Salsabeela Alrehaily

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2023

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“My Brother” by Salsabeela Alrehaily

Submitted to Contest #210

Guilt brought me here, and guilt is keeping me from ringing this bell. I am tempted to run back to the airport and take that 16-hour flight back to my life. She’ll forgive me. I’ll text her something about being held up at work. She will blame herself instead of me. And I’ll be off the hook. My thoughts are deafening. I ring the bell before I act on them. She opens the door. The smell of my childhood rushes out, “you’re here!” she leans in for a quick hug. Like I am a friendly acquaintance, not the daughter she hasn’t seen in years. ...

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“Eggless Supermarket” by Salsabeela Alrehaily

Submitted to Contest #186

“Hi, do you know where I can find the eggs?” “Sorry Mrs.Malki, the egg delivery did not arrive yet.” “Oh no, I’m promised my grandbabies pancakes.” “If you’re in a hurry try going to the Danube at the mainstreet, they get the first batch of eggs.” “I never go there. I buy eggs here every Saturday. Since 1983!” “Wow, I guess you are our most loyal customer.” “Yeah, well, I would hate to break that record, but they’ll wake up soon.” “We’ll forgive you this time. See you next Saturday.” **** “Hi, do you know where I can find the eggs? I loo...

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