Samsara Lind

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2022

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“The Flat Line” by Samsara Lind

Submitted to Contest #186

TW // death “Two minutes! Stop compression, check rhythm and pulse!” I was awoken from a calm and peaceful dream. Bright lights, strange noises, and figures moving around my body in a rapid but well-rehearsed commotion. Soon a tall figure hovered over my chest and his large hands started pressing down deeply and quickly at the centre of my chest, again and again. I wanted to yell at him, bugger off!!! But I could not find my voice. I tried to move my limbs or turn my head to the side but again I could not move them. What’s going on? Where ...

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“Fénix in Finisterre” by Samsara Lind

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #185

Trigger warnings: contained scenes depicting mental health, suicide/self harm, substance abuse, and physical violence. Finisterre, present day Mari Carmen stared at the items she had thrown into this metal barrel which had been set up as a firepit by her hospitalero1. A stack of origami hearts with hidden love letters, a heart-shaped spatula from their spoon carving class, and a home-made pilgrim shell painted with the blues of the sea and the vivid splashes of red and orange representing the sunset she had witnessed moments ago from t...

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“Ending and Beginning: a Camino de Santiago Story” by Samsara Lind

Submitted to Contest #183

Nadia was navigating the GPS route on her app while holding Michi, her 2-year old labrador on lead as they zigzagged their way through rush hour traffic in Oviedo, the capital of Asturias, the start of their Camino de Santiago[1]. It had been quite a whirlwind year for her and she was just glad that she managed to get there safely, and with the pup in tow too. As her mind wandered off, she failed to spot the step on the broad pavement and her ankle gave in, twisted, and lunged her whole body and the 10kg backpack she was carrying forward. ...

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Author bio

Ex medical professional now exploring her new life as creative writer... Often found running/hiking outdoors with her crazy labrador, or in the kitchen cooking up a feast for her friends. (OR locked in the attic writing her next story??? Has anyone seen Sam lately?)

Shortlisted 1 story ⭐️

Contest #185
Fénix in Finisterre – read story