Rosa Brock

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2021

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“Third Time's the Charm” by Rosa Brock

The young boy looked around the crowded playground with fear. He’d never been much of a social butterfly, but his new foster mother insisted he start to play with kids his own age. He stood tall trying to look brave, but the rubber chips below his feet kept him glued in place. There was one swing available, and he managed to begin the trek towards it. Of course, he stopped halfway, when another kid jumped at it with a sprint. He sighed; it's probably fate that he didn't get the swing. It was covered in white and brown bird droppings, not to ...

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“Only The Legendary Survive in Fairytales, Anyway” by Rosa Brock

Submitted to Contest #88

“And then I asked her, ‘what’s your favorite season?’” The man paused, laughing to himself. His yellow teeth showing, distastefully. “This woman really said autumn. Can you believe that?” His friends joined in with the laughter, yet I wasn’t even smiling. Of course they didn’t care about that. I was just the bartender serving their drinks. I zoned out temporarily as I attempted to figure out what the orange blotch on the sleeve of his grey blazer was. “Hey! Don’t be a bitch, honey!” I scow...

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“It’s All Fun and Games ” by Rosa Brock

Submitted to Contest #87

I was seven. I remember the blue sky and the soft snowflakes that sifted slowly, seemingly, from the heavens. “Look both ways, Anna” I heard my mother say. “Anna, look both ways“ I barely heard her voice, slowly rising. I opened my mouth and stuck out my tongue to greet a lonely snowflake. “Anna!” I jumped, startled by the sudden exclamation and bit my tongue. The taste of blood flooding my senses. ”Sorry, mom” I looked to my left then to my right. “All clear“ I said smoothly while smiling at my mother who couldn’t possible frown any de...

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