Ryl J.

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2021

Stories (3)

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“The Empty Space Between Love and Loneliness” by Ryl J.

That blank space on the wall was always there and piercing its deep, colorless eyes into my soul. Sometimes, I thought it was simply meant to be there, alone and unblemished. I didn’t remember how long it had been there. Probably years, decades even, but I could never find anything to satisfy it.  I averted my eyes away and onto my book, rereading the paragraph. I was halfway finished with The Notebook ...

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“The Ancient History of You and Me ” by Ryl J.

Submitted to Contest #107

The day I met you, I thought you were the most beautiful person I’ve ever seen. Sadly, I never told you.  When you pushed open the door of the café and I glanced up, my heart skipped a beat. Round glasses, green sweater, black pants, backpack slung on one shoulder and, in your grasp, two thick books that made me shudder. I watched as you placed your belongings on a table, took some deep breaths, and immediately ...

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“Ghost of a Place ” by Ryl J.

Submitted to Contest #106

The year started off normal. School finished and my family took our long-awaited trip to Italy. Everything seemed perfect and aligned. The arrival of summer was like a fresh breath of air after a long day’s work or the first sip of warm morning coffee. In that moment, as my back hugged the sand and my gaze alternated between the vast blueness of the sky and the ocean ahead, it felt as if nothing could go wrong.  Then it did.  As we searched for our gate at the airport, I quickly texted my...

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Author bio

Hi! I've been writing for a long time, but I've never really put myself out there so here's to doing so. Along with writing, I also enjoy reading, listening to music, learning languages, and dreaming of fun adventures around the world. Also, some fun facts about myself: I'm fascinated by a gallimaufry of subjects such as marine biology, anthropology, astronomy, the classics, and so forth, and I love nature a lot! You’ll probably see these interests reflected in my writings. Thank you so much for checking out my page! I hope you can find some comfort, love, and inspiration in my words. Keep writing; I believe in you! And, as always, feedbacks and comments are always appreciated! 🤍