Ruby Lewis

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2021

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2 Stories

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“Scoundrel's birthright” by Ruby Lewis

Submitted to Contest #130

I heard about Dad’s death from the news. It’s not the way most people hear about that sort of thing, but it’s exactly how I expected to find out. His face has been staring out from every available screen since then, people thronging around them like flies to honey. I’ve seen tears. Real tears. Tears from people who probably hadn’t even shared the same air with him. Strangers kneeling in the streets and sobbing into jacket sleeves and newspapers as reporters all over the world scramble to write the best coverage of such a miraculous man.&...

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“In my dreams you smile” by Ruby Lewis

Submitted to Contest #113

I remember the first time I dreamt of you.The champagne still felt gold and bubbly on my tongue as I laid in bed that night, the fizzy possibilities after our first date spilling into my unconscious mind. The darkness around me was soft, the ghost of your hand pressed so warmly in mine anchored me back to Earth as we laid against the grass. Explosions of red and pink painted the sky as I turned to you, your mouth smiling so prettily in the same colours as you held on tight.It’s a different smile you’re wearing now. It’s beautiful, of course ...

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