smiled widely. Her dream of having a business is now fulfilled. She was hands-on during the preparation and plans for the store. She was the one who talked to the suppliers. She also designed the store with a little help from her husband. Today is the grand opening of her store, and she felt giddy and nervous at the same time. Her stomach had been upset the night before. Now, she is sweating non-stop. She took a peek outside and saw a lot of people in front of the store. Mostly kids with their parents.&n...

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“Out of Place” by Ricky Mae Sutphen

Submitted to Contest #61

The day is fresh, and a lot of people walk in different directions. Some are in a hurry to catch the train. Others have their phone in between their neck and shoulder because both hands are unavailable. I could even hear gossips coming from a distant group, 10-feet to my left.  The girls were talking about a guy who decided to juggle four girls at the same time. He has plenty of time in his hands. I thought to myself I unintentionally eavesdrop. I mean, if they want to keep the conversation to themselves, why not lower their...

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“Love me not” by Ricky Mae Sutphen

Submitted to Contest #60

My hand flew on its own right to my boyfri- ex-boyfriend’s face. His head tilted to the side, indicating how hard that slap was. “You bitch how dare you!” The woman clinging to his arm like a monkey lunged at me. I didn’t back down and slapped her face hard. “Thank you for calling me a bitch. A bitch is a dog, a dog barks, bark is part of a tree, tree is part of nature, and nature is beautiful.” I smirked at her because my hand left a trace on her cheek. “Thank you for calling me beautiful, indirectly.” I looked at him again. “And you, ...

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“Knife (2)” by Ricky Mae Sutphen

Submitted to Contest #60

You’ll die if you look, so don’t. Talisha thought, but her body didn’t listen to what her mind wanted. Her neck slowly followed the direction of the shoe currently holding her shirt down. Tal, don’t look up! Her body still didn’t listen to her mind. Her head, together with her eyes, started moving upward, starting from the shoe to the long slender legs. She hesitated for a second, but decided to continue to the muscular body and stopped her gaze at the murderer’s smirking face. “Enjoying the view?” Her eyes widened, and sh...

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“Knife” by Ricky Mae Sutphen

Submitted to Contest #58

Laughter and music filled the entire house. Colorful lights danced together with the people on the dance floor. Everybody is having a good time, but a creature lurking in the dark has a smirk on its face. Ready to crash the party any minute. “Hey, Tal. Happy birthday!” Dyte greeted Talisha the moment her eyes landed on her. The birthday girl is busy talking to other guests and excused herself from the group. She approached her friend with a wide smile.  “Thank you for coming, Dyte. I know you’re a busy person.”She hugged her and gav...

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“Die” by Ricky Mae Sutphen

Submitted to Contest #58

The sound of the door opening and closing made my body shake. Bits of sweat began to form on my forehead as tears start to trickle down my cheek. I don’t want to die. Heavy and careful footsteps coming from the man who just entered my room were heard. A full moon is shown in the dark sky, and no trace of stars can be seen from where I’m seated.  “Come out now, little kitten.” His footsteps became louder and fast, indicating the rummaging he’s doing inside my room. “When I lay my eyes on you, you’ll experience everything your mo...

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“Canvas” by Ricky Mae Sutphen

Submitted to Contest #57

When it comes to career, each and everyone in this family has theirs planned out before they were even born. Everybody is required to become a soldier to protect and live for the country. I mean, that’s not bad, but what about me? My dreams of being an artist. Here I am seated in front of a blank canvas. A paintbrush at hand. Cans full of various colors and my wild imagination. These are everything that I need to create for my masterpiece.  A masterpiece that would tell my life story to every person who looks at it. I want them to k...

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“Burning ” by Ricky Mae Sutphen

Submitted to Contest #56

Every mating season is like a festival inside the Flame Belle community. Unable to reproduce by themselves, Flame Belles rely on male magical creatures together with their chosen Queen to increase their population. A Flame Belle, who has the hottest flame would be a hailed Queen. Flame Belles are female shaped flames. They do not have a face but differ in flame color. Peasants have a red-brown flame, Servants have a cherry-red flame, Soldiers have a bright orange flame, and the Queen has dazzling white flames with a mixture of crimson red....

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“Perfect match” by Ricky Mae Sutphen

Submitted to Contest #56

“You’ll have a blind date this evening, Katana.” Mom told me while we’re eating breakfast.  I stopped my spoon midway and looked at her with a raised brow, an open mouth, and a confused face. “You’re just telling it to me now. Are you serious? I’m not even into blind dating.” “I know that’s why I informed you the same day as the blind date, so you can’t refuse.” She put an egg in her mouth. I stood up and walked to my room. I can’t believe my mom did that. I am so against this blind date thing my mom set me up. I mean, I’m not tha...

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“The struggle is real” by Ricky Mae Sutphen

Submitted to Contest #56

I have been fond of children since God knows how long. Who doesn’t? They do silly things, make you proud of there achievements, sometimes clingy, make you laugh when you are down, and more. They are my stress reliever, so when I found out that I was pregnant, I did not know what to feel. I was so excited and giddy, but I was also nervous because I am a first-time parent after all.  A baby is formed in my womb and stayed there for nine months. Life grew in me, and every passing month was ecstatic. I could not wait for the day my little...

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“Shhh I'm dead” by Ricky Mae Sutphen

Submitted to Contest #55

“Can you keep a secret?” Clara asked while smiling crazily.  Ben nodded hesitantly. He is afraid of her. Clara’s face became serious and deadly. She took a few steps towards Ben slowly, which made the latter feel fear.  “But a secret can be kept by two people if the other one is dead.” She whispered to him and crawled her hand to caress his hair. Ben is shivering from her touch. “If the other one is dead.” She repeated then choked Ben, which shocked him.  Ben is struggling to remove her hand around his neck, but she is stro...

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